Description

This Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole transforms classic cinnamon rolls into a delightful breakfast bake, combining fluffy, sweet cinnamon roll pieces soaked in a creamy custard and baked until golden and puffed. Perfect for a cozy weekend brunch or special occasion, it’s simple to prepare and sure to impress your family and guests.

Ingredients

Scale

Cinnamon Roll Pieces

2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 cinnamon rolls each — 351 grams or 12 oz)

Custard Mixture

1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Topping

1/4 cup salted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Open both tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, unroll them, and cut into roughly 1-inch pieces. Arrange the cut pieces evenly across the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Prepare the Custard Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, large eggs, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Combine and Soak: Gently and evenly pour the custard mixture over the cut-up cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are saturated.
Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted salted butter evenly over the top of the casserole.
Bake: Bake for 30 to 40 minutes, or until puffed up, golden brown around the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Cool and Serve: Let the casserole cool for at least 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, use fresh refrigerated cinnamon rolls, not frozen.
Allowing the casserole to rest before serving helps the custard set and makes it easier to slice.
Maple syrup adds natural sweetness; you can substitute with honey or brown sugar if preferred.
Feel free to add chopped nuts or raisins to the casserole before baking for extra texture.
This casserole can be made a few hours ahead and refrigerated before baking; just increase baking time slightly if baking cold from the fridge.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: cinnamon roll casserole, easy breakfast casserole, cinnamon roll bake, sweet breakfast recipes, brunch casserole, maple syrup breakfast