Description
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Bake combines the warm, gooey comfort of cinnamon rolls with the custardy perfection of French toast, all baked into a convenient casserole. It’s perfect for a special morning or a festive holiday brunch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (12.4 oz) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 6–8 cups brioche, challah, or Texas toast, cubed
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- a tiny pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Your Baking Dish: First things first, grab a 9×13-inch baking dish. Give it a good spray with non-stick cooking spray or lightly grease it with butter.
- Chop the Cinnamon Rolls: Open your package of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters or sixths.
- Cube the Bread: Tear or cut your chosen bread into roughly 1-inch cubes.
- Combine in the Dish: Scatter the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of your prepared baking dish. Distribute the cut-up cinnamon roll pieces amongst the bread cubes and mix gently.
- Whisk the Custard: In a large bowl, crack your eggs. Add the whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and a tiny pinch of salt. Whisk until smooth.
- Pour and Soak: Carefully pour the egg custard evenly over the bread and cinnamon roll mixture. Press down gently to ensure everything is submerged.
- The All-Important Soak: Cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare for Baking: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). If using, sprinkle a streusel topping over the top.
- Bake It Up: Cover the baking dish loosely with aluminum foil and bake for 30 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 20-30 minutes until golden brown.
- The Grand Finale – Icing: Let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes. Drizzle the reserved cinnamon roll icing over the top.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 50 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: For dairy-free options, substitute whole milk and heavy cream with unsweetened almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk. You can also add a streusel topping for extra crunch and sweetness.