Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

1 . Stage

Preheat oven to 375°. In a small bowl, stir together 1 stick of softened butter, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon of salt. 

2 . Stage

On a work surface, roll out each biscuit until ¼-inch thick. Spread biscuits with butter mixture and roll into logs. Cut each log crosswise into 6 pieces.

3 . Stage

Brush the bottom of a 9"-x-13" baking dish with the remaining tablespoon of butter. Scatter the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.

4 . Stage

In a medium bowl, whisk eggs with milk, granulated sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and the remaining ¼ teaspoon of salt until well combined. Pour egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish and bake until nicely golden and egg is set, tenting with foil if top is darkening too fast, about 35 to 40 minutes.

5 . Stage

Make the cream cheese drizzle: In a medium bowl, whisk the cream cheese with the powdered sugar until smooth. Add milk and a pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth. Add more milk if glaze is too thick.

6 . Stage

Drizzle french toast bake with icing and serve with maple syrup.