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Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole

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Kimber Matherne

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December 12, 2024

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This Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole is loaded with apples, cinnamon roll bites, and of course glaze!  It is every bit as good as you might imagine! This is perfect for a breakfast, brunch, potluck or holiday celebration.  With just a few simple ingredients, this casserole comes together in minutes and feeds a crowd.

Apple Fritter Christmas Breakfast Casserole in a baking dish this Recipe

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  • Ingredients
  • Recipe Step by Step
  • How to Serve Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole
  • What to do with Apple Fritter Casserole leftovers
  • More Easy Breakfast Casseroles
  • Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole Recipe
  • Overnight Breakfast Casserole Directions

Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Someone way wiser than me once said that “Necessity is the mother of invention,” and that my friends is how this casserole came to be.  Life has been so busy and I realized I was supposed to show up to a brunch with a dish in hand… like in the morning.  So I took inventory and decided we would make it work with what I had since there was 0 time for a trip to the store.

I am super excited to share this with you because everyone at the brunch were raving about it (insert blushing here) and I got multiple requests for the recipe.  I figured I better figure out what exactly I put in it and give it a name so I could properly document it and share with you.

Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole is just too easy and delicious!  It is perfect for taking to a potluck since it easily feeds 10-12.  I think it would also be a really great addition to a Christmas morning breakfast.  With the delicious flavors of cinnamon rolls, along with the flavorful apples it really is perfect for the season, and you won’t have to spend all morning in the kitchen because you can have this from fridge to oven in about 10 minutes.

Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole Ingredients

Ingredients

  • Cinnamon
  • Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls- I use the regular roll, classic flavor (sometimes labeled Cinnabon) with 8 rolls in it.  Grands might work too, but they are made slightly differently where they are actually rolled with cinnamon in between the layers so I think the regular ones work better.
  • Apple pie filling- You can get light or regular for this.  I have been asked a few times, so I thought it worth mentioning, although the pie filling is already sweet, it really does need the extras below to make the casserole more caramel like and bring it all together.
  • Butter, melted
  • Brown sugar

With just 5 simple ingredients, you are going to love how this dish comes together so quickly!

Recipe Step by Step

I am going to highlight a few key steps in the recipe here, but make sure to jump down to the recipe card for comprehensive instructions on how to make Apple Fritter Casserole.

How to Make Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole: Step 1 - cut cinnamon rolls

Preheat the oven to 375˚F. Chop cinnamon rolls

How to Make Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole: Step 2 - combine ingredients into a bowl

Place the cinnamon rolls, apples, melted butter, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and mix them until everything in combined and the cinnamon rolls are coated in the apple mixture.

How to Make Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole: Step 3 - place mix ingredients into baking dish

Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray. Pour the cinnamon rolls mixture into the dish evenly distribute in the dish.

How to Make Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole: Step 5

Cook in middle rack of oven for 40-50 minutes. Drizzle the glaze from the cinnamon rolls over the top of the casserole.  Serve warm and enjoy!

How to Serve Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole

This casserole is really great to add a little sweetness to your breakfast or brunch. Since it is quite sweet and provides a lot of ooey-gooey goodness, it pairs well with more traditional savory breakfast items. You might enjoy my bacon (see my easy trick on how to make bacon in the oven here!), eggs, fresh fruit, and a cup of coffee or tea.

When you serve up this breakfast casserole, make sure to have a big serving spoon as the casserole naturally divides so you don’t need to cut it with a knife but rather just scoop it out.  You will also want to have forks and napkins because it is delicious, but it can also be a little messy to eat if you aren’t careful.

Apple Fritter Christmas Breakfast Casserole on a plate with a fork

What to do with Apple Fritter Casserole leftovers

This casserole is so good there is a good chance there won’t be a crumb left, but just in case there is, here is what you can do with the leftovers.

You can store this casserole both in the refrigerator or the freezer after baking.  It reheats well from either and can also be baked and used for breakfast meal prep so that you can have a hot breakfast on the go easily.

Store leftovers in an airtight container,  I use a ziplock bag often, and place in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to a month.

To reheat, remove a slice and microwave until hot.

More Easy Breakfast Casseroles

If you enjoyed our Apple Fritter Casserole, you may like some of our other popular easy breakfast recipes, such as:

  • Breakfast Casserole with Bacon
  • English Muffin Breakfast Casserole
  • Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
  • Roasted Veggie Breakfast Casserole

If you need more ideas for what to serve at a breakfast or brunch, check out my favorite recipe for breakfast casserole, or see all of my easy breakfast recipes here.

I really hope that you and your friends and family enjoy this as much as we did!  It is the absolute perfect dish for fall since it brings all of those wonderful flavors together.  If you do get a chance to try it, I would love for you to leave me a note in the comments.  Even better, if you are on Instagram, snap a pic and share it in your feed or on your stories and tag me @easyfamilyrecipes so I can see what you are making!

Apple Fritter Christmas Breakfast Casserole in a baking dish

Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole

By: Kimber Matherne
4.89 from 17 votes
This simple breakfast casserole is the perfect blend of apples, cinnamon and breakfast bread to create a mouth watering morning treat.  Apple Fritter Breakfast Casserole makes the perfect dish to bring to a breakfast,brunch, or special occasion, and even a great addition to a Christmas morning breakfast.
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
Total Time: 55 minutes mins
12 servings
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Ingredients 

  • 2 cans, 12.4 oz Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls
  • 1 can, 20 oz apples
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375˚F.
  • Chop the cinnamon rolls into 6-8 pieces each. Open the can of apples and chop them up into small bite sized pieces.
  • Place the cinnamon rolls, apples, melted butter, sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and mix them until everything in combined and the cinnamon rolls are coated in the apple mixture.
  • Spray a large casserole dish with cooking spray and then pour the cinnamon rolls and apples into the dish and place in the middle rack of the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until cooked through.
  • Drizzle the glaze from the cinnamon rolls over the top of the casserole.  Serve warm and enjoy!
Last step!Share a picture on Instagram and tag me at @easyfamilyrecipes!

Recipe Notes

Overnight Breakfast Casserole Directions

To make this casserole the night before, prepare recipe as directed then cover then, cover casserole dish with plastic wrap or lid, and refrigerate. The next morning, remove the dish, uncover and bake as directed adding 5-10 minutes to the cooking time.
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Nutrition Information

Serving: 1slice, Calories: 324kcal (16%), Carbohydrates: 50g (17%), Protein: 3g (6%), Fat: 14g (22%), Saturated Fat: 7g (44%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 0g, Monounsaturated Fat: 0g, Trans Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 20mg (7%), Sodium: 537mg (23%), Potassium: 0mg, Fiber: 2g (8%), Sugar: 72g (80%), Vitamin A: 0IU, Vitamin C: 0mg, Calcium: 0mg, Iron: 0mg

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51 responses

  1. Lindy
    November 14, 2021

    Easy to make. Loved the apple slicing trick while still in the can. Everyone enjoyed!!! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  2. Stephanie M Hajal
    October 1, 2021

    Looks amazinggg! Could I substitute fresh apples for canned? We just went apple picking & I have tons to use.

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      October 3, 2021

      I haven’t tested the recipe with fresh apples, but readers have told me that they have had good results with this so I think it is worth a try.

      Reply
  3. Jo
    July 2, 2021

    Can you use fresh apples in the baking process?

    Reply
  4. Sjk
    October 16, 2020

    5 stars
    OMG this recipe is amazing. Made it for a work brunch and it was such a hit. I wish I could have taken some credit for working real hard on making it or even coming up with it, but a few aasked for the recipe, so the secret is out! Thank you for coming up with such an awesome recipe.

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      October 18, 2020

      Oh that is the best! So glad it was a hit at the brunch!

      Reply
  5. Lisa W
    December 22, 2019

    5 stars
    I have made this about a dozen times now for family and for church potlucks and everyone has asked for the recipe! Perfect as is an absolutely delicious

    Reply
  6. Karolin Infante
    December 18, 2019

    I made this dish for a potluck a my job and all my coworkers loved it so much they ask me to make it all the time. The kids love it too! Super easy and super yummy!

    Love it! 😘😘

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      January 9, 2020

      SO glad to hear that! It is always the first thing gone at our Christmas brunch!

      Reply
      1. Lessa
        December 1, 2021

        I can’t wait to try this however could you put it in a bundt pan and make it like a monkey bread?

        Reply
        1. Kimber Matherne
          December 3, 2021

          Sure! That would work too, but the cooking time may change a little so I would keep an eye on it!

          Reply
  7. Ruby Hayes
    November 29, 2019

    5 stars
    Super easy crowd pleaser!

    Reply
  8. Kacie Mulligan
    October 24, 2019

    Do you use canned apples or apple pie filling? Both are mentioned and I don’t want to use the wrong item.

    Reply
    1. Kimber Matherne
      April 3, 2020

      I generally use apple pie filling in mine. Either can be used though.

      Reply
  9. bylinda J Mclellan
    September 19, 2019

    5 stars
    Yes, I made this recipe and thank goodness that I doubled it. It was so good and everyone loved it ! Would make again!

    Reply
  10. Amy
    September 17, 2019

    Can this be baked the day before and warmed up in the microwave?

    Reply
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