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Ultimate Gooey Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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A warm, gooey cinnamon roll casserole that combines the sticky sweetness and soft dough of cinnamon rolls into one easy, crowd-pleasing breakfast dish.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (8 count) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing (e.g., Pillsbury)
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk or 2%
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 oz (113 g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • A pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
  2. Slice the cinnamon rolls into 1-inch thick pieces, separating if stuck together.
  3. Arrange half of the cinnamon roll slices in a single layer at the bottom of the baking dish.
  4. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla extract, melted butter, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour half of the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls in the pan, gently nudging the rolls to soak up the liquid.
  6. Add the remaining cinnamon roll slices over the soaked layer, then pour the rest of the egg mixture on top.
  7. Bake uncovered for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on edges and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean but moist.
  8. While baking, prepare the glaze by beating softened cream cheese until smooth, gradually adding powdered sugar and a splash of vanilla extract until creamy. Add a teaspoon of milk if too thick.
  9. Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
  10. Drizzle the cream cheese glaze liberally over the warm casserole and serve warm.

Notes

Do not overbake to keep the casserole gooey; tent with foil if top browns too fast. Let casserole rest after baking for best texture. For extra gooeyness, add dollops of cream cheese between cinnamon roll layers before pouring batter. Can prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning, adding a few extra minutes to baking time.

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