Cinnamon Roll Casserole is the perfect breakfast to wake up to on Christmas morning! Made with delicious cinnamon roll pieces soaked in a warming syrup with vanilla and cinnamon, they're topped with frosting for a delciously decadent breakfast perfect for the whole family!
2tubesrefrigerated cinnamon rolls(8 cinnamon rolls each -- 351 grams or 12 oz)
¼cupsalted butter(melted)
¾cupmilk
½cuppure maple syrup
4eggs
2teaspoonsvanilla
1teaspooncinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and lightly spray a 9x13" baking dish with nonstick spray. Pour in melted butter (or place the stick of butter in the pan in the oven to melt).
Remove cinnamon rolls from the package, reserving frosting for later.
Cut cinnamon rolls into 3/4" pieces and place in the prepared baking dish.
Whisk together the milk, pure maple syrup, eggs, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, and pour the mixture over the cinnamon roll pieces in the dish.
Bake the casserole for 25–35 minutes until light golden brown and puffed.
Let cool for 10–15 minutes, then drizzle the top of the casserole with package frosting and serve.
Notes
Ingredients and Substitutions:
Cinnamon Rolls: any store-bought canned cinnamon rolls that are refrigerated and unbaked will work here. If you have a preferred brand, such as Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, go for it. It's a fun way to jazz up something and make it your own!
Milk: any kind of milk or cream will work, even non-dairy. The cream will have a richer flavor.
Maple syrup: you can use honey or brown sugar in place of the maple syrup if you do not enjoy the flavor.
Storage
Store: Once your cinnamon roll breakfast bake has cooled to room temperature, place it in an airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Warm casserole slices in the microwave or oven before serving. If you have leftover frosting or cream cheese icing, store it separately in its container in the refrigerator. Drizzle it on top of the cinnamon rolls when you're warming them up for the best results.
Freeze: For longer storage, you can freeze the casserole either before or after baking it. Wrap the dish in plastic wrap, to freeze it. Alternatively, freeze individual portions wrapped in a zip-loc bag. They can be frozen for up to a month. When you're ready to enjoy, thaw in the refrigerator and warm up as desired.