Description
This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake is a sweet, cozy casserole made with store-bought cinnamon rolls, eggs, cream, and warm spices. Perfect for Christmas morning breakfast, church potlucks, or holiday brunches, it’s gooey, custardy, and topped with icing for the ultimate crowd-pleasing dish. Simple to make ahead and versatile with tasty variations, it’s a must-have for festive mornings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (12.4 oz each)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Optional: chopped pecans, raisins, or cream cheese drizzle
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut Cinnamon Rolls: Open the cans and cut each roll into quarters. Arrange evenly in the dish.
- Make the Custard: In a bowl, whisk eggs, cream, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and melted butter until smooth.
- Combine: Pour custard mixture over the cinnamon rolls. Toss gently to coat.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes until golden and center is set. Cover loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Finish & Serve: Drizzle with warmed icing from the cinnamon roll cans. Add extra toppings if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Prep the casserole the night before for easy morning baking.
- Let it cool for 10–15 minutes before slicing for clean cuts.
- Try variations like apple cinnamon, cream cheese dollops, or chocolate chips.
- For potlucks, serve small squares in cupcake liners for grab-and-go portions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch, Holiday
- Method: Baking, Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: cinnamon roll breakfast bake, sweet breakfast casserole, christmas morning breakfast, holiday brunch recipes, breakfast foods for potluck