I'm so excited to share this easy Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe with you! This recipe is sooo yummy and is perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Slow cookers are perfect for cooking meat, soups and casseroles without heating up the kitchen. But your crockpot may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of breakfast…or dessert.
But after you try this recipe, I have a feeling you'll be looking for more breakfast and dessert recipes that can be made in your slow cooker.
Our family LOVES homemade cinnamon rolls. They're absolutely delicious…and they're not that hard to make. But they are time-consuming.
I've used our homemade cinnamon roll recipe for Christmas morning breakfast or if we had another special occasion like Mother's Day brunch or another holiday brunch. But this easy breakfast recipe is the perfect replacement.
It's super easy and is a regular at our house. It's perfect for a lazy Saturday morning…and it's equally amazing on busy Sunday mornings.
This delicious Cinnamon Roll Casserole is super easy to make and only requires 6 ingredients! You can throw it together in 5-10 minutes and once it's in the crock pot, you'll just need to cook it for 2 to 3 hours. Easy-peasy!
What is a Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole?
A Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a baked breakfast (or dessert) made using a slow cooker. If cinnamon rolls and a french toast bake had a baby, this would be the baby!
In this recipe, we use canned cinnamon rolls as the base for our tasty casserole!
Is this casserole hard to make?
Nope! It's one of the easiest recipes you'll find for a slow cooker. It's perfect for beginners who are looking to make an impressive meal for breakfast, brunch or dessert. We've even been known to have it for dinner with eggs from time to time as well.
Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole Ingredients
- 2 Cans Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (You can use another tube of cinnamon rolls, but I think these are the best)
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup of Milk
- 1/4 cup of Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
How To Make This Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Open your cans of cinnamon rolls. Make sure to save the icing as you'll need it!
Spray your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. If you're using a traditional slow cooker instead of a multicooker like an Instant Pot, you may want to use a crock pot liner. You'll still want to spray the crock pot liner with cooking spray to keep your cinnamon roll pieces from sticking.
Place half of your cinnamon roll dough pieces in the bottom of your slow cooker.
In a small bowl, mix together your eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.
Pour your egg mixture on top of your cinnamon roll pieces.
Put the other half of the cinnamon roll pieces on top of the egg mixture.
Drizzle with one packet of icing and cook for 2-3 hours until golden brown.
When your cinnamon rolls are cooked through, drizzle with the other container of icing and serve warm!
Alternative Way To Make This Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
I've heard some people complain that their cinnamon roll casserole came out eggy. If this happens to you, you may want to try making it this way instead.
Start by spraying your crock pot with cooking spray.
Cut up each of your cinnamon rolls into 4 pieces.
In a large bowl, use a whisk to mix together your eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.
Place all of your cinnamon rolls in the bottom of your crock pot. Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls in the crock pot.
Use a mixing spoon to make sure the cinnamon rolls are evenly coated with the egg mixture.
Drizzle one of your containers of icing over the cinnamon rolls.
Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
When your cinnamon rolls are cooked through, drizzle the top of the casserole with the remaining container of icing.
This is absolutely perfect served with a hot cup of coffee or a cold glass of milk.
If you're wanting to serve this with something packed with protein and veggies, I highly recommend this Baked Veggie Frittata recipe! It's absolutely delicious and you can add meat to it if you're so inclined. 🙂
Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole Variations
I love that this easy recipe can be changed to suit your mood or the season!
Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This crock pot pumpkin cinnamon roll casserole combines the delicious flavors of fall in an easy to make breakfast treat!
Replace 2 of your eggs with 1/2 cup of pumpkin puree. You'll also want to replace your teaspoon of cinnamon with a teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice.
Want to make it over the top creamy and delicious? Replace your 1/2 cup milk with 1/2 cup pumpkin spice creamer!
Caramel Cinnamon Roll Casserole
This crock pot caramel cinnamon roll casserole is full of sweet caramely goodness and is so easy to make.
Simply replace the packet of icing that goes on top of the cinnamon rolls with 1/4 cup of caramel sauce. {This homemade dulce de leche is perfect on top of these crock pot cinnamon rolls.)
Eggnog Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Looking for the perfect holiday brunch recipe? You're going to love this Eggnog Cinnamon Roll Casserole.
To make this recipe, you'll just want to replace your 1/2 cup of milk with 1/2 cup of eggnog. You'll also want to sprinkle 1/4 cup of brown sugar on top of your cinnamon roll casserole before baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can use skim milk, whole milk, or even heavy cream!
You can choose either. Just choose cinnamon roll tubes that have your preferred icing. Personally, I think cream cheese frosting is the best!
You can, but honestly it wouldn't be nearly as good! I used local maple syrup for this recipe and it's seriously to-die-for!
Pin this easy recipe for later!
Check out these other crock pot recipes!
Crock Pot Shredded Chicken Tacos
Crock Pot Cinnamon Raisin Bread
Print this cinnamon roll casserole recipe below!
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Cans Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls (You can use another tube of cinnamon rolls, but I think these are the best)
- 4 Eggs
- 1/2 cup of Milk
- 1/4 cup of Maple Syrup
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Instructions
Open your cans of cinnamon rolls. Make sure to save the icing as you'll need it!
Cut up each of your cinnamon rolls into 4 pieces.
In a large bowl, use a whisk to mix together your eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla and cinnamon.
Spray your crock pot with non-stick cooking spray. If you're using a traditional slow cooker instead of a multicooker like an Instant Pot, you may want to use a crock pot liner. You'll still want to spray the crock pot liner with cooking spray to keep your cinnamon roll pieces from sticking.
Place all of your cinnamon rolls in the bottom of your crock pot.
Pour the egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls in the crock pot.
Use a mixing spoon to make sure the cinnamon rolls are evenly coated with the egg mixture.
Drizzle one of your containers of icing over the cinnamon rolls.
Put the lid on the crock pot and cook on low for 2-3 hours.
When your cinnamon rolls are cooked through, drizzle the top of the casserole with the remaining container of icing.
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This post was originally shared in 2020.
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