Cinnamon Roll French Toast Recipe

Okay, real talk: sometimes you want breakfast to feel like dessert, but you also don’t want to whip egg whites into stiff peaks like you’re auditioning for a baking show. That’s where cinnamon roll french toast swoops in like a sugary, buttery superhero. It’s decadent, ridiculously easy, and basically the love child of two breakfast legends. Honestly, this dish might ruin boring old cereal for you forever.

Why This Recipe is Awesome

• It’s stupidly easy—you don’t even need to measure anything with terrifying accuracy.
• You get the gooey, cinnamon-swirled goodness of rolls with the custardy, golden glory of French toast. Double win.
• It looks way fancier than it actually is. Perfect for brunch flexing.
• Sweet enough to satisfy dessert cravings, but hey, you can still call it breakfast. (That’s called balance.)
• Minimal dishes. And let’s be real, that’s the true selling point.
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Ingredients You’ll Need

Here’s the shopping list, minus the guilt:

• 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls (a.k.a. your shortcut to happiness)
• 3 large eggs (try not to drop one on the floor—it happens)
• 1/4 cup milk (whole milk = rich, skim milk = sadness, your call)
• 1 tsp vanilla extract (bonus points if you measure with your heart)
• 1 tsp cinnamon (because duh)
• 2 tbsp butter (the real deal, not that weird margarine imposter)
• Icing from the cinnamon roll can (don’t “accidentally” eat it before the rolls are cooked)

Optional: Powdered sugar, maple syrup, or fresh fruit if you want to pretend you’re being healthy.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Yes, preheating matters. No, you can’t skip it.
2. Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters. You’ll end up with little dough nuggets of joy.
3. Mix the custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth. (If your whisking arm gets tired, congrats, that’s your workout for the day.)
4. Dip the dough pieces into the egg mixture. Make sure they’re coated but not drowning.
5. Melt butter in a skillet or baking dish, then toss in the coated cinnamon roll pieces. Spread them evenly—don’t just dump them in like a savage.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed up. Your kitchen will smell like heaven’s bakery.
7. Drizzle with icing right when it comes out. Watch it melt into gooey perfection.
8. Serve warm with extra toppings if you’re feeling extra.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Skipping the preheat. Unless you like raw dough sadness in the middle.
• Forgetting the butter. That’s basically a crime against breakfast.
• Over-soaking the dough. You’re making French toast, not egg soup.
• Burning the top. Yes, your oven runs hot. No, I can’t come over and fix it. Just check at 20 minutes.

Alternatives & Substitutions

• Cinnamon rolls → brioche bread chunks (for a more “classic” French toast casserole).
• Milk → half-and-half or heavy cream if you want to level up. Oat milk works too, but it won’t be as rich.
• Icing → cream cheese frosting if you’re feeling wild.
• Butter → coconut oil (but honestly, butter is better).
• Wanna make it less sweet? (First of all, why?) Use half the icing or swap in Greek yogurt drizzle.

FAQs

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, but bake it right before serving. Otherwise, it goes from “gooey and amazing” to “soggy regret.”

Can I use homemade cinnamon rolls?

Sure, if you’re a culinary overachiever. Just remember the rest of us are fine with the canned stuff.

Can I make it in an air fryer?

Technically yes, but you’ll need to do it in batches. Also, your air fryer might hate you for it.

Do I really need vanilla?

No one will arrest you if you skip it, but vanilla makes everything taste better.

Can I freeze leftovers?

Yep. Wrap tightly, freeze, and reheat in the oven. Pro tip: add fresh icing when serving again.

Is this breakfast or dessert?

Yes. That’s the only correct answer.

Can I add toppings?

Oh, absolutely. Whipped cream, nuts, caramel drizzle—basically anything you’d pile on a sundae.

Final Thoughts

There you have it—cinnamon roll french toast, the ultimate lazy-yet-fancy breakfast hack. It’s sweet, gooey, and guaranteed to impress anyone who happens to stumble into your kitchen (roommates, partners, random neighbors lured by the smell). Now go whip this up, snap a pic for Instagram, and dig in. You’ve officially leveled up breakfast.

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