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Hawaiian Sweet Roll French Toast Bake Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Breakfast, Brunch
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American, Hawaiian-inspired
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This Hawaiian Sweet Roll French Toast Bake is a delightful and easy breakfast casserole featuring the soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls soaked in a rich custard made with eggs, milk, and cream. Baked to golden perfection and optionally topped with tropical pineapple and shredded coconut, this dish offers a luscious sweet brunch experience that can be prepared ahead of time. Served warm with maple syrup, it’s a comforting blend of classic French toast flavors and Hawaiian-inspired sweetness.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 (12-ounce) package Hawaiian sweet rolls, cut in half horizontally
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Optional Toppings

  • 1/2 cup chopped pineapple
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
  2. Arrange rolls: Place the bottom halves of the Hawaiian sweet rolls in a single layer in the prepared baking dish.
  3. Make custard: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
  4. Soak rolls: Pour half of the custard mixture evenly over the arranged sweet roll bottoms, allowing them to soak.
  5. Top rolls: Arrange the top halves of the Hawaiian rolls over the custard-soaked bottoms.
  6. Add remaining custard: Pour the remaining custard mixture evenly over the top halves of the rolls.
  7. Add toppings: Sprinkle chopped pineapple and shredded coconut over the top if using, for an extra tropical flair.
  8. Cover and bake: Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes to set the custard.
  9. Bake uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until the custard is fully set and the top turns golden brown.
  10. Cool and serve: Allow the French toast bake to cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with maple syrup and enjoy warm.

Notes

  • For added richness and texture, sprinkle chopped macadamia nuts or chocolate chips on top before baking.
  • This dish can be assembled the night before; cover and refrigerate overnight, then bake fresh in the morning for a convenient breakfast.
  • Try a tropical variation with mango and passion fruit glaze for a fruity, festive twist.

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