Our quick and easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delicious breakfast option for serving a crowd for Easter brunch, Christmas morning breakfast, or another special occasion! It is perfectly sweet with a generous drizzle of that cinnamon roll icing on top. The whole family, including kids, will be devouring it in no time!
The Best Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Cinnamon rolls are a family favorite around our house for a weekend breakfast and as much as we love those amazing homemade cinnamon rolls, they just take so much time! So, we set out to create a cinnamon roll recipe that can feed a crowd but that also utilizes store-bought refrigerated cinnamon rolls to make the whole process much easier. This delicious cinnamon roll breakfast casserole is the perfect easy breakfast, plus it can be prepped the night before and baked the next day. We know you will be making it again and again, just like us!
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If you need another breakfast recipe for a crowd, you definitely need to try our French Toast Bake!
What You Will Need
- canned cinnamon rolls – simply pick-up your favorite cans of cinnamon roll dough at your local grocery store.
- eggs – these whisked in to the mixture help to bind everything together in this breakfast bake.
- cream – feel free to use heavy cream, half & half, or even regular milk. We kept it dairy-free and light with unflavored, unsweetened NutPods creamer.
- ground cinnamon & ground nutmeg – classic, warm spices that add the best flavor!
- vanilla extract – just a little bit for that traditional baking ingredient.
- brown sugar – option to sprinkle some on top of the breakfast casserole before baking.
How To Make Cinnamon Roll Casserole
The first steps to making this easy recipe are to gather all of the simple ingredients.
Put the eggs, cream, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a large bowl and whisk to fully combine.
Now carefully open the cans of cinnamon rolls, set the icing packets aside for later, and put the cinnamon rolls on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to cut them into quarters. Spray a 9×13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and spread the cinnamon roll pieces evenly in the pan. Pour the egg mixture over the top.
Then sprinkle the brown sugar over the top and move to the preheated oven to bake for 35-40 minutes or until fully cooked and golden brown.
While the casserole bakes, transfer all of the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls to a small bowl. When the casserole comes out of the oven, drizzle the icing on top. Use as much as you want.
Pro Tip
If your icing is a little thick and you can’t drizzle it, pop the bowl in the microwave for 10-20 second increments. Mix and continue this process until it is thin enough for you.
Best Ways To Serve Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This simple cinnamon roll casserole recipe is perfect for making as meal prep for the week or feeding a crowd after a sleepover or family gathering. Simply serve with the icing that is included in the cans of cinnamon rolls that you buy from the store. You could also enjoy with a little maple syrup or make your own cream cheese icing. And if you want some added crunch, try some chopped pecans.
Can You Make a Breakfast Casserole the Night Before?
Absolutely! Simply make the entire casserole, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and place in the fridge the night before you plan to bake it. In the morning, remove the cover, set it out at room temperature to warm a bit while the oven preheats, then transfer to the oven once preheated, and bake!
Storage
Leftover cinnamon roll casserole can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days. Just warm in the microwave before eating.
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Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Description
Our quick and easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe is a delicious breakfast that the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 3 packages of refrigerated cinnamon rolls (we used Annie’s)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/3 cup non-dairy, unsweetened creamer*
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and spray the inside of a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- Egg Mixture: Place the eggs, creamer, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a large bowl. Whisk to combine and set aside.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Open each can of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and place each cinnamon roll on a cutting board, set the icing packages off to the side so they can come to room temperature. Use a knife to cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread out evenly in the prepared baking dish. Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish.
- Brown Sugar: Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the casserole, option to add more, if desired.
- Bake: Move to the preheated oven to bake for 35-40 minutes, uncovered.
- Cool + Icing: Let the cinnamon roll casserole cool slightly. Then drizzle the icing included in the cinnamon roll packages over the top of the casserole. Option to pour it into a bowl and let people add more after serving.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- *Creamer: we tested this casserole recipe with unsweetened, unflavored NutPods and Silk’s Dairy-Free Heavy Whipping Cream Alternative. Feel free to also use some regular milk, a plant-based milk, half-&-half, or any other creamer.
- Prep Ahead of Time: This is a great recipe to prep the night before! Simply put it all in the baking dish, cover with plastic wrap or aluminum foil, and then remove the cover and bake the next day. Be sure to reserve the icing packages for adding after baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6oz
- Calories: 205
- Sugar: 12.6 g
- Sodium: 452.2 mg
- Fat: 7.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 30.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 46.5 mg
Bridget Montag says
So simple to throw together and served our crowd for breakfast – Delish!
Stefanie T says
This is a winner!! Perfect for the holidays. This is going on the Christmas menu. I used 1 can of cinnamon rolls to serve a family of 3. Sooo good!! Thank you Erin
Erin says
So happy to hear that, Stefanie!!