Description

This Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delightful twist on traditional cinnamon rolls, featuring soft, fluffy cinnamon roll pieces baked in a sweet, creamy custard made with maple syrup, eggs, and milk. Perfect for a cozy breakfast or brunch, this casserole is quick to assemble using refrigerated cinnamon rolls and delivers warm, gooey, cinnamon-spiced satisfaction in every bite.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 cinnamon rolls each, 351 grams or 12 oz)
1/4 cup salted butter, melted
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup pure maple syrup
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Open both tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls, unroll each roll, and cut them into roughly 1-inch pieces. Spread these pieces evenly in the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Prepare Custard Mixture: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, pure maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
Combine Cinnamon Rolls & Custard: Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the cut-up cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish, making sure all pieces are well saturated with the liquid.
Add Butter: Drizzle the melted salted butter evenly on top of the casserole to add richness and enhance browning.
Bake the Casserole: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 40 minutes, until the casserole is puffed, golden brown on the edges, and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out mostly clean.
Cooling and Serving: Once baked, allow the casserole to cool for 10 to 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm to enjoy the gooey, cinnamon-flavored casserole perfectly.

Notes

For an extra crunch, sprinkle chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts over the top before baking.
Feel free to add a drizzle of cream cheese glaze after baking for added sweetness and richness.
This casserole can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight before baking; just add a few extra minutes to baking time if chilled.
Use fresh cinnamon rolls if refrigerated versions aren’t available; adjust cut size accordingly.

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

Keywords: cinnamon roll casserole, easy breakfast casserole, cinnamon rolls, maple syrup breakfast, baked cinnamon rolls, brunch recipe