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 love it for Christmas. We enjoy this casserole whenever we crave 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!
Try more of our favorite breakfast casseroles, such as Blueberry French Toast Casserole, Eggs Benedict Casserole, and French Toast with Cream Cheese.
Why we think you’ll love it:
- Just minutes of effort. This casserole is assembled in only 15 minutes, then just 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 or brunch!
- Fabulous flavor. Enjoy all of the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls in one easy casserole.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Ingredients and Substitutions
- 1 (36.5-ounce) package frozen cinnamon rolls – We used frozen Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls, but you can easily use 2 tubes of refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls.
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk – The higher the fat content in the milk, the better. We use whole milk, but half-and-half works 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 Maple Syrup
- optional toppings – pecans or walnuts, raisins, or blueberries
How to Make Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
- CINNAMON ROLL LAYER. Coat a 9×13-inch casserole 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 eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk and pour the egg mixture 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 casserole for 35-40 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- SERVE. 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.
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- We like to use frozen Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls, but 2 cans of refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls can be used. Cut each roll into 8 pieces, place them in the baking dish, and pour the egg custard over the top. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 min.
- For a creamier casserole, use whole milk or half and half, but a lower-fat milk can also be used.
- We love to sprinkle in some chopped nuts or mix in blueberries when we have them.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
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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 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.
Notes
- We like to use frozen Rhodes Cinnamon Rolls, but 2 cans of refrigerated Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls can be used. Cut each roll into 8 pieces, place them in the baking dish, and pour the egg custard over the top. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 min.
- For a creamier casserole, use whole milk or half and half, but a lower-fat milk can also be used.
- We sprinkle in some chopped nuts or mix in blueberries when we have them.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
You will need 2 tubes of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. Cut each roll into 8 pieces, place them in the baking dish, and pour the egg custard over the top. Do NOT mix. Since these rolls don’t need to thaw or rise in the fridge, they can go straight into the oven. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 min.
Store leftover baked French toast casserole in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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This recipe was originally published May 2017.
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What to do if the frozen cinnamon rolls didn’t rise overnight in the fridge? How do I fix this problem before baking?
Can I bake this without refrigerating at all first?
Since the recipe calls for frozen cinnamon rolls they really need several hours in the fridge to be able to thaw and rise. If you bake them right away, they will be small and dense.
I’ve made this recipe a few times already and it’s delicious! I’d like to make it this weekend with another casserole that bakes at 350 degrees. If I adjust the oven temperature to 350, how long would you suggest baking this amazing dish? And is there a sure-fire way to tell that it’s done? Thank you for sharing so many great recipes!
Great question! Since it normally bakes at 375 for 35 to 40 minutes, at 350 you will likely need closer to 45 to 55 minutes. Just look for a golden top and make sure the center is set and not wet.
Brought this for an office pitch in and everyone one loved it. Super easy. It’s a keeper!
Woohoo!! Glad it was a hit! Thank you!
I like it
After the ingredients sat in the fridge overnight, when I baked it the egg was just a layer on the bottom. I was thinking that next time I could stir it right before I put it in the oven but I wanted to ask someone who might know if stirring it would ruin the rise the rolls had overnight. It just didn’t look very appetizing to have a layer of what looked like scrambled eggs under the french toast.
What do you think?
That is a valid concern. If you’re worried about the rise of the rolls, you can tilt the pan and pour the custard in a bowl, then spoon it back over the top of the rolls before baking.
Amazing!
Can I substitute half and half for the milk?
Glass baking dish could break if moved from refrigerator to oven. If this recipe is going to be stored overnight, it would be best to use metal baking pan.
Thanks for the feedback!
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!
Delicious, made with 2 packages of refrigerated pillsbury cinnamon rolls with cream cheese and turned out perfect. I did mix again in the morning before putting in the oven since there was a lot of feedback about it being like “scrambled eggs on the bottom” which some did still settle but wasn’t bad. The whole family loved it and was gone right away. Added to family cookbook to make again!
Love the quick and easy throw together dishes that guests think you spent some much time on! Served this for Easter brunch and the next morning as a danish..guests couldn’t get enough :). This will definitely be a “go-to” recipe! I followed the recipe exactly with the ingredients listed and it turned out great. Thank you!!
Hello, I can’t seem to find the Rhodes frozen cinnamon rolls in my area. Can you tell me what other alternative you may have
You could use another brand of frozen cinnamon rolls. I imagine there is something in the frozen foods section. You could also try refrigerated cinnamon rolls too, like Pillsbury. You would probably need 2 cans if using those.
I’m not a fan of eggs, so this is a wonderful breakfast recipe for me!
thanks!
Looks so good! Love French toast!
Can you make this in a Bundt pan?
How far in advance can you make this?! Is 2 days too many?!
I could only find packs of 8 frozen cinnamon rolls at my store so I bought two (I have several people to feed as well). Can I adjust the wet ingredients as necessary and cook in a larger disposable aluminum pan to hold them all?
Can’t find Rhodes in Canada. Can I use the Pillsbury grands? Am doing them in the oven.
Yes, you can certainly try swapping for those! You’ll have to let us know how the recipe turns out with the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. 🙂
it’s delicious 10/10 must try again
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed the recipe!
So easy and so delicious!
Can I use Pillsbury Grand Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls in the oven recipe??? You said they could be used for the crackpot recipe, but I want to use them in the oven….. is that possible??
You could certainly give it a try! I imagine it would work just fine. Make sure to let us know if you do use the canned biscuits in the oven and how they turn out!
Love this on Christmas morning !! It’s easy and delicious.
This was AMAZING! Made this, Sausage Biscuit & Gravy Casserole & Mixed Berry Fruit Salad for Christmas brunch today & everything was a hit!! Definitely will be making again-thank you!
Yay! Makes me so happy! Thank you!
Can you half this recipe and just use an 8X8 dish? My kids are little and don’t eat very much and unfortunately its a small crowd this year. They would LOVE this dish though!
You sure could. Might need a little more time to bake, since it’s in a smaller pan.
Hits the spot!
My family LOVES this breakfast and it’s so easy!! I’m making this for Christmas 🎄 morning!
If I’m using pillsbury cinnamon rolls (from the refrigerated section), how much (many)
should I use? Thank you!
I haven’t used those, but however many would be equivalent to about 12 rolls.
This recipe looks simple and delicious. Its on my list now. Can’t wait to try this recipe. thanks for sharing 🙂
Glad to share 🙂 I hope you like it, as much as we do!
I made this last night with my 10 yr old niece that was staying the night with us alone for the first time. Obviously I needed something extra special for the occasion. 😉 After reading the comments, I decided to cut back to 3 eggs and 3/4 cup milk. I kept all other ingredients the same, including the frozen rolls. I’m out of cooking spray so i just greased the glass 9×13 pan. This morning I took it out, and again from reading the comments, I decided to give it a good stir before cooking to help prevent an soggy bottom. I have an electric oven so I cooked it (at 375) with foil for the first 30 minutes and took the foil off for the last 5-10 to prevent the top from burning. It was Perfect!!! Thank you!!!
Yay!! I sure hope she liked it!! Thank you for sharing what you did!
We love, love, love this recipe. After it sITs overnight in the frig it looks like a bunch of dough swimming in liquid but magic happens in the oven. It puffs up and is delicious!!! But i have a problem. After preparing it the night before, i went to bake it next morning and my oven went out. They cant come for four days to fix it. Does anyone know if the prepped dough will be ok in the frig that long? Or should i toss it all?☹️ Hope someone can advise. Thanks!
PS. We love all the recipes from Lilluna !!!
Thank you for sharing that!! I wish I knew!! I haven’t had to keep it in the fridge that long to know. Sorry, it went out! Good luck!
Yum! I’d like to try this for Easter! My only question is how long can this stay in the fridge unbaked before I run into trouble? I’d like to make this the day before and won’t be baking it until about noon the next day. Can the mixture survive that long without being baked? Thanks in advance! Looking forward to making this.
It should be ok 🙂 I would maybe make it the night before, so that it’s not made too long in advance. Hope you like it!!
Adding this Recipe to Our Recipe Book. My Family Loved It!
Holy deliciousness! I need to host a brunch just so I have an excuse to make this again- lol.
This was the perfect, yummiest way to soend our ChristMas breakfast!
I will make this again BECAUSE overall this was very good but i will make a few changes next time. As made i ended up with a layer of eggs UNDERNEATH the CINNAMON rolls. Next time i will either give the dish a toss/stir before i put it in the Oven or i will DECREASE the egg mixture. The house did smell delicious as the dish cooked and my dad even went back for seconds.
I am glad he went back!! Thank you for giving it a try 🙂
Oh, no! I am so sorry!! I wish I knew what happened? All your ingredients fresh?
I am not sure why it was a soggy mess. It shouldn’t have been too soggy. I let them sit out for a few minutes & you can cut them. I am sorry that happened 🙁
I made this Yummy Recipe for my family. They all Loved it!! It was Super easy! looks and tastes GReat!!
I need to try this immediately, it looks so good!
Do you quarter the cinnamon rolls while they are still frozen? Thank you for the recipe!
I like to stick them in the fridge, not freezer, but yes, cut them first 🙂
oh my goodness! my kids love french toast and cinnamon rolls! i never thought to combine them! i cant wait to try these!
This is a perfect Christmas Morning Breakfast
One of the best french toast bakes i’ve ever made!! yummy!
Yum! Perfect easy breakfast for christmas morning!
Simple to make, festive and delicious! this is a huge crowd pleaser!
We love french toast in our family. Being able to make this ahead of time and using the cinnamon roll version makes it even better. Love this recipe!
So decadent and delicious! Perfect for the holidays!
I agree!! Thank you 🙂
We love making this for breakfast on christmas morning! It has become a tradition!
Perfect for Christmas morning! Thank you so much!
These are seriously so delicIous and best of all EASY! My kids ate it all up!
My 2 favorite things! Yummy!!
Mine too!! What’s not to love 😉 Thank you!
I just tried this overnight cinnamon roll French toast bake and it was delicious! I prepped it last night and when I took it out of the frig this morning it looked like a bunch of raw dough swimming in liquid and I thought there was no way it would work. I put it in the hot oven and went back in 30 mins and it was like magic! It was all beautifully puffed up and lightly browned. I let it cool a bit and drizzled the icing over top and it looked just like your photo. My husband devoured it and I’m afraid there will be no leftovers. This is a great recipe and so easy, especially if your not a morning person like me. This will not be the last time I make this. I’m beginning to realize you and I have the same tastes. We are vegetarians so now I’m going to try some of your meatless savory recipes. Thank you for your yummy recipes.
PS. I don’t know how you do it. Six kids? Don’t know how you find time. I will no longer complain about cooking anything. I only have one husband and two kitties.
Oh, I am so glad you both liked it!! Thank you so much for sharing that! I am so glad to share recipes that I love 🙂
I cant wait to try some new recipes
I can’t wait for you to try either! I hope you like the ones you do try 🙂
We have had your French toast and it is going to be made here often! So good.
I do have a question on the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. I have never heard of frozen cinnamon rolls. There are cans, in the biscuit section, would those work if one cannot find the frozen type? I will try the next time we go to the grocery. And it depends on the cost also-for the premade frozen. But, either way we will give this version a try!!!
Yes, those that would work 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know & enjoy!
I didn’t realize it needed to be frozen can I just use refrigerated cinnamon rolls?
Do the leftovers need to be refrigerated?
I would 🙂
This was not bad, though rather lacking in flavor. And the bottom was more like scrambled egg. I would make again with some adjustments though
Yesss, I agree. It was really gross scrambled egg on the bottom. I wonder if using 1 less egg or mixing it up before baking would be better?
I used the refrigerated rolls and just threw them in the freezer for a couple of hours (which didn’t do much) and they turned out great 🙂
Glad they turned out 🙂 Thank you so much!
Can you make this recipe using almond milk or soy milk instead of dairy
I personally haven’t tried, but it should be ok 🙂 You’ll have to let me know. Thank you!
This casserole was great, everyone loved it! I did use the Rhodes frozen cinnamon rolls. I ended up using only one packet of icing. I suggest saving the other packet to serve on the side or after reheating leftovers. I’ll definitely be adding this to my list of go to breakfast casseroles!
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for trying them 🙂
Could this be done in a crockpot? If so..how long would you cook it for in morning? Would love to take this camping!
I have not made it in a crockpot, so I wouldn’t know the perfect amount. Trial & error?? It would be perfect for camping!
Did you end up using the crockpot? I wanted to make this for Christmas morning breakfast and my oven broke today!
Delicious! Super easy and they turned out beautiful. I baked mine in a 9 by 13 pan for 35 minutes. I was scared about the tops getting burnt but I probably should of kept them in there a little longer. The bottom of cinnamon rolls didn’t cook all the way through. More practice for next year!
I also had issues with not being done after 35 minutes and top getting too brown, beautiful on top but eggs where running in the bottom of pan
Yay! Thank you for letting me know and thank you for giving it a try! So glad you liked it 🙂
Great recipe! A friend recommended this and it sounded delicious so I decided to make it for Christmas morning and my family absolutely loved it! Thank you!
Oh, I’m so glad! Thank you for letting me know and for trying this recipe!
I can only find the Rhodes frozen microwave cinnamon rolls do you know if those will work?
The Rhodes microwaves ones are what I am getting ready to use. Hope it all turns out tomorrow!
I used 2 packages (6 count each) of the Rhodes microwave rolls, refrigerated overnight, cooked at 350 degrees for 30 minutes and they turned out great!
Yay! Thank you for letting us know!!
This is a contributors recipe, but I don’t see why they shouldn’t. Hope that helps! Good luck and enjoy!
Is there a maximum time that these can be pre-made? Can I prepare and combine everything 2-3 days ahead of time or will that mess up the cinnamon rolls? Any help would be great!
Ali
I’m not sure. This is Erin at http://www.delightfulemade.com/ recipe. You may want to ask her. Hope you find out! Thanks!
I’m wondering if I can freeze this. If so, should I freeze it before baking? After baking? If before, how long would it need to thaw for the rolls to rise enough?
Help!
I’m hoping to bring this along to a family trip and it’s easier to make ahead and freeze.
I personally haven’t tried freezing it. Has anyone else??
Does it matter if I cover it in Wax Paper!? Can I use foil? I hate wax paper so I never keep it on hand!
It shouldn’t make a difference 🙂 Hope you like them!! Thank you!
Will this work if the cinnamon rolls are already baked?
I wish I knew..this is from a contributor. Here is her info, if you’d like to ask her (Erin)..http://www.delightfulemade.com/. Hope that helps!
For those of you wondering if the refrigerated cinnamon rolls would cook correctly, they worked just fine! This recipe is definitely a keeper! I doubled the cinnamon rolls, kept the liquid measurements the same, added blueberries and my own cream cheese frosting. It was delicious and filling.
Great!! Thanks so much for sharing that info!!
Thanks! I was here looking for the answer :).
oh no! I doubled the cinnamon rolls AND the liquid! Wish I had read this first!
I just make exactly what tou dod. Thanks!
Haha.. Yet another person who bought the refrigerated rolls and not the frozen.. I guess we will see how it comes out!
Let me know:) Hopefully, you’ll still like them!
I want to double the recipe. How long should I cook it for?
I also bought the refrigerated kind. Is that ok?
Did you end up trying the refrigerated rolls? I was hoping someone would post an answer to that question! ????
I am also wondering about using refrigerated cinnamon rolls. I have those on hand!
LOL….thats why I was here… I have refrigerator ones too?!?
The recipe says frozen cinnamon rolls.. would the refrigerated in the can kind work? My husband picked up the wrong ones.
I love this so much! Overnight breakfasts are my thing this kind of year – definitely trying this soon. It’s so pretty!
Oh boy, this is what I exactly need right now. Thanks for sharing!
This looks amazing! Perfect for weekend brunch!
I love that this is overnight because that means better flavors and less work in the morning!
I am already drooling over this breakfast and I haven’t even started to make it yet! My family would devour this so I know what I am making for Christmas morning!
OH my that looks amazing! I love that they are overnight, cuz I am all about easy in the AM!
What a clever idea! I would wake up early for those.
Erin, I am foaming at the mouth, this looks so incredible! I love make-ahead breakfast dishes like this, especially when I’ve got company for the holidays. I totally have to make this soon!
A 9×13 should be ok. It will be gooey, but it shouldn’t be mushy. This recipe is from a contributor, so if you have any more question, you could reach out to Erin at http://delightfulemade.com/.