Description
This Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast or brunch option featuring soft, sweet Hawaiian rolls soaked in a cinnamon-vanilla egg mixture, topped with crunchy pecan streusel. Baked to golden perfection, it combines the comforting flavors of French toast with a rich, crumbly topping for a crowd-pleasing dish perfect for serving 8 people.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 (12-oz) package Hawaiian rolls
- 6 large eggs
- 1½ cups milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
Streusel Topping
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup cold butter, cut into small pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to ensure easy removal of the casserole after baking.
- Prepare the Bread: Cut the Hawaiian rolls into 1-inch pieces and spread the bread cubes evenly in the bottom of the prepared baking dish, creating the base for your casserole.
- Mix Egg Mixture: In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, whole milk, ground cinnamon, sugar, and vanilla extract until fully combined. Pour this mixture evenly over the bread cubes in the baking dish. Then sprinkle half of the finely chopped pecans over the top.
- Make Streusel Topping: In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cold butter pieces. Use a pastry blender or fork to work the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture becomes crumbly. Sprinkle this streusel topping evenly over the casserole, then top with the remaining chopped pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Bake the Casserole: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the top is golden brown. Allow it to cool slightly before slicing and serving to enhance the flavor and texture.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, substitute half of the milk with cream.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- You can toast the pecans lightly before adding to enhance their flavor.
- Ensure the butter in the streusel topping is cold to achieve a crumbly texture.
