Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Name: Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (17-1/2 ounces each) large refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing; 10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided; 4 large eggs, room temperature; 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons maple syrup

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 30 min. + cooling

Yield 10 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This impressive-looking cinnamon roll French toast casserole has a sneaky little secret: It's made using canned cinnamon roll dough.

Ingredients

2 cans (17-1/2 ounces each) large refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons maple syrup

Directions

Preheat oven to 375°. Set aside the cinnamon roll icing from the packaged cinnamon rolls.
Cut cinnamon rolls into quarters. Brush 4 tablespoons melted butter onto the bottom and sides of a 13x9-in. baking dish. Add the cinnamon roll pieces.
In a large mixing bowl, beat eggs, heavy cream, vanilla and cinnamon together. Pour evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
In a small bowl, combine flour, sugars, salt and remaining 6 tablespoons butter. Gently mix until dry ingredients are moist and clump into large pieces.
Evenly crumble streusel over the top of the casserole, then drizzle with 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Bake 25-30 minutes until tge cinnamon rolls are fully baked, the eggs are set, and the streusel topping is lightly golden.
Remove promptly; let cool for 15-20 minutes. Drizzle the top of the casserole with reserved cinnamon roll icing; cut into squares. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 614 calories, 27g fat (13g saturated fat), 118mg cholesterol, 807mg sodium, 85g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

This impressive-looking cinnamon roll french toast casserole has a secret—it's made with canned cinnamon rolls. If you like, you can make the recipe the night before: Simply prepare as directed, then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 12 hours before baking. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before popping it in the oven. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

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