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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com · 2 Comments

    Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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    This cinnamon roll casserole recipe is an incredibly easy way to serve a quick breakfast to a hungry crowd. You can use baked cinnamon rolls to cut down on time or use unbaked cinnamon roll dough straight out of the tube! With a whopping 12 servings, this breakfast casserole is a great option for breakfast or brunch with the whole family!

    Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole

    Breakfast and brunch just got easier with this quick 30-minute breakfast casserole. It has all the flavor of classic cinnamon rolls but only requires half the effort!

    You just cut up the cinnamon rolls, baked or unbaked, and soak them in a cream and egg mixture then pop it in the oven. Top it all off with maple syrup and a drizzle of sweet vanilla icing at the end!

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    You'll love making this cinnamon roll casserole any time you have guests over for breakfast!

    🥘 Ingredients For Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    Using tubes of cinnamon rolls makes prep time a cinch. However, you could totally use homemade cinnamon rolls or bakery cinnamon rolls if you prefer!

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    • Butter - 4 tablespoons of melted butter.
    • Cinnamon Rolls - 10 cinnamon rolls. I used baked Grands cinnamon rolls, but you can also use 2 tubes of unbaked refrigerated cinnamon rolls.
    • Eggs - 4 large room-temperature eggs.
    • Heavy Cream -  ½ cup of heavy cream, half & half, or whole milk at room temperature.
    • Vanilla Extract - 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract. Use 100% pure vanilla for the best flavor.
    • Cinnamon - 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon.
    • Salt - 1 pinch of salt.
    • Maple Syrup - ¼ cup of maple syrup.
    • Icing - The container(s) that come with the cinnamon roll tubes if you have them. If not, you can easily make your own vanilla icing!

    *Be sure to see the free printable recipe card below for ingredients, exact amounts & instructions with tips!*

    🔪 How To Make Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    Anyone should be able to make this easy breakfast casserole, no matter your level of experience in the kitchen! To get started you will need a 9x13 baking dish, kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter, a mixing bowl, and a whisk.

    One casserole makes about 12 servings. It would be very easy to make 2 if you have a larger crowd!

    Assemble Your Casserole

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    1. Preheat. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and pour 4 tablespoons of melted butter into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread it evenly along the bottom of the dish.
    2. Cut the cinnamon rolls. Use a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors to cut 10 cinnamon rolls (baked or unbaked) into 8 small pieces. Spread the pieces of cinnamon rolls out in an even layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
    3. Whisk. Add 4 large eggs, ½ a cup of heavy cream, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, and 1 pinch of salt to a mixing bowl and whisk until the egg has been fully combined. Pour the mixture over the cinnamon rolls, coating every piece as evenly as possible. Drizzle ¼ cup of maple syrup on top.

    Bake Your Casserole

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    1. Bake. Pop the casserole into the oven and bake for 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C) (20-25 minutes if using unbaked cinnamon rolls). If using raw cinnamon rolls, they will be golden-brown when ready.
    2. Drizzle with icing. Remove your cinnamon roll casserole from the oven. Pour the icing from the tube of cinnamon rolls into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for for 10-15 seconds so it is easier to drizzle. Drizzle the icing evenly over the casserole, slice, and serve.

    To make this a more well-rounded breakfast, you can always whip up some quick scrambled eggs. If you are hosting for the holidays, be sure to check out my Christmas breakfast casseroles and Thanksgiving breakfast recipes for more great ideas! Enjoy!

    💭 Angela's Tips & Recipe Notes

    • If you do not have the icing from the cinnamon roll tubes, you can make a quick vanilla icing with powdered sugar.
    • Using store bought cinnamon rolls is incredibly convenient, but if you like making things from scratch, this casserole would be delicious with homemade cinnamon rolls.
    • You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Assemble the casserole as directed, do not bake, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake cold, but add 5 minutes to the total time. *This gives the cinnamon rolls extra time to absorb all of the egg mixture like my tasty cinnamon roll bread pudding!
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    🥡 Storing & Reheating

    Once cool, place your  casserole in an airtight container or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. 

    Reheating Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    To reheat: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Individual portions may be microwaved.

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    ❓ FAQ

    Can I Make Cinnamon Roll Casserole In Advance?

    Yes, and sometimes it's even better that way. Especially if you are using already baked cinnamon rolls like I did! Assemble the casserole and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. This gives the cinnamon rolls much more time to enjoy the creamy egg mixture which makes your casserole taste even better!

    Are Cinnamon Rolls Dessert?

    They can be, but they are also considered a breakfast item. It is not uncommon to enjoy sweets at breakfast time (coffee cake anyone?), and this casserole is the perfect way to do just that!

    Can I Freeze Cinnamon Roll Casserole?

    Yes you can! Once your casserole has cooled, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container or freezer bag. Defrost it in the fridge overnight before reheating at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes. If the top is browning too much, cover it with foil.

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    Cinnamon Roll Casserole

    This cinnamon roll casserole recipe is an incredibly easy way to serve a quick breakfast to a hungry crowd. You can use baked cinnamon rolls to cut down on time or use unbaked cinnamon roll dough straight out of the tube! With a whopping 12 servings, this breakfast casserole is a great option for breakfast or brunch with the whole family!
    Author | Angela
    Servings: 12 servings
    Calories: 115kcal
    Prep 10 minutes
    Cooking 15 minutes
    Total Time 25 minutes
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    Ingredients
     

    • 4 tablespoon butter (melted)
    • 10 cinnamon rolls (Baked Grands cinnamon rolls, or 2 tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, unbaked)
    • 4 large eggs (room temperature)
    • ½ cup heavy cream (or half & half, or whole milk)
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoon cinnamon
    • 1 pinch salt
    • ¼ cup maple syrup
    • icing (from the cinnamon roll tubes)

    Instructions

    • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and pour the melted butter into a 9x13 baking dish. Spread it evenly along the bottom of the dish.
      4 tablespoon butter
    • Use a pizza cutter or kitchen scissors to cut each cinnamon roll (baked or unbaked) into 8 small pieces. Spread the pieces of cinnamon rolls out in an even layer on the bottom of the baking dish.
      10 cinnamon rolls
    • Add the eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and pinch of salt to a mixing bowl and whisk until the egg has been fully combined. Pour the mixture over the cinnamon rolls, coating every piece as evenly as possible. Drizzle the maple syrup on top.
      4 large eggs, ½ cup heavy cream, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, 2 teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ cup maple syrup, 1 pinch salt
    • Bakeat 375°F (190°C) for 15 minutes (20-25 if using unbaked cinnamon rolls). If using raw cinnamon rolls, they will be golden-brown when ready.
    • Remove your cinnamon roll casserole from the oven. Pour the icing from the tube of cinnamon rolls into a microwave-safe bowl and heat it for for 10-15 seconds so it is easier to drizzle. Drizzle the icing evenly over the casserole, slice, and serve.
      icing

    Equipment You May Need

    9x13 baking dish
    Mixing Bowl
    Silicone Whisk

    Notes

    *The nutritional value of the icing varies by brand and is not included in the nutritional information for this recipe.
    • If you do not have the icing from the cinnamon roll tubes, you can make a quick vanilla icing with powdered sugar.
    • Using storebought cinnamon rolls is incredibly convenient, but if you like making things from scratch, this casserole would be delicious with homemade cinnamon rolls.
    • You can assemble this casserole up to 24 hours in advance. Assemble the casserole as directed, do not bake, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bake cold, but add 5 minutes to the total time. *This gives the cinnamon rolls extra time to absorb all of the egg mixture.
    • To store: Once cool, place your  casserole in an airtight container or cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for up to 4 days. 
    • To reheat: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10-15 minutes or until heated through. Individual portions may be microwaved.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 115kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 9g (14%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 83mg (28%) | Sodium: 66mg (3%) | Potassium: 51mg (1%) | Fiber: 0.2g (1%) | Sugar: 5g (6%) | Vitamin A: 353IU (7%) | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 28mg (3%) | Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
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    Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com

    Angela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma's kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love!

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    1. Jjoyce says

      December 28, 2022 at 6:35 am

      Can this be made in a crockpot?

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      • Angela @ BakeItWithLove.com says

        December 29, 2022 at 9:01 am

        Hi Joyce, I haven't made this in a crockpot (yet) but I'm sure that it would be wonderful! Follow the instructions but cook for 2-2 1/2 hours on low in your slow cooker. Enjoy!

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