Description
Delight in a warm, gooey Cinnamon Roll Casserole, perfect for breakfast or brunch. This easy recipe transforms classic cinnamon rolls into a baked, custardy casserole topped with luscious icing and optional maple syrup for extra sweetness.
Ingredients
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Casserole Mixture
- 4 eggs
- ½ cup half and half (or heavy cream)
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Main Ingredients
- 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (16 rolls total)
- 2 cinnamon roll icing packets (included with the rolls)
- ¼ cup maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the casserole evenly.
- Prepare casserole dish: Spray a 9×13 inch casserole dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and make for easy cleanup.
- Mix custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half (or heavy cream), vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until fully combined and smooth. Set this mixture aside.
- Cut cinnamon rolls: Using scissors, cut the cinnamon roll dough into 1-inch pieces and place them evenly in the prepared casserole dish.
- Combine: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, making sure they are well-coated and starting to soak up the liquid.
- Bake: Place the casserole dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and slightly crunchy, indicating it’s cooked through.
- Cool slightly: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest briefly to allow it to set.
- Add toppings: Drizzle the included cinnamon roll icing packets and optional maple syrup over the warm casserole for added flavor and sweetness.
- Serve: Allow the casserole to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving warm to enjoy a delightful, comforting breakfast dish.
Notes
- You can substitute heavy cream with half and half to lighten the casserole.
- Maple syrup is optional but adds a nice extra layer of sweetness.
- Use scissors to cut the dough for even pieces and ease of preparation.
- Allowing the casserole to rest before serving improves texture and flavor absorption.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon roll casserole,baked cinnamon rolls,breakfast casserole,easy brunch recipe,cinnamon roll bake
