Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

Ingredients

Makes 8 servings

• 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, cubed
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed

Instructions

1. Arrange bread cubes in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, half the brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then pour evenly over the bread; refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight.
3. Combine remaining brown sugar, flour, and cold butter with your fingers to form a crumbly streusel.
4. Sprinkle streusel over the soaked bread.
5. Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until puffed and golden.
6. Let cool slightly and serve with maple syrup.