This tasty cinnamon roll casserole gives you all the nostalgia of the classic cinnamon roll but takes it up a notch in casserole form!
The cinnamon roll pieces are packed with cinnamon, vanilla, and nutmeg and topped with rich and creamy frosting, resulting in ooey-gooey deliciousness.
Decadent Cinnamon Roll Casserole
There’s nothing like starting your morning nice and sweet with the smell of cinnamon rolls! And believe me, this delicious breakfast casserole tastes JUST as good as it smells.
It’s a super easy and effortless recipe fit for Saturday mornings, holiday brunch, birthdays, or any special occasion!
Just cut up your cinnamon rolls, place them in your casserole dish, and coat them in a cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla-flavored eggwash. Then, pop them in the oven and coat them in our deliciously rich cream cheese icing. Mmm.
why you’ll love it!
- Quick & Easy: This one-dish recipe takes only 40 minutes, making it perfect for busy mornings.
- Crowd Favorite: Everyone loves a gooey cinnamon roll, so imagine what folks will think when they try it in casserole form!
- Great Taste: Flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla mingle perfectly with the sugary cream cheese frosting. YUM!
Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole — What You Need
You only need a few essential ingredients to make these delicious cinnamon rolls:
CASSEROLE
- Pillsbury cinnamon rolls
- Whole milk
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
- Pillsbury icing
- Cream cheese
How to Make Cinnamon Roll Casserole (quick guide)
PREHEAT OVEN
Preheat the oven to 375°F and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
CUT CINNAMON ROLLS
Next, cut each cinnamon roll into fourths and transfer them to your baking dish. Set the icing for the topping aside.
MAKE THE EGG MIXTURE
Add the milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Whisk together until combined.
Then pour the mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes.
PREP + SPREAD THE TOPPING
As the casserole bakes, prepare the topping. In a small bowl, add the icing cups and cream cheese. Mix using a hand mixer until thoroughly blended.
When the casserole has finished baking and cooled, evenly spread the topping on the casserole and serve immediately. Enjoy!
Flavor Variations
Make this cinnamon roll breakfast casserole your own by adding fun ingredients such as:
Nuts: Chopped pecans, almonds, or walnuts will give your cinnamon rolls a nice nutty flavor and crunch.
Bacon: Cook up some crispy bacon within the dough to give your casserole that savory-smokey taste that tastes AMAZING with the sweetness of the cinnamon rolls. You could even drizzle on some maple syrup to amplify it even more!
Sprinkles: Sprinkles will add an element of fun and color to your cinnamon roll casserole, making it perfect for a birthday cake!
Toppings: Swap out the icing or, in addition to the icing, top with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, or whipped cream. Yum!
Top Tips for Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Using a pizza cutter or kitchen shears to cut your cinnamon rolls will help to cut them more quickly and evenly.
- Make sure you whisk your eggs thoroughly and evenly pour them over the casserole. Otherwise, you might see the whites of the eggs on top once it’s done baking.
- Warm your icing in the microwave on 50% power for 10-15 seconds or until it’s thin enough to drizzle, so it’s easier to drizzle on your cinnamon rolls.
Storage
Store your cinnamon roll casserole recipe in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. If you’d like to freeze your cinnamon rolls, wrap them in plastic wrap and place them in a gallon-size freezer bag for up to 2 months.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 17.5 oz. tubes Pillsbury cinnamon rolls or any brand or homemade cinnamon rolls
- 1.5 cups whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉ and spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into fourths. Transfer them to the baking dish. Save the icing for the topping.
- In a small bowl, add the whole milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk them together and pour them over the cinnamon rolls. Bake for 20-25 minutes, uncovered.
- While the casserole is baking, prepare the topping. Add the icing cups and cream cheese into a small bowl. Mix using a hand mixer until well blended. Spread on top of the casserole. Serve immediately.
Tips & Notes
- We used Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, but anything can be substituted. However, it is important to keep the total ounces similar.
- If made ahead of time, wait to frost until ready to serve.
This was so easy to make, and very delicious. I liked how simple the icing was to make, in particular, and how resourceful to just add cream cheese to amp it up! Paying attention to measurements, I used three 12.4 oz cans of cinnamon rolls from Aldi. Came out great. I’ll be making this for Christmas this year, and possibly years to come! Thank you!
We’re blushing! So glad you loved this recipe.