Description
This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delightful and indulgent breakfast bake that combines the cinnamon-swirled goodness of classic cinnamon rolls with a rich custard topping. Perfect for festive mornings or weekend brunches, this easy-to-make dish offers a warm, gooey texture topped with sweet icing, creating a comforting and crowd-pleasing meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8-count, with icing)
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Other
- 1 tablespoon melted butter (for greasing pan)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Generously grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with melted butter to prevent sticking and add flavor.
- Cut Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters to create bite-sized pieces for even baking and easy serving.
- Arrange in Baking Dish: Spread the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish, ensuring they cover the entire bottom layer for uniform baking.
- Mix Custard: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, ground cinnamon, vanilla extract, maple syrup, and granulated sugar until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
- Pour Custard Over Rolls: Evenly pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish, allowing it to soak into the rolls for a custardy texture.
- Bake: Place the dish in the oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the casserole is set, puffed, and golden brown on top.
- Cool and Ice: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before drizzling the included cinnamon roll icing over the top. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for a crunchy twist.
- For extra indulgence, drizzle with caramel or cream cheese glaze instead of the included icing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
