Cozy Christmas Morning Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole
A stress-free holiday breakfast casserole made with canned biscuits, brown sugar, and cinnamon that rests overnight in the fridge for a soft, gooey texture and is baked to golden perfection.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 8 hours 60 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (16 oz each) large canned biscuits (flaky, buttery variety)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whole milk
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Open the biscuit cans and separate the biscuits. Cut large biscuits into quarters or medium biscuits in half.
- In a medium bowl, mix the softened butter, packed brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until it resembles wet sand.
- Arrange biscuit pieces in a single layer in the prepared dish. Spoon the cinnamon-butter mixture evenly over the biscuits, rubbing some into the dough.
- Cover the dish tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil and refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove plastic wrap. If desired, tent loosely with foil to prevent over-browning.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is cooked through.
- While baking, whisk confectioners’ sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove casserole from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze evenly over the warm casserole and serve immediately.
Notes
For gluten-free adaptation, use gluten-free canned biscuits. To prevent burning, use light-colored glass or ceramic dishes. The overnight rest is crucial for texture. Leftovers can be frozen unbaked for up to a month.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 35
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 25
- Saturated Fat: 15
- Carbohydrates: 50
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
Keywords: Christmas breakfast, overnight cinnamon rolls, holiday brunch, easy casserole, family breakfast, comfort food