This decadent yet easy French Toast Bake is a lovely way to breakfast on a special holiday. It's custardy, filled with cinnamon and toasted pecans, and a gorgeously easy recipe.
Without a doubt, breakfast is my favorite meal of the day. And I love it when its really special and decadent and we can take the time to savor it. Most of the time, breakfast is a rushed get-out-the-door-as-quickly-as-possible experience (especially with two young girls in school now), and more often than not I am grabbing a protein shake on my way out the door. For a breakfast lover, its totally the worst, but its better than nothing, right? But on those special days when we can stay home as a family and enjoy the experience of breakfast, I want those meals to be memorable and delicious.
Giving gifts is my love language, and to me, there is no better gift than that of food that has been prepared with love and joy. It's no secret that I prefer baking and cooking from scratch. I just imagine pouring all that care and passion into my food as I create something amazing for my friends and family to enjoy - something that will nourish them both body and soul. But its also no secret that as a busy mom, sometimes I just don't have the time or energy to make every single thing from scratch. Especially during the holiday season - when I want to be everything, do everything, and make it the most special time of all for my family. I think any mom can agree here - you just can't do everything and stay sane. So when I find ways to make a few shortcuts on time without sacrificing the quality of the food I serve, I totally take it!
The Immaculate Baking Company is a great way to take some baking shortcuts - whether or not it is the holiday season. The founder, Scott Blackwell, has had a sweet tooth since the moment his grandmother taught him the ways of home baking - and from there his love of baked goods grew from baking pie to pay his way through college, to winning the Most Outstanding Cookie in America Award, to owning a company that has serious passion in baked goods. They have an great line of organic and gluten free baking mixes, refrigerated cookie doughs and pie crusts. And when I need to take shortcuts, I want to know that the companies I use have a serious integrity for the quality of ingredients and taste of their product. I love when a grass roots company can maintain its heart and soul, don't you?
This baked French Toast Casserole is the perfect treat for a busy holiday morning. By using Immaculate Baking Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls, you can quickly and easily create a decadent way to enjoy a special breakfast as a family. It's easy enough that your children can help you prepare it, and quick enough that you can sleep in and still enjoy a decadent breakfast!
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French Toast Bake
This decadent yet easy French Toast Casserole is a lovely way to breakfast on a special holiday. It’s custardy, filled with cinnamon and toasted pecans, and a gorgeously easy recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 cans of Immaculate Baking Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls
- 6 Eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk (whole is best, but any kind will do fine)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Topping:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ⅓ cup flour
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp cloves
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Instructions
Notes
**Note: You can drizzle the frosting pouches from the cinnamon rolls over the casserole or serve it with warmed maple syrup. I found one pouch to be plenty, but if you want it super sweet you can add both. The choice is yours!
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 421Total Fat: 32gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 174mgSodium: 241mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 2gSugar: 14gProtein: 9g
Looking for other special holiday breakfast treats? Check out these recipes:
Chocolate Pecan Sticky Rolls with Bourbon Caramel
Biscuit and Gravy Casserole
Sweet Potato Pancakes
This looks amazing! Great idea!
I am an absolute glutton when it comes to this kind of breakfast dish! I would totally hide in a corner with it and eat the whole pan!
This looks incredible!!! All my favorite flavors into one perfect casserole!
looks just yummy!
Looks so amazing! Love that you used cinnamon rolls!
I love easy recipes for busy mornings! This looks so amazing, too!
OOh i love how I can just stick this in the oven!
This French toast bake looks delish! I've actually been keeping my eyes open for this recipe. I love it and am excited to try it!
This sounds like THE most perfect recipe for the holidays.
This looks wonderful!
This sounds delicious. Perfect for all the holiday brunches that are around the corner.
This looks so easy and perfect for a chilly morning! Yum!
Yum! This looks fantastic! I can't wait to try it. It makes my mouth water.
Oh lawd this sounds amazing! The perfect spiced treat for Autumn. 🙂
Christie's Take on Life. x
Love that you used cinnamon rolls to make a French toast bake! Great idea. This looks delicious!
oh gosh! that looks so delicious.
That sounds like one great breakfast treat!
This looks so easy, but so decadent!
This looks absolutely delicious!
I just sent this recipe to my father in law! We are going to try it for Thanksgiving morning!! Delish!!
This is a great idea for company
Super idea for all my holiday guests. Thanks for sharing:)
Your pics are making me so hungry now. Lovely recipe.
Ooooh, I haven't tried the cinnamon rolls before. Your french toast bake looks delicious!
Beautiful shot.
I love that you use remade rolls! LOVE it!
Stunning! I will have to investigate that prepared dough. Thank you for posting about it.
Wow! This sounds like my kind of breakfast! Sweet and gooey and full of cinnamon! Yum. I think I have my new breakfast item for the weekend! Thanks. Looks great.
This is just a wonderful idea! Thanks for this nice recipe, Jenni!
Can this be made ahead of time? Was thinking of baking today so hubby can bring to hunting camp tomorrow...would it be good warmed up the next day?
Can this be made ahead of time? I was thinking of baking it this afternoon so my hubby can take to hunting camp. They would just reheat in the morning...would it still be good?
Hi Katelyn! It can definitely be made ahead - just make sure to store it in the fridge (or a cooler)!
I love that this dish let's you get by with having dessert for breakfast! This looks insanely delicious!
Thanks! Dessert for breakfast is essential on holidays!
Yum!! This looks so delicious--pinning for later!
Thanks Cathy!