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This decadent yet easy cinnamon roll breakfast 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.

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.
A serving dish and two plates with breakfast casserole and forks on a blue checked napkin
A serving dish and a plate With cinnamon roll casserole and a fork

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.

A white plate with a slice of cinnamon roll breakfast casserole with a can of cinnamon rolls in the background

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!

A white serving dish full of cinnamon roll breakfast casserole, on a white table with folding napkins, forks, and a stack of white plates

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?

A piece of cinnamon roll breakfast casserole on a white plate with a fork

This baked cinnamon roll breakfast 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!

How to make this breakfast casserole:

For the full set of directions, please scroll down to the recipe card below, but here is a brief overview:

  1. Preheat oven to 375F and Grease a 9×13 pan.
  2. Cut each cinnamon roll into 6-8 pieces and place evenly in the bottom of the greased pan.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt.
  4. Pour evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
  5. In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Using your fingers or two forks, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until you get pea sized pieces of butter. Stir in the pecans.
  6. Sprinkle evenly over the top of the dish.
  7. Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the mixture doesn’t giggle too much when you shake it.
  8. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
  9. Drizzle with the icing packets that came with the cinnamon rolls just before serving.

Recipe Variations

The cool thing about this recipe is you can change it up so easily! Try adding a few of these mix ins and toppings to switch things up:

  • Bacon. Sprinkle in about a 1/2 cup of chopped cooked bacon with the dough pieces. This adds a hint of savory-smoky flavor that combines beautifully with the cinnamon! Definitely drizzle on maple syrup, too!
  • Nuts. Sprinkle chopped pecans, walnuts or almonds on top of the casserole before baking.
  • Sprinkles. I mean, more sprinkles are always fun, right? Sprinkle some in with the dough pieces and some on top.
  • Berries. Toss in diced strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, or cranberries to make this fruit and fun!
A serving dish and two plates with breakfast casserole and forks on a blue checked napkin

I was able to find these products at my local Whole Foods, Hy-Vee and Target, but you can find out where to find products locally using their product locator.

How to serve cinnamon roll casserole bake:

Serve this warm! You can serve it with some maple syrup or fresh berry sauce if you want, but it is rich enough to stand on its own without extra sauce.

Make a whole meal out of this and serve it with a Ham and Cheese Frittata, and some fresh fruit.

How to prep this ahead:

You can totally prep this recipe ahead of time and bake it fresh in the morning without a lot of work.

  1. Make the recipe according to recipe directions, but do not bake.
  2. Cover tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and place in the fridge overnight.
  3. In the morning, allow the dish to sit on the counter and warm up while you preheat the oven.
  4. Bake according to directions. Since the casserole started out cold from the fridge, you might need to add an additional 5 minutes of baking.

How to store leftovers:

This casserole will store well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Cover tightly with foil, or in an air tight container.

This casserole is best freshly baked, but you can reheat leftovers well, too! Bake at 350 F for 10 to 15 minutes, or until it is warmed through and the top is crispy again. Alternatively, you can also microwave it for about 30-60 seconds.

A serving of breakfast casserole on a white plate with a fork

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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.
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Course: Family Breakfast Recipes
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 421kcal
Author: Jenni

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
  • cup flour
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp cloves
  • ½ cup cold unsalted butter
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375F.Grease a 9×13 pan and set aside.Cut each cinnamon roll into 6-8 pieces and place evenly in the bottom of the greased pan.In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla and salt.Pour evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.In a medium bowl, stir together the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.Using your fingers or two forks, rub the butter into the dry ingredients until you get pea sized pieces of butter.Stir in the pecans.Sprinkle evenly over the top of the dish.Bake for 35-45 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and the mixture doesn’t giggle too much when you shake it.Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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

Serving: 1g | Calories: 421kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 174mg | Sodium: 241mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g

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36 Comments

  1. 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!

  2. Christin@spicySouthernKitchen says:

    Looks so amazing! Love that you used cinnamon rolls!

  3. 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!

  4. Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says:

    This sounds delicious. Perfect for all the holiday brunches that are around the corner.

  5. Yum! This looks fantastic! I can't wait to try it. It makes my mouth water.

  6. Oh lawd this sounds amazing! The perfect spiced treat for Autumn. 🙂

    Christie's Take on Life. x

  7. Kimberly @ Berly's Kitchen says:

    Love that you used cinnamon rolls to make a French toast bake! Great idea. This looks delicious!

  8. This looks absolutely delicious!

  9. I just sent this recipe to my father in law! We are going to try it for Thanksgiving morning!! Delish!!

  10. The Food Hunter says:

    This is a great idea for company

  11. TheNeutralObserver says:

    Your pics are making me so hungry now. Lovely recipe.

  12. Megan @ MegUnprocessed says:

    Beautiful shot.

  13. Stunning! I will have to investigate that prepared dough. Thank you for posting about it.

  14. 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.

  15. This is just a wonderful idea! Thanks for this nice recipe, Jenni!

  16. 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?

  17. 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?

    1. Hi Katelyn! It can definitely be made ahead – just make sure to store it in the fridge (or a cooler)!

  18. Shannon @ Pass Me Some Tasty says:

    I love that this dish let’s you get by with having dessert for breakfast! This looks insanely delicious!

    1. Thanks! Dessert for breakfast is essential on holidays!

  19. Yum!! This looks so delicious–pinning for later!

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