All the flavor of Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are found in this easy to prepare Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole.
Kids and adults will love this simple yet delicious recipe that's perfect for lazy weekends or special occasions.
This is the one of my popular Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes. Grab a few cans of refrigerator cinnamon rolls and let's bake something delicious!
Another delicious recipe that's perfect all year long. It's even great if you want to make something special for the weekend for your family. Maybe you're celebrating a birthday or family is coming over to visit.
If you're celebrating Easter, try my Bunny Shaped Cinnamon Rolls that also start out with a can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls. Kids love to help with this recipe.
Another easy recipe to prepare for Easter is the Easter Egg Cream Cheese Danish recipe.
Table of Contents
- Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Casserole
- Wake Up to Amazing Cinnamon Rolls!
- 🛒Helpful Kitchen Tools
- Ingredients
- Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Top Tip
- Baking Directions
- How to Add the Icing
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- Prep Ahead Tips for Breakfast Casserole
- Storage and Reheating Tips
- More Recipes to Love
- 📖 Recipe Card
- 💬 Comments
Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This cinnamon roll breakfast bake goes together quick. The recipe uses pre-made canned Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. Yes, the ones from a can. I told you the recipe was easy!
And if you're looking for easy, you need to try my Cinnamon Roll French Toast Recipe. It combines my the flavors of French toast and cinnamon rolls in one recipe that's ready in under 20 minutes.
A few of my readers have requested this recipe without eggs. Check out my Cinnamon Roll Casserole Without Eggs. It's just as delicious only without the egg mixture.
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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Ingredients
Here's a quick overview of the ingredients for this recipe. Find the exact amounts and click the Instacart button to easily add them to your cart – all in the printable recipe card below!
- Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cinnamon
- Maple syrup
Recipe Substitutions and Variations
- While Pillsbury are great, any brand of refrigerated cinnamon rolls will work. You can also try using homemade cinnamon rolls if you prefer.
- Feel free to swap maple syrup for honey, agave nectar, or even brown sugar syrup for a slightly different flavor profile.
- Try adding a little pumpkin puree for a fun Fall type brunch recipe. Check out my Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe.
- Chopped pecans, walnuts, or almonds would add a tasty crunch.
- Or you could try adding chocolate chips!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Cut each biscuit into four pieces and then place in a baking dish that's been sprayed with non-stick baking spray.
Step 2: Then combine the milk, eggs, cinnamon and maple syrup in a mixing bowl using a whisk being careful to break up the eggs.
Step 3: Finally pour the mixture over the top of the cut up cinnamon roll biscuits.
Top Tip
To blend your mixture effectively, crack the eggs into a bowl and mix them until the yolk and whites are completely merged. Gradually pour in the milk while stirring.
Continue to stir until the eggs and milk are completely combined before pouring over the cinnamon rolls.
Baking Directions
Step 4: Bake in a 350 degree preheated oven for about 30 minutes or until the cinnamon roll casserole and biscuits are golden brown and have puffed up nicely.
Step 5: Allow the casserole to cool slightly before pouring the icing on top.
How to Add the Icing
Step 6: In a microwave safe bowl or these silicon measuring cups , warm up the icing that comes with the cinnamon rolls in 10 second intervals being careful not to melt the icing too much.
Step 7: Pour the warmed icing on top of the cinnamon roll breakfast casserole. Serve immediately. If you want something a little different than the icing that comes with the canned refrigerator biscuits, try my Homemade Cream Cheese Frosting recipe.
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Prep Ahead Tips for Breakfast Casserole
You can prepare and bake this casserole before your company arrives or your family wakes up:
- Prepare as directed only do not add the icing until you're ready to serve.
- Right before serving, place the baked casserole in the microwave and warm it up for about one to two minutes.
- Then heat the icing and drizzle on top.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Refrigerator: Wait until the casserole has cooled to room temperature to prevent condensation from forming inside the storage container, which can lead to sogginess.
Then, transfer the casserole to an airtight container or wrap it securely in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. This casserole will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freezer: You can also freeze any leftovers for up to a month. Make sure it's tightly wrapped to prevent freezer burn.
Thawing: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating to serve.
Reheating: You can reheat any leftover cinnamon roll casserole either in the microwave for about 30 seconds or you can place it in a preheated 350°F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes.
If it appears to be drying out, you can add a few tablespoons of milk over the top to reintroduce moisture. Continue heating until it's warmed through, which should take about 20 minutes total.
More Recipes to Love
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls - these rolls rise in the refrigerator overnight and bake in the morning. Perfect for when busy holiday mornings.
Freezer Friendly Cinnamon Rolls - I gave these as gifts a few years ago to family and friends. Free printables available too!
Frozen Bread Cinnamon Rolls made using frozen bread dough - when you think you don't have enough time for a traditional yeast bread recipe, try this one!
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Easy Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole and VIDEO
Ingredients
Equipment
Video
Method
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls and cut each roll into 4 pieces. Lay the rolls in a 9 X 13 inch baking dish that has been sprayed with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, cinnamon and syrup. Pour over the cinnamon rolls making sure everything is covered.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 to 25 minutes or until the rolls are puffed up and slightly browned.
- In a microwave safe bowl, heat the icing that came with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Drizzle over the casserole.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
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This recipe has been updated since it first appeared in 2016 with a new printable recipe card that includes nutritional information. I hope you enjoy the updates as much as I enjoyed working on them!
Julie says
How would you suggest this be reheated?
Lois says
Hi Julie! I updated the recipe with reheating tips for you! Thank you for visiting!
Jen says
This was delicious! I made a half recipe in an 8x8 baking dish and it easily served my family of 4. Will definitely make this again!
Lois says
Thank you for letting me know!
Kandi says
Have made this several times and am always asked to make it again. It is delicious and so easy to make.
Lois says
Thank you! We love this recipe as well!
Lois says
So happy you enjoyed the recipe!
Michelle says
That's what I did for my family of three! Love this recipe.
Pam says
I made this, it was delicious, but took 40-45 minutes to bake. I have seen a similar recipe in another site that says 45 minutes. Just so people allow enough time.
Lois says
Thanks for the tip.
ColleenB.-Tx. says
Made this up this morning but being just me & my husband I only made 1/2 the recipe.
I might add that it was Delicious.
Allyson @ Southern Sunflowers says
OMG, I so want this right now! Looks and sounds absolutely delicious AND easy. These ingredients are going on my grocery list for sure! I'm visiting from Wow Me Wednesday where I shared #32. 🙂
Lois says
Thank you so much!!!
McKinzie says
Can you use a non-dairy milk option such as almond milk or oat milk?
Lois says
Do you usually use almond milk or oat milk in place of regular milk in recipes? If so, how do those recipes turn out?
I personally have never tried any other type of non-diary option. But I don't think it would make much of a difference. I'd be interested in hearing how the recipe comes out for you using almond milk. Thanks for visiting!
Brandy says
I just made it with plain unsweetened oat milk and it turned out delicious. However, I do agree with another comment that the cooking time is longer. Mine was about 35 minutes.
Jennifer Woodcock says
What kind of syrup do you use
Lois says
I used maple syrup in this recipe. You can also use your favorite syrup too! Thanks for visiting.
Jennifer says
When you say 2 cans, do you refer to the bigger Grands cinnamon rolls or the smaller/regular Pillsbury size?
Lois says
I use the regular package of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls that have 8 rolls per package. You need 16 rolls to make this recipe. I will update the recipe card. Thank you for visiting.
Jennifer says
Has anyone made a double batch of this? Are there adjustments to cook time? How many people does this serve? Looks yummy thinking of doing a big batch for a family reunion!
Morgan Inman says
So glad I found this! Could you make this at night and bake the next morning?
Lois says
I'm not sure what the egg mixture would do to the cinnamon rolls. But you could do the prep work the night before. Mix the eggs together with the milk, cinnamon and syrup. I would wait to cut up the cinnamon rolls till morning though...they might dry out too much. Thanks for visiting Morgan!
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HayGar says
Can I assemble this the night before and bake the next morning?
Lois says
I'm not sure what the egg mixture would do to the cinnamon rolls. But you could do the prep work the night before. Mix the eggs together with the milk, cinnamon and syrup. I would wait to cut up the cinnamon rolls till morning though...they might dry out too much. Thanks for visiting HayGar!
Molly Wagner says
This looks delicious! My kids would love these, if my husband and I saved any for them, lol. I may have to just give this a try this weekend. Great video too, btw! Pinning now, thanks for sharing!
Emily says
Yum! My daughter and I are going to attempt gluten free cinnamon rolls, I'm thinking we should make extra and freeze the dough so we can make a GF version. Thanks for linking up to #HomeMattersParty
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Shirley Wood says
This is just so scrumptious looking! We love these kinds of desserts for breakfast. So glad you shared with us at Merry Monday.
Beth Coleman says
I'm making this this weekend for sure! Thanks for sharing,
Mother of 3 says
Wow! This looks amazing! Pinned.
Miz Helen says
Congratulations!
Your recipe is featured on Full Plate Thursday this week. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
Miz Helen