French Toast Casserole With Cinnamon Rolls
My cinnamon French toast casserole is gooey, rich and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. This easy dump and bake dish is perfect for holiday brunch!
Warm breakfasts are a must for a chilly Fall morning. We love making Mexican breakfast casserole, ham hashbrown casserole or my breakfast burger. When I want something sweet this cinnamon French toast casserole is my go to! We use cinnamon rolls for the bread which makes this super easy. The edges get a little crispy but the center stays nice and gooey. You can even prep it the night before!
Ingredient Notes and Shopping Tips
- Cinnamon Rolls: Grab the regular not Grands variety. Set aside the icing cup we will use t later!
- Milk: I like milk over cream as it absorbs well into the soft rolls and isn't too much. Use half and half for a more decadent casserole. Absorbs more easily into soft breads (like Pillsbury rolls), so it bakes through evenly.
- Cream Cheese: Soften cream cheese at room temp. while your casserole bakes. Forgot? You can dunk the foil packet in warm water for a few minutes.
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- Cut Evenly: I cut rolls into around 6-8 pieces each. This helps them bake evenly with no dry or wet spots.
- Perfect Doneness: Bake until a fork or toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Its okay if the center looks a tad underbaked it will firm up in the hot pan as it cools.
Yes! I actually like it better this way as it really soaks up the flavor. Assemble the night before and stick in the fridge. Bring to room temperature for 20-30 minutes prior to baking.
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French Toast Casserole With Cinnamon Rolls
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Ingredients
For the Casserole
- 2 17.5 Ounce Cans Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 Tablespoons Butter Melted
- 4 Eggs
- ⅓ Cup Whole Milk
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla
For the Icing
- 2 Packages Reserved Icing From The Cinnamon Roll Package
- ½ Cup Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 Tablespoon Whole Milk
Instructions
For the Casserole
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease 9x13 pan with melted butter.
- Cut cinnamon rolls into sixths. Evenly spread into prepared pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla until well combined. Pour over cinnamon rolls.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown.
For the Icing
- In a medium bowl, combine cinnamon roll icing, powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth.
- Evenly pour over casserole.
Nutrition
this french toast casserole is delish!!
So delicious! My kiddos loved this.
What a fantastic idea! This was such a hit for the spend-the-night party we had!
This casserole was so amazing and easy to make! I made it for Sunday brunch and everyone raved about it. will definitely be making again!
Fabulous recipe! It was a huge hit at our girls' weekend. Easy and indulgent.
This looks like the ultimate holiday brunch dish. Its gooey center, crisp edges, and that cream cheese frosting on top is perfection. Love that it can be prepped ahead too!
Today I had a delicious cinnamon roll on my way home and I came crawling to google looking for related recipes 😛 This one looks delic!!