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Overnight Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

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  • Prep 20 min
  • Total 8 hr 50 min
  • Ingredients 6
  • Servings 8
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The aroma of this morning breakfast idea is guaranteed to raise those sleepy heads! Bake the cinnamon rolls the night before so that in the morning, all you need to do is bake it and bring it to the table.
By Arlene Cummings
Updated Nov 14, 2023
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What is Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole?

Our overnight cinnamon roll French toast casserole is easy to make! Bake and frost the cinnamon rolls the night before. Cut the rolls and arrange them in a casserole dish. A rich egg mixture is poured over the rolls. In the morning, simply bake it, for a delicious breakfast or brunch idea.

Can I Make and Bake This Casserole without Refrigerating it Overnight?

You won’t want to miss the make-ahead portion of this recipe as when the overnight cinnamon roll French toast bake is refrigerated, the egg mixture has a chance to soak into the cinnamon rolls. The baked casserole is kind of like an egg bake. If you skip the refrigeration, you may end up with tough rolls that have a baked egg mixture around them, rather than being part of the recipe

Ingredients

Steps

  • 1
    Bake and ice cinnamon rolls as directed on can.
  • 2
    Meanwhile, spray 8-inch square (2-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray. In medium bowl, beat eggs, half-and-half, corn syrup and vanilla.
  • 3
    With serrated knife, cut each baked cinnamon roll from top to bottom into 3 pieces, each with some icing. Arrange roll pieces in baking dish at a slight angle to fill dish and centers of rolls are exposed slightly.
  • 4
    Pour egg mixture over rolls. Cover dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • 5
    To serve, heat oven to 400°F. Uncover baking dish; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown. If toast puffs up too high during baking, pierce with sharp knife so toast falls. Cool 2 to 4 minutes before serving. Top each serving with small pat of butter.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Warm maple syrup goes well over this baked French toast, too.
  • tip 2
    One-half cup of chopped nuts, chocolate chips or raisins make a great add in.
  • tip 3
    Using a serrated knife will allow the cinnamon rolls to retain their fluffy texture.
  • tip 4
    A whisk is a smart choice for mixing the egg mixture, as it will break up the eggs quickly, mixing them into the half-and-half faster than if done with a spoon or fork.
  • tip 5
    If you like, sprinkle 1/2 cup chopped nuts, chocolate chips or raisins over the rolls before topping with the egg mixture.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip baking the cinnamon rolls first?

Trust us--this delicious overnight cinnamon roll French toast casserole will only bake through if you’ve baked the cinnamon rolls first. Left unbaked, they will be like unbaked dough. You might want to consider baking two batches of rolls! They’re too good to resist. With just one batch, if and you won’t have enough for the casserole, if they do.

Can I use another flavor of cinnamon rolls in this recipe?

We haven’t tested them with other flavors of rolls, but you could try either the Pillsbury™ Orange Rolls with Orange Icing or the Pillsbury™ Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cinnamon Rolls in this overnight cinnamon roll French toast bake. They both also contain 8 rolls, which is necessary for recipe success.

What can I serve with this casserole to make it a meal?

We love serving this recipe alongside hard boiled eggs, cooked breakfast sausage and cut-up fresh fruit or juice, for a simple breakfast or brunch.

Nutrition Information

300 Calories, 16g Total Fat, 6g Protein, 34g Total Carbohydrate, 14g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
300
Calories from Fat
140
Total Fat
16g
24%
Saturated Fat
9g
45%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
115mg
39%
Sodium
430mg
18%
Potassium
65mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
34g
11%
Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
Sugars
14g
Protein
6g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
8%
8%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
6%
6%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

  • Our overnight cinnamon roll French toast casserole is a cinch to put together. It’s an easy twist on French toast and traditional coffee cake. Take the last-minute prep out of a holiday breakfast or any leisurely weekend morning brunch with his cinn-sational recipe. It will be a fun surprise for your family with little effort on your part.
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