Description
This Easy Homemade Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is a delightful breakfast dish combining soft cinnamon rolls with a rich egg custard and maple syrup, baked to golden perfection. It’s a simple, make-ahead recipe perfect for weekends or special occasions that delivers the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls and French toast in one effortless casserole.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 4 tbsp butter (melted)
Custard Mixture
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Topping
- 1 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Pour the melted butter evenly on the bottom of a 9×13-inch glass baking dish to prevent sticking and add richness to the casserole.
- Cut and layer cinnamon rolls: Cut each cinnamon roll into 8 pieces and spread them evenly over the melted butter in the baking dish to create an even base layer.
- Make the custard mixture: In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until well combined to form a flavorful custard.
- Pour custard and syrup: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, then drizzle 1 cup of maple syrup over the entire mixture to add sweetness and moisture.
- Bake the casserole: Place the dish in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25 minutes until the custard is set and the top is golden.
- Add icing topping: Once baked, remove from the oven and top with the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Only 7 simple ingredients are needed for this recipe, making it quick and easy to prepare.
- Use premade cinnamon roll dough with icing to save time while still delivering a homemade flavor.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before by assembling and refrigerating, then baking in the morning.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute milk with almond or oat milk and use dairy-free butter.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast on subsequent days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 117 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 38 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 83 mg
