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Gooey, buttery, and drenched in sweet icing, this 5-ingredient casserole transforms canned cinnamon rolls into a warm, comforting treat—perfect for breakfast or dessert! Your family will beg for it daily.
Why You’ll Love This
Ready in 30 minutes – Faster than baking rolls individually
Budget-friendly – Just 2 cans of cinnamon rolls + pantry staples
Crowd-pleaser – Kids and adults go crazy for it
Customizable – Add nuts, fruit, or chocolate chips
Ingredients
- 2 (12.4 oz) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (like Pillsbury)
- 2 oz (¼ cup) milk (whole or 2% for richness)
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- ½ tbsp cinnamon
- Icing packets (from the cinnamon roll cans)
(Optional: ½ cup chopped pecans, raisins, or chocolate chips)
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prep the Cinnamon Rolls
- Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces (quarters).
2. Make the Soaking Mixture
- In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Toss cinnamon roll pieces in the mixture. Let soak 10-15 minutes.
3. Assemble & Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8″ or 9×13″ baking dish.
- Spread soaked pieces evenly in the dish.
- Microwave icing packets for 10-15 seconds until thin, then drizzle over the top.
- Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
4. Serve
- Let cool 5 minutes, then scoop and serve warm!
Pro Tips
Extra gooey: Reserve half the icing to drizzle fresh after baking.
Crispy edges: Bake in a cast-iron skillet for a caramelized crust.
Make ahead: Assemble (unbaked) and refrigerate overnight—just add 5 minutes to bake time.
Variations
- Apple Pie: Mix in 1 cup diced apples + ½ tsp nutmeg.
- Cream Cheese Swirl: Beat 4 oz cream cheese + ¼ cup sugar into the milk mixture.
- Churro Style: Toss baked casserole with cinnamon-sugar before icing.
Storage & Reheating
- Fridge: Keeps for 3 days (cover with foil).
- Reheat: Microwave single portions or warm in oven at 300°F (150°C) for 10 minutes.
- Freeze: Wrap tightly for 1 month (thaw overnight before reheating).
Yield: 6-8 servings
Perfect with: A scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream!
Final Thoughts
This casserole is the easiest way to satisfy a cinnamon roll craving—minimal effort, maximum deliciousness. Whether for breakfast or dessert, it’s a guaranteed hit
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Cinnamon Roll Casserole (Breakfast OR Dessert!)
Description
Gooey, buttery, and drenched in sweet icing, this 5-ingredient casserole transforms canned cinnamon rolls into a warm, comforting treat—perfect for breakfast or dessert! Your family will beg for it daily.
Ingredients
-
2 (12.4 oz) cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (like Pillsbury)
-
2 oz (¼ cup) milk (whole or 2% for richness)
-
1 tbsp vanilla extract
-
½ tbsp cinnamon
-
Icing packets (from the cinnamon roll cans)
Instructions
1. Prep the Cinnamon Rolls
-
Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces (quarters).
2. Make the Soaking Mixture
-
In a bowl, whisk milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
-
Toss cinnamon roll pieces in the mixture. Let soak 10-15 minutes.
3. Assemble & Bake
-
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8″ or 9×13″ baking dish.
-
Spread soaked pieces evenly in the dish.
-
Microwave icing packets for 10-15 seconds until thin, then drizzle over the top.
-
Bake 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
4. Serve
-
Let cool 5 minutes, then scoop and serve warm!
