This cinnamon roll casserole made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, is essentially super easy, baked cinnamon French toast. This breakfast bake is easy to prep, can be made ahead, and tastes absolutely delicious!
★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★
Family-friendly
This cinnamon roll breakfast casserole is family-friendly so it's great for weekend breakfast, holiday mornings, a bridal or baby shower, or Mother's Day brunch.
This recipe makes a 9x12 pan so will feed a large family or a small crowd.
Can be made ahead.
This dish is also great for serving overnight guests without a lot of fuss. It can be made the night before then just popped in the oven to bake in the morning. This is also what makes it a great choice if you're wondering what to make for holidays. We like to make it for Easter and Christmas morning breakfast.
Super easy.
This French toast style casserole is made with ready-made cinnamon roll dough instead of bread. Bread tends to get soggy when you add eggs and a creamy-cinnamon topping. The cinnamon roll dough however, holds up like a champ! In fact, think about what happens when you bake cinnamon rolls straight-up, they get dry.
This is basically like the best of both worlds—a cross between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon french toast which results in a perfectly a moist, sticky and deliciously perfect breakfast treat. Nom!
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
The shortcut to make this French-toast-like casserole is no time flat is starting with Pillsbury cinnamon roll dough. I like using the flaky Pillsbury Grand rolls but any kind works. Just keep in mind, cook time will vary so best to keep an eye on these while they bake.
Here's everything you'll need:
- Pillsbury cinnamon roll dough. Or use your favorite brand of cinnamon roll dough. You can use homemade dough if you're feeling ambitious!
- Eggs. I prefer organic, corn-fed, hen-laid eggs. The corn feed produces a much more flavorful egg with a brighter yellow yolk.
- Flour. All purpose flour.
- Milk. You can use any percentage fat milk, half and half or even heavy cream. Your choice. The fattier, the creamier these will be. To reduce fat, go with skim milk.
- Butter. Real butter or you can substitute with margarine if that's what you prefer.
- Vanilla extract. Go with the real extract, not the imitation for the best flavor.
- Cinnamon. Ground cinnamon if what you want. The more fresh, the more flavor you'll get.
- Nutmeg (optional). This adds a nutty flavor. Feel free to leave it out if it's not your thing.
- Pecans (optional). Pecans add a nice earth flavor and some crunch. Feel free to leave these out though or do them on just half the casserole if you have picky eaters.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
You can get the full recipe and also watch how to make this cinnamon roll casserole, start to finish, by viewing the video and the recipe below.
But here is a look at the basic steps. It's quick and easy!
- Mix together eggs, cream, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
- Cut cinnamon roll dough into pieces.
- Coat cinnamon roll pieces in egg mixture.
- Pour pieces into greased casserole dish and bake.
- Let cool then top with icing.
- Add nuts! (optional)
★ Why Others Love this Recipe ★
Recipe inspired by Pillsbury’s Cinnamon French Toast Bake
This recipe is a variation of Pillsbury's Cinnamon French Toast Bake recipe using canned Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. I've made my own little tweaks over the years to make it non-soggy yet moist and extra cinnamony!
People always say that they love how easy it is and that their whole family enjoyed it.
Perfecting a Favorite Recipe
I started with the original recipe by Pillsbury at first then experimented from there. The final version I landed on differs in that I added extra cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour; and reduced the eggs and cream so it didn't get too soggy or overly eggy. The flour helps the egg stick to the cinnamon rolls, in case you get to that and you're thinking about leaving it out. Just keep this in mind.
Per a friend's recommendation, I also left off the maple syrup because it's plenty sweet enough without it. In my opinion. If you want to go all out and add it back, by all means, do it. If you just want a little hint of maple flavor, you could add a splash into the egg batter.
Rave Reviews on Pinterest!
This is one of the most popular recipes I've ever made and shared. I've been working on this recipe for a long time to make sure it's absolutely perfectly delicious!
This cinnamon french toast recipe has actually been pinned hundreds of thousands of times and has been "tried" on Pinterest with rave reviews so I'm pretty confident you'll love it, too!
Of course, I'm always open to improving so please let me know what you like best about it and if you changed anything to make it even better. All feedback welcome! You can review the recipe below and/or leave a comment.
Perfect for Christmas morning breakfast!
I get comments from lots of people who make this baked french toast every year for Christmas. I think it's such a big hit because it's quick and easy to prep and is popular with both the kids as well as the grown ups. 🙂
★ Variations ★
I've seen variations of cinnamon roll casserole and other french toast bakes like this one that also include pumpkin (perfect for fall!), cream cheese and apples. So, have fun with this. Add sprinkles and make it into a birthday breakfast if you want. It's really a very versatile and well-loved breakfast casserole.
The recipe below includes my tweaks after making and adjusting the ingredients many times over to get everything just right. It doesn't have any of the extras nor does it need anything extra but once you master this base recipe, you can get as creative as you want.
Choose regular icing or cream cheese icing.
Both options are delicious! Just choose cinnamon roll dough with the kind of icing you prefer — classic icing or cream cheese icing.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Frequently asked questions and concerns addressed here! Read to be sure you have success on the first try. Skip if you're a pretty confident cook.
Use a pizza cutter. Quickly and evenly cut the cinnamon rolls into eight pieces. You can also cut each roll into six pieces but keep in mind, this may require a longer cook time.
Oven temperatures can vary greatly. For best results make sure your oven is calibrated to the correct temperature. Do this by using an oven thermometer and follow the directions for adjusting your oven temperature in your oven manufacture's user manual.
The size of your baking dish matters. This recipe calls for a 9x12 baking dish. This is important because it allows enough space for the pieces of dough to be spread out and cook evenly. If you are using a very different shape or size baking pan, that will change the amount of time needed to cook and may not cook evenly.
The size of your cinnamon rolls matters. Cinnamon rolls come in varying size packages. If you choose cans larger or smaller than the 12.4oz standard size, then be sure to keep an eye on the dough as it cooks to prevent under or overcooking.
The brand of your cinnamon rolls matters. You can opt for store brand or even choose a frozen cinnamon roll brand like Rhodes, just thaw them first. Pillsbury rolls are not mandatory. Just keep in mind the cook time may vary so check on the pieces of cinnamon roll dough often as they are baking and adjust your cook time as needed.
The material of your baking dish matters. For best results, use a glass baking dish. Ceramic baking dishes can be very thick or thin so the cook time can very greatly. If you don't have a glass baking dish, just check on the cinnamon roll dough piece and if it looks like they are not yet done, give them some additional bake time.
Keep an eye on things. The dough can go from raw to cooked in just minutes and from perfectly golden brown to burned very quickly. If this is your first time making this recipe, it's best to keep an eye on things especially towards the end of the cook time. If the dough starts to brown early, cover with foil to prevent overcooking.
Changing the ingredients may affect cook time and the taste. Using milk instead of half and half for example, may lengthen the cook time and sadly won't taste as good but it's a good way to cut fat if that's what you want to do. If you make adjustments to the recipe, just keep an eye on things when cooking and allow yourself some extra time in case it needs longer to bake.
★ More Recipes You’ll Love ★
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Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 17.5 oz Pillsbury Grands cinnamon roll dough (regular 12.4oz cinnamon rolls work too)
- ¼ cup butter melted
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 3 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- Icing from cinnamon rolls
- Powdered sugar or maple syrup if desired
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Instructions
- Prepare baking dish and oven. Melt butter and coat a 9x12 baking dish with the melted butter. Note: there will be a generous amount of butter!Preheat oven to 350ºF.
- Make egg coating. In a bowl, beat together eggs, cream, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla.
- Slice dough. Open canned cinnamon rolls, slice each cinnamon roll like a pizza, into eighths.
- Coat dough. Place cinnamon roll pieces into the bowl of egg mixture and toss to thoroughly coat.
- Add dough to pan. Pour dough pieces, coated in egg mixture, into the greased baking dish and spread out evenly. Any remaining egg mixture. Pour or brush egg mxture on top of areas that look like they might get dry.
- Add pecans. (optional) Sprinkle dough with chopped pecans.
- Bake. Place casserole dish on the center rack of the oven and bake for 18-25 minutes or until pieces of dough are light golden brown. (See notes)
- Add icing. When all dough is set, remove casserole from oven and let cool for 5-10 minutes to prevent icing from absorbing into the dough.Warm icing from cinnamon rolls in microwave for 15 seconds; pour evenly over cinnamon roll pieces.
- Add extras. (optional) Sprinkle with powdered sugar or top with maple syrup if desired. Serve warm. Enjoy!
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Isabelle says
What can I use instead of heavy whipping cream?
Angela G. says
Hi Isabelle, You can use milk, or a non-dairy milk like almond, soy, coconut, oatmilk, etc. instead of the heavy whipping cream if you prefer.
Emily says
I consistently use this for my family. I always use three of the smaller tubes of cinnamon rolls (8 count, 12ish oz tubes). In my oven it takes about 30 minutes. My kiddos love it! It's so easy to throw together. I grab a large cutting board, unroll the cinnamon rolls, stack them up, and then cut them into small squares. Great for a special occasion or just a lazy morning.
Lisa R says
Does anyone know approximately how many people this feeds??
Angela G. says
Hi Lisa, this makes 12 servings. I make it in a 9x12 dish and slice it into 4 rows then turn it and slice it into 3 rows long-ways. You end up with 12 equal pieces.
Susan says
If you're choosing to make the cinnamon roll dough yourself, at what point do you add all the ingredients? Do you let the dough rise twice or...
Thank you.
Angela G. says
Hi Susan, If making your own dough, complete the process of kneading and rising per the recipe you're using then cut dough into pieces and follow the recipe just like you would using store-bought dough.
LM says
I made 2 pans for a gathering and have one whole pan left(everyone liked it, I was worried one wouldn’t be enough so I made two). From what I ate of the first one, it was doughy. Can I put the other one in the oven to warm up/cook more?
Angela G. says
You can try to heat it again and cook it more. Cover with foil so it doesn't become dry and heat until the dough pieces in the center are fully baked. You may need to carefully cut into the center to check the inside of one of the pieces of dough.
RP says
Best and easiest recipe out there. I've been using this recipe for years!!
Michelle C. says
The recipe shows using 17.5 oz tubes of Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls, but under “The Size of your Cinnamon Rolls Matters” it says if you choose cans larger or smaller than the 12.4 oz standard size keep an eye on it since it can under or overcook. What size should I be using for the 18-25 minutes @ 350 degrees, the 12.4 oz or 17.5 oz?
Angela G. says
I've founds the Grands require about the same cook time as standard cinnamon rolls as long as you cut them into pieces and spread them out evenly. It's still good to check on them about 5 minutes earlier than the end of the bake time just to see how the dough is cooking. I break open a piece in the center of the casserole and if it's no longer doughy, it's time to come out of the oven. Hope this helps. Due to the nature of it being in pieces, it's not super precise.
Lisa says
Can I put this in a crock pot?
Angela G. says
You could, yes. Be sure the oil the inside of your crockpot with butter or cooking spray. Then cook on low for 2 hours or until dough balls are fully baked.
Ashley says
If you prepare this ahead of time to cook the next morning do you go ahead and put the liquid on the cinnamon rolls and let it sit like that? Just wondered if that would make it soggy. Thank you
Angela G. says
Hi Ashley, Yes, go ahead and add the cream mixture. The dough won't get soggy since it will not have been baked yet. Thanks for asking!
Diane says
Could I just use cinnamon french toast sticks instead? Do you have a recipe for french toast that is similar to this?
Angela G. says
Yes, you could use French toast sticks cut into pieces, instead. Or better yet, use pieces of fresh bread. You'll be coating the pieces in a cinnamon-egg mixture so you don't need to start with French toast already made. You could use any kind of white or wheat bread or even croissants would be very good. You can try using bakery sliced cake breads as well. Those come in many flavors so you can use what sounds good to you!
Shelly says
Will this be ok if it is baked the day before and then just heated up in a microwave? Thinking of making this for tailgating.
Angela G. says
Hi Shelly! I think it will be fine to make the day before to take tailgating. Just let it get to room (or outdoor) temp and serve. I wouldn't microwave it. Might get chewy.
Christina says
Can I make this the night before and just leave in the fridg to cook in the morning?
Angela G. says
Yes, you can make this the night before. Prepare it but don't bake it. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate then bake in the morning.
Kim says
How long for a bake time if preparing the night before?
Angela G. says
You may need to add just a minute or two more but since bake time varies greatly due to a variety of factors it's best to check a piece of dough in the middle of the casserole to make sure it's fully cooked before pulling from the oven. Thanks for asking!
Rebecca says
I’m currently making this recipe for the fifth time because all of my boys love it! But with it being so delicious and awesome, I have to make two casseroles. Either way, this is a hit! Thanks much!!!
Sarah Lawerance says
Is this something that you could make ahead of time and freeze? If so how would you do that?
Angela G. says
Yes. Prepare the recipe but do not bake it. Cover it tightly and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to eat, defrost then bake as directed.
A. Hill says
I have made this 4 times now. 2 were for a school breakfast and it was the first thing gone. I had so many mom’s asking me for the recipe. I also made it for my husbands work and those boys ate it up so fast.
Thank you for posting such and easy and awesome dish.
Angela G. says
So glad you have enjoyed this dish! Thanks for the kind words. 🙂
Donna Comstock says
Took to church breakfast, gone in 15 minutes, you know it’s good when you are asked for the recipe.
Donna Comstock says
Took this to church breakfast and I received rave reviews, thank you
The biggest compliment was 6 different people asked for the recipe.
Lisa S says
What do you do with the extra butter?
Angela G. says
All of the butter is melted and used to coat the pan. Any "extra" butter — anything that pools up in the pan — is fine to leave there. It's just a generous amount of butter so the casserole doesn't stick and also will add to the overall flavor of the dish.
Kay Harris says
These were delicious! I used Carmel Macchiato coffee creamer instead of heavy cream. Thanks for posting this recipe!
Sharon Sluski says
Very good 👍
AntKathy says
A big hit with the family! I only had the smaller packages of cinnamon rolls, so I made it in an 8x11 pan. It probably would have been fine in the larger pan as written. Easy and fast to make! Thank you.
Britney Jones says
This looks incredible! I love making new recipes around the holidays and this one looks like a great one to make! I ask everyone what their favorite recipes are around the holidays, and the dumpster rental guy we were working with said that cinnamon roll casserole was a favorite in his house, so I just had to look it up! Thanks for sharing this recipe - so excited to make it!
Pat says
Made this using orange roots was very good
Cindy says
I would love to add a can of apple pie filling but as it is, we loved it! Thanks for sharing this!
Angela G. says
Apple filling or sliced apples would be great! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Paula says
I just made this recipe for my family and they all LOVED it! I left the maple syrup as an option for them to add after if they wanted to. My daughter has Type 1 Diabetes and she can eat everything (it is not the same as Type 2) but it is always nice to find recipes that don’t have a lot of extra sugars added. My family told me this recipe is a keeper. Thank you for sharing this with us!
Norma says
@Paula, OMGoodness! I was just reading this recipe thinking, "wow, this isn't too bad for my T1D son." Thanks for sharing your comment. Best wishes to your daughter! #warriormomsofT1Dkids
Pam Morris says
So I have my taste buds on this recipe to try but
For some reason I keep tasting eggnog instead of
Milk or cream or heavy cream ect , so my question,
Has anyone tried using eggnog on this recipe, and if so
How was it??? Waiting patiently, starving !!!
Thanks
Heather says
I made this for a quick dessert. Substituted vanilla creamer and heavy cream. It was amazing! Thank you for the recipe!
Deanna Robinson says
Can you make ahead of time and then freeze it?
Angela G. says
Yes, you can. Prepare it but do not bake it. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and freeze. Thaw, remove plastic wrap, then bake as directed.
Brianna says
Can you make this ahead of time, such as the night before?
Angela G. says
Yes, you can prepare it but do not bake it. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Remove plastic wrap in the morning, then bake as directed.
Linda says
It was delicious and so easy to make. Definitely a keeper
Cindy D. says
I expected this to be more french-toasty so I was disappointed. It's essentially cinnamon rolls that you cut into squares. That being said, it was delicious right out of the oven. However, it was dry the next day and not as enjoyable, even though I wrapped it tightly. I have made something similar with apple pie filling that was yummy - but again, I was looking for something more french-toasty.
Angela G. says
Hi Cindy, did you coat the cinnamon roll dough in the egg mixture? That's what gives this a French toast like quality. Also, if it's coming out dry, it's likely that it baked too long. You want to bake it just until the center of the casserole is no longer doughy. I hope you give it another try and let me know what you think. Check out the video below the recipe to watch step-by-step how it's made as that might help to see.
Amber says
When making the night before, do I bake them then or the next morning?
Angela G. says
Hi Amber, if preparing the night before, you’ll want to assemble everything, then cover and refrigerate. Bake in the morning or right before you’re ready to eat.
Mackenzie says
Super Easy to make for Mother’s Day brunch! The only thing I did different was I used three 12.4 ounce cans of the regular sized cinnamon rolls to soak up more of the egg mixture! I also cooked it in a 9x13 glass pan! Still turned out perfectly 😊
Angela G. says
Hi Mackenzie, So glad you enjoyed it! Happy Mother's Day!
Leann says
Just made this recipe for Easter! It was amazing! Any idea if I could make this ahead of time and freeze it?
Angela G. says
Hi Leann, so glad you enjoyed it! Yes you could prepare and freeze it. I would freeze it before you bake. You'll need to add additional bake time if baking from frozen or allow time for the dough to thaw before baking.
Natalie says
Can you make this recipe in a 9 x 13 crockpot?
Angela G. says
I think you absolutely could. I'm not sure about cook time but my guess would be an hour on high and you'd probably need to cover with the lid.
Erika Granados says
Tried it and turn out amazing. I would like to do a smaller batch. Should I just cut the recipe in half?
Angela G. says
Hi Erika, yes you can just cut it in half or use the slider to adjust the number of servings. Glad you enjoyed it!
Terry M. says
I will be trying this for company soon! Any ideas for making sure the middle is cooked without overcooking the outside? I have had difficulty with this when making the rolls by themselves.
Angela G. says
Just spread the pieces out evenly n the baking dish and you should be good to go! Enjoy!
SuzieQ House of Misfits says
We tried this for Christmas breakfast 2021 and what a HIT!! I didn’t have to wrap up leftovers❤️
Angela G. says
So glad you liked it Suzie!
Karen says
I made this and it was as a big hit. My family is mostly vegan so i veganized it by using Just Egg, cashew cream, and a vegan brand of canned cinnamon rolls. Everyone loved it! I will definitely make this again for brunch! Sort of like Monkey Bread but much better!
Angela G. says
Hi Karen, so glad you enjoyed it!
Dee says
I made this last year for Christmas morning. It was gone in no time. Family asked for it this year
Angela G. says
So glad your family enjoys this recipe!
LaDona says
If I’m baking 2 9x13 pans at the same time, what adjustments should I make to time and/or temp?
Angela G. says
You shouldn’t need to adjust cook time. Just put them both towards the middle racks and keep an eye on them to check for the dough to set in the center.
Leah says
I may have missed this in the directions … what type of flour?
Angela G. says
Hi Leah, all purpose flour. 🙂
Phil says
This is awesome! How many individuals does this recipe feed?
Thanks
Angela G. says
Hi Phil, this makes 6 hearty servings.
Jenny says
Does the cooking time change if you half the recipe?
Angela G. says
Yes, cooking time will be lower for half the portion. Set the timer for half the time to start then check it. Add more time if it's not yet done. It's done when the pieces in the center are puffy and not doughy. Thanks for asking, Jenny!
Lindsey says
Can this be made the night before and then warmed the next morning?
Angela G. says
Yes. Prepare it as directed but don't bake it. Cover with plastic wrap or foil and refrigerate. Uncover before you 're ready to bake. It may need a few minutes extra bake time once refrigerated.
Pam says
Delicious! Perfect for a New Year's brunch! Omitted nutmeg. Was baking a pie at same time so oven temp was 400 for 24 minutes, perfect!
Angela G. says
Thanks for the tip about baking at 400! So glad that worked out and that you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂 Happy new year!
Ashley says
My grocery never has nutmeg in stock. Could I use allspice in place of nutmeg?
Angela G. says
Hi Ashley, good question. I would just skip the nutmeg. It’s not not a key ingredient so this dish still tastes great without it. It really just adds a bit of earthy, nutty flavor which you can get from using actual nuts too. You could try allspice but it would give this dish more of a fall, pumpkin pie-like flavor. Hope this helps!
Nancy says
Oh my goodness this looks sooooo good! It was nice to meet you!
Angela G. says
Thank you! Same to you, Nancy! I love your site. Can't wait to explore it more and check out all your lovely travel photos, recipes and crafts. The painted cactus glasses are so cool!
Penny J says
This recipe looks amazing! Where are you finding the Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls that are rolled? The last time I bought them they were not rolled with the cinnamon layered on the dough but just random chunks throughout the dough. I thought it was a fluke and bought them again at another store and they were the same way. I don’t think they are as good as when they are rolled. If indeed they changed them I will no longer be a fan😢
Angela G. says
Interesting! I haven't noticed this problem with the Pillsbury rolls near me that I get at the grocery store. Maybe it's due to where you live? I'm in Pennsylvania. You could try another brand of cinnamon rolls. Rhodes makes really excellent frozen cinnamon roll dough. You'd just need to defrost them first. Or you may have better luck with the store brand of cinnamon rolls.
Vanessa says
Can you make this recipe using only one can of cinnamon rolls? I only have one on hand.
Angela G. says
Yes, Just cut the amount of the other ingredients in half and use a smaller baking dish if you have one. A square 8x8 would work well, or even a pie pan. Cook time will be less too. I'd set the timer for half the time and then check on it as it bakes to see when it's done. It's done with the dough in the center is no longer gooey. Hope this helps. Thanks for asking!
Angela K. says
My kids love this so much! I also mix some brown sugar and cinnamon and cover the top of it and then bake for some crunch. I add the icing on top of that:)
Angela G. says
Glad you loved this. Great idea to add some brown sugar. YUM!
Jamie says
This looks yummy and I'm making it for the first time for a bridal shower brunch. It says serves 6-8 people so is the pan nice and full? I want a big full batch so what should I do to serve more people without making 2 pans of it? Just double all ingredients and bake longer or would that be too much that it won't fit into one pan? Kind of a dumb question but I want it to be a full pan to feed more people. Thank you.
Angela G. says
Hey Jamie,
Good question. If you follow the recipe exactly as written and use a 9x12 dish, it will look just like the photo above. If you're looking to double the recipe and you don't want to use two 9x12 dishes, then your best bet would probably be a deep, disposable 10x14 foil pan.
I've actually made this in a bread loaf pan before but the problem is you do have to bake it longer to get the middle cooked all the way and and then it comes out dry. So, keeping it shallow is best.
If you use two 9x12 pans w/ lids (like these Pyrex ones), you could put one on the table, and keep the other one warm in an insulated casserole carrier (like this one), then swap out the dishes when the first one gets low.
Linda says
I’m excited to try this! In your post under “the size of your baking dish matters” you stressed in the recipe that is important to use a 9x12 pan and mention it again in the reply to this lady about using 9x12 pans. I only have 9x13 pans so I was glad to find this comment where you put an amazon link to a Pyrex casserole dish and it’s 9x13. I’ll be making it for Christmas and a party now. Thanks!
Angela G. says
Hi Linda, Vastly different sizes may make a difference (like using a small and deep casserole dish vs. a large and shallow one) but that extra inch shouldn't throw things off too much. Just keep an eye on the dough as it bakes and you should be fine! Have a wonderful Christmas and party!! Thanks for the feedback!
Becky says
When you ssy you reduced the egg what exactly do you mean? So do you use 2 eggs
Angela G. says
Yep, just 2 eggs. Pillsbury's original recipe calls for more but I've found it comes out too eggy and soggy if you use more than 2 eggs.
Amanda says
Can you use milk or half and half instead of heavy whipping cream?
Thanks!
Angela G. says
Yes, you absolutely can. It may not be quite as tasty but it will be healthier as a trade off. 🙂
Kerri says
Can you make this the njght before or does it not work
Angela G. says
Hi Kerri, I haven't tried to make it ahead but I think as long as you cover tightly to keep the egg coating moist, and refrigerate the cinnamon roll pieces it should be fine to bake it the next day. I would toss the pieces before you bake it in case the coating settles though. Enjoy!
Abby says
So so so good. Love this recipe. So easy and so yummy. Thanks for sharing!
Angela G. says
Thanks for the feedback, Abby! Glad you enjoyed it. 🙂
Kristina Webster says
LOVE this recipe !! My son is a picky eater and doesn't normal eat cinnamon rolls but he loved this ! It's definitely a new Christmas tradition in our house ! Thank you !
Angela G. says
Yay! Merry Christmas to you guys!
Sandi says
Also wondering if anyone has prepared it the night before and just popped it in the oven the next morning. Please let me know. I like to do as much prep in advance if possible.
Thanks!! It sounds delicious and I can't wait to make it for our Christmas Eve brunch!!
Angela G. says
Hi Sandi! As long as you refrigerate this, it should hold up fine overnight. The only thing I'd suggest would be to give all those little pieces of coated cinnamon roll a toss in the morning before you pop it in the oven. Enjoy and Merry Christmas!!
Holly says
I did just that last night/this morning. It just needs a little extra bake time, since it's going into the oven cold. Just slide a knife in the center to make sure it's not gooey when you take it out of the oven. Delicious!
Angela G. says
Thanks for the tip about adding time when going in cold. Glad you enjoyed!
Roberta says
When you say slice into 8, what exactly does that mean. 8 skinny cinnamon roll slices or are you dissecting it like a pizza into 8th?
Angela G. says
Hi Roberta, You want to slice each cinnamon roll like a pizza so you end up with 8 chunks. Thanks for asking.
Debbie says
This looks so good. I'm going to try it tomorrow and will be back with review. Thanks for sharing.
Angela G. says
I'd love to hear what you think, Debbie! Hope you enjoy every last bite. 🙂
Steph says
Loved this. Was delicious. How do you storeleftovers after its been baked. Refrigerate or can it be left out
Angela G. says
Glad you enjoyed it! The FDA says you are supposed to throw away unshelled, cooked eggs after sitting out at room temperature for more than two hours. So to be safe I would refrigerate any leftovers and then lightly microwave them when you're ready to eat them. That being said, I live on the food edge a bit and have let mine sit out for longer and lived to tell about it. 🙂
jessica says
The recipe calls for pecans...but the instructions don't tell you where to use them! I just sprinkled them on top and it was pretty good!
Angela G. says
Thanks, Jessica! I just updated the recipe. I revised the recipe instructions the last time I made this and didn't use pecan since my kids don't like them and so forgot to write about them! Oops! Glad you figured out what to do and enjoyed. =)
Sharlene woodruff says
We made this for Christmas morning and it was excellent! The family just loved them and went back for seconds!
Gary says
Instructions are little vague. Use all melted butter? Pour all liquid contents into pan to bake? Baked 25 minutes still soggy, having to bake now an additional 20 minutes because of the liquid. Not good.
Angela G. says
Hi Gary,
Yes, use all the melted butter, there will be extra pooled at the bottom and that is OK.
You do use all of the egg yolk mixture. After coating the cinnamon roll pieces, you pour any remaining mixture over top.
This year I baked half a batch for about 20 minutes uncovered and it turned out perfect. When doubled, it takes longer and so I do cover it until the end so the top doesn't burn... but shouldn't take 45 minutes. Did you thoroughly coat the pieces with the liquid? If not the liquid could have pool at the bottom causing the cook time to be longer.
Codie C says
Could I make this tonight and pop in the oven in the morning? Wasn't sure if it would get too soggy or what the end result would be if I did so.
Angela G. says
Hi Codie,
I have not tried to prep this the night before. It could work if you tightly sealed the container but I would still worry that the egg mixture might dry up a bit over night. I know I'm a little late here, so if you tried this method, let me know how it turned out!
Kori says
This is the second year in a row I am making this for Christmas morning. We love it! It's a new family tradition. Thank you for the recipe.
Angela G. says
Hi Kori,
I'm so glad this recipe has found a place in your family's traditions. We also made it again this Christmas morning for the third year now. =)
Bethany Lykins says
This is the first time that I have made this. All I have to say is......it is delicious. My husband loves it and has gone back for seconds. My five year old daughter really enjoyed it also.
Angela G. says
That's awesome. I appreciate the feedback. I have a 5-year-old and a hubby who loves this too. My 3-year-old also loves it! It's kind of rare to find a dish that we all like so I consider this one a winner in our house. Glad it was a hit in yours as well.
Sue says
This was soooo good! I used only half the cinnamon though as I thought it would be too much since you’re using cinnamon rolls after all. I didn’t have any heavy cream so substituted milk, and it worked just fine. Delicious!
Angela G. says
Hi Sue! Thanks for the feedback and tips! Glad you enjoyed the recipe. 🙂