Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Why you should make this cinnamon roll casserole

If the ability to use a slow cooker to make yummy cinnamon rolls doesn’t already have you convinced, then let me turn you to how quick the prep time is. With the hardest being done for you – thank you, Pillsbury Grands – there is only a little bit of mixing before throwing everything into the crock pot.

Also, the cooking time is long enough for you to walk away and get other stuff done in the meantime. You’ll come back a few hours later to a sweet-smelling kitchen and taste buds craving a sweet cinnamon dessert.

Recipe Ingredients

Ingredients for cinnamon roll casserole on a table.

Cinnamon Rolls in the Can: You can’t go wrong with the Pillsbury brand. It should also come with icing.
Butter: Melted and poured over the cinnamon rolls to give them a buttery taste.
Eggs: Large eggs are used to create a flavorful egg mixture that is poured over cut cinnamon roll dough.
Heavy Cream: Used as part of the cinnamon and brown sugar mixture.
vanilla: This extract adds a hint of vanilla flavor to the cinnamon roll casserole.
Brown Sugar: Used to provide a little extra sweetness.
Spices: Cinnamon and nutmeg are the perfect spices for this cinnamon roll recipe.

Step-by-Step Directions

6 images showing how to put canned cinnamon rolls, butter and egg mixture in slow cooker. Then a glaze.

StepOne – Place quarter-cut cinnamon roll dough into a prepared (with cooking spray) slow cooker and pour over cooled butter.

StepTwo – In a small bowl, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract.

StepThree – For the egg mixture over the cinnamon rolls.

Step Four – Cover and cook on low for 3.5 – 4 hours. Every slow cooker cooks differently, so check at the 3.5 hour mark.

Step Five – Once complete, for over the cinnamon roll icing.

step six – Serve warm and enjoy!

scoop taken out of cinnamon roll casserole.

How to serve

This cinnamon roll casserole is amazing served as is. Simply scoop out a serving and enjoy!
If you’d like to add some additional toppings, consider an extra dash of ground cinnamon, a drizzle of maple syrup, diced apples, and/or a shake of powdered sugar.
When it comes to serving it with something cool, go for a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a flavor of your choice.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Can I prepare the night before?

You can make the casserole the night before and cook it in the morning. Though, let your slow cooker sit on the counter for 15 minutes, doing this should prevent the ceramic insert from cracking when the heat is turned on.

How do I store leftover crock pot cinnamon roll?

Refrigerate cinnamon rolls in an airtight container for up to 3 days – and that’s if they last that long.

How do I reheat crock pot cinnamon rolls?

For reheating the casserole, you can microwave your portion or put it in the air fryer at 330 degrees F for 5 minutes or until the desired temperature.

What is the best way to cut the cinnamon rolls?

You can use a pair of kitchen scissors or a pizza cutter.

What can be used instead of heavy cream in this cinnamon roll casserole recipe?

Milk or whipping cream are great dairy substitutions for using heavy cream.