This easy Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Casserole combines soft cinnamon rolls, juicy blueberries, and a rich vanilla custard into a sweet breakfast bake that's perfect for holidays, brunches, or lazy weekend mornings.
From the recipe collection of Tara Ippolito
If there's one breakfast that always disappears at my house, it's this Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Casserole. It tastes like something you'd order at a cozy little brunch spot, but it's made with refrigerated cinnamon rolls, so it's incredibly easy to throw together. The cinnamon rolls bake up soft and fluffy while the blueberries burst into little pockets of sweetness throughout the casserole.
Whether you're making breakfast for Christmas morning, Mother's Day, Easter brunch, or just because you have family staying over, this recipe is always a hit. Everything comes together in one baking dish, and once you drizzle the icing over the warm casserole, nobody can resist going back for seconds.
What People Are Saying
My husband found this recipe through Facebook reels. I tried it last night for the first time and took it to a dinner. It was a hit! It was not too sweet and amazingly easy to whip up.- Jean
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Perfect For Holidays - This casserole is an easy make-ahead breakfast for Christmas morning, Easter, Mother's Day, or any special occasion.
- Easy To Make - Using refrigerated cinnamon rolls keeps prep time to just a few minutes.
- Soft And Custardy - Every bite is fluffy, rich, and loaded with cinnamon flavor.
- Family Friendly - Kids and adults both love this sweet breakfast casserole.
Ingredients
Heres how to make this delicious casserole. You can find the full ingredients list along with measurements and instructions on the recipe card below.
- Refrigerated Cinnamon Rolls - The shortcut that makes this casserole incredibly easy while adding buttery cinnamon flavor
- Fresh Blueberries - They become soft and juicy as they bake, adding natural sweetness and a beautiful pop of color.
- Eggs - Help create a rich custard that holds everything together.
- Milk - Combines with the eggs to make the cinnamon rolls soft and almost bread pudding-like.
- Vanilla Extract - Adds warm bakery flavor that pairs perfectly with the cinnamon.
- Ground Cinnamon - Just a little extra cinnamon enhances the filling that's already inside the rolls.
- Salt - A small pinch balances the sweetness and brings all of the flavors together.
How To Make It
Heres how to make this amazing breakfast. You can find the full ingredients list along with instructions on the recipe card below.
Preheat the oven to 350°
- Open both cans of cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside for later. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread the pieces evenly into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and blueberries, making sure everything is coated. Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes so the cinnamon rolls can absorb some of the custard.
- Place it into the center rack of the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the cinnamon rolls are cooked through. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely tent it with foil during the last 10 minutes. Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before drizzling the reserved icing over the top.
Pro Tips
- Cut the cinnamon rolls into evenly sized pieces so they bake uniformly.
- Pat the blueberries dry before adding them to prevent excess moisture.
- Let the casserole rest before icing so the glaze stays nice and visible.
- Check the center with a knife before removing it from the oven. It should come out mostly clean with no raw custard remaining.
- Warm the icing in the microwave for about 5-10 seconds if you'd like it to drizzle more easily.
Variations
- Add fresh lemon zest for a bright lemon-blueberry flavor.
- Swap the blueberries for strawberries, raspberries, or blackberries.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the top before baking.
- Add small cubes of cream cheese throughout the casserole for an extra creamy bite.
- Finish with powdered sugar instead of the icing for a different presentation.
What To Serve This With
This casserole pairs perfectly with Crispy Bacon, breakfast sausage, scrambled eggs, fresh fruit, or a simple fruit salad to balance the sweetness. If you're serving it for brunch, add coffee, mimosas, or fresh orange juice for an easy meal everyone will love.
Storage & Reheating
Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Reheat individual servings in the microwave for about 30-45 seconds until warmed through. You can also cover the baking dish with foil and warm it in a 325°F oven until heated through. While it's best served fresh, leftovers are still delicious the next morning.
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Blueberry Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 Pakages Cinnamon Rolls (with icing set aside)
- 1 Cup Fresh Blueberries
- 4 Eggs
- ½ Cup Milk
- 1 Tbs Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°
- Open both cans of cinnamon rolls and set the icing aside for later. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread the pieces evenly into a greased 9 x 13" baking dish.
- Sprinkle the blueberries evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt until smooth. Slowly pour the custard mixture evenly over the cinnamon rolls and blueberries, making sure everything is coated. Let the casserole sit for about 5 minutes so the cinnamon rolls can absorb some of the custard.
- Place it into the center rack of the oven for 35-45 minutes, or until the center is fully set and the cinnamon rolls are cooked through. If the top begins browning too quickly, loosely tent it with foil during the last 10 minutes.
- Allow the casserole to cool for 5-10 minutes before drizzling the reserved icing over the top.
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Anonymous says
Has anyone made this without milk or know of a good substitute?
Claudine says
Can frozen blueberries be used?
Anonymous says
Be sure to grease the baking dish, to avoid any sticking.
For a half-batch, I used a 6 x 10 inch baking dish, baking for 35 minutes. It was perfect for two people, with some fresh blueberries on the side.
Al Dente Diva says
Brilliant idea with the cream cheese. I’m so glad you liked it! Thank you
Grace says
Fantastic! I placed some blueberry cream cheese in between… divine! More calories though lol…Thanks for the wonderful recipe!
Al Dente Diva says
So happy to hear that you all enjoyed it. Thanks for letting me know and for giving it a try ?
Jean says
My husband found this recipe through Facebook reels. I tried it last night for the first time and took it to a dinner. It was a hit! It was not too sweet and amazingly easy to whip up. I followed the recipe using an 13x9 baking dish but added more blueberries and I baked it for 35 minutes and it was perfect. Thank you!
Judy S Bustin says
What size baking dish is best? Is this only 1 cup blueberries? Picture looks like more.
Kathy Maffei says
The blueberry casserole looks delicious. I have a huge container of dried cranberries. I’m going to rehydrate them and use them in this recipe. Thanks for posting. I’ll bake at 350.
Anonymous says
I made 1/2 the recipe and it was really good. We put syrup on top after it was on the plate, so good!