Save A warm, gooey breakfast casserole featuring soft cinnamon rolls, tender apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle—perfect for cozy mornings or brunch gatherings.
My family absolutely loves waking up to the aroma of baking cinnamon rolls and caramel apples. This bake quickly became our go-to treat for weekend brunches.
Ingredients
- Cinnamon Rolls: 2 cans (8-count each) refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
- Apples: 2 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) peeled cored and diced
- Egg Mixture: 4 large eggs 1/2 cup whole milk 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract pinch of salt
- Caramel Sauce: 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce plus more for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking dish.
- Cut the cinnamon rolls:
- Open the cans of cinnamon rolls. Set aside the icing for serving. Cut each roll into quarters.
- Layer rolls and apples:
- Evenly spread the quartered cinnamon rolls and diced apples in the prepared baking dish.
- Mix egg custard:
- In a medium bowl whisk together eggs milk heavy cream sugar cinnamon vanilla extract and salt until fully combined.
- Combine and coat:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and apples. Gently toss to coat.
- Add caramel:
- Drizzle 1/2 cup caramel sauce evenly over the top.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until golden brown and set in the center.
- Finish and serve:
- Let cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle reserved icing and extra caramel sauce over the bake before serving.
Save I always make this casserole for special family breakfasts and it brings everyone together for a sweet start to the day.
Required Tools
9x13-inch baking dish mixing bowls whisk knife and cutting board
Allergen Information
Contains wheat eggs and milk (dairy). May contain traces of nuts depending on ingredients. Always check labels for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Each serving provides 370 calories 13 g total fat 58 g carbohydrates and 6 g protein.
Save This breakfast bake makes brunch extra special and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser!
Common Questions
- → Can I use homemade cinnamon rolls?
Yes, you can substitute homemade cinnamon rolls for refrigerated ones. Adjust baking time if needed for thickness.
- → What type of apples work best?
Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples are recommended for a balance of tartness and sweetness.
- → Can I prepare this bake ahead of time?
Assemble the ingredients the night before and refrigerate. Bake fresh in the morning for best texture.
- → Is it possible to make this dish nut-free?
Omit the chopped pecans and check cinnamon roll labels to keep this dish nut-free.
- → How should leftovers be stored?
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.
- → Can I substitute milk alternatives?
Yes, use your favorite non-dairy milk, though texture and flavor may slightly vary.