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!
Thank you to Canyon Bakehouse for sponsoring this recipe
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 1/3 C milk, 1/4 C brown sugar, 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp. allspice and 1/4 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 1/4 C brown sugar and 1/4 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?
I personally love a good egg dish like fried egg avocado toast from Vegetarian Mamma with cinnamon rolls. However, 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.
Other delicious Instant Pot recipes…
- Instant Pot Hamburger Soup
- Instant Pot meatballs
- Mississippi chicken Instant Pot style
- Instant Pot Carrots
- Instant Pot Bacon
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- Instant Pot Country Style Ribs
- Instant Pot Pork Chops and Apples
- Creamy Italian Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Noodle Soup
- Instant Pot Chicken Pasta
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Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Ingredients
- 7 slices Canyon Bakehouse gluten-free bread
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon Real Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/4 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 1/3 C milk, 1/4 C brown sugar, 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/8 tsp salt, 1/8 tsp. allspice and 1/4 tsp. fresh ground nutmeg
- Whisk well and pour egg mixture over the bread
- Top with 3 T chopped butter
- Add 1/4 C brown sugar and 1/4 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
Tracie Cooper says
I love that I can make it in my instant pot!
Chandice says
Hey Tracie, yes I love IP recipes 🙂
Toba says
This looks amazing! I want to try this recipe.
Chandice says
Thanks Toba, its an easy favorite!
Stefanie says
This recipe looks so good! I love how great it is to serve for breakfast and it also makes a great dessert!
Noreen says
I love how easy it is to make and easy to clean up, plus it just sounds delicious
Kayley says
What I like about the recipe is that it can be made in a convenient appliance like the Instant Pot.
Traci Washburn says
OMG I wanna make this right now! I’m telling my husband we need this.
Georgiana S says
This would make a lovely Christmas morning meal and I love the cinnamon and icing combo.
Kelly Payton says
I love whole made cinnamon rolls but this take is so much easier . Besides the fact that I love cinnamon and creme cheese huh duh!!
Chandice says
Yay, yes it is so fun to have an easier way to enjoy the flavors of cinnamon roll in way less time. 😉
Chandice says
Yes, so much easier than traditional cinnamon rolls! And you can go heavy or light no the frosting 😉
Patricia E says
What can’t you not love about this recipe? It’s two of my favorites in one.
Cara says
I absolutely love cinnamon rolls & thought I would never have them again! BUT the frosting/drizzle toping is the best part hands down 😋 I can’t wait to make these 😍 thank you for sharing your recipes 😘
Paula Decaria says
I love this idea for Christmas Morning, I’ve done similar in the oven, but never in the Instant Pot.
Jen says
perfect recipe for christmas morning
Kimberly says
Yum! Adding this to my Christmas brunch menu!
Chandice says
Thanks Kimberly, you are going to love it!
Kimberly leija says
Yum! Adding this to my christmas brunch menu!
Ray S says
My favorite part of this tasty recipe is the delicious frosting drizzle on top!
Jen says
Delicious!
Renata S says
I love homemade cinnamon rolls and to combine it with a french toast recipe is amazing! Great brunch idea and thank you!
Maryann D. says
Cinnamon roll French toast casserole sounds so tasty to me! I love any recipe with cinnamon and it would be great to try this in an Instant Pot also! I would even add different types of nuts to this.
Tera says
OH MY GOODNESS! I WISH I could eat this, it looks SO good!! Any ideas for an egg-free version??? LOL! I know, its a tough ask, but… I would love you forever! Ok, I already will love you forever! You’re my bestie!!
Chandice says
You betcha! Simply make three flax eggs (1 T flaxseed meal and 2.5 T water each egg) and use them right in place of eggs in this recipe. Can’t wait to hear how it goes! 🙂
Cassidie Webster says
This sounds like the perfect Christmas morning 😀 Only thing I may add is some blueberries for the kiddos. Keep up the amazing recipes! They make a difference for so many.
Chandice says
Thanks Cassidie! Blueberries would be divine on top! 🙂