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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cans  refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • 6 large  eggs
  • ½ cup  heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons  vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon  ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup  pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons  melted butter
  • Chopped pecans or walnuts optional

Method
 

  1. Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter.
  2. Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and set aside the icing — you’ll use it later. Cut each roll into quarters and spread the pieces evenly in the dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup. Pour this mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, making sure everything gets coated. Let it sit for about 10 minutes so the rolls can soak up the liquid.
  4. Bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is puffed and golden brown. If the top browns too quickly, you can loosely cover it with foil during the last 10 minutes of baking.
  5. Remove from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes before adding the glaze.
  6. Warm the included cinnamon roll icing slightly in the microwave (10–15 seconds) to make it easy to drizzle. Pour it evenly over the casserole.

Notes

  • Don’t skip the rest time. Letting it sit before baking helps the rolls absorb the custard evenly.
  • Add nuts for crunch. Chopped pecans or walnuts make it taste even more like a bakery-style pastry.
  • Use real maple syrup. It adds depth and balances the sweetness.
  • Watch the oven. Every oven is different — start checking around 35 minutes.
  • Serve warm. The texture and flavor are best right out of the oven.