Cinnamon roll casserole: A delightful breakfast treat!
Cinnamon roll casserole is a delicious and easy breakfast dish that combines the flavors of cinnamon rolls with a custard-like base, perfect for serving a crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup of milk
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup of maple syrup
- 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and maple syrup.
- Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls, ensuring they are well coated.
- If using, sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the casserole is set and golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Drizzle with icing from the cinnamon roll cans if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, add a pinch of nutmeg to the egg mixture.
- This casserole can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning.
- Serve with fresh fruit or whipped cream for added indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 150mg