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Quick prep cinnamon roll French toast casserole has all of the goodness of warm cinnamon rolls, with the ease of an overnight breakfast casserole.
A Favorite Overnight Casserole
Cinnamon roll French Toast casserole is one of our go-to overnight breakfast casseroles! It’s not just for special occasions or holidays either, although we do love it for Christmas. We enjoy this casserole any time we are craving Cinnamon Rolls and want something a bit easier.
Rhodes does all of the work so you don’t have to! Simply quarter the rolls and add the egg mixture. It’s prepped in 15 minutes and then chilled overnight for a no-fuss morning!
Drizzle the icing on top and you have one FABULOUS breakfast favorite!
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Just minutes of effort. This casserole is assembled in only 15 minutes, then chill and bake!
- A stress-free morning. The prep is done the night before, simply pop it in the oven for an easy hot breakfast!
- Fabulous flavor. Enjoy all of the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls in one easy casserole.
Ingredients
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
CHILL TIME: 6 hours
COOK TIME: 35 minutes
- 1 (36.5-ounce) package frozen cinnamon rolls – We used frozen Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls but you can easily use 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Use the regular size, not the Grands.
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk – The higher the fat content in the milk, the better. I use whole milk, but heavy cream and half-and-half work as well.
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- cream cheese frosting (included in the cinnamon roll package) – or homemade Cream Cheese Icing or drizzle with Maple Syrup
- optional toppings – Sprinkle on pecans or walnuts, raisins, or blueberries.
How to Make Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
- CINNAMON ROLL LAYER. Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the 12 frozen cinnamon rolls into quarters, and evenly spread them into the bottom of the baking dish.
- The frozen rolls may need to sit at room temperature for 30- 40 minutes before you can quarter them with kitchen shears, or a sharp knife.
- EGG MIXTURE. In a medium bowl, combine 4 eggs, 1 cup milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1½ teaspoons vanilla, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg. Whisk and pour over the cinnamon roll pieces. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 6-8 hours, up to 24 hours). Rolls will begin to thaw and rise.
- BAKE. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap. If the custard settles at the bottom of the pan gently fold the custard back into the rolls. Bake the French toast casserole for 35-40 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- SEASON. Remove from oven and frost the top of the casserole with the cream cheese icing from the cinnamon roll package (if desired). You can also top it with your favorite syrup like Maple Syrup or Buttermilk Syrup.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 (36.5-ounce) package frozen cinnamon rolls, 12 rolls cut into quarters
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- cream cheese frosting, from cinnamon roll package
Instructions
- Coat a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the frozen cinnamon rolls into quarters, and spread them evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- The frozen rolls may need to sit at room temperature for 30- 40 minutes before you can quarter them with kitchen shears, or a sharp knife.
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk and pour over the cinnamon roll pieces. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (at least 6-8 hours, no more than 24 hours). Rolls will begin to thaw and rise.
- If the custard settles at the bottom of the pan gently fold the custard back into the rolls before baking.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the french toast for 35-40 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- If the top is browning before the middle is baked, tent it with foil for the remainder of the baking time.
- Remove from oven and frost with the cream cheese frosting from the cinnamon roll package (if desired). You can also top with your favorite syrup.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Can this be assembled several days ahead and then baked or pre-assembled, frozen and baked the morning of? Considering making this for post wedding brunch and trying to prep as much as possible.
Yes!! If you refer to the make-ahead directions in our french toast casserole recipe, they can also be applied to this cinnamon roll casserole. https://lilluna.com/french-toast-bake/
On Christmas morning when I was a child my mother ALWAYS baked Cinnamon Rolls for breakfast. Before we even opened presents, we always had these buns warm out of the oven. Your casserole looks decadent, and I am making this on Sunday… just to practice for Christmas morning. Thank you for bringing back such precious memories.
If all I have is Grands rolls would you still just use 1 can, and would you soak overnight or not?
I love cinnamon rolls so was excited to try this recipe. However, the egg mixture basically turned into scrambled eggs 🙁 So I ended up with scrambled-egg laced cinnamon rolls, with eggs throughout and a soggy thin egg layer on bottom. What did I do wrong and what should I do differently next time to prevent this?
Did you let it sit overnight before baking?
This is one of my go-to potluck recipes! So delicious and a crowd favorite!
Thank you! My kids LOVED this- even my picky 14 year old! Great recipe.
My favorite casserole! So easy to make and tastes delicious – a great way to start the morning!
I would like very much to have this recipe
If you click on “jump to recipe” at the top of the page, it will take you to the ingredient list and the baking instructions. Hope you enjoy!!
Aug.20,2023..awesome! I used Rhodes frozen (12ct.) Cinnamon rolls..followed your recipe..let it set overnite..I took it out of the refrigerator 1/2 hr.,before baking (made sure my oven was preheated at 360.before I put it in the oven,I took a ladle and tilted my 9×13 pan and scooped the egg mixtured over the rolls and then put it in the oven and baked for for 40 min.I watched it to make sure the egg mixture had baked. Then spread the frosting on top,letting it melted in .I served it for some friends for breakfast with strawberries,blueberries& maple syrup.I t was a total hit. Thank you for sharing this recipe..definetly a keeper!