Description
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast dish combining soft, gooey cinnamon rolls with a rich custard mixture, baked to golden perfection. It’s perfect for a special brunch or holiday morning and serves 12 with a delightful balance of sweet cinnamon flavors and creamy textures.
Ingredients
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Cinnamon Roll Layer
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
Custard Mixture
- 6 large eggs
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.25 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters. Spread the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish, creating the base layer for the casserole.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Gently press down the pieces to help them soak up the custard mixture.
- Rest Mixture: Let the dish rest for 10 minutes to allow the cinnamon rolls to absorb the custard thoroughly.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes to ensure even cooking and custard setting.
- Finish Baking Uncovered: Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and set in the middle.
- Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle the included icing over the top. Serve warm and enjoy your decadent breakfast casserole.
Notes
- Allowing the casserole to rest before baking helps the cinnamon rolls soak up the custard fully, resulting in a richer texture.
- Use fresh cinnamon rolls from the refrigerated section for best results, but homemade cinnamon rolls can also be used.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if desired.
- For a dairy-free option, use almond milk and coconut cream instead of regular milk and heavy cream.
- Make sure to cover the dish during the initial baking stage to prevent the custard from drying out.
