Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole combines everything you love about cinnamon rolls and French toast in one easy, irresistible dish. It’s sweet, indulgent, and prepped in minutes.
Recipe slightly adapted from Molly’s Home Guide
Cozy Mornings Start with Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Oh, the magic of the smell of cinnamon wafting through the kitchen on a lazy weekend morning. This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole brings all the cozy and comforting flavors of the season. Gooey cinnamon rolls and rich frosting in one easy breakfast bake.
We have a standing date with my Cinnamon Rolls From Heaven every Christmas morning, and I wouldn’t dare break tradition—mostly because I know my daughter would be seriously bummed if I did. But if I had one year to serve something a little different (and much easier) it would be this cinnamon roll casserole. Seriously, AMAZING!
It’s everything we adore about those beloved cinnamon rolls, but with the convenience of store bought canned rolls, and a few minutes of preparation. These are soft and gooey with plenty of icing in each bite. Check out all the details below!
Key Ingredients
- Canned cinnamon rolls with icing– This can be any brand, just make sure they come with the packet of icing.
- Butter– Melted butter is used as the first layer in the baking dish before adding the cinnamon rolls.
- Egg custard mixture- Eggs, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, vanilla and maple extract.
- Icing– Powdered sugar, milk, cream cheese, and prepared icing packets.
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350℉ and spread melted butter in the bottom of your baking dish.
- Remove cinnamon rolls from the package and set the icing aside.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into 6 pieces and place in a single layer in baking dish.
- Combine egg mixture and pour evenly over cinnamon rolls.
- Bake in preheated oven for 30-35 minutes or until puffed and cooked through.
- Make icing by combining powdered sugar, milk, and cream cheese, then add in prepared icing. Stir until smooth.
- Pour icing over warm casserole and serve.
Helpful Tips For The Best Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Keep cinnamon rolls chilled in the refrigerator until ready to use. This will make it much easier to cut into pieces and hold together.
- Tent with foil to prevent over-browning if the casserole needs more time but the top is golden brown.
Common Questions:
No. This is not an overly eggy casserole. There are only 4 eggs which distribute and bake nicely with the cinnamon rolls. However, some does settle on the bottom of the pan.
Yes! Assemble the casserole up to one day in advance. This will allow the egg mixture to absorb into the cinnamon rolls so there isn’t any settling at the bottom of the pan.
If you touch the center of the casserole, it should feel set and spring back instantly. You can also insert a knife in the center to make sure it’s clean and there isn’t any raw dough present.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking dish
- medium mixing bowl
- small mixing bowl
Ingredients
Cinnamon rolls
- 2 (17.5) ounce cans jumbo cinnamon rolls with icing
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Egg mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/3 cup milk we use 2%
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp maple extract
Icing
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp cream cheese, very soft
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 packets, prepared icing
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350℉ and prepare cinnamon rolls.
- First add 2 tbsp melted butter to the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside. Use a knife to cut each roll into 6 pieces. See post for example. Add all the pieces to the baking dish with butter in a single layer.
- Use a whisk to combine 4 eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp maple extract in a medium mixing bowl until well mixed.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls, then place in the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Meanwhile make the icing. Use a large spoon to combine 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 4 tbsp cream cheese (make sure it's super soft) and 3 tbsp milk until smooth, then use a whisk to stir in the reserved icing packets.
- Drizzle icing over the baked cinnamon rolls, slice and serve warm.
Notes
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More Breakfast Casseroles For Your Special Occasion or Lazy Weekend
You’ll love these easy, and always-a-hit-with-my-family breakfast ideas. Try these sweet treats: Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Muffins, English Muffin French Toast, Upside-Down Orange French Toast, Caramel Apple French Toast Bake, or for something savory: Easy Breakfast Casserole, Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole, Cheesy Green Chili Egg Casserole, and Au Gratin Potato Breakfast Bake.
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