Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake Recipe

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 35 mins
Rest Time 10 mins
Total Time 1 hr
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Difficulty: Beginner
Cooking Temp: 180  C
Servings: 6
Best Season: All Seasons
Description

This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake is a warm, comforting breakfast or brunch dish made with soft cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich spiced custard and baked until golden and fluffy. Perfect for family mornings, holidays, or make-ahead brunches, this oven-baked recipe delivers bakery-style flavor with minimal effort.

Ingredients
    For the Cinnamon Roll Base
  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (without alcohol-based ingredients)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 180 ml milk (full-fat preferred)
  • 60 ml fresh cream
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp alcohol-free vanilla flavor
  • 0.25 tsp salt
    • For the Creamy Glaze Topping
  • Included icing from cinnamon roll cans
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 tbsp milk
  • 1 tbsp honey or powdered sugar
    • Optional Add-ins
  • 0.5 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 0.5 cup raisins
  • 0.5 cup sliced bananas or apples
Instructions
    Prepare the Baking Dish
  1. 1
    Grease a medium-sized baking dish (approximately 23×23 cm) with butter or neutral oil. Preheat the oven to 180°C so it’s fully heated before baking.
    2. Cut the Cinnamon Rolls
  2. 2
    Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate the rolls. Cut each roll into quarter-sized pieces. Spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
    3. Make the Custard Mixture
  3. 3
    In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla flavor, and salt until smooth and well combined.
    4. Assemble the Bake
  4. 4
    Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces. Gently press the rolls down so they absorb the liquid. Sprinkle optional add-ins evenly on top if using.
    5. Bake to Perfection
  5. 5
    Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
    6. Prepare the Glaze
  6. 6
    While the bake rests, mix the icing from the cinnamon roll cans with cream cheese, milk, and honey until smooth and pourable.
    7. Finish and Serve
  7. 7
    Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm bake. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Note

Make-Ahead Tip: Assemble the dish the night before, cover, and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning.

Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheating: Warm in the oven at 160°C or microwave individual portions.

Healthier Option: Use low-fat milk and reduce added sugar.

Flavor Twist: Add orange zest or cardamom for a unique aroma.

Keywords: easy breakfast bake, cinnamon roll casserole, make-ahead brunch, oven-baked French toast
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