Christmas in July 2024 - Day 7

CIJ day 7

Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole - Gimme Some Oven

OVERNIGHT CINNAMON ROLL CASSEROLE

 prep time: 10 MINUTES

 cook time: 25 MINUTES

 total time: 35 MINUTES

 yield: 12 SERVINGS

DESCRIPTION

This Overnight Cinnamon Roll Casserole is quick and easy to make ahead, drizzled with a heavenly cream cheese frosting, and SO delicious!

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INGREDIENTS

• 12 eggs

• 1 1/2 cups milk

• 2 tablespoons McCormick® Cinnamon, Ground, divided

• 1 tablespoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

• 1 loaf challah bread, cubed (it's a jewish bread) or another brioche bread (sweet and dense).

• 1/4 cup butter, melted

• 1/4 cup firmly-packed brown sugar

• 1 batch cream cheese icing (see below)

CREAM CHEESE ICING INGREDIENTS

• 4 ounce cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup powdered (confectioners’) sugar, sifted

• 1 teaspoon McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract

• 1–3 teaspoons milk, as needed

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Mix eggs, milk, 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon, and vanilla extract in large bowl with wire whisk until well blended. Add bread cubes, and toss until they are evenly coated with the milk mixture. Pour into a 13 x 9-inch baking dish, that has been prepared with cooking spray. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.

2. When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove casserole from refrigerator.

3. In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar and remaining 1 tablespoon cinnamon until combined. Drizzle the mixture evenly over the casserole.

4. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. While the casserole is baking, prepare the cream cheese icing (see below).

5. Once the casserole is cooked through and toasted on top, remove it from the oven and transfer to a wire cooling rack. Drizzle the cream cheese icing over the top of the casserole. Then serve warm, drizzled with extra icing if desired.

TO MAKE THE CREAM CHEESE ICING:

1. Whisk cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla extract together until smooth. Add milk — 1 teaspoon at a time — to thin out the icing, until it reaches your desired consistency. Use immediately, or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days.