Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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If you’re looking for a sweet, comforting breakfast that’s also incredibly easy, Cinnamon Roll Casserole is your new go-to. This recipe, inspired by the classic Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, transforms a simple tube of rolls into a warm, gooey breakfast bake that’s perfect for weekends, brunches, or holiday mornings.

As you’re planning your menus for the upcoming holidays, this Cinnamon Roll Casserole fits right in with some of my favorite breakfast and brunch recipes.

It’s the kind of dish that rounds out a full morning spread beautifully—sweet enough to feel special, and simple enough to prep alongside your savory casseroles, baked egg dishes, or fruit salads.

It’s the perfect addition to Christmas morning, Thanksgiving weekend breakfasts, or anytime family and friends are gathered around your table.

Why You’ll Love This Cinnamon Roll Casserole

What makes this casserole so irresistible? First, it’s effortless. No rolling, no cutting, no complex steps—just a few ingredients and your oven does the work. Second, it’s incredibly versatile.

You can make it ahead of time and bake it fresh in the morning, or even add your favorite toppings like fresh berries, nuts, or a drizzle of chocolate.

And of course, the sweet, cinnamon-sugar goodness is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

What is Cinnamon Roll Casserole?

Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a sweet, baked breakfast dish made by transforming cinnamon rolls into a custardy, gooey casserole.

Instead of baking individual rolls, you cut them into pieces, layer them in a baking dish, and pour a mixture of eggs and milk over them.

As it bakes, the rolls absorb the custard, creating a soft, melt-in-your-mouth breakfast bake.

It’s basically cinnamon rolls in casserole form, making it easy to serve a crowd and perfect for brunch, holidays, or weekend mornings.

Most recipes, like the Pillsbury version, also include icing either baked in or drizzled on top, adding an extra layer of sweetness.

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Mixture

• Refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing
• Cream cheese, softened
• Sugar
• Milk

Egg Mixture

• Half-and-half
• Eggs
• Sugar
• Ground cinnamon
• Vanilla

How to make Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Heat oven to 375°F.

Spray 13×9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish with cooking spray.

Arrange rolls from both cans of dough as evenly as possible in baking dish.

Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown.

Cool in pan 10 minutes on cooling rack.

Remove rolls from pan to cooling rack to cool completely. Place icing in refrigerator.

Cut each roll into 9 pieces, cutting lengthwise into 3 pieces then cutting each piece into thirds.

Place about half of pieces to evenly cover bottom of baking dish.

In small bowl, combine cream cheese, 2 tablespoons sugar and milk.

Spoon dollops of cream cheese mixture over roll pieces in baking dish.

Layer with remaining roll pieces.

In medium bowl, beat egg mixture with whisk until well blended;

pour evenly over top of cinnamon roll mixture. With back of spoon, gently press roll pieces into egg mixture.

Cover with foil; refrigerate overnight.

Heat oven to 350°F. Uncover;

Bake 35 to 45 minutes or until browned and set in center.

Spoon icing over warm casserole; spread as desired.

Serve warm.