Description

This Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole transforms classic cinnamon rolls into a warm, gooey breakfast bake that’s perfect for family gatherings or a cozy weekend treat. Featuring tender chunks of cinnamon rolls soaked in a rich custard of eggs, milk, maple syrup, and cinnamon, topped with melted butter and baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Cinnamon Roll Base

2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 cinnamon rolls per tube, about 351 grams or 12 oz total)

Custard Mixture

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

Topping

1/4 cup salted butter, melted

Instructions

Preheat Oven and Prepare Cinnamon Rolls: Preheat the 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.
Make Custard Mixture: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and well combined.
Pour Custard Over Cinnamon Rolls: Gently and evenly pour the custard mixture over the cut-up cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish, making sure all pieces are fully saturated.
Add Melted Butter: Drizzle the melted salted butter evenly over the top of the casserole for a rich, buttery finish.
Bake the Casserole: Bake in the preheated oven for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the casserole has puffed up, is golden brown around the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the casserole to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

You can substitute maple syrup with honey or brown sugar if preferred, but maple syrup adds a unique flavor.
Using refrigerated cinnamon rolls saves time but you can also make homemade cinnamon rolls for a more decadent casserole.
Ensure the custard thoroughly soaks the cinnamon roll pieces to get a soft, pudding-like texture.
For added texture, sprinkle chopped nuts or raisins before baking.
Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently in the microwave or oven.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Breakfast Casserole
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Cinnamon Roll Casserole, Breakfast Bake, Easy Cinnamon Rolls, Morning Casserole, Maple Syrup Breakfast