Our Hawaiian French Toast Casserole has a tropical twist, with coconut and pineapple; the only thing it’s missing is a beach view!
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![A piece of Hawaiian French Toast Casserole, sprinkled with coconut shavings and drizzled with syrup, ready to serve with a side of bacon.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hawaiian-French-Toast-Casserole24-11.jpg)
Hawaiian French Toast Casserole gives me all the tropical vibes.
I’m pretty confidant you’re going to love the mash-up I created here, as much as I do! We start with a Hawaiian rolls bread base (they give some of the softness and sweetness I love from Brioche French Toast), pineapple and coconut mixed in the batter, and add a macadamia nut crumble on top. YUM! I love how unique and special it feels AND you can make it the night before so it’s ready to pop in the oven for breakfast. WINNING!
And I should probably drop our Traditional French Toast Casserole recipe link for you, in case you’re serving a crowd and want two flavor options!
How to make Hawaiian French Toast:
Make Batter: Mix eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, coconut extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pineapple, and coconut in a bowl. Add cut up Hawaiian rolls and stir well to coat.
![Two images showing batter for a pineapple french toast casserole being mixed, then after the bread is added and coated.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Hawaiian-French-Toast-Casserole24-2.jpg)
Add Topping: Transfer mixture to an 8 or 9inch greased baking dish. Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Cut in butter with a fork, until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle topping over casserole. Bake and Serve: Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set. Serve this pineapple french toast casserole warm, with our without syrup.
![Two images showing a homemade streusel topping being sprinkled on top of a homemade Hawaiian French Toast Casserole, then after it is out of the oven and ready to serve.](https://tastesbetterfromscratch.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Hawaiian-French-Toast-Casserole24-12.jpg)
Make Ahead and Freezing Instructions:
To Make Ahead: Make the topping the day before and keep covered separately in the refrigerator overnight. Add just before baking.
To Freeze: Baked Hawaiian French Toast Casserole can be frozen after baking. Cover well with plastic wrap and tinfoil and store in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw completely in the fridge before rewarming.
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Recipe
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Hawaiian French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 3 large eggs
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon coconut extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch salt
- 1/4 cup crushed pineapple , drained
- 1/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 12 Hawaiian Sweet Rolls , cut into cubes
Topping:
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter , cold, cubed
- 2 Tablespoons macadamia nuts , chopped , or almonds
- maple syrup , for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Mix eggs, whole milk, sugar, vanilla, coconut extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, pineapple, and coconut in a bowl.
- Add cut up Hawaiian rolls and stir well to coat. Transfer mixture to an 8 or 9inch greased baking dish. Set aside while you make the topping.
- Topping: Combine flour, brown sugar and cinnamon. Cut in butter with a fork, until crumbly. Stir in nuts. Sprinkle topping over casserole.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until golden and set.
- Serve warm plain, or with syrup.
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