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Overhead shot of a slice of golden-brown cinnamon roll casserole with visible cinnamon swirls and raisins on a white plate.

Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Chef Jenn
Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a cozy, crowd-pleasing breakfast bake made with pre-made cinnamon rolls, a sweet custard, and a drizzle of icing. It’s quick to prep and perfect for weekend brunch, holiday mornings, or whenever you crave warm, gooey comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Breakfast, brunch, Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces cinnamon rolls package bakery
  • ½ cup golden raisins
  • 2 tablespoons butter cut into ¼-inch cubes

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together the egg yolks, eggs, milk, sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
  • Cut the cinnamon rolls into small chunks and place them evenly in a greased 10x10-inch baking dish.
  • Scatter the golden raisins over the top and gently mix to distribute.
  • Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, pressing lightly to make sure everything is soaked.
  • Dot the top with the cubed butter.
  • Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F when ready to bake. Let the dish sit out while the oven warms up.
  • Bake uncovered for 45 to 55 minutes, until golden on top and the center is set.
  • Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Cut the cinnamon rolls evenly for consistent baking.
  • Add nuts like pecans or walnuts for texture.
  • If you want more sweetness, top with icing or a maple syrup drizzle after baking.
  • For a softer bake, cover with foil for the first half-hour, then finish uncovered.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 339kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 134mgSodium: 547mgPotassium: 186mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 352IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 99mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Baked cinnamon rolls, cinnamon roll casserole, easy breakfast recipe, easy cinnamon breakfast
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