Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
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Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Description
The recipe begins by greasing a crock pot, then cutting canned cinnamon rolls into quarters and combining them with a custard of eggs, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup. This mixture is poured into the crock pot allowing the rolls to soak and cook slowly on low heat for 2 to 2.75 hours until tender and cooked throughout. Brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans can be sprinkled on top for texture and sweetness. A tea towel placed under the lid catches condensation to prevent sogginess on the rolls.
The casserole has a soft, custardy texture with the sweetness and spice of cinnamon and vanilla. Cooking in the crock pot offers a hands-off method yielding a warm, indulgent dish suitable for brunch or special breakfasts. The optional cream cheese frosting adds a rich, tangy glaze enhancing the cinnamon roll flavors.
Oven baking is an alternative method if preferred, using a greased baking dish and baking at 350°F for 30-35 minutes. Higher quality canned cinnamon rolls are recommended for best flavor and texture results, as some brands can burn or remain undercooked in this preparation. The recipe includes guidance to rotate the crock pot occasionally if it has hot spots and cautions against cooking on high heat to avoid burning.
Leftovers can be reheated gently, but care should be taken not to overcook. Freezing the casserole is not mentioned and might affect texture. The dish provides flexibility to accommodate different canned cinnamon roll brands and optional toppings for a customized outcome.
Ingredients
- 2 .7 ounce cans cinnamon rolls I like Organic cinnamon rolls, see notes for testing tips, canned
- 3 large egg room temperature, if you forgot, place in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream may sub with half & half, or whole milk
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup use real maple syrup, this is option
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg optional
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
Optional Topping
- 1/3 cup brown sugar packed, light or dark
- 1/3 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2- 1 teaspoon cinnamon for cinnamon lovers
Cream Cheese Frosting (optional
- 2 packets Icing from the cans of cinnamon rolls
- 3 tablespoons butter softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Using a paper towel or pastry brush, grease the inside of a 6-quart or larger crock pot with butter.
- Next, grab your cinnamon rolls and cut each one into four pieces. Don't forget to set aside the frosting packets for later.
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, and maple syrup. This will be the base for your custard mixture.
- Add the chopped-up cinnamon rolls to the egg batter and gently fold to make sure each piece is fully coated.
- Carefully pour the mixture and cinnamon rolls into the prepared crock pot. Keeping them in a single layer as much as possible.
- Combine brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans in a small bowl, sprinkle evenly over the top of the casserole, if using.
- Place a clean tea towel between the lid and the cinnamon rolls, nice and taut, then place the lid tightly on top.
- Bake cinnamon roll casserole on LOW for 2 hours- 2 hours 45 minutes. If you know for sure your crockpot has hot spots, then rotate the crock every 30 minutes, careful not to disturb the contents.
- Check rolls at the 2-hour mark, most likely your cinnamon rolls will still be gooey in the middle, if you are okay with that, go with it, if would like them more cooked, rotate the crock pot 180° and continue baking up to another 45 minutes.
Notes
- Use higher-end canned cinnamon rolls for better texture and flavor; cheaper brands may burn or undercook.
- Grease the crockpot with butter to prevent sticking and enhance richness.
- If your crock pot has hot spots, rotate the casserole every 30 minutes to ensure even cooking.
- Place a taut tea towel between the crock pot lid and the casserole to catch condensation and prevent sogginess.
- Do not cook on high heat; use low for best results and to avoid burning.
- Oven baking alternative: bake in a buttered 9x13 dish at 350°F for 30-35 minutes, covering if browning too fast.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8-12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 58mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 40mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 214IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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