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Overnight Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

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Make this easy, gooey cinnamon roll French toast casserole the night before for a simple, indulgent weekend breakfast or holiday brunch.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (12.4 ounce) package refrigerated cinnamon rolls (about 8 rolls)
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
  2. Cut each refrigerated cinnamon roll into quarters. Place the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, 1 cup milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined.
  4. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Gently press the pieces down to help them soak up the custard.
  5. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  6. When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Remove the plastic wrap.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set and lightly golden brown.
  8. While the casserole bakes, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Add more milk, a drop at a time, if the glaze is too thick.
  9. Remove the casserole from the oven. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm casserole.
  10. Slice and serve immediately for a decadent breakfast treat.

Notes

  • If you do not have refrigerated cinnamon rolls, you can use 8 slices of thick-cut cinnamon swirl bread instead. Cut the bread into cubes before soaking in the custard.
  • For an extra gooey texture, you can use the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls as part of the glaze, reducing the added powdered sugar slightly.
  • This recipe is excellent for holiday brunch planning because the prep is done the day before.

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