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Golden apple cinnamon roll casserole in a white baking dish, topped with streusel and cinnamon icing, on a light wooden table

Easy Apple Cinnamon Roll Casserole

This apple cinnamon roll casserole combines the flavors of sweet, spiced apple pie with fluffy cinnamon rolls in one irresistible dish. Perfect as an easy apple cinnamon roll bake for breakfast, a holiday breakfast casserole with apples, or a baked apple cinnamon roll dessert, this treat is indulgent yet simple to prepare. Chill it overnight for a rich, gooey texture that truly makes it shine!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 (17.5-ounce) cans cinnamon rolls (e.g., Pillsbury® Grands!)
  • 1 (21-ounce) can apple pie filling
  • 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup rolled oats
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Plastic wrap
  • Pastry cutter or fork

Method
 

  1. Prep the cinnamon rolls: Cut the cinnamon rolls into 1-inch pieces and set the icing aside. Lightly grease your 9x13-inch baking dish, then spread the cinnamon roll pieces evenly across the bottom of the dish.
  2. Add the apple pie filling: Spoon the apple pie filling over the cinnamon rolls, dolloping it randomly so every bite has some apple goodness.
  3. Add the cream: Pour the heavy cream evenly over the entire casserole. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight for maximum flavor.
  4. Preheat and make the topping: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). In a bowl, combine the softened butter, flour, brown sugar, oats, and 1 1/2 teaspoons of cinnamon. Use a pastry cutter or fork to mix until crumbly.
  5. Top and bake: Take the casserole out of the fridge, remove the plastic wrap, and sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the top. Bake for about 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and bubbly.
  6. Finish with icing: While the casserole is baking, stir the reserved cinnamon roll icing with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon. Once the casserole is done, drizzle the icing generously over the warm casserole for that sweet, gooey finish.

Notes

If you have extra time, dice up fresh peeled apples and mix them into the canned filling for additional flavor and texture. To make cleanup easier, line the baking dish with parchment paper. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days—just reheat in the oven for a crisp topping.