An easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole that’s perfect for breakfast, made of cinnamon roll pieces, butter, cinnamon, vanilla, heavy cream, syrup and eggs!
You’ll also love to see how we make cinnamon rolls in the air fryer!
Oh heavens. Your Saturday morning is going to be complete with this cinnamon roll casserole!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
This cinnamon roll breakfast casserole is made using refrigerated cinnamon rolls! YES! We love shortcuts in the kitchen and this recipe is no exception!
You don’t have to be limited to only making the standard cinnamon rolls with icing (although those are pretty delicious) but you can make amazingly fun things like this cinnamon roll casserole for your family to eat on those brisk mornings! (Or, throughout the entire day like we tend to do on a lazy Saturday.)
To skip right to the recipe card where you can find the ingredients and instructions for this easy recipe, just scroll down to the bottom of this post and there you’ll find where you can print and gather all of the info that you need!
However, I love showing photos of the cooking process in case you’re a visual person!
Recipe Ingredients
By using canned cinnamon rolls, it really cuts down on the ingredients list for cinnamon roll casserole recipe! Here’s all you need:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12.4 oz tube of cinnamon rolls (I used Pillsbury cinnamon rolls)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Step by Step Directions
- First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray an 8×8 baking pan.
- Then start breaking the cinnamon rolls in to small pieces and place in to greased baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined well.
- Pour egg mixture over the top of the cinnamon rolls in the dish.
- Drizzle the maple syrup all over the top.
- Place in your preheated oven and bake for 20-30 minutes (see tips below for your desired baking time), until the top is golden brown, and let cool for a few minutes.
- Remove the metal lid from the icing container and microwave the icing for 5-10 seconds, until it’s thin enough to drizzle. Then, pour the icing all over the top of the casserole!
How long to bake cinnamon roll casserole
If you see the photos below, the first image of the cinnamon roll casserole, is baked for 20 minutes at 375°. This is a more gooey, soft, doughy center, that some prefer. For instance if you love a gooey cinnamon roll… then you may prefer 20 minutes.
The second image is the cinnamon roll casserole baked for 25-30 minutes, giving the casserole more of a “cooked” fluffy center that others may prefer.
- When the casserole is baked to your desired level, sprinkle powdered sugar on top, if desired and enjoy!
Keep in mind, this delicious breakfast casserole is best served as a warm casserole, with a little extra syrup and powdered sugar.
How to store
If you happen to have leftovers of this cinnamon roll breakfast bake, store in an airtight container or allow casserole to come to room temperature and place plastic wrap on top of baking dish and place in refrigerator. For best results, enjoy the next morning or within 5 days.
Absolutely! Just double the ingredients and use a 9×13 baking or casserole dish. Cooking time should still be the same, but keep in mind how gooey you want the center. See notes in post for different bake time.
More Recipes You’ll Love
Now although I’ve called this a cinnamon roll casserole, this could easily be called a cinnamon roll french toast casserole because of the eggs and maple syrup drizzle… so call it whatever you like, and whatever tickles your fancy!
If you love this easy breakfast casserole recipe, then you’ll adore these other breakfast recipes, such as this French Toast Bake and this Easy, Fluffy Pancake Recipe.
Then of course if you’d like to browse ALL of the easy breakfast recipes, you’re sure to find more to add to your weekend favorites for the perfect breakfast or for even a holiday brunch!
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 12.4 oz can Pillsbury Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- powdered sugar if desired
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray an 8×8 baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
- Break cinnamon rolls apart in to small pieces and place in greased baking dish.
- Melt the butter and pour it on top of cinnamon rolls.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well combined. Pour over the top of the cinnamon rolls in the dish.
- Drizzle the maple syrup all over the top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, until top is golden brown. Cool for a few minutes. (See notes in post for specific baking times for desired texture.)
- Remove the metal lid from the icing container and microwave the icing for 5-10 seconds, until it’s thin enough to drizzle.
- Pour the icing all over the top. Best served warm with a little extra syrup and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
What do you think of this recipe? I’d be so grateful if you give it a star rating review to help others know that it’s delish!
Charlene Pena says
This is a remarkable recipe. Easy to prepare. I am an older woman but still love cooking. This recipe is my cup of tea
Jessica says
Oh thank you so much Charlene for sharing that you loved it!!
Shannon Petruzzi says
Very good!! The whole family loved it! Thank you for sharing.
Jessica says
Yay! I’m so glad that you loved it! Thank you so much for taking the time to drop a note to let us know. 🙂
Deb Garvey says
Can you make and refrigerate the night before and then cook it in the morning??
Jessica says
Hi Deb! I’ve never tried this, but I don’t see why it wouldn’t work! It’s a lot like my baked french toast that sits overnight too. (Although the bread is a bit different, so I’m not 100% sure it will work… with the chance of the cinnamon rolls being a bit soggier, and have to cook a little longer???) I wish I was more help, but I’ll have to give that a try to see if it works out in case anyone else wants to know too!
Pam says
Can I double this and put in a 9×13 pan?
Jessica says
Hi Pam! You should be able to double it and put it in a 9×13 pan!
Beth says
Can milk be used instead of heavy cream?
Thanks
Jessica says
Hi Beth! I’m not sure since I’ve never made it with milk. I’m sorry. If you do give it a try, I’d love to know how it turns out!
Destinie says
I was wondering the same thing, did you make it with milk?!
Jess R says
I was wondering if there are left overs do you keep it in the fridge or not? Thank you 😊
Jessica says
Hi Jess! There are different thoughts on this, but I myself would keep this in the fridge just in case! We warm it up anyway so it doesn’t matter to us. 🙂 I hope that helps!
Marriah says
Soo good! Second time making this. My husband goes back for third! I like to add a half a block of softened cream cheese to the icing. Mmmm!!!
Jessica says
Oh wow!!! That sounds awesome! Thank you for sharing!
PammieE says
This was a great French toast casserole. My boys loved it! It was something different than the usual egg and sausage casserole.
Jessica says
Aww, I’m so glad! Thank you for letting us know and for the rating!
Stacia says
Great, easy recipe! Yes, you can use milk instead of heavy cream and it comes out delicious. I also added some crumbled bacon (pre-cooked) before baking.
Thank you!
Jessica says
Oh my goodness, thank you Stacia! Love the idea of adding bacon!
Lisa says
SO GOOD! I’ll be making this again and again!! But I can’t tell you I won’t serve it with some homemade whipped cream next time and call it cinnamon roll bread pudding!! Lol
Jessica says
Haha, that sounds amazing! Thank you so much for letting us know what you thought and for the idea!
N/a says
I added a 1/4 cup of Bailey’s. It was a hit!
Jessica says
Oh my goodness what an amazing idea!!! Thank you for sharing that with us!
Danielle C. says
This turned out so good! Delicious Christmas morning casserole.
Jessica says
Thank you so much Danielle! I’m so glad to hear that!