Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Name: Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 50 min
Ingredients: 24.8 ounces refrigerated cinnamon rolls, with icing ((2 - 8 ounce tubes)); 21 ounce can apple pie filling, (diced into smaller chunks); 5 Tablespoons salted butter, (melted); ⅓ cup brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 1 cup pecan halves ((optional))

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Filled with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, pecans and apple pie filling, this Cinnamon Roll Casserole is an easy and tasty breakfast recipe that is a hit with everyone!

A TASTY BREAFAST CASSEROLE

This Cinnamon Roll Casserole is going to be become of your new favorite breakfast dishes! It is done in under an hour and it really feeds a whole family with extra to spare. Simple ingredients also help this come together quickly and easily which is perfect for any breakfast recipe. I honestly think this makes a wonderful dessert too! With the addition of some canned apple pie filling, this Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe is sure to be a hit with everyone!

Cinnamon Roll Casserole in casserole dish with some missing with serving spoon in dish.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Are cinnamon rolls breakfast or dessert?

Both! Traditionally cinnamon rolls are made for breakfast but they truly are an anytime treat! This recipe is perfect for breakfast or dessert!

What type of cinnamon rolls should I use?

You are going to want to use (2) 8-count tubes of regular cinnamon rolls that include the icing. They will be 12.4 ounces each.

I'm not a fan of apples, can I use another filling?

Yes, absolutely! Blueberry, cherry, strawberry and peach are all great alternatives! We have tried them all and they are all delicious, so use what you like best or leave it out altogether.

I don't like pecans, can I use something else?

We really like the crunch that the nuts add to this dish if you are not a pecan fan you can use walnuts in their place or leave out altogether.

How do I store leftover Cinnamon Roll Casserole?

Once cooled cover with plastic wrap or foil and it will keep in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To reheat, cover the entire dish with foil and cook at 350 for 15 minutes or until heated through or cut individual pieces and pop them into the microwave for 30-45 seconds!

Can you freeze cinnamon roll casserole?

Yes. Just make sure you wrap very well to prevent against freezer burn. I usually will wrap well with plastic wrap then a layer of aluminum foil on top.

Pinterest image of Cinnamon Roll Casserole on white plate next to casserole dish.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (FULL RECIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE POST)

refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls, with icing
apple pie filling
salted butter
brown sugar
cinnamon
pecan halves

Ingredients needed: refrigerated canned cinnamon rolls with icing, apple pie filling, lemon juice, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans.

HOW TO MAKE A CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE:

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside. Remove icing from cinnamon roll tubes and set aside. We'll be using those later. Cut each cinnamon roll into 4 pieces.

Spread cut cinnamon roll pieces evenly into prepared dish.

Cut up cinnamon rolls placed in casserole dish.

Melt butter and pour over the cinnamon roll pieces.

Melted butter being poured over cinnamon rolls.

Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.

Brown sugar and cinnamon mixed together in bowl.

Then sprinkle over the top of the buttered cinnamon roll pieces like a crumble.

Brown sugar and cinnamon mixture sprinkled over cinnamon rolls.

Cut up apples in the filling. I usually just take a knife and cut the apples while they are still in the can. This makes it easy and creates less mess. Add the diced apples and filling over top of the crumble.

Apple pie filling added on top of cinnamon brown sugar mixture.

Then sprinkle the pecan halves evenly on top. Use a spoon to mix these into the casserole a bit to incorporate.

Bake for 40 minutes, covered then uncovered for another 3-5 minutes or until golden brown on top. (Be careful while browning because pecans can burn quickly when on top). Place all the icing set aside earlier in a microwave safe bowl and melt slightly for 10 seconds. Drizzle the warm icing over the casserole.

Spoon drizzling icing over finished casserole.

Serve warm!

Finished Cinnamon Roll Casserole drizzled with icing.

Enjoy!

Some Cinnamon Roll Casserole on white plate with fork.

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