Sticky Bun Casserole
A gooey, caramel-filled breakfast casserole inspired by classic sticky buns.Perfect for brunch, holidays, or sweet weekend breakfasts.Uses simple ingredients like biscuits, butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.A crowd-pleasing, make-ahead friendly recipe with irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (16 oz each) refrigerated biscuits or cinnamon rolls
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup melted butter
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped pecans (optional but traditional)
- Maple syrup, powdered sugar, or icing (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- Cut biscuits or cinnamon rolls into quarters.
- Spread dough pieces evenly in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top if using.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until golden and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly; serve warm with syrup, icing, or powdered sugar.
Notes
- Cinnamon roll dough results in a sweeter, more dessert-like casserole.
- For extra gooey texture, add ¼ cup heavy cream to the caramel mixture.
- Pecans can be replaced with walnuts or omitted entirely.
- Bake uncovered for a crisp top, or cover halfway for a softer texture.
- Leftovers reheat beautifully in the microwave or air fryer.