Description
This Gooey Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole is a game-changer for anyone who loves the warm, comforting taste of cinnamon rolls but wants a simple solution for a delightful breakfast or brunch. It’s perfect for feeding a crowd, making a holiday morning extra festive, or simply treating yourself to something sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (keep the icing cups!)
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk (whole, 2%, or non-dairy)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream or half-and-half
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: 1/2 cup raisins or dried cranberries
Instructions
- Prep and Preheat: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
- Chop the Rolls: Open the cinnamon rolls (set icing aside) and cut each roll into 4-6 rustic pieces. Scatter them evenly into the prepared dish. Sprinkle with nuts or fruit if using.
- Whisk the Custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, vanilla, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- Pour and Soak: Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces. Gently press down any floating pieces to ensure they soak up the liquid.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until the casserole is golden brown and the center is set.
- Glaze and Serve: Let cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle the reserved cream cheese icing (soften in the microwave for 10-15 seconds if needed) over the top and serve warm.
Notes
Don’t overcrowd the pan; keep pieces in a mostly single layer for even cooking. If the top browns too quickly, loosely tent the dish with aluminum foil for the last 10-15 minutes. For the best gooey texture, ensure every piece of dough is well-coated in the custard before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 scoop
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g