A melt in your mouth cinnamon roll casserole made in a slow cooker. This is one delicious breakfast that your entire family will devour!
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
This is the Gooseberry Patch Slow-Cooker Christmas Favorites
recipe almost to a T. I made very few changes: the frosting is all on top, the original recipe calls for it in between layers. I also upgraded to heavy whipping cream, and vanilla extract.
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole Mise en Place:
● Measuring Cup
● Measuring Spoons
● Slow Cooker
● Bowl
● Whisk (or fork)
● Knife
That is what it looks like unfrosted.
This recipe is too much for two people. Seriously. If you have a small slow cooker and want to make half a recipe for 2-3 people, I think it would work. Just watch the cooking times as I have not done it myself, and I don’t know if the cooking time is less in a smaller slow cooker.
Also, this was terrible day 2. Just sayin’. For as good as it was day 1 (OMG I wanted to eat the entire pot! and this is a serving for EIGHT!), day two it did not reheat well. At all. So, consume on day 1 or face dried out Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole on day 2.
How to make Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole in the oven?
In comments people have asked over the years how to make this cinnamon roll breakfast casserole in the oven. I honestly do not know. However, someone pinned this on Pinterest. Someone saw that pin and left this comment along with a photo of their finished casserole (which looked amazing):
Followed the recipe, but baked in a 9×13 at 325 degrees for 45 minutes. Turned out really good!
Remember, I have not done it, but that is the first time I have seen an actual time and temp for this recipe in the oven, and it is a place to start!
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole. A melt in your mouth cinnamon roll casserole made in a slow cooker. This is one delicious breakfast that your entire family will devour!
Ingredients
- 2 12oz Cinnamon Roll Tubes, quartered
- 4 Eggs
- ½ cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 3 TBSP Maple Syrup
- 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- ¼ tsp Ground Nutmeg
Instructions
- Spray your slow cooker bowl with a non-stick cooking spray.
- Place one roll of quartered cinnamon roll pieces at the bottom of your slow cooker. Save the frosting packets for later.
- In a small bowl, beat 4 eggs.
- To the beaten eggs add ½ cup heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons of maple syrup, 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon of ground nutmeg. Blend well.
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls in the slow cooker.
- Place remaining roll of quartered cinnamon rolls on top of the mixture in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 2.5 hours, or until sides are golden brown and the rolls are set.
- Spread frosting that came in the cinnamon roll tubes over the warm cinnamon roll casserole.
- Serve warm.
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Tamona Valentine says
Keep out of reach of children!
Ann says
…. and in Tamona’s reach…
😀
Ann
Barb says
I can’t wait to try this! Thanks for making it easy to print as well.
Ann says
Hope you enjoy, Barb!
Ann
Amy says
This looks so yummy! I’ve been looking for a breakfast casserole to make for work. This will work for both the meat eaters and non meat eaters in my department. Thanks!
Ann says
You are welcome, Amy! Hope they all enjoy.
Ann
NurseElektra says
So all you have to do to make it not dried out is prior to reheating make a simple icing from powdered sugar and milk or cream. Drizzle over top prior to reheating in the microwave, or over top after reheating. This is what I do at home for leftover day old cinnamon rolls so I’m sure this will work for this casserole.
Ann says
Thanks for the tip!
Ann
LadyRutile says
or slice it and use to make french toast. Leftover Cinnabons make great french toast, so this should, too.
KimH says
Yum!! Im trying this out in my oven right now… 🙂 Sounds & looks awesome! Bad for me.. but awesome! 😉
Ann says
How did it go in the oven, Kim?
Ann
KimH says
They turned out awesome… I ate 2/3s of the danged thing…Yeah.. they were awesome. 🙂
Ann says
LOL Yeah, I can relate Kim… I had to walk away or I would have done the same.
Ann
Nadine says
If you can’t eat them all the first day (I could), I would suggest making some warm glaze to spread over a bit. Of course, I can eat cinnamon rolls warm or room temp with no issues. 🙂
Bev says
What temperature?what was the result?
Ursula says
I’m sure I would eat all of them or at least most of them in one day…LOL. I think adding currants or raisins would make them even better, because I love cinnamon rolls with raisins or even cranberries.
heidi says
How long did it take in the oven?
KimH says
45-50 minutes for my extra large size canned cinnamon rolls.. I cut them into quarters then spread them out evenly.. and poured the egg mixture over them.
Heidi says
Perfect! THANKS!!
Melanie says
May I ask KimH if you used a rectangle casserole? I will have my nieces and great nieces for our Christmas Girly Slumber Party and this would be the perfect breakfast treat the next morning. I dont have a slow cooker. Also there will be 8 of us (ages 40 to 13) so how many “tubes” of cinnamon rolls would you think one might need? Thank you for a reply . . .
KimH says
I used one tube of extra large rolls.. and cooked it in a 6×8 casserole dish.. I think if I were hosting 8 people I’d make it as written and put it in a larger casserole dish.
angie says
i cannot do the eggs can you leave them out in this recipe? If so will it turn out the same or should I try something else instead?
Ann says
Yes, it will not turn out the same without eggs, Angie. What about an egg substitute? That should (no guarantees, I have not tried it) hold it together.
Ann
Ken says
Ann…. can you set up night before and cook in am.
Ann says
Ken I think the raw eggs might be a concern. If you are leaving the set-up out to cook on a timer, Eggsafety.org doesn’t thing that is a safe idea.
In the fridge? Read the Eggsafety.org recommendation (but it is a fast prep-time, so I don’t think that is what you mean).
Ann
Ken says
Ann I am sorry I forgot to mention that I would of set them in the fridge. Probably for no longer than 5 hrs.
cassie says
can i use pancake syrup?
Ann says
It will be more watery, Cassie. I’ve never used pancake syrup so I cannot tell you what adjustments may need to be made with cook time.
Ann
Bridget says
Can those who have tried this yummy recipe in the oven instead of crock- share specifics, size pan, temp, time, and one large can instead of two small? I would be interested in making a 9×13 pan. Sounds so amazing!
Melanie says
Ill be making it on Wednesday morning so I will be happy to let everyone know what happened. My Wolf has been down since the day after Thanksgiving. Note “after” Thanksgiving 🙂 . . . thank heavens. It will be up and running this Tuesday afternoon. I have everything in my fridge just waiting to put together which includes one very large can of the Pillsbury.
Robin says
I made it this morning in the oven – 9×13 glass baking dish – so I made 1.5 times the recipe. 325 degrees for 45 minutes. I also added diced pre-fried bacon and raisins 🙂 it was super-yummy!
Jennifer says
Curious- did you just do a single layer of rolls? I don’t understand the recipe when it’s say to cut the rolls in quarters?? I’m baking challenged
Mary says
What was the temp of the oven?
Karyn says
These look delicious! Is there is a specific brand of Cinnamon Roll tubes you prefer? Pilsbury, etc?
Ann says
The ones in the photo were made with Pillsbury brand, Karyn.
Ann
Betsy says
What size crockpot was used?
Ann says
Betsy I made this in a large crockpot (Hubby told me 7 quart).
Ann
Jamie Wilkinson says
So, when you say to quarter the cinnamon roll tubes, do you mean the long way or short way?
Ann says
Hi Jamie, each piece of cinnamon roll comes already sliced. Stack 2-3 on top of one another. Now cut that pile in half across the circumference of the roll. Now, cut it in half again perpendicular to the original cut, again across the circumference of the roll. You now have quarters!
Ann
danielle says
*diameter 🙂
[Circumference is the outside edge; diameter is a line across the circle, through the middle.]
Stacey says
North to South and East to West may help… 🙂
Wayne Blood says
Will the egg make it like a french toast style cinnamon roll? I very much look forward to this. Thank you!
Ann says
Not really, Wayne. It sticks together as a binder, but doesn’t really cover the entire cinnamon roll. I hope you enjoy!!
Ann
Scott Drayton says
Hi Ann.
This recipe looks terrific! I want to try this, but my crockpot is only 4 quarts. Is that large enough to do this recipe?
Ann says
Oh boy, that is a good question, Scott. I think I would half the recipe the first time you try it to see how high it rises in your crockpot. I would also watch the time. I am uncertain if it would need the full 2.5 hours (on low) if you are only working with half a recipe.
Good luck!
Ann
MKT says
How did the 4 qt turn out? Cooking time?
Scott Drayton says
Wow, after almost 1 year, I had forgotten that I ever commented on this website. Sadly, I never got around to trying this recipe in my 4 qt. crockpot, so I can’t tell you if it would work or not. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
Greg Taunton says
this recipe did not work at all. The bottom burnt, the eggs didn’t even finish cooking, I followed the recipe to the T, and it failed to cook right….
Ann says
I am sorry it didn’t work for you, Greg. It is a pretty tried and true recipe though (as I said in my post, it is almost exactly the one from Gooseberry Patch that they put out years ago). If your cinnamon rolls burnt and the egg didn’t cook, I am baffled… if the bottom burnt it was too hot, or if the eggs didn’t cook it wasn’t hot enough, but to have the two happen at the same time? I have no answers Greg.
Ann
Dayna says
It is very likely that you have the older style crockpot that only has the heating element in the bottom. Most of the newer ones have heating elements not only on the bottom but on the sides as well. The older styles get very hot on the bottom and the sides never get very warm along the sides so you end up with exactly the problem that Greg had. I hope this helps! Greg, make sure you have the newer style that heats all the way around and not just on the bottom and you should be cooking like a pro no matter what recipe you tackle! 🙂
Ann says
Wow I did not know that, Dayna. Greg has reply to comments turned on, so hopefully he sees your advice.
Ann
Dayna says
Glad I could help!
Dayna
subrina says
If it burnt an the eggs didn’t cooks it was to hot. And you took it out when you thought the outside was done. I’ve had that happen before with other things I cook
CherylL says
I am with you Greg. Mine are in the crockpot now and have been for 2.5 hours. the edges are done and the rest is still raw. Looks like the middle should take another 2.5 hours.
Ann says
I hope you read Dayna’s response above, Cheryl.
Ann
Scott Johnson says
Tried to make this in our slow cooker this morning to have for lunch. Had it in and cooking at 9:30 So it would be done for lunch at 12. Just took it out Now at 2:30 because it is Finally done. Should I have cooked it on high or what went wrong? Followed recipe precisely and it was no where close to done at 2.5 hr mark (obviously since we cooked it for 5 hours. )……
jess says
THIS IS GENIUS! i cant wait to try it!!! “) thank yoU!
Marie Johnston says
If you had leftovers of this and it dried out, I would make a vanilla cooked pudding and add some of it to the crockpot. It should be different but still delicious. Worth trying anyway.
Bev says
Can you make this up the night before and keep in the fridge until morning and then cook?
chris says
Bev, I’m actually trying this out tonight. I also made my cinnamon roll dough from scratch, so I guess we will find out tomorrow if overnight in the fridge works!
chris says
So I made my cinnamon rolls from scratch from this recipe: cinnamon rolls from scratch recipe
And am setting it in the fridge overnight to be cooked in the morning for the kids’ breakfast.
I hope it turns out!!!
Jemma says
Chris, did it work making it from scratch and doing it the night before, thinking of this for Christmas Morning and want to make it Christmas and have it cooling while we opeb presents.
chris says
Yes – but the dough still rose in the fridge, making my cinn buns almost pop out the top of my crockpot when I cooked them. I also set the temp to high for about half an hour because it was still too gooey. The taste was out of this world and I couldn’t stop eating them!!!
leslie says
Did it turn out?
Bernice says
How do i cook this in my crockpot for 2.5 hours if my crockpot starts at 4 hours
Ann says
Bernice I think your best bet is to read your crockpot instructions to figure out how to start from 0.
Ann
Leslie says
Bernice
I have the same type of crockpot. Were you able to figure out what setting to use and how long to cook? Thanks
Leslie
Teri says
I have this same recipe but don’t wait 2.5 hours to eat! Bake in a 9 X 13 pan for aprox 20 min! I melt a stick of butter in pan while oven is warming, toss in the cut cinnamon rolls, pour egg mixture over it, bake. When done I frost and serve! It is delicious and very good rewarmed days later!
kay says
What temperature did u set the oven for? Did u use a glass or metal 9×13 pan? Thanks!
Mary Ann says
what tempature did you use to bake the cinnamon roll caserole. I didn’t see a reply for the temp. thanks
Jason S. says
Ok so I was not sure how the eggs would taste with the cinnamon rolls. Well about 3 hours later my house smelled like a bakery, and lifting the lit to my surprise was this wonderful mess, i iced the top and had a small portion, delicious, i then finished off the entire crock pot. Thank you for this marvelous recipe.
Ann says
I am glad you enjoyed it, Jason!
Ann
Kim says
wondering if you could use egg nog instead of whole cream to make them taste more christmassy…. I’m not a chef… but we made bread pudding once with egg nog and it was amazing.
Ann says
Heavy whipping cream has a milk fat content of 35%. You’d have to check the milk fat content of your eggnog to be sure it was close to the heavy whipping cream, Kim.
Ann
Sue says
I just made this and was very disappointed. I followed the recipe exactly as it is, except for the vanilla, which I ran out of and only put about half of what it called for. A lot of it tasted like egg. I don’t know what I could’ve done wrong, any suggestions would be appreciated, as I would like to try it again.
Ann says
No idea, Sue. As I said in my post, this is a pretty tried and true recipe from Gooseberry Patch, with minor changes on my part. Dayna did offer this up about slow cookers (which I never knew!): Possible reason for recipe problems.
Ann
Mareth says
How can I make these and then transport them an hour away? Wonder how to keep them warm and not overdone.
Ann says
All I can think of is the warmer posts from cock pot, Mareth: crock pot warmers
Ann
Mary says
You could just wrap the crock pot insert into a large towel or 2. We used to live 45 min. away from a place where we had potlucks, and the food was always still warm when we arrived.
cassie says
Can I put them in the crockpot on high to cook faster?? If so, for how long?
Ann says
I wouldn’t, Cassie. If you do try it, report back how it worked out!
Ann
Chelsea says
Could I make this up the night before and put the crock pot in the fridge and just pull it out in the morning 3 hours prior and cool?
Chelsea says
Cook**not cool
Nikki says
Can you make without Maple Syrup??
Ann says
Nikki you’d need something that is not only liquid, but the consistency of maple syrup to make up for it. Corn syrup, perhaps? Wow would that be sweet though.
Ann
Kim says
Did you use the circular crock pot that stands taller or the more oval oblong less tall crock pot? Thanks!
Ann says
Oval, less tall, Kim.
Ann
Ali says
Can you double the recipe?
tabatha says
what size crock pot did you use and can you prep it up the night before
mamajoe says
Received a new “Casserole Slow Cooker” as an early Christmas gift. Planning on christening it with this recipe for Christmas morning.
emily says
Did the casserole cooker work for this? How long and what setting did you use?
Kathy says
Loved this recipe. We are cinnamon freaks so added more cinnamon but recipe is a huge keeper.
Sarah says
I have these in the crockpot right now.. I forgot to put half down and then the other half on top of the egg mixture,I just put them all in at once and then pour the egg over it.. I hope it turns out okay :\
Mariah says
Ok so I am reading all of these comments and have realized I should have used my new bigger crock instead of the older smaller one. The outsides look about done but it’s still very doughy inside. It’s been on for about 2 hours. Could I just put my crock in the oven and finish it in there?
Ann says
I would, Mariah, but on a lower temperature than the normal, just so you don’t burn the bottom or edges. You really only want to cook the middle (if I am reading your comment correctly).
Good luck!
Ann
Mariah says
It worked, I cooked on 325 for 10 minutes and it finished the middle! Thank you!
Kristen says
wondering if you’d be able to substitute the heavy whipping cream for almond milk? thoughts?
Ann says
Hi Kristen,
The fat content in those two products is worlds apart. You aren’t whipping anything though, and the egg is the binder, so it is possible it could work. Obviously I have not tried it so don’t know for certain what your cooking time would be either.
If you do try it, could you report back on how it turned out, and any cook time changes you made?
Thanks!
Ann
Maureen says
So I found your recipe on Pinterest and I wanted to make it for the teacher breakfast on Friday. I’ve had it cooking for 2h45m on low and it is still doughy in the middle. I think we have a 6q slow cooker. Rolls are quartered and I followed your recipe exactly. I turned it up to high and set a timer for 15 minutes.
Would it be possible to cook it on high the whole time? Thanks so much- it looks and smells amazing!
Ann says
Maureen, I am not sure about that. This isn’t my recipe (I linked to the cookbook where I got it). People have posted a few reasons for undercooking in the comments, including using an older crockpot having no side elements (and I did not know this myself!)
Someone also posted that they did baked it in the oven on 325 for 90 minutes. Someone else posted a different temperature and time. So, there are ways to edit this recipe.
Good luck!
Ann
Jolan Bogsanyi says
What cinnamon rolls were used? Were they big ones? I have a small/medium size crockpot. This sounds so yummy!
Ann says
Just the regular ones, Jolan, not the big ones.
Ann
Rachel says
😢 did this for Thanksgiving morning. It was a bust, dried out and burnt. My crockpot is a 4qt oval 4yrs old. I have had loads of trouble with recipes not working out. I would try again in the oven skip the crockpot. Thanks for the recipe!
Ann says
Rachel someone wrote higher up in comments (I know there are a lot of them) that the old crockpots have a tendency to do that due to the heating elements. I never knew that! It is possible that it is time to replace your crockpot with a new one if you see that happen with a lot of recipes.
Also, a few people have written the oven instructions that they used (also above).
Ann
Kellie says
I baked it at 325 for about 50 minutes in a 2 quart 9by 7 Pyrex and it came our great! I used the exact recipe.
Ann says
Thank you so much for the feedback, Kellie. That will definitely help!
Ann
Micky G says
Can this recipe be doubled?
PJ says
Can you add raisins to this?