Indulge in this Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Apple Pie Filling with just three ingredients. Your taste buds are sure to love this heavenly combination and leave you craving more.
What sets this recipe apart from other breakfast casseroles is the heavy cream added to the dish right before baking making them moist, light and fluffy, while also creating a delicious caramelized sauce.
Find more of the Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes for even more delicious recipes to try.
You can whip up a delicious cinnamon roll breakfast casserole that your family will love with only 3 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep.
They're baked until golden brown and delicious and topped with the frosting that comes with the refrigerated canned rolls to make them extra decadent.
Looking for more breakfast ideas ? Try my Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole, and my Strawberry Cinnamon Roll Casserole. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Tips for the Perfect Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
- Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Main Ingredients Needed
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Did you know?
- Baking Instructions
- Quick Tip
- Before you Begin!
- Recipe FAQ's
- Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
- More Breakfast Casseroles to Love!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Tips for the Perfect Cinnamon Roll Casserole
While apple is a classic choice, you can experiment with other pie fillings like cherry, blueberry, or peach.
Canned pie filling can sometimes create extra moisture, so make sure the cinnamon rolls bake fully. Check the casserole at the 35-minute mark.
If the top is browning too quickly but the center is still doughy, loosely cover with foil to prevent over browning and extend the baking time by a few minutes. (This is what I did.)
Let the casserole cool slightly before serving to allow the pie filling and cinnamon rolls to set. This makes it easier to serve clean slices without too much liquid pooling.
Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
Check out my Deliciously Simple Cinnamon Roll Digital Cookbook for even more easy cinnamon roll recipes.
Whether it's for a holiday, weekend family brunch or a quick school morning breakfast, your family will love these easy-to-make recipes!
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Main Ingredients Needed
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Substitutions and Variations
- Not in the mood for a casserole? No problem! Try my Cinnamon Rolls with Apple Pie Filling recipe made with individual rolls.
- Switch up the pie filling with your favorite like cherry, strawberry, or blueberry.
- Or try using my Homemade Apple Pie Filling in place of the canned version.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Evenly spread the apple pie filling in a dish that's been prepared with nonstick spray. You'll need to use a 9X12 size casserole dish.
Step 2: Cut the cinnamon rolls in the quarters. Then place them on top of the pie filling.
Step 3: Pour the heavy cream over the cinnamon rolls without stirring.
Did you know?
Adding heavy cream to canned cinnamon rolls makes them richer, moister, and fluffier, while also creating a delicious caramelized sauce.
This simple addition elevates canned rolls into a decadent treat that rivals bakery-quality pastries.
Baking Instructions
Step 4: Bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. As an added bonus, your kitchen will smell amazing!
Step 5: Drizzle the icing that came with the cinnamon roll package over the baked casserole.
Quick Tip
Warming up the containers of icing for a few seconds in the microwave makes them easier to pour over the baked casserole.
Be careful not to overheat the icing, or it will turn to liquid; if this happens, simply add a little powdered sugar until it's the proper consistency for pouring.
Before you Begin!
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Recipe FAQ's
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Yes, you can assemble the casserole, cover, and refrigerate it unbaked for up to 24 hours. When you're ready to bake, follow the original baking instructions, but add a few extra minutes if needed.
The casserole is done when the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and fully cooked in the center. You can check by inserting a toothpick into the dough—if it comes out clean, it’s ready.
Storing, Freezing, Thawing and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: After the casserole has fully cooled, wrap tightly in plastic wrap and store in a freezer bag or airtight container.
Thawing and Reheating: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Reheat in the oven or microwave until heated through.
More Breakfast Casseroles to Love!
Check out my other recipe for Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls with Fresh Apples.
Or you might enjoy this recipe for Cinnamon Raisin Breakfast Casserole.
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Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Apple Pie Filling
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9x13-inch casserole dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Spread the apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Open the can of cinnamon rolls, placing the frosting in the refrigerator. Cut each roll into 4 pieces. Place the pieces evenly over the apple pie filling.
- Pour the heavy cream over the cinnamon roll pieces. Do not stir.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes. If the top starts to brown too much, loosely cover the dish with aluminum foil to prevent further browning.
- Once baked, drizzle the icing over the top.
Donna @ Modern on Monticello says
Cinnamon rolls are one of my comfort foods. Love them. This recipe looks and sounds amazing! I always love seeing your posts and trying out your recipes. Thanks for sharing. This post will be a feature this week. #HomeMattersParty
Esme Slabbert says
Hi there Lois, a quick note on this Saturday morning: Congratulations, your post will be featured this Monday at SSPS 367 Thanks for sharing.
PeggySue says
Can you make ahead and store overnight?
Lois says
You can put this recipe together at night without the heavy cream. Cover with aluminum foil and refrigerate. The next morning allow the casserole dish to come to room temperature, then add the heavy cream and bake! Enjoy your holiday breakfast!