January 12, 2022
Review RecipeCrockpot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
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Cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast or even brunch but you don’t always have time to create them from scratch, so this crockpot cinnamon roll casserole is the answer. By making this casserole, you can have all the gooey flavor of a cinnamon roll in a simple make-ahead and delicious recipe.
Got the urge to try more cinnamon recipes? Cinnamon Roll Cookies are another twist on the classic dish and create perfect lunchbox cookies. Or try a fall classic with Apple Cinnamon Granola for breakfast.
CROCKPOT CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE INGREDIENTS
You’ll need:
- 2 (5-count) tubes of Grands Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls, cut into quarters
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- cream cheese frosting from cinnamon roll package
SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
APPLE: To make these cinnamon rolls even tastier, you can add apples. Add a layer of apples on the cinnamon roll or scatter them randomly in the mixture.
BROWN SUGAR AND BANANA: For extra goodness, before you add the frosting, add sliced bananas and a little brown sugar. Then add the frosting for even more flavor in this tasty breakfast.
MAPLE SYRUP: Add an extra sweet twist with 2 tablespoons maple syrup mixed into the egg mixture.
HOW TO MAKE THIS CROCKPOT CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE RECIPE
PRO TIP:
You can even make these crock pot cinnamon rolls an overnight recipe if you have a timer on your slow cooker. Simply schedule it to start around three hours before breakfast would be served and you will have a gorgeous smell to wake up to first thing in the morning!
STEP ONE: Spray the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with non-stick spray.
PRO TIP:
You can also buy a disposable crock pot liner to make clean up easier. We’d still recommend spraying with cooking spray before adding your ingredients.
STEP TWO: Cut cinnamon rolls into quarters and place them evenly in the bottom of your slow cooker.
STEP THREE: In a medium mixing bowl add eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until well combined.
STEP FOUR: Pour egg mixture evenly over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
STEP FIVE: Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low heat for 3 hours. Cinnamon rolls should be golden brown along the edges of the casserole and no longer gooey in the middle.
PRO TIP:
Put a paper towel under the lid of the slow cooker. It helps with the condensation drips.
STEP SIX: Once done, spoon the icing over the top of the casserole.
HOW TO SERVE
Wake up Christmas morning (or any other morning) to the heavenly smell of this delicious breakfast casserole. The entire family will gobble it up. Add a creamy whipped hot chocolate or homemade pumpkin spice latte on the side for a decadent drink.
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STORAGE
IN THE FRIDGE: Make sure the casserole is cooled then you can store it in the fridge for up to five days. Pop it in an airtight container and reheat in the oven to serve.
IN THE FREEZER: You can freeze this delicious treat before you add the packet of icing. Leave it to cool then pop it in an airtight container. Freeze for up to three months then defrost to serve. Heat up in the oven and add the frosting.
This slow cooker cinnamon roll casserole is the perfect breakfast solution or great to make fresh and serve for brunch. With the cream cheese frosting, it has the right amount of sweetness to balance the warmth of the cinnamon. Based on the classic cinnamon roll recipe, this crockpot version can be a make-ahead dish or created fresh to serve as a brunch dish with very little prep time (try our yummy crescent roll cinnamon rolls, too!).
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
If you have a crockpot with a timer, this would be the perfect way to make your morning even easier. Assemble all the ingredients in your crockpot, set your timer, and you are good to go!
This easy recipe can be frozen but we would recommend leaving the icing off until you are ready to thaw and serve.
You can also use regular cinnamon rolls for this recipe if you can’t find the Grands. We’d advise adding one more can to make up the difference in size between the regular and Grands rolls.
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Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 (5-count) tubes Grands Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls cut into quarters
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- cream cheese frosting from cinnamon roll package
Instructions
- Spray the inside of a 6-quart crockpot with cooking spray.
- Place cinnamon roll quarters evenly in the bottom of the crockpot.
- In a medium mixing bowl add eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk together until well combined.
- Pour egg mixture evenly over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
- Place the lid on the crockpot and cook on low for 3 hours. Cinnamon rolls should be golden brown along the edges and no longer gooey in the middle.
- Once done, spoon the icing over the top of the cinnamon rolls.
Comments
Layne Kangas says
I LOVE this for our family – it’s so easy to put together and tastes delicious!
Gloria says
I’m making this again on Christmas, perfect!