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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole for Lazy Weekend Mornings

This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast that combines cinnamon rolls with creamy French toast, perfect for busy mornings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Casserole
  • 2 cans cinnamon rolls store-bought or homemade
  • 6 large eggs fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream or substitute with half-and-half or milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract pure
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon to taste
  • 1/2 cup sugar or use brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/4 cup melted butter for richness and browning
For Topping
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup preferably pure
  • optional add-ins chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or chocolate chips

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
  2. Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and slice each roll into quarters, spreading the pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and sugar until frothy.
  4. Carefully pour the custard mixture over the arranged cinnamon roll pieces and drizzle melted butter over the top.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for 35–40 minutes until golden-brown and set.
  6. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes, then drizzle with maple syrup and reserved icing before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 7gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Reserve the icing from the cinnamon rolls for added flavor. Allow to cool slightly before slicing for cleaner cuts. Customize with additional ingredients as desired.

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