Banana Cinnamon Roll Casserole Recipe

This Banana Cinnamon Roll Casserole is a delightful twist on classic cinnamon rolls. It's a perfect combination of soft and gooey cinnamon rolls with a hint of banana flavor. The casserole is perfect for breakfast or brunch and can be easily prepared in advance. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe is a crowd-pleaser that will have everyone coming back for seconds.

Ingredients

• 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon roll dough
• 3 ripe bananas, sliced
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
• 1/4 cup maple syrup (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
2. Open the cans of cinnamon roll dough and set aside the icing for later use.
3. Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters. Arrange half of the cinnamon roll quarters in an even layer in the bottom of the greased baking dish.
4. Layer half of the sliced bananas on top of the cinnamon roll quarters.
5. In a small mixing bowl, combine the brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
6. Pour half of the brown sugar mixture over the bananas.
7. Repeat the layers with the remaining cinnamon roll quarters, bananas, and brown sugar mixture.
8. Sprinkle the chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the casserole, if desired.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the cinnamon rolls are golden brown and cooked through.
10. Remove from the oven and drizzle the reserved icing from the cinnamon roll cans over the casserole.
11. Optional: Drizzle the maple syrup over the casserole for an extra touch of sweetness.
12. Allow the casserole to cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!

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