Sweet Blend King Cake Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Instructions
Prep the Pan: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish generously with butter or cooking spray.
Arrange: Remove the cinnamon rolls from the cans (set the included icing aside for later). Cut each roll into quarters and distribute them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
Pour the Blend: In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, melted butter, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Pour this mixture evenly over the cinnamon roll pieces, ensuring every piece gets a little bit of the liquid.
Bake: Slide the dish into the oven and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the rolls are puffed and the tops are a deep, toasted golden brown.
Glaze and Decorate: Remove from the oven and immediately drizzle the reserved icing over the hot rolls. While the icing is still tacky, shower the top with your purple, green, and gold sprinkles.
Pro-Tips for a Royal Finish
The "Cream" Factor: Don't skip the heavy cream. It acts as a hydration agent that keeps the center of the casserole from drying out during the longer baking time.
The Crunch: For an added layer of flavor, toss a half-cup of chopped pecans into the dish with the cinnamon rolls before pouring the cream mixture.
Serve Warm: This dish is best served immediately, while the center is still soft and gooey and the glaze is perfectly melted into the rolls.
A Note on Customization: If you want to lean further into the King Cake experience, you can hide a small plastic baby or a dried bean in one of the corners of the casserole before baking. Whoever finds it in their serving gets to be "King or Queen" for the day!
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