Christmas Breakfast
Start your Christmas morning with a cozy, crowd-pleasing treat—this Christmas Breakfast Casserole combines the gooey sweetness of cinnamon rolls with the warmth of traditional holiday spices. Featuring bite-sized pieces of cinnamon rolls baked in a creamy egg custard infused with maple syrup, vanilla, and ground cinnamon, this recipe requires just 15 minutes of prep time and delivers a golden, puffed casserole perfect for family gatherings. Topped with a luscious icing glaze and optionally garnished with fresh berries or mint leaves, this festive dish is as beautiful as it is delicious. Perfect for feeding a crowd, this make-ahead-friendly breakfast captures the spirit of the season in every bite! Keywords: Christmas breakfast casserole, holiday baking, cinnamon roll casserole, easy Christmas brunch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8-count each) cinnamon rolls (with icing)
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon butter
- fresh berries or mint leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
Open both cans of cinnamon rolls and set the icing packets aside. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until fully combined.
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring they are fully coated.
Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the casserole is puffed and golden brown. A toothpick inserted into the center should come out clean.
While the casserole bakes, mix the reserved icing with powdered sugar and 1 tablespoon of melted butter to create a glaze. Thin it with a bit of milk if needed, to reach your desired consistency.
Once the casserole is done, remove it from the oven and allow it to cool for 5 minutes.
Drizzle the prepared glaze evenly over the casserole. For an extra festive touch, garnish with fresh berries or mint leaves, if desired.
Serve warm and enjoy the comforting flavors of Christmas morning!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.8 g | 78% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.6 g | 113% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 797 mg | 266% | |
| Sodium | 1060 mg | 46% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 158.0 g | 57% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.0 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 90.5 g | ||
| Protein | 36.1 g | 72% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.2 mcg | 21% | |
| Calcium | 218 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 653 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
