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Cream Cheese Cinnamon Roll Casserole

A rich and gooey breakfast casserole made with cinnamon rolls, cream cheese filling, and sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole Base
  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing included
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 0.25 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp butter melted
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.25 cup powdered sugar
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking dish
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. Cut cinnamon rolls into quarters and spread half into the baking dish.
  3. Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  4. Spoon cream cheese mixture over cinnamon roll pieces.
  5. Top with remaining cinnamon roll pieces.
  6. Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, and butter together.
  7. Pour mixture evenly over casserole.
  8. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
  9. Drizzle warmed icing over casserole before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, add chopped pecans, berries, or caramel drizzle. Assemble ahead for easy morning baking.