Description
Cinnamon roll casserole brings pure morning comfort straight to your breakfast table, making lazy weekend mornings feel deliciously special. Warm, gooey layers of sweet dough and rich cinnamon create a simple morning treat that everyone will adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 tubes cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- ½ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Spices and Extras:
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 tablespoons melted butter (optional)
Instructions
- Quarter each tube of cinnamon rolls into bite-sized pieces, separating them gently to prevent tearing.
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking.
- Arrange the quartered cinnamon roll pieces in an even, overlapping layer across the entire baking dish.
- Whisk 4 large eggs in a medium mixing bowl until smooth and slightly frothy.
- Pour ¾ cup milk into the whisked eggs, stirring continuously to create a uniform liquid mixture.
- Add ½ cup maple syrup and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract to the egg mixture, blending thoroughly.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1 tablespoon sugar over the liquid ingredients, mixing well.
- Carefully pour the entire egg mixture evenly across the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring complete coverage.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to meld.
- Remove the casserole from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to reach room temperature.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F while the casserole sits on the counter.
- Bake the casserole, covered with foil, for 30 minutes at 350°F.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15-20 minutes until the top turns golden brown.
- Drizzle the included icing packet over the hot casserole immediately after removing from the oven.
- Let the casserole cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the custard to set properly.
Notes
- Swap out regular milk for almond or oat milk to make the casserole dairy-free and friendly for those with lactose sensitivities.
- Prepare the entire dish the night before to save precious morning time and let flavors meld together overnight.
- Sprinkle a bit of sea salt on top after baking to enhance the sweet cinnamon flavor and create a delightful contrast.
- Test the center with a toothpick to ensure the casserole is fully cooked through before serving, as ovens can vary in temperature and baking times.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 62 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg