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Cinnamon Roll Overnight French Toast Bake

Golden brown cinnamon roll French toast bake with icing and pecans on a rustic table.

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This effortless make-ahead breakfast combines the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls with the custardy richness of French toast. Assemble it the night before for a warm, fragrant, and spectacular morning meal with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated cinnamon roll dough with icing
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Maple syrup, for serving

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Open the cinnamon rolls and cut each into 6-8 pieces. Scatter the pieces evenly in the dish. Sprinkle with nuts if using.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until frothy. Add the milk, cream, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk until smooth and the sugar dissolves.
  3. Pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces. Gently press down on any pieces to submerge them.
  4. Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or up to 12 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Let the dish sit at room temperature while the oven heats, about 20-30 minutes. Remove the plastic wrap.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until the top is golden brown, the center is set, and a knife inserted comes out clean.
  7. Let rest for 5-10 minutes. Warm the included icing and drizzle over the bake. Serve warm with maple syrup.

Notes

Do not skip the overnight soak for proper texture. Let the dish sit out before baking for even cooking. For a lighter version, use 1 1/2 cups of 2% milk instead of milk and cream. Add 1 cup of blueberries before pouring the custard for a blueberry variation.

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