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Easy Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

Easy Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

This incredibly simple breakfast bake combines refrigerated cinnamon rolls with a rich French toast custard, baked until golden brown and topped with sweet icing. It's the perfect sweet treat for holidays or a lazy weekend brunch and requires minimal prep time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 2 (12.4 oz) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (such as Pillsbury Grands!, 8 rolls per can)
  • 1 tablespoon butter (for greasing the pan)
French Toast Custard
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk (or half-and-half for a richer flavor)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (or light brown sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch salt
Topping
  • 2 icing packets (reserved from cinnamon rolls)

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish generously with the tablespoon of butter.
  2. Open both cans of cinnamon rolls and remove the rolls. Set the two small containers of icing aside; you will use these later. Using a sharp knife, cut each of the 16 cinnamon rolls into four equal pieces (quarters).
  3. Scatter the cinnamon roll pieces evenly across the bottom of the prepared 9x13 inch baking dish.
Assembly
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the 5 large eggs, 1 cup of milk, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and the pinch of salt until the mixture is completely uniform and slightly frothy.
  2. Carefully pour the entire egg custard mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Ensure that the custard is distributed evenly and saturates all the roll pieces. Allow the rolls to soak for 10 minutes prior to baking. (This resting step is highly recommended for a better French toast texture).
Baking and Finishing
  1. Place the baking dish into the preheated 375°F (190°C) oven. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown, the center is set, and the custard no longer appears runny when lightly shaken.
  2. While the bake is still hot, prepare the icing. If the icing seems too stiff, warm it gently by placing the packets in a bowl of hot water for 2 minutes or microwaving the contents in a separate small bowl for 5 to 10 seconds.
  3. Immediately remove the French Toast Bake from the oven. Drizzle the warmed icing evenly over the top of the hot casserole. Allow the bake to cool slightly for 5 to 10 minutes before cutting and serving while warm.

Notes

To prepare this bake overnight, complete steps 1 through 5, cover the baking dish tightly with plastic wrap, and refrigerate. The next morning, uncover and bake, adding an extra 5-10 minutes to the cook time since the dish will be cold.