Description
This Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a quick and delicious breakfast or brunch dish, perfect for a lazy weekend morning. With just 7 simple ingredients, you can create a warm, comforting casserole that’s filled with gooey cinnamon rolls and topped with a sweet, maple syrup and vanilla custard. It’s a cinnamon lover’s dream!
Ingredients
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2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (8 cinnamon rolls each — 351 grams or 12 oz)
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1/4 cup salted butter, melted
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3/4 cup milk
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1/2 cup pure maple syrup
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4 eggs
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2 teaspoons vanilla
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1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
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Preheat the Oven:
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray or butter.
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Prepare the Cinnamon Rolls:
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Open the tubes of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters.
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Arrange the quartered cinnamon rolls evenly in the greased baking dish.
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Make the Custard:
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, maple syrup, eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon until fully combined.
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Assemble the Casserole:
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Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls in the baking dish. Gently press down the rolls to make sure they’re submerged in the custard.
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Bake the Casserole:
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Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the casserole is golden brown and cooked through. You can test the doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
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Finish and Serve:
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While the casserole is baking, you can prepare the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls.
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Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and drizzle the icing over the top.
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Serve warm and enjoy!
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Notes
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Feel free to add toppings like chopped nuts, fresh fruit, or a sprinkle of powdered sugar.
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For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of nutmeg to the custard mixture.
- If you prefer, you can make this casserole the night before and refrigerate it. In the morning, just bake it as directed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American