_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies and gentlemen, grab your aprons because I’m about to share my absolute favorite breakfast recipe that has my family fighting over the last bite every single weekend! This Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole is literally what breakfast dreams are made of – and trust me, I’ve had my fair share of breakfast disasters before landing on this gem.
Let me tell you, nothing beats walking into your kitchen on a lazy Sunday morning and being greeted by the heavenly aroma of warm cinnamon, vanilla, and buttery goodness. This recipe is basically a warm hug for your taste buds, and the best part? You can prep it the night before! (Because honestly, who has time to be a kitchen goddess at 7 AM?)
What You’ll Need (don’t worry, nothing fancy!):
– 2 packages of refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing!)
– 4 large eggs
– 1/2 cup heavy cream
– 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
– 2 teaspoons cinnamon
– 1/4 cup maple syrup
– 1/4 cup melted butter
Y’all, this is where the magic happens! First, cut each cinnamon roll into quarters (save that icing, we’ll need it later!). Arrange these pieces in a greased 9×13 baking dish. In a bowl, whisk together your eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup until well combined. Pour this mixture evenly over your cinnamon roll pieces, making sure each piece gets some love!
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Now, drizzle that melted butter all over the top (calories don’t count on weekends, right?). At this point, you can either cover it and pop it in the fridge overnight, or if you’re impatient like me, bake it right away at 350°F for about 35-40 minutes until golden brown.
Here’s the grand finale – while it’s still warm, drizzle both packages of reserved icing over the top. Watch it melt into all those nooks and crannies… _chef’s kiss_
Pro tip from your girl: Add some fresh berries on top and a dusting of powdered sugar if you’re feeling fancy. Trust me, your Instagram followers will go crazy!
The result? A breakfast casserole that’s crispy on top, gooey in the middle, and absolutely perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. My kids literally race to the table when they smell this baking, and my husband suddenly becomes very interested in “helping” in the kitchen!
Listen, honey, I’ve tried many breakfast recipes in my day, but this one? This one’s a keeper. It’s my go-to for holiday mornings, weekend brunches, or honestly, just when I want to show my family some extra love through their stomachs.
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Until next time, keep cooking with love (and maybe a little sass)! 💋
P.S. If anyone asks, you’ve been making this recipe for years. It’ll be our little secret! 😉
