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★ Why You’ll Love this Recipe ★
Quick and Easy
Just 5 minutes of prep! Using canned Pillsbury cinnamon roll dough keeps this cinnamon roll casserole super simple while still making breakfast feel a little special.
Feeds a Crowd
This cinnamon roll breakfast casseroles makes 12 servings, so there’s plenty to share with family and friends. It’s an easy way to serve a warm breakfast without making individual cinnamon rolls.
Perfect for Special Mornings
This recipe is especially popular around Christmas—many families come back to make it year after year! It’s also great for Easter, Mother's Day, a baby or baby shower, or weekend brunch.
For a full brunch spread, serve it with maple-ginger fruit salad, berry salad with honey-lime dressing, or my Eggs Benedict casserole.
Make It Ahead
Want an easier morning? Assemble this cinnamon roll breakfast casserole the night before, refrigerate, then pop it in the oven when you're ready. It's especially handy when you have overnight guests or a busy holiday morning.
★ Ingredients You'll Need ★
The shortcut to make this French-toast-like casserole, in no time flat, is starting Canned cinnamon rolls make this casserole quick and easy.
Here's what you'll need:
- Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. I use Pillsbury Grands, but other canned cinnamon rolls work too. Size can affect bake time.
- Eggs and heavy cream. Create the creamy coating. Milk or non-dairy milk can be substituted for the cream.
- Flour. Helps the egg mixture cling to the cinnamon rolls and prevents an overly eggy texture.
- Butter. For coating the baking dish and adding buttery flavor.
- Vanilla, cinnamon sugar and nutmeg. Add extra warmth and cinnamon flavor. Nutmeg is optional.
- Pecans. Optional, for a little crunch.
- Icing. Use the icing included with the cinnamon rolls to drizzle over the casserole after baking.
★ How to Make this Recipe ★
Making cinnamon roll casserole is quick and easy. Here are the basic steps:
- Mix eggs, cream, flour, cinnamon sugar, nutmeg and vanilla.
- Cut cinnamon rolls into eight pieces each.
- Coat pieces in the egg mixture.
- Spread in a buttered baking dish. Add pecans if desired.
- Bake until golden and cooked through.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with icing.
★ Tips & FAQs ★
Tip: Use a pizza cutter to quickly slice the dough.
Yes. Assemble the casserole, cover and refrigerate overnight for up to 24 hours. Bake when you're ready to serve.
A 9x12 baking dish works best for this recipe. You can also use a 9x13-inch dish; just check for doneness a few minutes early since the casserole will be slightly thinner. For best results, use a glass baking dish.
Yes. Pillsbury Grands or regular canned cinnamon rolls will work. Smaller cinnamon rolls may cook faster, so adjust the baking time as needed.
Yes. You can substitute regular milk or non-dairy milk for the heavy cream. Heavy cream or even half and half will give you the richest result.
Use the amount of eggs and cream called for and don't skip the flour. The flour helps the egg mixture cling to the cinnamon rolls, keeping the casserole soft and moist without becoming overly eggy or soggy.
Check a piece near the center. The dough should be cooked through and lightly golden with no raw dough in the middle. Cover loosely with foil if the top browns too quickly.
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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
- 2 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 2 tablespoon cinnamon sugar
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans optional topping; add before baking to toast
Toppings
- icing from cinnamon roll dough package
- powdered sugar optional, to taste
- maple syrup optional, to taste
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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 sugar, salt, vanilla, and nutmeg (optional).
- 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 mixture 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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Notes
- Check for doneness. Bake time can vary depending on your pan and the size of the cinnamon rolls. Check a piece in the center—it should be fully cooked with no raw dough. Smaller or deeper pans may need more time.
- For a softer casserole, loosely cover with foil while baking to help retain moisture.
- Add a pinch of salt to the egg and cream mixture to balance the sweetness and enhance the flavors.
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!