Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Recipe: Make-Ahead

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven. Set your temperature to 350°F and grease your 9x13 baking dish with a bit of butter.
2. Cut each of the cinnamon rolls from the 2 cans into 6 equal pieces. The aroma of the raw yeast and cinnamon will be immediate.
3. Scatter the roll pieces evenly in the prepared dish.
4. In a medium bowl, beat the 4 large eggs with the 1/2 cup heavy cream and 2 tsp pure vanilla extract until the mixture is pale yellow and frothy.
5. Stir in the 1 tbsp ground cinnamon and 1/4 tsp salt.
6. In a separate small bowl, whisk the 4 oz softened cream cheese with the 1/4 cup maple syrup until smooth.
7. Drizzle the egg mixture over the rolls, ensuring every piece of dough gets a little bit of the liquid.
8. Spoon the cream cheese mixture in dollops over the top, then use a knife to gently swirl it into the custard.
9. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup chopped pecans and drizzle the 2 tbsp melted butter over the entire dish.
10. Place in the oven for 35 minutes until the center is set and the top is golden and crackling.
11. Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle with the icing included in the cinnamon roll cans while the casserole is still hot.