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.
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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.
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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 breadÂ
- 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
Sara Zielinski says
I love french toast and cinnamon so this recipe is perfect for me!
Susan says
I really need to get an InstaPot!
bn100 says
like the fast prep time
Karol says
What’s not to love? 🙂 I’m curious if this can be made in a crockpot though. I don’t have an instant pot. But this looks soooo delicious.
Renee Kate says
I love cinnamon and this would make a delicious breakfast treat
Dan Dykstra says
I like that you can use fresh bread not old bread. It looks delicious!
Shauna says
It brings me back to my childhood.
NICOLE MARTIN says
This has got to be my most favorite recipe that you posted! I love cinnamon rolls and french toast, so this is perfect! I might just have to make it this weekend…
Chandice says
Awww thanks Nicole! I can’t wait to hear what you think 🙂
Jessica To says
I love the cinnamon. They sound so good.
Elle says
I like the flavors. I am a big fan of cinnamon anything.
Rachel says
I love that it is fairly easy to make!
Will G says
This looks so good.
Kelly D says
I think my family would enjoy this recipe any time of the day. I will try this over the holidays.
Timilie Bird says
Ummm yes please! This looks amazing and I might just have to surprise my gluten free husband with this recipe Christmas morning!
Chandice says
Oh he would love it! 🙂
Cami says
Yum! And with the frosting on top, i bet my kids will actually eat it!
Ashley says
This casserole looks perfect for the holidays! I’ll definitely have to try it over winter break 🙂
Chandice says
Can’t wait to hear how much you love it!
Sydney says
I definitely have to try this!
Dana Esker says
This recipe looks so good & I can make it in my instant pot!
Chandice says
Yes, instant pot recipes are the best huh?!
Christina says
Looks so good!
Chandice says
Thanks so much! 🙂
Sarah says
I can’t wait to try this recipe! It looks amazing!
Chandice says
Thanks Sarah, I hope you love it!