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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Recipe

Megan
Cinnamon roll french toast is a simple and decadent french toast made from cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich cinnamon spiced custard. This recipe can be baked as a cinnamon roll french toast casserole or made like classic french toast. It’s the perfect easy and indulgent breakfast or brunch.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 8 x 8 inch (20 cm) baking dish
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 can refridgerated cinnamon rolls
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • ¼ cup (60 ml) milk, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 F (190 C) for at least 20 - 30 minutes before baking the cinnamon roll casserole. 
    Grease an 8 x 8 (20 cm) baking dish with 2 tablespoons (30 ml) melted butter.
    2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • Cut the canned cinnamon rolls into pieces. Each cinnamon roll can be cut into 6 - 8 equally sized pieces. Place the cinnamon roll pieces in a single layer in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. 
    Set the icing packet aside for topping the cinnamon roll casserole after baking.
    1 can refridgerated cinnamon rolls
  • In a mixing bowl whisk the eggs until lightly beaten. Whisk in the milk, vanilla extract and cinnamon until well combined. Whisk in the maple syrup until well combined.
    3 large eggs, room temperature, ¼ cup (60 ml) milk, room temperature, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract , 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon , ½ cup (120 ml) maple syrup
  • Pour the cinnamon custard on top of the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. 
    Bake the french toast cinnamon rolls for about 25 minutes. The edges of the baked cinnamon rolls should pull slightly away from the edges of the baking dish. The custard should be set and a toothpick inserted into the center should yield a few moist crumbs. 
  • Cool the cinnamon roll french toast casserole for 10 - 15 minutes. Top the cinnamon rolls with the reserved icing packet.

Notes

Store: Fully cool the baked cinnamon roll french toast. Cover the dish with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
See Variations section for a classic pan fried cinnamon roll french toast option.
Keyword Cinnamon Roll French Toast, Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole, Cinnamon Roll French Toast Recipe
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