Description

This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a decadent and easy breakfast bake that combines the best of cinnamon rolls and French toast. Soft, sweet cinnamon roll pieces are soaked in a vanilla-cinnamon custard, baked until golden, and topped with a luscious glaze made from reserved icing or a powdered sugar drizzle. Perfect for a special brunch or holiday morning treat that serves 8.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
4 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk (plus 2 tablespoons for glaze)
1/3 cup maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Glaze

1/2 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Optional Toppings

Whipped cream
Cream cheese frosting

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Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
Prepare Cinnamon Roll Pieces: Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters. Arrange all the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish to create a layered base.
Make the Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined and smooth.
Soak the Cinnamon Rolls: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Press down gently to help the custard soak into the rolls. Let sit uncovered at room temperature for 20 minutes or cover and refrigerate overnight for deeper flavor and texture.
Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and set in the center. If the top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil halfway through baking.
Prepare the Icing and Glaze: While baking, warm the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll packages in the microwave for 10 to 15 seconds until slightly runny. Additionally, whisk together powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth to make a glaze.
Add Final Touches and Serve: Once baked, drizzle the warmed icing over the casserole. Optionally, drizzle the powdered sugar glaze over or serve with whipped cream or cream cheese frosting for an extra indulgent finish. Serve warm.

Notes

For best flavor, allow the casserole to soak overnight in the refrigerator before baking.
You can substitute whole milk for heavy cream to reduce fat content, but heavy cream gives a richer custard.
If you prefer less sweetness, reduce the maple syrup slightly or omit optional toppings.
Tent the casserole with foil if it browns too quickly during baking to prevent burning.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated; add fresh glaze or frosting when serving again.