Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
Store-bought Cinnamon Rolls are turned into something super yummy in this Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole topped with homemade Cream Cheese Frosting. So easy to make and a true crowd-pleaser for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole is the next best thing to homemade Cinnamon Rolls. All the same great flavors in one easy to make casserole. And since it is so easy to make,it is a great option for a special holiday morning breakfast or a lazy Sunday morning family brunch. Put this one on your must-try list, you won’t be sorry.
Ingredients you will need
How to make the Streusel Topping
Step 1: In a small bowl, add the cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 2: Mix with a Pastry Cutter or a fork until the dry ingredients are combined with the butter for the streusel topping and then set aside.
How to make the Breakfast Casserole
Step 3: Remove the Cinnamon Rolls from the container and cut each piece into quarters.
Step 4: Add the cinnamon roll pieces to a bowl and melt 6 tablespoons of butter in the microwave.
Step 5: Pour the melted butter over the cinnamon roll pieces. Toss the pieces until they are fully coated with the melted butter. Prepare a 9×13″ baking dish with baking spray and arrange the butter coated cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish.
Step 6: Now add the eggs, cream, cinnamon, and vanilla to the bowl that used to hold the cinnamon pieces. No need to wash it out first.
Step 7: Whisk together the eggs, cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
Step 8: Pour in the egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish.
Step 9: Crumble the Streusel Topping over the mixture in the baking dish.
Step 10: Bake the casserole in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes.
How to make the Cream Cheese Frosting
While the casserole is baking, make a batch of our The Best Cream Cheese Frosting You can find the ingredients and directions for this delicious cream cheese frosting right here. As soon as the casserole has cooled slightly, add the Cream Cheese Frosting and then serve immediately. If you add the frosting immediately after you take the casserole out of the oven, the frosting will melt into the casserole.
Expert Tips and FAQs
We like Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, the original version. They are the ones with the flecks of cinnamon throughout the dough. We think that the casserole has more cinnamon flavor with this version. You’ll need two cans of the regular-sized cinnamon rolls but about 1 1/2 rolls of the “Grands” size.
You can. But we have to honest, it is not going to taste as good as it does fresh out of the oven. If you need to do this, don’t add the frosting until right before you serve the casserole.
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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
Store-bought Cinnamon Rolls are turned into something super yummy in this Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole topped with homemade Cream Cheese Frosting. So easy to make and a true crowd-pleaser for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
Ingredients
Casserole
- 2 cans Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls
- 6 tablespoons Butter (melted)
- 4 large Eggs
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 teaspoons Cinnamon
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup Flour
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter (cold)
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Icing
Instructions
Streusel Topping
- In a small bowl, add the cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Mix with a Pastry Cutter or a fork until the dry ingredients are combined with the butter for the streusel topping.
- Set aside.
Casserole
- Remove the Cinnamon Rolls from the container and cut each piece into quarters. Add the cinnamon roll pieces to a bowl.
- Melt 6 tablespoons of butter and pour it onto the cinnamon roll pieces. Toss the pieces until they are fully coated with the melted butter.
- Prepare a 9x13" baking dish with baking spray.
- Arrange the butter coated cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish.
- Add the eggs to the bowl you were using and whisk together with the cream, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Pour in the egg mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish.
- In a small bowl, add the cold butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Crumble the Streusel Topping over the mixture in the baking dish.
- Bake in an oven preheated to 350 degrees for 45-50 minutes.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 15 minutes.
Icing
- While the casserole is baking, make a batch of our The Best Cream Cheese Frosting
- As soon as the casserole has cooled slightly, add the Cream Cheese Frosting and then serve immediately.
Notes
What kind of Cinnamon Rolls Should I use?
We like Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, the original version. They are the ones with the flecks of cinnamon throughout the dough. We think that the casserole has more cinnamon flavor with this version. You'll need two cans of the regular-sized cinnamon rolls but about 1 1/2 rolls of the "Grands" size.
Can you bake this ahead and reheat the casserole in the morning?
You can. But we have to honest, it is not going to taste as good as it does fresh out of the oven. If you need to do this, don't add the frosting until right before you serve the casserole.
Did you Make this Recipe? Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @twosisterscrafting on Instagram so we can see it!
