Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole (Print)

Gooey cinnamon rolls meet creamy French toast in a sweet, shareable breakfast bake.

# Components:

→ Main Component

01 - Two 16.3 ounce cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
02 - Four large eggs
03 - Two hundred forty milliliters whole milk
04 - Sixty milliliters heavy cream
05 - Ten milliliters pure vanilla extract
06 - Five milliliters ground cinnamon
07 - Fifty-five milliliters granulated sugar

→ Topping

08 - Thirty milliliters unsalted butter, melted
09 - Fifty-five milliliters packed brown sugar
10 - Two milliliters ground cinnamon

→ Garnish

11 - Reserved icing from cinnamon rolls

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a 23x33 centimeter (9x13-inch) baking dish.
02 - Open the cinnamon roll cans, reserving the icing for later. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and evenly scatter the pieces across the prepared baking dish.
03 - In a large bowl, vigorously whisk together the eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and granulated sugar until uniformly smooth.
04 - Pour the prepared egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Gently press down to ensure all pieces are coated.
05 - In a small bowl, combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon for the topping. Drizzle this mixture evenly over the entire surface of the casserole.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center.
07 - Allow the casserole to cool slightly. Drizzle the reserved icing over the top. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses store bought cinnamon rolls for easy prep
  • Feeds a crowd and perfect for making ahead
  • Warm gooey and fragrant with cozy cinnamon
  • Everyone from toddlers to grandparents goes back for seconds
02 -
  • This recipe is perfect for make ahead mornings
  • High in comfort and ultra kid friendly
  • Freezes beautifully for later enjoyment
03 -
  • Let the casserole rest for a few minutes after baking so the custard sets up and slices cleanly
  • Do not skimp on the soaking step The more evenly the rolls get soaked the creamier the finish
  • If making for a crowd double the icing by mixing in a little milk and extra powdered sugar It makes the drizzle even more impressive

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