Description
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast treat combining the gooey, sweet flavor of cinnamon rolls with the soft, custardy texture of French toast. Perfect for a weekend brunch or special occasion, it’s easy to prepare and bakes into a golden, aromatic casserole that’s drizzled with rich icing for extra indulgence.
Ingredients
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Casserole Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 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 Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Cut and Arrange Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cinnamon roll tubes and cut each roll into quarters. Spread the pieces evenly across the bottom of the greased baking dish.
- Prepare Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Soak Cinnamon Rolls: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Press down gently to ensure the custard soaks well into the rolls.
- Let Soak: Allow the casserole to sit and soak for 10 minutes so the cinnamon rolls absorb the custard for a soft, custardy texture.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, allowing the custard to set and start cooking.
- Bake Uncovered to Brown: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until the top is golden brown and the casserole is fully set.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the included icing over the top of the casserole and serve warm for a delicious breakfast treat.
Notes
- Allowing the casserole to soak before baking ensures the custard penetrates the cinnamon rolls, making for a tender and moist texture.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or brown sugar syrup if preferred.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven or microwave.
- For a dairy-free version, use plant-based milk and cream alternatives and omit the icing or use a dairy-free icing.
- Make sure to cover the casserole during the initial baking to prevent the top from drying out.
