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Close-up of a portion of overnight cinnamon roll casserole on a wooden board.

Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe (Easy & Delicious)

This overnight cinnamon roll casserole combines the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls with a rich custard, baked to perfection for a delightful breakfast treat.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls (like Pillsbury Grands – the big ones! With icing included)
  • 4 large eggs eggs
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream for that extra richness
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon trust me, we’re not shy here!
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar adds a beautiful depth of sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Optional toppings
  • to taste Chopped pecans or walnuts for a little crunch

Method
 

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and cut cinnamon rolls into quarters, placing them evenly in the dish.
  2. Whisk together eggs, cream, cinnamon, vanilla, sugars, and melted butter to make the custard.
  3. Pour the custard over the cinnamon roll pieces, pressing them down slightly. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  4. In the morning, preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Let the casserole sit at room temperature for 20 minutes, then bake uncovered for 35–40 minutes until golden and set.
  5. Warm the icing and drizzle over the baked casserole. Add optional toppings if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, toast nuts before adding on top.