Description
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole brings weekend breakfast dreams to life with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness. Layered with sweet cinnamon goodness and creamy custard, this dish lets your family wake up to a comforting morning treat without complicated prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 6 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Cut each refrigerated cinnamon roll into four quarters. Spread the pieces evenly across the prepared baking dish.
- Whisk 6 large eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and ¼ cup maple syrup in a medium bowl.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring complete coverage. Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes to absorb liquid.
- Place the dish in the preheated 350°F oven. Bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and slightly puffy.
- Remove the casserole from the oven. Allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Microwave the included cinnamon roll icing for 10-15 seconds. Drizzle evenly over the warm casserole.
- Serve warm, allowing the icing to melt slightly into the casserole’s crevices.
Notes
- Refrigerating overnight allows the rolls to fully absorb the custard, creating a more intense flavor and softer texture.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute the cinnamon rolls with cubed low-carb bread or almond flour bread to reduce sugar content.
- Always let the casserole rest after baking so the custard can set and the dish becomes easier to serve in neat portions.
- If dairy is a concern, swap heavy cream with coconut milk and use a dairy-free cream cheese icing alternative.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 387 kcal
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 440 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg