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Easy Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Cream Cheese Icing

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A cozy, indulgent breakfast casserole made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls soaked in a creamy custard overnight, then baked to golden perfection and topped with a tangy cream cheese icing. Perfect for holiday mornings or lazy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (12.4 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with cream cheese icing (e.g., Pillsbury Grands!)
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, flaky sea salt for topping

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Open both cans of cinnamon rolls and reserve the icing packets. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters. Place the pieces evenly in the prepared dish in a single layer, slightly overlapping.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, whole milk, heavy cream, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth and pale yellow.
  4. Slowly pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces. Gently press down with a spatula to help absorption.
  5. Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top.
  6. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
  7. The next morning, preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove casserole from fridge while oven heats (about 15 minutes).
  8. Bake uncovered on the middle rack for 35-40 minutes, until deep golden brown and center is set but slightly jiggly. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
  10. While cooling, soften cream cheese in microwave for 15-20 seconds. Mix with reserved icing packets until smooth. Add a teaspoon of milk if too thick, or powdered sugar if too thin.
  11. Spread or drizzle the cream cheese icing over the warm casserole. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use full-fat cream cheese and room temperature ingredients. Do not over-soak the rolls (8-12 hours is ideal). The butter is essential for a golden crust. Let casserole cool 10 minutes before adding icing to prevent it from melting into a puddle.

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