bbq desserts: Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Casserole

I am always on the hunt for yummy breakfast dishes that I can make when I have extra time on the weekends and this one definitely fits that requirement. When I came across this recipe on The Dishy Decorator's blog, I just knew I had to try it so I made it for Fathers Day breakfast and it was a huge hit with my family. It is like a bread pudding and is oh so tasty and super easy to make.

I only made a few changes to the recipe. First, instead of cutting all the rolls into eight pieces, I did the first layer and can into four pieces, then on the second layer and can, I cut into eight pieces and filled in any bare spots. I didn't have any heavy cream, so I used 1/4 cup half and half and 1/4 cup whole milk. Instead of pecans, I used walnuts.

This dish is so good and easy to make that I will be making this for our VBS volunteers and even for our school staff. Enjoy!

Cinnamon Roll Casserole

by The Dishy Decorator

Ingredients

2 tbsp of melted butter or baking spray
2 cans (12.4 oz each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
4 eggs
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pecans (or walnuts)
1/4 cup maple syrup

Garnish

Icing from cinnamon rolls
Maple syrup (if desired)

Instructions

Heat oven to 375°F.
Pour melted butter into ungreased 13x9-inch (3-quart) glass baking dish.
Separate both cans of dough into 16 rolls; set icing aside.
With the first 8 rolls, cut each roll into 4 pieces; place pieces over butter in dish.
With the last 8 rolls, cut each roll into 8 pieces, making sure to fill in any bare spots and then just layering on top.
In a medium bowl, beat eggs. Beat in cream, cinnamon and vanilla until well blended; gently pour over roll pieces.
Sprinkle with pecans; drizzle with 1/4 cup syrup.
Bake 20 to 28 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from oven and cool 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, remove covers from icing; microwave on Medium (50%) 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle.
Drizzle icing over top.
If desired, spoon syrup over individual servings.

Linked To:

*My Sweet and Savory: Meatless Monday

*Boogieboard Cottage: Masterpiece Monday

*The Southern Institute: Creative Me

*Mrs Happy Homemaker: Makin' You Crave Monday

*Make Ahead Meals for Busy Moms: Melt in Your Mouth Monday
*Flour Me With Love: Mix It Up Monday