Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole uses cut-up cinnamon rolls soaked in a spiced egg mixture overnight, then baked until golden. Topped with maple syrup and chopped pecans, it combines the sweet cinnamon notes with a custard-soaked tender texture, ideal as a warm breakfast or brunch dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls (18 ounces each)
- ½ cup butter melted
- 6 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup pecans chopped
Instructions
- Open the packages of cinnamon rolls and place the icing in the refrigerator. Break apart the cinnamon rolls and cut into 4 pieces each. Place rolls in a large mixing bowl.
- Pour melted butter over the cinnamon rolls and stir to coat.
- Dump cinnamon rolls into a greased 9x13 baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
- Pour egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
- Drizzle with the syrup and sprinkle the pecans over the top.
- Cover tightly and refrigerate overnight or for up to 12 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Remove cover from pan and bake for 35 minutes or until cooked through.
- Remove from oven and cool for 10 minutes before drizzling with reserved icing.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For better custard absorption, soak the cinnamon roll pieces overnight in the refrigerator, though this step can be skipped if short on time.
- Smaller cinnamon rolls work best for even soaking and baking.
- Real maple syrup is preferred for topping, but pancake syrup can be used as an alternative.
- Chopped pecans on top add texture but can be left out for nut allergies.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 123mg | 41% |
| Sodium | 131mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 89mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 440IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.