Hawaiian Roll French Toast Bake Recipe
A delicious twist on French toast, this Hawaiian Roll French Toast Bake is a sweet and indulgent breakfast or brunch dish that combines the softness of Hawaiian rolls with a custard-like topping.
Ingredients
Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 12 rolls Hawaiian sweet rolls cut into cubes
- 6 large eggs
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 0.5 cups heavy cream
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
- 0.5 cups brown sugar for topping
- powdered sugar for garnish
- maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Cut Hawaiian sweet rolls into 1-inch cubes and spread evenly in the baking dish.
- Whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over rolls and let soak for 10-15 minutes.
- Drizzle melted butter mixed with brown sugar over the soaked rolls.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown. Cover with foil if top browns too quickly. Let cool for 5 minutes, dust with powdered sugar, and serve with maple syrup.
Notes
For an extra crispy top, bake for an additional 5 minutes. Serve with fresh fruit for a balanced breakfast.