Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Creamy, gooey, and impossibly comforting, this Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is the brunch dream you didn’t know you needed.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowl
Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (17.5 oz each; icing reserved)
- 2 tbsp melted butter (for greasing and drizzling)
- 4 large eggs (room temperature for best mixing)
- 1/3 cup milk (any milk; whole milk yields richest texture)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (for custard)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Icing Ingredients
- 2 containers reserved cinnamon roll icing (from the cans; use for drizzling and mixing)
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing mix)
- 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened for icing mix)
- 1 tbsp milk (for icing mix to thin)
Optional Extra Icing
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 3 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 1/2 tbsp milk (adjust to desired consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and drizzle the 2 tbsp melted butter evenly across the bottom.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into sixths and spread the pieces in an even layer in the prepared baking dish so they touch but aren’t overly packed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 4 large eggs, 1/3 cup milk, 1 tbsp cinnamon, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth and slightly frothy. Pour this custard evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, pressing gently so the dough soaks up the liquid.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set but still moist. A toothpick in the center should come out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
- While the casserole bakes, combine the 2 containers reserved cinnamon roll icing, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tbsp softened cream cheese, and 1 tbsp milk in a small bowl. Stir until smooth and creamy. If you want extra icing, mix 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 3 oz softened cream cheese, and 1 1/2 tbsp milk separately to drizzle more liberally.
- Once the casserole is baked, remove from the oven and let rest 5 minutes. Drizzle the prepared icing over the warm casserole so it melts into the crevices. Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. You can freeze portions wrapped tightly in foil or freezer-safe containers for up to 2 months.