This Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole turns refrigerated cinnamon rolls into a delicious breakfast experience that'll have your family rushing to the kitchen. With just a few simple ingredients and your trusty slow cooker, you can create a warm, gooey, and irresistible morning treat!
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🍰Prep everything the night before and start cooking in the morning for fresh, warm breakfast ready when you wake up!
My 2 Best Tips For Making Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Dough Preparation: Cut cinnamon roll pieces into uniform quarters to ensure even cooking and prevent some pieces from being undercooked. Using consistent sizes helps the custard mixture distribute evenly throughout the casserole, resulting in a perfectly cooked dish where every bite has the ideal texture from edge to center.
Liquid Balance: Don't skip the half-and-half mixture as it creates the custardy base that makes this casserole so deliciously creamy. This egg and dairy mixture turns ordinary cinnamon roll dough into a rich, bread pudding-like texture that's moist and flavorful. Without enough liquid, your casserole will be dry and dense rather than soft and luscious.
Create a foil ring (like a donut shape) and place it in the bottom of your crock pot before adding ingredients. This promotes even heat circulation and prevents the center from staying undercooked while the edges overcook. I learned this trick after a few attempts where my casserole had perfectly golden edges but a gooey, undercooked center, and it's been a game-changer ever since.
I always wait until the casserole is fully cooked and slightly cooled before adding the icing to prevent it from melting away completely. There's nothing worse than watching that sweet, creamy icing disappear into a puddle, so I give it about 5-10 minutes to set up before drizzling.
You can eat this casserole straight from the crockpot as a complete breakfast experience! I love serving it with a drizzle of warm maple syrup and whipped cream. Sometimes, I'll add fresh berries or a sprinkle of powdered sugar when I'm feeling fancy, but honestly, it's incredible just as it is.
🩷 Melissa
Why You'll Love My Crockpot Cinnamon Roll Recipe
- Effortless to Make: Just pop the ingredients in your slow cooker, set the timer, and let it work its magic. It's perfect for those who love great food but have little time to spend in the kitchen!
- Comfort Food at Its Finest: This delicious recipe is warm, cozy, and filled with gooey cinnamon goodness. Cinnamon roll casserole is a classic that never goes out of style. Plus, they’re ideal for Christmas morning!
- Family-Friendly: If your family has a sweet tooth, they'll love this easy and delicious treat. Don't be surprised if everyone asks for seconds – they can’t resist the glorious smell of cinnamon rolls!
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Easy Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Equipment
- Thermoworks MK4 Thermapen
- Slow Cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cans cinnamon roll dough ((16 rolls total) refrigerated )
- ¾ cup half and half
- 1 teaspoon syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ½ cup butter (melted)
Instructions
- Spray or line the insert of a slow cooker.
- Cut each piece of cinnamon roll dough into quarters. Set the included icing to the side for later.
- Place the dough in the slow cooker in an even layer.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a medium bowl with a whisk.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the top of the cinnamon roll pieces.
- Cook on low for 3-4 hours until the center is set and the internal temperature registeres 165ºF on an instant read thermometer.
- Drizzle with the icing once ready.
Notes
Nutrition
How To Make Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Step 1: Spray or line your slow cooker insert with cooking spray. Cut each piece of cinnamon roll dough into quarters and place them in an even layer in the crock pot. Set the included icing packets aside for later.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the half and half, syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, eggs, brown sugar, and melted butter until well combined and smooth.
Step 3: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, making sure all pieces are coated. Cook on low for 3-4 hours until the center is set and an instant-read thermometer registers 165°F.
Step 4: Once cooked, drizzle the reserved icing over the casserole and serve.
Recipe FAQs
Pillsbury cinnamon rolls are a great option, as they come with icing and can be found in most grocery stores. However, you can use any canned cinnamon roll dough for this great recipe. Homemade cinnamon rolls would also work well, providing you make your own glaze icing before serving!
You can substitute with whole milk, heavy cream, or even evaporated milk. Heavy cream will make it richer, while milk will create a lighter texture.
Yes, prepare everything the night before, refrigerate, then cook on low for 3-4 hours in the morning for a fresh breakfast.
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Gail
Sounds good. Hat if you do not have a crockpot?.?