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Crispy Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast Bake

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A crispy and cozy French toast bake topped with cinnamon-sugared cereal for a crunchy twist on a classic breakfast favorite. Perfect for a fuss-free weekend brunch that kids and adults will love.

Ingredients

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  • 8 cups cubed thick-sliced bread (brioche, challah, or Texas toast), day-old
  • 3 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal, crushed slightly
  • 6 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 ½ cups whole milk or 2% milk (can substitute almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
  • ½ cup heavy cream (optional for richness)
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted (for tossing with cereal topping)

Instructions

  1. Cube about 8 cups (roughly 1 loaf) of day-old brioche or challah into 1-inch pieces. Let sit out for 30 minutes if not day-old.
  2. Place 3 cups Cinnamon Toast Crunch cereal into a large sealable plastic bag and gently crush with a rolling pin or hands until a mix of small clusters and crumbs forms. Transfer to a bowl and toss with 2 tablespoons melted butter until evenly coated. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together 6 eggs, 2 ½ cups milk, ½ cup heavy cream, ⅓ cup sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
  4. Pour cubed bread into the custard mixture and gently fold with a rubber spatula until all pieces are coated. Let sit for 10 minutes, stirring halfway through.
  5. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Transfer soaked bread evenly into the dish, pressing down gently to compact.
  6. Sprinkle the cinnamon toast crunch mixture evenly over the top, pressing lightly to adhere.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 40-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and crisp and custard is set but soft when poked.
  8. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing to let custard firm up for cleaner cuts.

Notes

Let the bread soak in the custard for at least 10 minutes for best texture. Toss cereal with melted butter before baking to ensure a golden, crispy topping. Tent with foil if cereal browns too quickly. Rest bake before slicing for cleaner cuts. For dairy-free or vegan options, substitute milk, cream, eggs, and butter accordingly.

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