Description
Cinnamon roll casserole delivers a warm morning hug straight from your kitchen, bringing sweet comfort to your breakfast table with minimal effort and maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cans (8 ounces / 226 grams each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup (240 milliliters / 8 fluid ounces) whole milk
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Sweeteners:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters / 2 fluid ounces) maple syrup
- Icing (from cinnamon roll package or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare your 9×13 inch baking dish by generously coating it with butter or cooking spray at room temperature.
- Open two 8-ounce tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and slice each roll into four equal wedges using a sharp kitchen knife.
- Arrange the quartered cinnamon roll pieces across the prepared baking dish in a single scattered layer.
- Crack 4 large eggs into a medium mixing bowl, then pour 1 cup whole milk, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract into the same bowl.
- Whisk the egg mixture thoroughly for 45-60 seconds until completely smooth and well combined.
- Gently pour the liquid custard over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring every piece gets lightly coated with the mixture.
- Drizzle ¼ cup maple syrup evenly across the top of the casserole for additional sweetness.
- Place the baking dish inside a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for exactly 28 minutes.
- Check the casserole’s center to confirm it’s set and the edges are golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the dish rest for 5 minutes before decorating with the included icing packet.
- Serve the casserole warm directly from the baking dish.
Notes
- Fresh cinnamon rolls from the bakery section create the most delicious texture and rich flavor for this casserole.
- Letting the casserole sit for 5-10 minutes after baking helps it set and makes cutting easier.
- For a lower-sugar version, reduce the number of rolls and add diced apples or extra cinnamon to boost flavor without extra sweetness.
- Refrigerate any leftovers and reheat in the oven at 325°F to maintain the crispy edges and soft center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Casseroles
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg