This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Cinnamon roll casserole has all of the goodness of warm cinnamon rolls, with the ease of an overnight breakfast casserole.
Combine the delicious comfort of Cinnamon Rolls during the holiday season with the ease of an overnight French Toast Bake, and you get this fabulous cinnamon roll casserole!
We Love Cinnamon Roll Casserole!
During the holidays, I love to treat my family to a delicious Christmas morning breakfast and brunch dishes.
I always love making breakfast casseroles like this cinnamon roll casserole because it’s super simple and all the prep work is typically done the night before.
We know you’ll love it too – here’s why:
- Quick. This takes just 15 minutes of prep!
- Make ahead of time. Simply wake up and enjoy a deliciously hot breakfast.
- Flavor. All of the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls in one easy casserole.
We do love to make our Homemade Cinnamon Rolls but when we’re short on time this cinnamon roll casserole is the perfect go-to!
Ingredients
- cinnamon rolls (frozen) – I used frozen Rhodes cinnamon rolls (cut in quarters with kitchen shears or a pizza cutter), but you can easily use 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Use the regular size, not the Grands. Bake it right away or refrigerate it overnight.
- eggs
- milk – The higher the fat content in the milk, the better. I use whole milk, but heavy cream and half and half work as well.
- sugar
- vanilla extract
- cinnamon & nutmeg – Or your favorite blend of “autumn” spices
- cream cheese frosting – From the cinnamon roll package or Homemade.
Assemble in Minutes!
- BOTTOM LAYER. In a medium casserole or baking dish (we used 9×13), spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the frozen cinnamon rolls into quarters, and evenly spread into the bottom of the baking dish.
- EGG MIXTURE. In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together well, and pour over the cinnamon roll pieces. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, at least 6-8 hours. Rolls will begin to thaw and rise.
- BAKE. Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the french toast for 35-40 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- SEASON. Remove from oven and frost with the cream cheese icing from the cinnamon roll package (if desired). You can also top with your favorite syrup.
Crockpot Directions
First, make a few adjustments to the cinnamon roll french toast bake.
- Use refrigerated cinnamon rolls instead of frozen ones. If you’re using the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls 8-count, use two cases of them (16 rolls total).
- Reduce the milk to ½ cup.
- CINNAMON ROLLS. Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and mix together all of the ingredients for the egg mixture as usual. Spray your crockpot with nonstick spray and layer half of the cinnamon roll pieces on the bottom.
- EGG MIXTURE. Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls and top with the remaining quarters. Put half of the cream cheese frosting (that came with the rolls), on top of the second layer. Cover and cook for 4 hours on low.
Watch the casserole for doneness since each appliance cooks so differently.
Recipe Tips
- Cook time. To prevent the top from browning too much, tent it with foil for the remainder of the baking time.
- Soggy casserole. If you find that your breakfast bake is soggy on the bottom, try putting it back in the oven for a little longer. Try this:
- Make sure your egg mixture is thoroughly combined.
- Use refrigerated cinnamon rolls instead of frozen.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F.
- Cover with aluminum foil for the majority of the baking time.
- Use a more shallow baking dish.
- Reduce the amount of milk used.
- Variations
- Add raisins or Craisins to the dish.
- Sprinkle on chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for a crunch.
- Drizzle on some maple syrup.
- Incorporate some blueberries or diced apples.
Storing LEftovers
- STORE leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-5 days.
- RHEAT smaller portions of easy cinnamon roll casserole in the microwave or larger portions in the oven.
We hope you love this cinnamon roll casserole recipe as much we do.
For More Cinnamon Roll Recipes:
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole
Cinnamon roll casserole has all of the goodness of warm cinnamon rolls, with the ease of an overnight breakfast casserole.
Ingredients
- 1 package cinnamon rolls frozen (12 rolls in a package), cut into quarters
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- cream cheese frosting from cinnamon roll package
Instructions
- In a medium casserole or baking dish (we used 9×13), spray with non-stick cooking spray. Cut the frozen cinnamon rolls into quarters, and evenly spread into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine the eggs, milk, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together well, and pour over the cinnamon roll pieces. Cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, at least 6-8 hours. Rolls will begin to thaw and rise.
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Remove the plastic wrap and bake the french toast for 35-40 minutes or until the rolls are golden brown on top.
- Remove from oven and frost with the cream cheese frosting from the cinnamon roll package (if desired). You can also top with your favorite syrup.
Video
Notes
- STORE leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days.
- RHEAT smaller portions of easy cinnamon roll casserole in the microwave or larger portions in the oven.
Nutrition
Serving: 12g, Calories: 154kcal, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: 4g, Fat: 7g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 250mg, Potassium: 48mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 11g, Vitamin A: 112IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 32mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Making this recipe? Tag us!
Share it with us on Instagram using the hashtag #lilluna, so we can see what you’re creating in the kitchen!
For more great recipes from Erin head on over to Delightful E Made.
I just tried this overnight cinnamon roll French toast bake and it was delicious! I prepped it last night and when I took it out of the frig this morning it looked like a bunch of raw dough swimming in liquid and I thought there was no way it would work. I put it in the hot oven and went back in 30 mins and it was like magic! It was all beautifully puffed up and lightly browned. I let it cool a bit and drizzled the icing over top and it looked just like your photo. My husband devoured it and I’m afraid there will be no leftovers. This is a great recipe and so easy, especially if your not a morning person like me. This will not be the last time I make this. I’m beginning to realize you and I have the same tastes. We are vegetarians so now I’m going to try some of your meatless savory recipes. Thank you for your yummy recipes.
PS. I don’t know how you do it. Six kids? Don’t know how you find time. I will no longer complain about cooking anything. I only have one husband and two kitties.
Oh, I am so glad you both liked it!! Thank you so much for sharing that! I am so glad to share recipes that I love 🙂
I cant wait to try some new recipes
I can’t wait for you to try either! I hope you like the ones you do try 🙂
We have had your French toast and it is going to be made here often! So good.
I do have a question on the Cinnamon Roll French Toast. I have never heard of frozen cinnamon rolls. There are cans, in the biscuit section, would those work if one cannot find the frozen type? I will try the next time we go to the grocery. And it depends on the cost also-for the premade frozen. But, either way we will give this version a try!!!
Yes, those that would work 🙂 Thanks so much for letting me know & enjoy!
I didn’t realize it needed to be frozen can I just use refrigerated cinnamon rolls?
Do the leftovers need to be refrigerated?
I would 🙂
This was not bad, though rather lacking in flavor. And the bottom was more like scrambled egg. I would make again with some adjustments though
Yesss, I agree. It was really gross scrambled egg on the bottom. I wonder if using 1 less egg or mixing it up before baking would be better?
I used the refrigerated rolls and just threw them in the freezer for a couple of hours (which didn’t do much) and they turned out great 🙂
Glad they turned out 🙂 Thank you so much!
Can you make this recipe using almond milk or soy milk instead of dairy
I personally haven’t tried, but it should be ok 🙂 You’ll have to let me know. Thank you!
This casserole was great, everyone loved it! I did use the Rhodes frozen cinnamon rolls. I ended up using only one packet of icing. I suggest saving the other packet to serve on the side or after reheating leftovers. I’ll definitely be adding this to my list of go to breakfast casseroles!
Yay!! I’m so happy to hear that! Thank you for trying them 🙂
Could this be done in a crockpot? If so..how long would you cook it for in morning? Would love to take this camping!
I have not made it in a crockpot, so I wouldn’t know the perfect amount. Trial & error?? It would be perfect for camping!
Did you end up using the crockpot? I wanted to make this for Christmas morning breakfast and my oven broke today!
Delicious! Super easy and they turned out beautiful. I baked mine in a 9 by 13 pan for 35 minutes. I was scared about the tops getting burnt but I probably should of kept them in there a little longer. The bottom of cinnamon rolls didn’t cook all the way through. More practice for next year!
I also had issues with not being done after 35 minutes and top getting too brown, beautiful on top but eggs where running in the bottom of pan
Yay! Thank you for letting me know and thank you for giving it a try! So glad you liked it 🙂