Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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.

Whisk together the pecans, flour, sugar, cinnamon and salt in a large bowl until evenly combined. Pour in the melted butter and stir with a spatula to combine, breaking up any large pieces. Cover and transfer to the refrigerator while you prepare the casserole.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Evenly butter a 9×13 baking dish. Line the cut cinnamon rolls in a single layer over the bottom of the dish so they are not overlapping; set aside.

In a large liquid measuring glass or mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, half and half, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt until completely combined. Pour egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls. At this point, you can cover and refrigerate the casserole overnight or proceed to bake.

Bake the casserole for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F. Remove the dish from the oven and evenly cover with the topping, breaking up any large pieces as you go. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until the top of the casserole is evenly puffed and the center is baked through (a total baking time of 25-30 minutes). Don't overbake or it won't be as tender/moist.

Cool the casserole for 10 minutes then remove the covers from the icing and microwave on at 50% power (Level 5 out of 10) for 10 to 15 seconds or until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle with desired amount of icing and dig in!

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