Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast

Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Never has there been a more perfect breakfast. This ooey, gooey Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast is TO DIE FOR! And guess what? You can make it in the oven, in your slow cooker, OR in your Instant Pot. Check out the recipe card! 

Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast  Casserole Recipe 

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I love this recipe because it combines so many of my favorite breakfast flavors and tastes SOOO good. Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast is warm and comforting on cold winter mornings, and for when you have guests and family over for the holidays.

Three Things to Love About This Recipe – 

1.  It comes together quickly and easily. 
2. You can use canned cinnamon rolls to create it even faster. 
3. Assemble this breakfast casserole the night before! 

What Ingredients Do You Need to Make Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast? 

• Grands refrigerated cinnamon rolls 
• Eggs
• Half and Half or whole milk
• Granulated sugar
• Vanilla extract
• Spices:  cinnamon, nutmeg, kosher salt 
• Icing (included in the cinnamon roll can) 
• Pure maple syrup 

Make This Yummy French Toast…Choose from Three Different Cooking Methods!

It’s time for breakfast. Suddenly you realize that your oven is busy cooking up a bath of Oven-Baked Bacon! No problem. Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast tastes great made in a slow cooker OR in the Instant Pot/Electric Pressure Cooker!

I love how versatile this French toast casserole is for home cooks. Not only can you use whichever cooking method is best for your schedule, it calls for quick and easy ingredients that you’ll probably have on hand already.  

Plus, who doesn’t fall all over themselves when it comes time to eat French toast casserole when it’s warm from the oven?? You can be sure that everyone will clean their plates….the ultimate compliment, right? 🙂 

Common Questions Asked About
This Recipe

What should I serve along side this French toast bake? 

• We really enjoy Maple Glazed Breakfast Meatballs and Make-Ahead Sausage and Egg Wake-Up Casserole . Also good as a side dish is a Ham and Cheddar Quiche. Sometimes I add other breakfast fast-favorites: Instant Pot Cheesy-Bacon Egg Bites  or Pop-and-Go Instant Pot Egg Bites.  

What is Half-and-Half? Is it the same thing as heavy cream or whipping cream? 

• Half-and-half is a mixture of half whole milk and half cream. It’s what you use when you need something richer than milk, but not quite as thick as cream.
• Half-and-Half has a light creamy texture and is often used as a milk substitute in cream soups and baking recipes‌.
• You can make your own Half-and-Half! Use half whole milk (or even 2% milk if you need to) and half whipping cream or heavy cream. 

Is pure maple syrup the same thing as pancake syrup? 

• Actually, no.  While pancake syrup is a mixture of corn syrup and artificial maple extract, pure maple syrup is actually maple tree sap that has been boiled down to a nice, thick consistency.  
• Since pure maple syrup requires more work and time, it is more expensive.  However, the flavor is nice and strong, so you won’t need to use as much. 
• There is a place for pancake syrup, that’s for sure, but you may find the pure maple syrup absolutely irresistible, just as we have.  Yep, we have become maple syrup snobs! 

More of My Favorite Breakfast Recipes to Enjoy – 

• Sheet Pan French Toast Bake

• Cowboy Breakfast Bites 

• Honey Bun Cake

• Cherry Cream Cheese Danish 

• Chipotle Ranch Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

• Jan’s Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

• Mini Pumpkin Muffin Bites 

Printable Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast Recipe – 

Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

Cinnamon Roll French Toast. Never was there a more perfect breakfast bake title. This ooey, gooey Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast is TO DIE FOR! And guess what? You can make it in the oven, in your slow cooker, OR in your Instant Pot. It's a breakfast miracle! #breakfast #cinnamonroll #frenchtoastbake 

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Author: Chef Alli

Ingredients

Ingredients Needed for Oven-Baked Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast

• 2 cans Grands Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls, 5 count each
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup half and half, or fat free half and half, may substitute whole milk, if desired
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 containers icing, included in the cinnamon roll cans
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Ingredients Needed for SLOW COOKER Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast

• 2 cans Grands Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls, 5 count each
• 4 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup half and half, or fat free half and half, may substitute whole milk, if desired
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 2 containers icing, included in the cinnamon roll cans
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Ingredients Needed for INSTANT POT Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast

• 1 can Grands Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls, 5 count each
• 3 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup half and half, or fat free half and half, may substitute whole milk, if desired
• 3 Tbs. granulated sugar
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3/4 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp. kosher salt
• 1 container icing, included in the cinnamon roll can
• 3 Tbs. pure maple syrup

Instructions

How to Make Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast in the Oven

• Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cut each cinnamon roll into 6-8 pieces, evenly spreading them across the bottom of the baking dish.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; whisk well, then pour the prepared mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish.
• Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight, or at least 6 hours. (Cinnamon roll pieces will begin to thaw and rise a tiny bit as they sit in refrigeration.)
• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Uncover the French toast and bake, uncovered, on the center rack of the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown, puffy, and set in the center.
• Meanwhile, combine icing packets with the maple syrup in a small bowl; pour over the warm French toast bake as soon as it comes out of the oven.  Serve at once. 

How to Make Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast in the Slow Cooker

• Spray a 6-quart slow cooker with non-stick cooking spray.
• Cut each cinnamon roll into 6-8 pieces, evenly spreading them across the bottom of the slow cooker.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; whisk well, then pour over the cinnamon roll pieces in the slow cooker.
• Cover the slow cooker with the lid and bake on low for 1-2 hours, keeping a close eye on the French toast. (Cooking times can vary greatly based on size and brand of your slow cooker!) Be sure to test the French toast for doneness by inserting a knife into the center; when the knife comes out clean, the French toast is done.
• Combine the icing with the maple syrup in a small bowl; pour over the warm French toast in the slow cooker. (I kind of use a fork to pull my French toast apart a bit as I'm pouring the frosting over the top, to allow it to get down "into to" it a bit more.) Serve at once!

How to Make Glazed Cinnamon Roll French Toast in the Instant Pot

• Spray a 6-cup metal bundt pan with non-stick cooking spray. (Or any kind of metal pan that has a hole in the center.) 
• Cut each cinnamon roll into 6-8 pieces, evenly spreading them around the bundt pan.
• Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the eggs, half and half, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt; whisk well, then pour over the cinnamon roll pieces in the bundt pan.
• Cover the bundt pan tightly with foil. Place a trivet into the bottom of a 6-quart Instant Pot (or any electric pressure cooker), then add 1 cup water.
• Using a foil or silicone sling, lower the filled bundt cake pan down into the Instant Pot, placing it on top of the trivet.
• Lock the IP lid in place and choose the manual button to choose 25 minutes on High Pressure, bringing the IP to full pressure. When the timer sounds, perform a quick release to remove all pressure from the IP.
• Using the foil or silicone sling and hot pads, lift the cake pan out of the IP, placing it onto a cooling rack; remove the foil covering.
• Combine the container of icing with the maple syrup in a small bowl; pour over the warm French toast. Serve at once!

Notes

*Please note: When making this (or any) recipe, please know that cooking times can vary depending on how your oven and small appliances work and cook.  All appliances cook differently based on their brand, size and age.  

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Course: Breakfast/Brunch

Cuisine: American

Keyword: breakfast, cinnamon roll, instant pot, slow cooker

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