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If your family loves breakfast for dinner but you don’t want to stand at the stove making individual slices of French toast, this easy Hawaiian Roll French Toast Bake is the answer.

Soft Hawaiian rolls are cut into bite-sized pieces, covered in a sweet cinnamon-and-vanilla custard, and finished with a buttery brown sugar topping. Everything bakes together in one dish, so the whole family can sit down and eat at the same time.

It’s easy enough for a weeknight dinner but also perfect for a slow weekend breakfast or holiday brunch. You can assemble it ahead of time, refrigerate it overnight, and simply place it in the oven when you’re ready.

Why You’ll Love This Hawaiian Roll French Toast Bake

• It’s made with one 12-count package of Hawaiian rolls.
• Everyone’s breakfast is ready at the same time.
• It can be assembled ahead and refrigerated overnight.
• It works for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner.
• The buttery brown sugar topping creates the most delicious golden finish.

Ingredients You’ll Need

For the French toast bake:

• 1- 12 count package Hawaiian rolls
• 6 large eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• ½ cup heavy cream, or an additional ½ cup milk
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• Pinch of salt
• 3 tablespoons butter, melted

For the brown sugar topping:

• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

For serving:

• Powdered sugar
• Warm maple syrup
• Fresh berries or sliced bananas, optional

How to Make Hawaiian Roll French Toast Bake

1. Begin by lightly greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Cut or tear each Hawaiian roll into approximately four pieces. Arrange the pieces evenly inside the prepared baking dish.
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter.
4. Slowly pour the custard mixture over the Hawaiian rolls. Gently press the bread into the custard so all the pieces are evenly coated.
5. To make the topping, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the top of the rolls.
6. Allow the assembled French toast bake to rest for 20–30 minutes before baking. This gives the rolls time to absorb the custard.
7. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown. If the rolls begin browning too quickly, loosely cover the baking dish with aluminum foil.
8. Let the French toast bake rest for 10 minutes before serving. Dust it with powdered sugar and serve with warm maple syrup. Add fresh berries or sliced bananas if desired.

Make It Ahead

To prepare this French toast bake ahead of time, assemble the recipe through the topping step. Cover the baking dish tightly and refrigerate it overnight.

The following morning—or before serving it for dinner—remove the dish from the refrigerator while the oven preheats. Bake as directed, adding a few extra minutes if necessary because the casserole will be cold.

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover French toast bake in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Reheat individual portions in the microwave until warm. To reheat several portions, cover the baking dish with foil and warm it in a 325°F oven until heated through.

What to Serve With It

For breakfast or brunch, serve this French toast bake with fresh fruit, bacon, sausage, or scrambled eggs.

When we make it for breakfast for dinner, I like pairing it with eggs or breakfast meat to turn it into a simple, filling meal.

Whether you serve it for a cozy weekend breakfast, holiday brunch, or an easy weeknight dinner, this is one of those recipes that makes feeding everyone feel a little easier.

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