Best 14 Cinnamon Raisin French Toast Casserole Recipes

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Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with the delightful symphony of flavors found in cinnamon raisin french toast casserole. This delectable dish combines the comforting warmth of classic French toast with the sweet and spicy notes of cinnamon and raisins, creating a culinary masterpiece that will leave you craving more. Whether you're hosting a special brunch or seeking a cozy breakfast treat, this recipe promises to be a crowd-pleaser, offering a perfect blend of textures and flavors that will elevate your breakfast experience to new heights.

Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!

CINNAMON-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This cinnamon-spiced French toast is a delicious make-ahead recipe to serve a crowd at your next brunch.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes     Bread Recipes

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Unsalted butter, room temperature, for baking dish
8 large eggs
3 1/2 cups whole milk
1/3 cup sugar
1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
10 1/2-inch-thick slices brioche (about 8 ounces)
1/2 cup raisins

Steps:

  • Butter a shallow 2-quart baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Dip brioche in egg mixture, then arrange in dish, overlapping slightly and sprinkling raisins between slices. Pour remaining egg mixture over brioche and let stand 30 minutes or refrigerate up to overnight. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Bake until puffed and custard is just set in center, 55 to 65 minutes (tent with foil, if browning too quickly). Let cool at least 15 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

CINNAMON BAKED FRENCH TOAST



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Ree Drummond's cinnamon baked French toast from Food Network is topped with cinnamon, nutmeg and bright blueberries.

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13h

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Butter, for greasing
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread
8 whole eggs
2 cups whole milk
1/2 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
Freshly grated nutmeg
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces, plus more for serving
Warm pancake syrup, for serving
1 cup fresh blueberries, for serving

Steps:

  • For the French toast: Grease the baking pan with butter. Tear the bread into chunks, or cut into cubes, and evenly distribute in the pan. Crack the eggs in a big bowl. Whisk together the eggs, milk, cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar and vanilla. Pour evenly over the bread. Cover the pan tightly and store in the fridge until needed (overnight preferably).
  • For the topping: Mix the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt and some nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir together using a fork. Add the butter and with a pastry cutter, and mix it all together until the mixture resembles fine pebbles. Store in a re-sealable plastic bag in the fridge.
  • When you're ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Remove the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the topping over the top. Bake for 45 minutes for a softer, more bread pudding texture or for 1 hour or more for a firmer, crisper texture.
  • Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with warm pancake syrup and sprinkle with blueberries.

RAISIN BREAD FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Tastes good for breakfast, just like French toast. It's easy to make too! Serve warm with maple syrup on top.

Provided by gingem

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

5 cups cubed cinnamon raisin bread
1 ½ cups milk
4 eggs
¼ cup white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons softened butter, cut into chunks
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter an 8x8-inch baking pan.
  • Pour bread cubes into the prepared pan.
  • Beat milk, eggs, sugar, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until evenly mixed; pour mixture over bread cubes. Arrange butter chunks atop bread mixture. Set aside for bread to absorb liquid, about 10 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 27.4 g, Cholesterol 144.1 mg, Fat 11.6 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 8.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 226.5 mg, Sugar 11.5 g

CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This recipes is from a column in the (Raleigh NC) News & Observer by Beverly Mills & Alicia Ross of Desperation Dinners and was suggested to be served for Grandparents' Day (Sept 10th). I haven't made it yet but will try it next weekend when the grandbabies are here. The oldest likes to "help" me cook and I think this would be a good recipe to do w/ her.

Provided by Impera_Magna

Categories     Breakfast

Time 10h30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 lb) cinnamon-swirl bread (*, for appx 16 cups cubed)
6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups half-and-half
1 1/2 cups reduced-fat milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
5 tablespoons butter or 5 tablespoons margarine
3/4 cup chopped walnuts (3 oz) or 3/4 cup pecans (3 oz)
maple syrup, for serving
sliced fresh berries, for serving (optional)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13" baking dish or glass pan that is safe to go into a hot oven when its cold (such as pyrex or corningware).
  • Cut bread into bite-sized cubes; place 1 1/2 c of cubes into quart sized ziploc bag and remaining cubes into baking dish. Set aside.
  • Whisk eggs well in a 2qt bowl; whisk in half-and-half, milk, and vanilla and pour over bread cubes in casserole dish.
  • Press the bread cubes down into the egg mixture to make sure they are all moistened.
  • Cover and refrigerate for at least 8 hours up to 24 hours.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375*.
  • Place butter in a microwave-safe dish; cover with a paper towel and nuke for 30-45 seconds until almost melted. Remove and stir until completely melted.
  • Add nuts to bag of reserved bread cubes, then pour melted butter into bag. Seal and shake until the bread and nuts are coated w/ butter.
  • Uncover the casserole dish and press the bread cubes down w/ the back of a spoon to remoisten.
  • Scatter the bread cubes/nut mixture over the top, using a spoon to evenly distribute.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes until lightly browned on top and puffed. (Baking time will vary depending on how cold the dish is.).
  • Let casserole sit for 5-10 minutes before serving. The casserole will settle and deflate a bit as it stands.
  • To serve:.
  • Cut into squares, place on individual plates, and pass maple syrup to drizzle on top. Serve with sliced strawberries or other berries or a mixture of berries, if desired.
  • *NOTE: Pepperidge Farm Cinnamon-Swirl bread with or without raisins works well in this recipe.

CINNAMON FRENCH TOAST BAKE



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This fabulous cinnamon-raisin French toast recipe should be prepared the night before baking. It's always a hit with friends and family and is best served with something salty on the side such as bacon or sausage. Enjoy! Can also be topped off with real maple syrup for an extra sweet treat.

Provided by olivia77

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     French Toast Recipes

Time 9h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter
12 slices cinnamon raisin bread
6 large eggs
2 cups milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Bring white sugar, brown sugar, and butter to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat; boil, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
  • Pour 1/3 of the mixture into a buttered 9x13-inch baking pan. Layer 1/2 of the bread slices on top of the mixture. Pour another 1/3 of the sugar mixture on top of the first layer of bread, then add remaining bread slices and set aside. Reserve remaining sugar mixture.
  • Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla extract together in a medium mixing bowl and pour over bread. Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Uncover the dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Serve with remaining glaze as syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.9 calories, Carbohydrate 50.8 g, Cholesterol 136.9 mg, Fat 20.1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 163.9 mg, Sugar 42.6 g

CINNAMON RAISIN CREAM CHEESE FRENCH TOAST



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Decadent breakfast or brunch indulgence, perfect for the holidays - even better that you assemble it the night before and only have to pop it in the oven in the morning! From cooking.com.

Provided by Pinay0618

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

24 slices cinnamon raisin bread, crusts trimmed
6 eggs
4 cups half-and-half
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 dash nutmeg
16 ounces cream cheese
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs
1/2 cup sugar
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Lightly butter a 3-quart baking pan. Cover the bottom of the pan with half the bread slices.
  • In a medium bowl combine 6 of the eggs with all the half and half, 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of vanilla. Pour half the egg mixture over the bread. In a separate bowl whisk the cream cheese, remaining 2 eggs, teaspoon of vanilla, and 1/2 cups of sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Spread the cream cheese mixture over the bread layer. Arrange the rest of the bread over the filling and top with the remaining egg mixture. Sprinkle with nutmeg. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Bake in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 60 minutes.
  • Let stand 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with warmed maple syrup if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 792.1, Fat 42.1, SaturatedFat 23.5, Cholesterol 318.6, Sodium 591.8, Carbohydrate 85.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 42.8, Protein 20.3

RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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Make and share this Raisin French Toast Casserole recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h10m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 loaf cinnamon raisin bread, cubed
6 eggs, beaten
3 cups milk
2 teaspoons vanilla
powdered sugar
maple syrup

Steps:

  • Put the bread cubes in a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, and vanilla.
  • Pour egg mixture evenly over the bread cubes.
  • Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
  • Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking; preheat oven to 350°.
  • Bake, uncovered, for 45-50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • Serve with maple syrup, if desired.

CINNAMON ROLL FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This cinnamon roll French toast is the best ever.

Provided by finneganm1

Categories     100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (12.4 ounce) can refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (such as Pillsbury® Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls with Icing)
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon maple extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with melted butter.
  • Cut each cinnamon roll into 8 pieces and put into the prepared pan.
  • Mix eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple extract, and cinnamon together in a bowl and pour over the rolls.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 23 to 30 minutes. Cover with packaged icing and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.9 calories, Carbohydrate 23.8 g, Cholesterol 74.2 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 369.3 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

APPLE-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE



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This is a delicious breakfast dish that my mother likes to prepare for Christmas breakfast. It is easy to prepare, and sets overnight, so in the morning you just put it in the oven and enjoy.

Provided by JRGLUCHOW

Categories     100+ Breakfast and Brunch Recipes     Eggs

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup butter, melted
3 apples - peeled, cored and sliced
½ cup raisins
1 (1 pound) loaf French baguette, cut into 1 inch slices
6 eggs, lightly beaten
1 ½ cups milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish. In a large bowl, mix together brown sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Mix in melted butter. Stir in apples and raisins until evenly coated. Pour into prepared pan. Arrange bread slices in an even layer over apples.
  • In the bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Pour over bread, making sure every slice is fully soaked. Cover with aluminum foil, and refrigerated overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Remove dish from refrigerator while the oven is heating. Bake covered for 40 minutes. Remove cover, and bake 5 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.9 calories, Carbohydrate 51.8 g, Cholesterol 115.8 mg, Fat 11.5 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 354.3 mg, Sugar 28.2 g

CINNAMON RAISIN STUFFED FRENCH TOAST



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This is quick and easy, and sure to please!

Provided by Kat

Categories     Breakfast and Brunch     French Toast Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon white sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
8 slices raisin cinnamon bread (such as Pepperidge Farm®)
2 eggs
3 tablespoons milk
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon butter, or as needed

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, sugar, and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon until thoroughly combined. Spread cream cheese mixture onto 4 slices of raisin bread. Top each spread slice with another slice of raisin bread to make 4 sandwiches.
  • In a shallow bowl, beat the eggs with milk and 1/8 teaspoon of cinnamon. Dip each sandwich into the egg mixture on both sides.
  • Grease a skillet with butter, and place over medium heat. Brown the sandwiches in the skillet for about 2 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 127.8 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 340.8 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

CINNAMON RAISIN OVERNIGHT FRENCH TOAST



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Nestled between slices of cinnamon-raisin bread is an irresistible layer of sweet caramelized apple slices.

Provided by Sandylee

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h35m

Yield 1 casserole, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons margarine or 2 tablespoons butter
5 golden delicious apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons apple brandy (applejack) or 3 tablespoons apple juice
1 loaf sliced cinnamon-raisin bread
3 cups whole milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
10 large eggs
1 tablespoon margarine or 1 tablespoon butter
2 tablespoons sugar

Steps:

  • Prepare Apple Filling: In 12- inch skillet, melt margarine over medium heat. Add apples and sugar, and cook 20 minutes or until apples are deep golden, stirring occasionally. Stir in apple brandy; cook 1 minute longer.
  • Prepare French toast: Grease 3 1/2 to 4- quart shallow ceramic casserole or 13" by 9" glass baking dish. Arrange half of bread slices, overlapping slightly, in casserole.
  • In medium bowl, with wire whisk or fork, beat milk salt, cinnamon, and eggs until well mixed. Pour half of egg mixture over bread in casserole. Reserve one-fourth of apple filling; cover and refrigerate to spoon on casserole after baking. Spread remaining Apple Filling over bread in an even layer. Arrange remaining bread slices over apple layer. Pour remaining egg mixture over bread, pressing bread down with spatula so it absorbs maximum amount of egg mixture. Dot bread with margarine; sprinkle with sugar. Cover casserole and refrigerate overnight.
  • To bake, preheat over to 325 degrees. Uncover casserole and bake 50 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Reheat reserved Apple Filling in microwave oven until heated through. Spoon on top of French toast to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178.8, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 182.3, Sodium 215.3, Carbohydrate 17.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 16, Protein 7.4

OVERNIGHT RAISIN FRENCH TOAST



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"This recipe came from a colleague years ago and has become a potluck, brunch and family favorite! My staff used to ask for it every holiday. I love the convenience of great make-ahead recipes and this is one I turn to all the time. I like to sprinkle it with cinnamon and sugar when removing it from the oven." Stephanie Weaver - Sligo, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Breakfast     Brunch

Time 1h

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 loaf (1 pound) cinnamon-raisin bread, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
8 large eggs, lightly beaten
1-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
2 tablespoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Place half of the bread cubes in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Top with cream cheese and remaining bread. , In a large bowl, whisk remaining ingredients. Pour over top. Cover and refrigerate overnight., Remove from the refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 350°. Cover and bake 30 minutes. Uncover; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 305 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 177mg cholesterol, Sodium 197mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

CINNAMON RAISIN FRENCH TOAST



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Any bread is lovely in this buttermilk batter.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 large eggs
1 1/2 cups buttermilk
2 tablespoons pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground nutmeg
Pinch of salt
6 one-inch-thick slices cinnamon-raisin bread, preferably day-old
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Pure maple syrup, (optional)

Steps:

  • Whisk together eggs, buttermilk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
  • Place bread in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold the bread slices in a single layer. Pour egg mixture over bread; soak 10 minutes. Turn slices over; soak 10 minutes more or until soaked through.
  • Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Place a wire rack on a baking sheet; set aside. Heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry half the bread slices until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Transfer to wire rack; place in oven while cooking remaining bread. Wipe out skillet; repeat with remaining butter, oil, and bread. Keep in oven until ready to serve. Serve warm with maple syrup, if desired.

CINNAMON-RAISIN FRENCH TOAST



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Try French toast with a twist, using whole-grain bread, soymilk and fat-free egg product.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup fat-free egg product
3/4 cup vanilla soymilk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
8 slices whole-grain cinnamon-raisin swirl bread
Syrup or fresh fruit, if desired

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, beat egg product, soymilk and vanilla with egg beater or wire whisk until smooth; pour into shallow bowl.
  • Spray griddle or 10-inch skillet with cooking spray; heat griddle to 375°F or heat skillet over medium heat. Dip bread into egg mixture until completely soaked. Place on griddle. Cook about 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Serve with syrup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 4 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 380 mg, Sugar 14 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use a good quality bread for the casserole. A French bread or brioche will give the best results.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the casserole tough.
  • Let the casserole rest for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will allow the bread to absorb the custard.
  • Bake the casserole until it is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Serve the casserole warm with your favorite toppings, such as butter, syrup, or fruit.

Conclusion:

Cinnamon raisin French toast casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish. It is perfect for a special occasion or a lazy weekend morning. With its simple ingredients and classic flavors, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table.

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