Description
Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a warm, comforting breakfast bake that combines soft cinnamon rolls soaked in a spiced egg custard, baked to perfection, and topped with icing and optional pecans or powdered sugar. Perfect for a delightful brunch or a cozy morning treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar
Other
- Nonstick spray or butter for greasing the baking dish
- Optional: Powdered sugar or chopped pecans for topping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Arrange Cinnamon Rolls: Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread the pieces evenly across the prepared baking dish to form the casserole base.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, milk, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, and maple syrup or brown sugar until well combined.
- Combine and Soak: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the dish, gently pressing the pieces down so they absorb the liquid thoroughly.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the casserole is golden brown on top and set in the center.
- Cool Slightly: Remove from oven and let the casserole cool for 5 to 10 minutes to set further and make serving easier.
- Add Icing and Toppings: Warm the cinnamon roll icing slightly and drizzle it over the casserole. Optionally, sprinkle with powdered sugar or chopped pecans before serving warm.
Notes
- For extra decadence, add a cream cheese drizzle or top with fresh berries before serving.
- Prepare the casserole the night before; refrigerate and bake fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast or Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
