Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bites My GoTo Brunch

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: Bloom the yeast in warm milk. Add sugar, salt, melted butter, and eggs. Gradually add flour and knead until a smooth, elastic dough forms.
2. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-1.5 hours).
3. Make the Filling: While the dough rises, prepare the cinnamon-sugar filling by creaming together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
4. Assemble the Cinnamon Roll Dough: Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread with the cinnamon-sugar filling. Roll up tightly into a log.
5. Cut into Bites: Slice the log into approximately 1-inch thick rolls.
6. Second Rise: Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
7. Prepare the Custard: Whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt in a shallow dish.
8. Soak the Bites: Dip each cinnamon roll bite into the custard mixture, ensuring it's well-soaked but not overly saturated.
9. Cook the Bites: Melt butter in a large skillet or griddle over medium heat. Cook the soaked bites in batches until golden brown on all sides and cooked through.
10. Make the Glaze: In a bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Assemble and Serve: Drizzle the warm French toast bites with the cream cheese glaze. Serve immediately.