Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe
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3.9
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe
Description
This casserole starts by melting butter in the baking dish, then cutting store-bought cinnamon rolls into quarters placed in a single layer. The egg mixture combines eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla extract, which is poured over the dough pieces, allowing them to soak before baking. Pecans are sprinkled on top for texture and nutty flavor. Baking at 375°F for 20-25 minutes develops a golden brown exterior while maintaining a tender center. After slight cooling, the cinnamon roll icing is warmed and drizzled over the dish, adding a sweet glaze.
The resulting casserole blends the richness of French toast custard and the spice and sweetness of cinnamon rolls. The pecans provide crunch that contrasts the soft dough. This dish is suitable for a comforting breakfast or brunch without individual roll preparation.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter *melted
- 2 cans cinnamon rolls *Pillsbury, 8 count packages
- 5 egg
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans *chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter and pour into an ungreased 9×13 baking pan.
- Separate cans of dough into 16 rolls and set icing aside for later.
- Cut each roll into quarters and add to buttered baking pan in a single layer.
- Whisk eggs in medium bowl. Add cream, cinnamon, vanilla and beat until well mixed. Pour over cinnamon roll dough pieces.
- Sprinkle with pecans and drizzle syrup on top.
- Bake at 375 for about 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Cool about 10 minutes.
- Microwave icing for about 10-15 seconds and drizzle over the top of the pan.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 126 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 126kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 65mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 366IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
3.9
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