Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Name: Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h 50 min
Yield: 10 servings.
Ingredients: 2 tubes (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing, cut into quarters; 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, divided; 1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 3 tablespoons maple syrup; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Because we love cinnamon rolls, I created a slow-cooker recipe to make for a weekend breakfast or brunch. This is a delectable, no-fuss recipe and perfect for company and family. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

2 tubes (12.4 ounces each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing, cut into quarters
1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans, divided
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips, divided
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3 tablespoons maple syrup
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

Directions

Place half of the cinnamon roll pieces in a greased 4- or 5-qt. slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup pecans and 1/4 cup chocolate chips. In a small bowl, whisk the milk, syrup, vanilla and cinnamon until blended; pour over rolls. Top with remaining cinnamon roll pieces and remaining chocolate chips. Top with 1 packet of icing.
For topping, mix flour, brown sugar and pie spice; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in remaining pecans. Sprinkle over icing. Cook, covered, on low 2-1/2 to 3 hours or until rolls are set. Remove crock insert to a cooling rack and top with remaining icing. Serve warm.

Test Kitchen tips

You'll love this ooey gooey breakfast treat that's almost like bread pudding.

The topping melts into the casserole, adding a sweet, spiced pecan layer.

Nutrition Facts

1 serving: 492 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 638mg sodium, 65g carbohydrate (36g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Originally published as Cinnamon Roll Casserole with Streusel Topping in Simple & Delicious October/November 2018

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Angel182009

Nov 25, 2018

This was a great treat for breakfast. Instead of putting it in the slow cooker I did bake it in the oven at 375 until it was cooked through.