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Easy Gooey Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe Perfect for Breakfast and Brunch

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A quick and easy cinnamon roll casserole that transforms refrigerated cinnamon rolls into a gooey, comforting breakfast or brunch dish with a sweet custard soak and glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 large tube refrigerated cinnamon rolls (about 8 rolls)
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) butter, melted
  • 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
  • 2–3 tbsp (30–45 ml) milk or cream
  • Optional: 1/4 cup (30 g) chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts)
  • Optional: maple syrup for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Open the tube of refrigerated cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into quarters. Arrange the pieces evenly in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spreading them out so they fit but still touch.
  3. In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1 cup (240 ml) milk, 2 large eggs, 1/4 cup (50 g) brown sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 2 tbsp (28 g) melted butter until smooth and well combined.
  4. Slowly pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces in the baking dish. Use a spatula or spoon to gently press the pieces down so they soak up the mixture evenly. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  5. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the top is golden brown and set but the inside remains soft and gooey. Tent with foil if the top browns too quickly.
  6. While baking, whisk together 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar with 2-3 tbsp (30-45 ml) milk or cream until smooth to make the glaze. Adjust thickness as needed.
  7. Let the casserole cool for about 10 minutes on a cooling rack. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm casserole.
  8. Optionally, sprinkle chopped nuts on top or drizzle with maple syrup for extra texture and flavor.
  9. Cut into squares and serve warm. Reheat leftovers gently in the microwave or oven.

Notes

Let the cinnamon rolls soak in the custard for at least 5 minutes before baking to ensure gooey texture. Use room temperature eggs and milk for best custard setting. Grease or line the baking dish well to prevent sticking. Adjust glaze thickness by adding more or less milk. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly. Reheat leftovers gently to maintain moisture.

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