Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe
This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls, combining soft, sweet dough pieces baked in a rich custard with warm spices. Easy to prepare and perfect for breakfast or brunch, this casserole is baked until golden and topped with icing and optional maple syrup for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 40-45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Custard Mixture
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Casserole
- 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (16 rolls total)
- 2 cinnamon roll icing packets
- ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit to ensure it’s ready for baking the casserole perfectly.
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and facilitate easy cleanup.
- Make Custard Mixture: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, half and half (or heavy cream), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined and smooth. Set aside this flavorful custard base.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Using scissors, cut the cinnamon roll dough into 1-inch pieces. Spread the pieces evenly into the prepared casserole dish.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish, ensuring they are well coated.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and develops a slightly crunchy texture.
- Cool Slightly: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes to set.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle the optional maple syrup and the two included cinnamon roll icing packets over the warm casserole for extra sweetness and flavor. Allow it to rest another 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Slice and serve the casserole warm to enjoy the gooey, spiced goodness at its best.
Notes
- For a richer dish, use heavy cream instead of half and half.
- Maple syrup is optional but adds a wonderful extra layer of sweetness.
- You can prepare this casserole a few hours ahead; just cover and refrigerate before baking.
- Letting it rest after baking helps the custard set and makes slicing easier.
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