Cinnamon Roll Casserole: An easy, delicious french toast type breakfast casserole that can be made using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and everyday ingredients!
Oh heavens. Why oh why does the colder weather call for comfort food like this cinnamon roll casserole?
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
They’re 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 ahem, 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, 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! Here’s all you need:
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12.4 oz can Pillsbury Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy 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 separating the cinnamon rolls and slicing each roll into 8 pieces, and set the icing to the side.
Melt the butter and pour it into the bottom of your 8×8 pan.
Arrange the cinnamon roll slices all over the butter layer.
In a small bowl, beat together the eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, and vanilla until combined well.
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 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!
Keep in mind, it’s best served warm with a little extra syrup and powdered sugar.
Now although I’ve called this a cinnamon roll casserole, this could easily be called a cinnamon french toast casserole because of the eggs and maple syrup drizzle… so call it whatever you like, and whatever tickles your fancy!
More Recipes You’ll Love
If you love this recipe, then you’ll adore these other breakfast recipes:
- Biscuits and Gravy Dippers
- French Toast Bake
- Easy, Fluffy Pancake Recipe
- Stuffed Strawberry Cream Cheese French Toast
Then of course if you’d like to browse ALL of the easy breakfast recipes here on the blog, you can do that HERE!
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 12.4 oz can Pillsbury Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and lightly spray an 8×8 baking pan.
- Start by separating the cinnamon rolls and slicing each roll into 8 pieces. Set the icing to the side.
- Melt the butter and pour it into the bottom of your 8×8 pan. Arrange the cinnamon roll slices all over the butter layer.
- In a small 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.
- 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
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!