Easy Overnight Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake
A comforting and indulgent breakfast bake combining cinnamon rolls soaked in a spiced custard overnight, then baked to a gooey, caramelized perfection. Perfect for lazy mornings or brunch gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Total Time: Overnight soak plus 35-40 minutes baking
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (8 count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- 6 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups (16 fl oz) whole milk or 2% milk (almond or oat milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- A pinch of salt
- Icing from cinnamon roll package for drizzling after baking
- Optional add-ins: chopped pecans or walnuts, fresh berries or sliced apples, maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Open the package and cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.
- Place the quartered rolls in a single layer in a 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading them out slightly but allowing them to touch.
- In a large bowl, whisk together 6 large eggs, 2 cups milk, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons sugar, and a pinch of salt until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, pressing gently with a spatula to help them absorb the liquid.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate overnight (up to 24 hours).
- Remove the cover and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35-40 minutes until the top is golden brown and custard is set but still soft inside.
- Drizzle the included cinnamon roll icing over the warm bake after removing from the oven.
- Cut into squares and serve warm immediately.
Notes
Do not skip the overnight soak for best texture. If the bake browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil. For a crispier top, bake uncovered for the last 5-10 minutes. Can substitute almond or oat milk and flax eggs for a vegan version. Leftovers keep up to 3 days refrigerated and reheat best in the oven at 325°F for 10-15 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of the bake (app
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 350
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 11
Keywords: cinnamon roll, french toast bake, overnight breakfast, easy brunch, cinnamon sugar, custard soak, make-ahead breakfast