Are you looking for a crock pot recipe for the cinnamon roll lovers in your family? This Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe from Gooseberry Patch’s Slow-Cooker Christmas Favorites is the perfect spin on your traditional cinnamon roll breakfast.
Cris here.
Growing up, every Sunday my mom would throw a tube of cinnamon rolls in the oven while we all rushed to get ready for church. While they were not homemade by any means, it always felt like a special treat. These days, as a mother rushing around on Sunday mornings myself, I can’t imagine getting the rolls in a pan, in the oven and perfectly baked–not burned –before we head out the door. Yep, we are more of a granola bar as we head out the door kind of family. (Note: If you love cinnamon rolls as much as I do, you may want to give our Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll French Toast a try! Psst… Here is a great video of that recipe:
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
So when I saw this recipe for Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole, it brought back all kinds of memories because it too used those cinnamon rolls my mom would make each week. So I decided to give it a try when we had a lazy morning at home.
When I started cRockin’ this up I realized it was submitted to Gooseberry Patch by my friend Amy over at A Latte with Ott, A. Crock pot recipe fans might be familiar with Amy’s uber-popular Slow Cooker Egg Brunch Casserole.
This Cinnamon Roll Casserole definitely didn’t disappoint! The hubs and I both thought it tasted a lot like a yummy flan on the bottom with a delicious layer of cinnamon rolls on top. Definitely a keeper! NOTE: if you are not a flan fan you HAVE to try our Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll French Toast… it is our absolute favorite way to cook up cinnamon rolls in the crock pot!
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients
- 2 12 oz tubes of cinnamon rolls cut into quarters- divided
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup whipping cream
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Spray your 6-quart crock with cooking spray. (I used my Searing Slow Cooker)
- Place a layer of cinnamon roll pieces to cover the bottom of your slow cooker completely. (Reserve icing packets)
- Beat eggs, cream, maple syrup, vanilla and spices until blended well.
- Pour evenly over the rolls in the slow cooker.
- Place remaining roll pieces on top and spoon one packet of icing evenly over rolls.
- Cover and cook on low for 2 1/2 to 3 hours or until sides are golden and rolls are set.
- Drizzle remaining icing over top and serve warm.
Notes
NOTE: It is highly recommended you first try this recipe when you are able to keep a close eye on it. Every slow cooker cooks differently, so the times listed are just a guide. Additionally, make sure that your first layer of rolls cover the entire bottom of your pan so your egg mixture can cook into the rolls, rather than below them.
For more tips on making successful breakfast slow cooker recipes, please see our tip series.
Slow Cooker Recommendations
I love the non-stick surface of this slow cooker for recipes like this, however, any 5-6qt slow cooker will work just fine. Just make sure to cover the bottom of whatever crock pot you are using completely with the cinnamon rolls.
Other Recipes You Might Enjoy
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll French Toast
Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Cherry Cobbler
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This recipe looks DELISH! Will have to try it soon!
I have a question though……….would it be possible to cook at turkey breast in the crock pot?? Curious as to what you think about that and how would you do it? Thanks so much for all the great recipes:)))
Hi Rhonda! I popped you a comment back on Facebook, did you get it?
This recipe looks absolutely amazing!!! I wish I could make this tomorrow morning! Might have to try them this weekend.
Enjoy!!
I was wondering if the eggs are necessary. Does it cook through. And is it like scrambled eggs?
You could certainly just make the cinnamon rolls but that changes it from a casserole. The texture and taste of the bottom layer reminded us more of flan than anything else. Most definitely not scrambled eggs. Enjoy!
I am CRAZY wild about this recipe and can’t wait to try it on my family for the holidays. We always do brunch. =) Thanks a million for sharing at our Weekend Potluck party…and for linking back. Have a super duper week ahead.
Thanks so much Marsha!! Enjoy!!
Made these tonight..they are very good. Think I cooked a little too long cause they were not as gooey as I hoped. Will definitely make again.
So glad you liked them! Let me know how they turn out the second time!
Do you stir throughout or just leave it sit for the 2 1/2 hours? Also – what setting should I have my crock pot? High? Medium? Low?
Thank you. : )
Do not stir. Cook on low until set. Enjoy!
Would it be possible to substitute the cream for almond milk?
I have never tried it, so I can’t recommend it…
What size crockpot do you recommend?
I used a 6 qt crock… if you use a smaller one, you might just need to increase the cooking time.
These look and sound incredible! I’m going to make them this weekend and can’t wait to see what my family thinks too!
Thanks so much for sharing!
Have a great week,
Suzanne
Enjoy!!
Can I leave nutmeg out ? My granddaughter has a nut allergy . Is there something you would substitute for the. Nutmeg ?
Nutmeg is not a tree nut and therefore should be of no concern to someone who has typical nut allergies. Nutmeg is actually more of a seed.
“Nutmeg is obtained from the seeds of the tropical tree species Myristica fragrans. It is generally safe for an individual with a tree nut allergy.”
Source: http://www.foodallergy.org/page/tree-nut-allergy accessed 4 March 2012
Feel free to leave it out if it is of concern. Enjoy!
this looks good and i really want to try it but i dont like maple syrup. do u think i can use honey or pancake syrup? thanks
I have never tried it with pancake syrup, but if that is your preference, give it a try and let me know how it goes 😉
i make this every saturday morning for my family we use 4 cans of cinnamon rolls and regular pancake syrup or sugar free depending on who is coming over for the day and everyone loves it
These sound so good. I am going to take them as a treat for my next Bible Study. It is in the morning so we usually enjoy a light breakfast. Thank you so much for the recipe
Oh I hope everyone loved them!
this sounds really good as I love cinnamon rolls. Do the eggs cook or are they going to be running on the bottom? Can you add peacans to this? Thank you
Yes, the eggs cook up like they do in a normal casserole. Nuts would be a great addition! Enjoy!!
Wondering if there is a homemade recipe to use in the crock pot instead of buying the tubes?
Hi Lucia-
I have not made it that way. I’m sure there is a recipe like that out there somewhere. Good luck!
Have you ever put it together the night before?
Hi amj- I have not. I don’t think I would recommend it. I’m not sure how the rolls would do.
Have you put it together the night before?
I’m going to make this in the morning, it looks so good. I have a question though, I thought when the recipe called for maple syrup, you was referring to pancake syrup. Do you put in maple extract, is that what you mean? Please help!!! I so want to make this!! Thank you so much for the delicious recipe!!!
You can buy real maple syrup. It’s near the pancake syrup.
You can make your maple syrup also. 1 cup brown sugar, 3/4 cup water. bring mixture to a boil turn down to a simmer for 15 min. Do not let it boil again. Add maple extract flavoring. I use two tablespoons. Now you have very good tasting maple syrup.
Hi Ronda! Hope you got my email. Like Linda mentioned, you can find it in the same aisle as the pancake syrup. Enjoy!
Ok here it goes everything is in the crock pot. I am using a 4qt pot so I’m shooting for another 30-45 mins longer. I can’t wait until everyone wakes up to the smell of this and pumpkin spice coffee.
Hope you enjoyed it!
I was curious if the top cinnamon rolls come out as gooey as the bottom I assume would? With all of the wet ingredients only going over one layer, just makes me think the top ones would be a lot more dry than the others.TIA! 🙂
Hi Holly-
It is a layered casserole, so the bottom layer has a flan like consistency and the top layer is a layer of cinnamon rolls. You can certainly try pouring it over top of everything (I have not tried that) but I would assume the majority of the wet ingredients will settle on the bottom anyhow. Either way, I hope you enjoy!
Do you think i could make it the night before and put in fridge. Then cook it in the morning so i wouldnt have to get up so early.
I’m not sure. I’ve never tried that before . I’d be a little concerned about how it would hold up.
This looks dangerous, Cris!
Definitely shouldn’t be left alone with it JP!
Just want clarity on a couple of things, I’m guessing “whipping cream” is the same as heavy cream? And is the maple syrup the same kind of maple syrup you put on pancakes? Thank you!
Yes, heavy cream and whipping cream are basically the same thing. you can use either.
Hi Keisha-
Yes, heavy cream will work 🙂 And as for they syrup, if you go to the syrup aisle you will find bottles that say “Pure Maple Syrup”.