Cinnamon Roll Casserole Bake (Printable Version)

Baked cinnamon rolls infused with vanilla custard and maple, finished with icing. #brunchideas #cinnamonrolls #comfortfood

# Ingredients:

→ Cinnamon Roll Base

01 - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
02 - 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls (total 16 rolls), each cut into 8 pieces

→ Custard Mixture

03 - 4 large eggs
04 - 1/2 cup whole milk
05 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
06 - 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
07 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

→ Topping

08 - Icing from 2 cinnamon roll tubes

# Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 9 by 13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
02 - Pour melted butter into the prepared baking dish, then add the cut cinnamon roll pieces and distribute them evenly.
03 - In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, and maple syrup until fully combined.
04 - Gently pour the custard mixture over the cinnamon rolls, ensuring even coverage.
05 - Transfer the dish to the oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is golden brown.
06 - Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle the reserved icing over the warm casserole before serving.

# Notes:

01 - This casserole can be assembled the night before and refrigerated; bake in the morning for convenience.