Description
This Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a deliciously gooey and comforting breakfast bake made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls soaked in a spiced custard mixture. Baked to golden perfection and topped with sweet icing, this casserole is perfect for serving a crowd in just 40 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 2 cans (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls (with icing)
Custard Mixture
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Optional Toppings
- Powdered sugar for serving
- Additional maple syrup for serving
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cinnamon roll cans and separate each roll. Cut each roll into quarters, then spread the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish to ensure uniform baking.
- Mix Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Pour Custard over Rolls: Evenly pour the egg and cream mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces, making sure all are well coated to soak up the custard flavor.
- Bake: Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the top turns golden brown and the casserole is set in the center, indicating it is fully cooked.
- Add Icing: Remove the casserole from the oven and while still warm, drizzle the reserved icing that came with the cinnamon rolls evenly over the top for sweetness and shine.
- Serve: Serve the casserole warm, optionally topped with powdered sugar or extra maple syrup for added sweetness.
Notes
- You can substitute whole milk or half-and-half in place of heavy cream for a lighter custard.
- Adding chopped nuts or raisins to the casserole before baking adds texture and flavor.
- The casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; bake it fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Ensure the casserole is fully set in the center before removing from the oven to avoid a runny texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the microwave.
