Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this fragrant (and easy!) cinnamon roll French toast casserole?
Refrigerated cinnamon rolls are cut into bite-sized pieces and baked in a rich and creamy custard with pecans and drizzled with icing.
- It combines two of my favorite breakfast treats in one—cinnamon rolls and French toast!
- It’s the perfect Christmas morning breakfast or holiday brunch dish.
- This French toast casserole can be prepped up to 24 hours ahead!
- So versatile; add nuts, fruits, or cream cheese to switch it up.
Ingredient Tips
Cinnamon rolls – This recipe calls for cans of cinnamon rolls, any brand will work
Custard – Use large eggs and milk, cream, or even a flavored coffee creamer like vanilla, cinnamon, or pumpkin.
Nuts – I love pecans but try walnuts or sliced almonds. For a nut-free version, use dried cranberries, raisins, or currants.
Variations – Customize cinnamon roll French toast by mixing in flaked coconut, berries, mini chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, or even a swirl of Nutella. Instead of the cinnamon roll icing try topping it with this cream cheese icing.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll French Toast
- Melt and spread butter in the bottom of the baking dish.
- Cut up cinnamon rolls as directed (recipe below).
- Whisk custard ingredients and stir in cinnamon roll pieces and pecans.
- Pour the mixture into the casserole dish and bake until the top is golden brown.
- Cool before icing and serve warm.
French Toast Toppings
Besides the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls, we love warmed maple syrup and a dollop of homemade whipped cream, strawberry or blueberry sauce, or this super easy caramel sauce.
Storing Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Make ahead: Prep the custard and biscuits in advance and store in the refrigerator overnight until ready to assemble and bake.
Leftovers: Keep leftover cinnamon roll French toast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat portions in the microwave or under the broiler until the top is golden brown.
Cinnamon Rolls Go Great With…
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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon roll French toast casserole is full of sweet decadence in every bite.
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Preheat the oven to 375°F.
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Pour the melted butter into a 9×13 casserole dish and spread along the bottom.
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Open the cinnamon rolls and cut each roll in half. Cut each half into 3 pieces.
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In a large bowl, beat the eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and brown sugar.
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Add the cinnamon roll pieces and pecans. Toss well to coat.
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Transfer to the prepared casserole dish.
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Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Cover, and bake an additional 13 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
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Drizzle icing over the casserole.
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Top with whipped cream and additional cinnamon for serving.
Calories: 243 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 356IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Breakfast, Casserole
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