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Cinnamon French toast bake is a warm and satisfying breakfast that’s loaded with soft and sweet spiced bread all drizzled in maple syrup. Your family will go crazy over this insanely delicious (and easy-to-make) breakfast!

For more great breakfast recipes, try this slow cooker cinnamon apple oatmeal, this delicious croissant breakfast casserole, or overnight blueberry French toast!

Baked French toast in a baking dish, topped with pecans.

Cinnamon French Toast Bake Recipe

Cinnamon French toast bake is the perfect recipe for home cooks. It looks and tastes so impressive, but is quick and easy to make! It turns out fantastic every time and is definitely a no-fail recipe. This cinnamon French toast bake is the best because it can easily feed a group or a big family. Plus, for easy prep, you can prepare it the night before and then pop it in the oven in the morning to relieve a bit of that morning chaos. No-fuss breakfasts are the best!

Not only does this French toast bake taste insanely delicious, but it’s SO easy to make. Basically you just get a loaf of cinnamon bread, dredge it in the egg mixture, and then stick it in a baking dish. From there, it just goes in the oven until it’s nice and golden brown! Super simple and tasty, everyone will be wanting the recipe.

Ingredients in Cinnamon French Toast Bake

A short list of pantry staple ingredients is all it takes to create the best cinnamon French toast! You will be obsessed with this stress-free breakfast! Check out the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.

  • Butter: Melted butter lines the bottom of the dish to keep it from sticking.
  • Eggs: Bind everything together.
  • Milk: Combine with the eggs, cream, and flavorings to make the custard.
  • Heavy Whipping Cream: Helps make the custard egg mixture rich and delicious.
  • Ground Cinnamon: So the egg mixture has some additional flavor.
  • Vanilla: Brings delicious depth of flavor.
  • Salt: Helps enhance all of the ingredients just right.
  • Cinnamon Bread: The heart and soul of cinnamon French toast!
  • Pecans: Sprinkle chopped nuts on top for a bit of crunch.
  • Maple Syrup: Serve with syrup, if desired.
All of the French toast ingredients laid out. Listed are: eggs, heavy cream, salt, melted butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and cinnamon bread.

How to Make It

This cinnamon French toast bake comes together quickly with just a few simple, easy-to-follow steps. Even beginner bakers will look like pros with this impressive homemade breakfast. It’s perfect for large groups or holiday breakfasts!

  1. Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter all over the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  2. Whisk and Dredge: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Quickly dredge each slice of bread in the mixture before laying them down in the baking dish, staggering them as needed to make them fit.
  3. Pour: Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread and then sprinkle on the chopped pecans.
  4. Bake: Bake for 22-25 minutes, until the bread begins to brown and the bread is cooked on the outside. The undersides will still be soft and custardy, so if you prefer your French toast more done feel free to bake for a few more minutes.
  5. Serve: Drizzle the French toast bake with maple syrup and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar. You can also serve with additional toppings, if desired.
The egg mixture being whisked together.
Whisk together the egg mixture
Dredging a slice of bread in the egg mixture.
Dredge each slice in the egg mixture and stagger the slices in the baking dish
Pouring the remaining egg mixture over the bread slices.
Pour the remaining egg mixture over the bread slices
Topping the cinnamon French toast bake with pecans.
Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans before baking

Tips and Variations

This delicious cinnamon French toast bake is impossible to mess up. It’s a breakfast recipe you’ll want to make again and again!

  • Make Ahead: This dish can be made the night before and baked in the morning. Just prepare, then cover it with foil or plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator until you are ready to bake it.
  • Fully Mix the Egg: Mix the egg mixture thoroughly so it can coat the cinnamon toast evenly.
  • Different Bread: If you don’t have cinnamon bread, you can also use French bread, Challah, brioche, raisin bread, or whatever sandwich bread you have on hand!
  • Variations: Add in chocolate chips, other nuts, more spices like nutmeg or cloves, fresh fruit, or chunks of cream cheese to create different versions of this French toast bake that are just as amazing.
  • Toppings: Serve with maple syrup, fruit syrup, fresh fruit, whipped cream, caramel sauce, a vanilla glaze, or whatever else your heart desires!
Serving a slice of French toast with a wooden spatula.

Storing French Toast Bake

This cinnamon French toast bake is so amazing you most likely will not have leftovers. But if you’re lucky enough to have some extras, either cover the leftovers in the baking dish with plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container or bag. They will stay good for 1-2 days in the refrigerator. Reheat in the microwave for 30-60 seconds, or heat a skillet or griddle to medium heat and cook each slice for about a minute per side.

A serving on a stoneware plate, surrounded by fresh berries.

More Cinnamon Breakfast Recipes

I love cinnamon at breakfast and so do my kids! It’s almost like we are getting away with eating dessert for breakfast and no one is judging us! Go ahead and try some more of these delicious and sweet cinnamon breakfast recipes. Good luck trying to pick your favorite!

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Cinnamon French Toast Bake

5 from 1 vote
By: Alyssa Rivers
Cinnamon French toast bake is a warm and satisfying breakfast that's loaded with soft and sweet spiced bread all drizzled in maple syrup. Your family will go crazy over this insanely delicious (and easy-to-make) breakfast!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Use a pastry brush to brush the melted butter all over the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Quickly dredge each slice of bread in the mixture before laying them down in the baking dish, staggering them as needed to make them fit.
  • Pour the remaining egg mixture over the top of the bread and sprinkle on the chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes, until the bread begins to brown and the bread is cooked on the outside. The undersides will still be soft and custardy, so if you prefer your French toast more done feel free to bake for a few more minutes.
  • Drizzle the French toast with maple syrup and, if desired, dust with powdered sugar. Serve additional toppings, if desired.

Notes

Originally Posted on September 10, 2012
Updated on April 1, 2024

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 144mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 119mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 451IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 66mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
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24 Comments

  1. I made this a few weeks ago and forgot to comment. It was super good and reheated just fine. I think I ate it for breakfast for the next two days. Yum!!

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  3. I wouldn’t put that much butter on the bottom. The bottom came out too soggy. Maybe just spray the bottom of the pan with some butter flavored cooking spray.

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  4. I bought all the ingredients to make this in the morning. I’m just doing the 8×8 pan the first time around. If it’s a hit then I’ll make the 9×13 pan the next time.

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  5. This is just the most delicious looking french toast bake ever! That picture has power over me and I must pin it!

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  6. YUM! This looks amazing! I know my family will love this. Can’t wait to try the recipe. Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share this week! Have a great day 🙂
    Michelle

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  11. Hi Alyssa, I am so glad you stopped by my blog….I LOVE YOUR BLOG! I’m a new follower! I just pinned this recipe and off to check out more of your yummy shares! Have a great day!

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  12. Thanks for inviting me to visit your blog. I am so glad you did because this recipe looks awesome. I’m already putting the ingredients on my grocery list. I can’t wait to make them !

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