Description

This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delightful and easy-to-make breakfast or brunch dish that transforms classic cinnamon rolls into a baked custardy comfort food. Combining fluffy cinnamon rolls with a creamy egg mixture and finished with the sweet drizzle of icing, this casserole offers a warm and indulgent start to your day, perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.

Ingredients

Scale

Cinnamon Rolls

2 cans (12.4 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing

Custard Mixture

4 large eggs
1/2 cup milk
1/4 cup heavy cream (optional)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons maple syrup (optional)

Other

Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing the pan

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Instructions

Preheat and Prepare the Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter to prevent the casserole from sticking.
Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls: Open the canned cinnamon rolls and carefully remove the icing to be used later. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters.
Arrange in Baking Dish: Spread the cut cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish, ensuring an even layer for baking.
Make the Custard Mixture: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, optional heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and optional maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
Pour Mixture Over Rolls: Evenly pour the custard mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the dish, allowing them to soak slightly.
Bake the Casserole: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake uncovered for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown on top and set in the center.
Cool and Add Icing: Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5-10 minutes to set. Then, drizzle the reserved icing evenly over the warm casserole.
Serve and Enjoy: Serve the cinnamon roll casserole warm for the best taste and texture. Enjoy this cozy, sweet dish!

Notes

You can omit the heavy cream and maple syrup for a lighter version but they add richness and sweetness.
Letting the casserole cool slightly before icing helps prevent the icing from melting away completely.
This recipe serves 8, perfect for a family breakfast or brunch.
Use a sharp knife to cut the cinnamon rolls to keep the quarters neat.
Feel free to add nuts or raisins to the casserole for additional texture and flavor.