Cinnamon roll French toast casserole is one of my new go-to breakfasts. It is a breeze to make in just 30 minutes and can be made right in the Instant Pot saving you oven space for another great recipe like our gluten-free breakfast casserole.
Whether for brunch or breakfast for dinner, this cinnamon roll french toast bake is sure to become a family favorite. It is cooked and served right up in its casserole dish reducing the number of dishes you have to do as well...score!
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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe
Oh my goodness, if you love our gluten-free cinnamon rolls, then you are going to want to eat this Instant Pot cinnamon roll French toast casserole right up! It's an easy recipe that everyone will love.
This dish is made with my favorite Canyon Bakehouse bread that is so soft and flavorful. I love that you don't have to use stale bread for this recipe so you can literally wake up and feel like this meal and make it in under 30 minutes.
While I used their 7-grain bread variety, you can easily use the mountain white, ancient grain, cinnamon raisin, mountain white, honey oat or Hawaiian sweet breads. Any of them work great in this recipe!
I love making up our original recipe, gluten-free cinnamon roll dough but it can be more of a labor of love. This is a simple recipe that uses simple ingredients.
It is as good the next morning as it is right when it is made and the whole family will love it. Top with maple syrup (if you don't have any here is a substitute for maple syrup list of 10 options).
Are cinnamon rolls breakfast or dessert?
That is the great debate isn't it? While cinnamon rolls are traditionally eaten for a decadent Christmas breakfast great with our gluten-free eggs Benedict casserole or school breakfast pizza plus, they are great as a dessert as well.
When you make up this dish, you can serve it up as a dessert or a breakfast. You decide. It tastes like homemade cinnamon rolls without all the work.
The cream cheese icing is topped at room temperature and is the perfect drizzle that makes this breakfast bake feel like a special occasion meal. While we love this cinnamon roll casserole recipe during the holiday season, it is a simple recipe that can be enjoyed anytime.
How to make cinnamon roll French toast casserole
- Start by cutting 7 pieces of gluten-free bread into cubes and place in a 4 cup glass container
- In a measuring cup, whisk 3 eggs
- Add ⅓ C milk, ¼ C brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ tsp. allspice and ¼ tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
- Whisk well and pour over the bread
- Top with 3 T chopped butter (make sure it isn't melted butter)
- Add ¼ C brown sugar and ¼ C chopped pecans
- Cover with aluminum foil and place on a trivet in the Instant Pot
- Add 1 C water to the pot and cook on manual for 26 minutes followed by natural release
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 T butter, 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract and 2 oz. cream cheese
- Add 2 C powdered sugar and mix well
- Place frosting in a piping bag, cut a tip in the bottom and drizzle on the cooked French toast casserole
- Serve everything nice and hot
Can you make it in the oven?
Absolutely! You can cook this cinnamon roll casserole French toast recipe up for about 40 minutes at 350 degrees or until a toothpick comes out clean from the center.
Since we use the the instant pot, you don't have to heat up your house or think about oven temperature. While having an instant pot is initially an extra cost, it is so worth it. We make things instant pot spaghetti, gluten-free Mac and cheese, instant pot jasmine rice, instant pot broccoli cheddar soup and even instant pot pasta in it and they all turn out great!
What goes good with cinnamon rolls?
If you want to go all out on decadent breakfast dishes, our gluten-free pancakes or gluten-free waffles are a great addition.
Can you store leftovers easily?
Leftovers of this delicious casserole can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Or you can just cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate as well.
Just heat in the microwave before serving again. Then drizzle with more cream cheese frosting.
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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 7 slices Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free bread
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon Real Salt
- ⅛ teaspoon allspice
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
- 2 ounces cream cheese
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
- Start by cutting 7 pieces of gluten-free bread into cubes and place in a 4 cup glass small bowl after it has been sprayed with nonstick spray
- In a measuring cup, whisk 3 eggs
- Add ⅓ C milk, ¼ C brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ⅛ teaspoon salt, ⅛ tsp. allspice and ¼ tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
- Whisk well and pour egg mixture over the bread
- Top with 3 T chopped butter
- Add ¼ C brown sugar and ¼ C chopped pecans
- Cover with aluminum foil and place on a trivet in the Instant Pot
- Add 1 C water to the pot and cook on manual for 26 minutes followed by natural release
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 T butter, 1 tsp. gluten-free vanilla extract and 2 oz. cream cheese
- Add 2 C powdered sugar and mix well (if you need to thin it out a bit, just add some whole milk or heavy cream)
- Place frosting in a piping bag, cut a tip in the bottom and drizzle on the cooked French toast casserole
ColBob says
Delicious! Made it for Christmas morning. My gluten-free family enjoyed this decadent treat. Next time, I might use half the brown sugar and frosting.
Chandice says
Thanks for sharing, so glad you loved it! 🙂
Mallory says
This might be a silly question, but if I'm making it in an oven and only have 8x8 or 9x13 pans, would the same measurements work or should I double it? Looking forward to making this- sounds so delicious!
Chandice says
8x8 would work but for a 9x13 I would double it. Enjoy! 🙂
Debra Blackwood says
Does the dish have to be glass, or can a metal baking pan be used (assuming it fits in the IP)? I am new to instant pots and not sure what can and cannot be used inside one.
Chandice says
You can use any container that is labeled oven safe. Hope that helps 🙂
Patricia says
This looks amazing and would love to make for my gluten free family members for Easter. I don't have an instapot? Can you recommend any other way?
Chandice says
Hi Patricia, it can easily be baked at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Happy Easter, everyone will love it!
Ashley B says
Does this have to be gluten free bread? I never buy it. Thanks!
Chandice says
Hi Ashley, definitely not, you can use whatever bread you love. 🙂
Chandice says
Perfect combo! 🙂
Cassandra D says
I like the Place frosting in a piping bag part.
Cathy Truman says
We love cinnamon and French toast this sounds amazing delicious.
Kelsey vinson says
Oh wow this looks amazing. Pecans is the perfect touch to put it over the top.
Amber Kolb says
I love that it can be stored for a few days and just reheated! Easy!
Jenny Ham says
It just sounds wonderful. Always up for something cinnamon roll related.
Molly says
The pecans sound like they make the dish.
elicia p says
Ah.. need to make this dairy free. Looks so delicious.
LynneMarie says
I love both cinnamon rolls and French Toast, so I love the fact that this combines the two!
Kayla Klontz says
I love french toast in general and now I can have it guilt free!
Azeem Isaahaque says
Oh Yum! This recipe is super easy!
Lisa says
I like that the recipe has pictures. That is always helpful!
GINA BLADES says
I love that it has cream cheese and chopped pecans.