Description
A luscious Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole that combines the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls with a rich custard, baked to golden perfection. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this dish is easy to prepare ahead and delivers decadent flavor with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
Custard Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Cut Cinnamon Rolls: Open the tubes of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters. Spread the pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Mix Custard: In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until fully combined and smooth.
- Pour Custard Over Rolls: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Press gently on the pieces to help them soak up the custard.
- Rest the Mixture: Allow the mixture to rest and soak for 10 minutes to absorb the custard fully.
- Cover and Bake: Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes.
- Uncover and Continue Baking: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle the included icing over the top. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey, sweet breakfast treat.
Notes
- For extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts on top before baking.
- Use whole milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before; refrigerate after assembling and bake in the morning.
- If cinnamon rolls don’t come with icing, you can make a simple glaze by mixing confectioners’ sugar with a little milk and vanilla.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheat nicely in the oven or microwave.
