Description
A simple, make-ahead breakfast casserole that combines the flavor of cinnamon rolls with the texture of baked French toast, using pre-made cinnamon rolls for ease.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (12.4 ounce) package refrigerated cinnamon rolls (about 8 rolls)
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- Cut each refrigerated cinnamon roll into quarters. Arrange the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Gently press the pieces down to ensure they absorb the custard.
- In a small bowl, mix the melted butter and brown sugar together until combined. Drizzle this mixture over the top of the casserole.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Remove the plastic wrap.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown in the center.
- Let the casserole cool for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle the icing packets that came with the rolls over the warm casserole before serving.
Notes
- If you prefer a crispier top, uncover the casserole for the last 10 minutes of baking.
- You can substitute brioche bread cubes for the refrigerated rolls if you prefer to make it completely from scratch.
- This recipe works well with Hawaiian rolls as an alternative base.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 30
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 12
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 40
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 9
- Cholesterol: 120