Description
This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole is the ultimate morning indulgence! Made with store-bought cinnamon rolls, eggs, milk, and a touch of vanilla, this easy breakfast bake is warm, gooey, and packed with cinnamon flavor. Perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or meal prep, this recipe comes together in just minutes!
Ingredients
(For a 9×13-inch casserole, serves 8-10)
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream (or whole milk)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg (optional)
- ¼ cup maple syrup or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat & Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
2️⃣ Cut the Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cinnamon roll cans and cut each roll into quarters. Spread evenly in the baking dish.
3️⃣ Make the Custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and melted butter.
4️⃣ Pour & Mix: Pour the mixture over the chopped cinnamon rolls, ensuring all pieces are coated. Sprinkle with chopped pecans (if using).
5️⃣ Bake: Place in the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and set in the center.
6️⃣ Drizzle & Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with icing from the cinnamon roll package. Garnish with powdered sugar and serve warm!
Notes
✔ Use Homemade Dough: Swap refrigerated rolls for homemade cinnamon rolls if desired.
✔ Overnight Option: Assemble the casserole the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning!
✔ Nut-Free Version: Skip the pecans for a nut-free breakfast treat.
✔ Gluten-Free Alternative: Use gluten-free cinnamon rolls for a GF-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (based on 10 servings)
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: ~25g
- Sodium: ~420mg
- Fat: ~15g
- Saturated Fat: ~7g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~45g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~6g
- Cholesterol: ~90mg