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    Monkey Bread French Toast

    Modified: May 12, 2025 · Published: May 10, 2013 by Vicky · This post may contain affiliate links · 7 Comments

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    Monkey Bread French Toast is one of those casserole recipes that my kid help me make. This is a special, once-in-a-while meal to make for breakfast or brunch. It is very rich and decadent and will be my new special occasion go-to meal.  

    You won't be scrambling to make this French toast in the morning as you prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven in the AM. Does it get any easier than that? If you are looking for more simple french toast recipes, check out Cinnamon Roll Crock Pot French Toast.

    Monkey Bread French Toast Recipe - This might be the best breakfast dish I've ever had! That good!

    If you are a French toast lover, try our Pumpkin Hawaiian Roll French Toast Casserole.

    french toast ingredients

    I cut the bread into slices and gave them to the kids to tear into smaller pieces. You can also cut the bread into cubes yourself if you don't have kid helpers, but this was so fun for them and they got to practice their fine motors skills as bread isn't always that easy to tear.

    child tearing bread

    When they are done tearing the bread, they can help you place it in a greased 9 x 13 casserole pan.

    making french toast

    The bread should fill the pan almost to the top.

    bread in a pan for french toast

    In a large bowl mix the eggs, melted butter, half and half, vanilla and cinnamon. This is another great job for kids.

    child stirring a bowl

    Pour the mixture over the bread, making sure it covers the bread completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

    In the morning, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Now it's time to make your glaze. In a saucepan melt the ½ cup of butter on medium heat. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine. Heat the mixture on low heat until it comes to a boil. You will need to keep stirring the mixture as it will thicken. Remove from stove after it boils. Pour evenly over the bread in the casserole dish that you refrigerated the night before.

    monkey bread french toast

    Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes. Oven cook times vary. Ours started browning at this point which made our glaze more caramelized and crunchy. If you prefer yours to be lighter, just remove it before it starts browning.

    I cannot even describe how good this was, you will just have to make yourself . This Monkey Bread French Toast dish is a keeper, especially if you love easy bread recipes. I brought it to an event and it was quickly gobbled up. Try it and let me know what you think!

    FAQs For Monkey Bread French Toast

    Can I make this ahead of time?

    Yes! You can prep everything the night before and let it sit covered in the fridge overnight. In fact, letting it soak helps the egg mixture absorb into the biscuit pieces even better. Just pop it in the oven the next morning.

    Can I add toppings or mix-ins?

    Absolutely. Chopped pecans or walnuts, diced apples, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar on top would all be delicious additions. You can customize it to suit your taste.

    How should I store leftovers?

    Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

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    Monkey Bread French Toast Recipe

    Vicky
    This Monkey Bread French Toast is a special, once-in-a-while meal to make for breakfast or brunch. It is very rich and decadent.  You won't be scrambling to make this French toast in the morning, as you prepare it the night before and simply pop it in the oven in the AM.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Cook Time 35 minutes mins
    Refrigerate 7 hours hrs
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine French
    Servings 8
    Calories 584 kcal

    Equipment

    • 9X13 Casserole Dish

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1 large loaf of French bread
    • 6 eggs
    • 4 tablespoons of melted butter
    • 2 cups of half and half
    • 2 teaspoons of cinnamon
    • 2 teaspoons of vanilla

    For the glaze

    • 1 ½ cups of brown sugar
    • ½ cup of butter
    • 1 teaspoon of cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    • Tear a loaf of bread into small pieces.
    • Place it in a greased 9 x 13 casserole pan. The bread should fill the pan almost to the top.
    • In a large bowl mix the eggs, melted butter, half and half, vanilla and cinnamon.
    • Pour the mixture over the bread, making sure it covers the bread completely. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
    • In the morning, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
    • To make the glaze, melt ½ cup of butter on medium heat in a saucepan.
    • Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to combine. Heat the mixture on low heat until it comes to a boil. You will need to keep stirring the mixture as it will thicken. Remove from stove after it boils. Pour evenly over the bread in the casserole dish that you refrigerated the night before.
    • Bake at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 72gProtein: 12gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 191mgSodium: 491mgPotassium: 253mgFiber: 2gSugar: 42gVitamin A: 924IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 151mgIron: 3mg
    Keyword Monkey Bread French Toast
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    1. So-Young says

      November 20, 2020 at 4:16 am

      Thanks for this one, Thanks 😀

      Reply
    2. Kiki says

      March 05, 2017 at 2:08 am

      I mean brown sugar not Bugatti! Auto type is acting silly

      Reply
    3. Kiki says

      March 05, 2017 at 2:05 am

      When I made the glaze it just turned into a thick paste as soon as I added the Bugatti to the butter, I stirred it until it came to a boil ad it was still a thick paste, is there something missing from this recipe? Is it supposed to be like that?

      Reply
      • Vicky says

        March 06, 2017 at 9:20 am

        Sorry to hear that Kiki, thanks for letting me know your experience. I have made the recipe a number of times and the amounts are correct. The glaze will be thick, but not like a paste as you described. Sorry it didn't work out.

        Reply
    4. totschooltotallyawesome says

      June 11, 2013 at 7:12 am

      Looking Yummy~

      Reply
    5. Julie Cohn says

      May 17, 2013 at 4:48 am

      Thanks for the feature, your daughter is adorable!!

      Reply
    6. Melinda says

      May 10, 2013 at 3:52 pm

      YUM! I made cinnamon roll casserole before, it was AMAZING! please come share this on #kidsinthekitchen this week http://lookwhatmomfound.com/2013/05/homemade-versus-store-bought-kidsinthekitchen.html

      Reply
    Vicky from Mess for Less

    I'm Vicky, the founder of Mess For Less, which I started in 2011 to share easy, family-friendly recipes. With over a decade of experience as a home chef and recipe developer, I love creating meals that bring people together. I also design play and learning activities for kids, using my background as a former teacher with a Master’s degree in education. Learn more about me.

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