Cinnamon Roll Casserole
A warm breakfast casserole of cinnamon roll pieces baked in maple-vanilla custard, topped with pecans and a simple cream glaze.
Instructions
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Step 1
Heat the oven to 175°C. Grease the baking dish with the softened butter.
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Step 2
Cut each cinnamon roll into four pieces and arrange the pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.
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Step 3
Whisk the eggs, whole milk, maple syrup, ground cinnamon, and 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract until smooth.
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Step 4
Pour the custard evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
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Step 5
Scatter the chopped pecans evenly over the casserole.
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Step 6
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until puffed and golden and the center reaches 71°C.
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Step 7
Remove the casserole from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes.
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Step 8
Whisk the powdered sugar, heavy cream, and remaining 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract into a smooth glaze.
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Step 9
Drizzle the glaze over the warm casserole and serve.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: medium
Bake the center to 71°C. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours, keep at 4°C or below, and consume within 3 days. Reheat leftovers to 74°C.
Risk factors
- Raw egg custard
- Perishable dairy ingredients
- Hot baking dish and filling