CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE, A Delicious Breakfast, Brunch, or Dessert

cinnamon rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain rolls

💰Cheaper: store brand rolls

Whole grain rolls add fiber and nutrients.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

maple syrup

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: corn syrup

Agave syrup has a lower glycemic index.

pecans

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: almonds

Walnuts provide healthy fats and are often less expensive.

Melt 1 tablespoon of butter.

Use a pastry brush to coat the bottom and sides of an 8x8 baking dish with melted butter.

Open the package of cinnamon rolls and remove the icing pack for later use.

Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and break them apart before placing them into the baking dish.

Drizzle 2 tablespoons of melted butter over the cut-up cinnamon rolls in the dish.

In a medium bowl, crack 3 eggs and add 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla.

Use an electric hand mixer to beat the mixture until well combined.

Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls, drizzling slowly to cover them.

Drizzle 1/2 cup of syrup over the top of the cinnamon rolls.

Preheat the oven to 375°F and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the mixture is set.

Remove from the oven and let it rest for about 10 minutes.

In a small bowl, soften 1/2 block of cream cheese to room temperature.

Add 1/4 cup of milk and the icing from the cinnamon rolls to the cream cheese and blend together with a fork.

Whisk in 1/4 cup of powdered sugar until smooth.

Pour the icing over the cinnamon roll casserole and let it set before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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