Description
A warm, sweet, and comforting breakfast casserole that combines soft cinnamon rolls with rich French toast custard, baked to golden perfection and topped with sweet icing.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls, icing reserved
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter until fully combined.
- Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, gently pressing them down to soak.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, until golden brown and the center is set.
- Warm the reserved icing for a few seconds in the microwave and drizzle over the casserole before serving.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Mix in chocolate chips for extra sweetness.
- Add blueberries or diced apples for a fruity variation.
- Substitute brown sugar for maple syrup for a deeper flavor.
- Prepare the night before and refrigerate overnight before baking.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 125 mg
