Name: Sister Schubert’s Apple Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 21 ounces Canned Apple Pie Filling; 17 ounces Sister Schubert's Cinnamon Rolls (*one package, save icing ); ½ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon nutmeg (*optional)

The ultimate cozy, 3-ingredient shortcut breakfast bake for busy mornings and lazy weekends.

A comforting bowl of apple cinnamon casserole with fall candles and florals in the background.

If you are looking for the absolute easiest, most crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch treat imaginable, you have found your match. By combining buttery, pull-apart Sister Schubert’s Cinnamon Buns with sweet, canned apple pie filling, this casserole tastes like you spent hours rolling pastry from scratch—when in reality, it comes together in less than 5 minutes of prep work. Warm, gooey, and packed with autumn-spiced comfort! Your family will love it just as much as mine did because it is that delicious!

Why We Love This Recipe

Incredibly Fast: Zero dough mixing, kneading, or rising time required.
Semi-Homemade Genius: Uses store-bought shortcuts that taste bakery-fresh once baked.
The Perfect Texture: The bottom absorbs the fruity apple juices while the top stays buttery, soft, cinnamony, and golden-brown.
Minimal Cleanup: Just one a baking dish a few kitchen items to make this apple brunch treat.

Sister Schubert's roll package on marble table with fall themed napkin and props.

Simple Ingredients

Sister Schubert’s Cinnamon Buns (thawed slightly for easier cutting/separating, including their cream cheese icing packet).
Apple Pie Filling (chopped slightly finer if the apple slices are very large). I used a 21-ounce can.
Ground Cinnamon & a pinch of Nutmeg *optional to add cozy, spiced flavor.
Optional Add-ins: chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch, or a splash of heavy cream poured over the top before baking for extra richness.

Canned apples in a white, oval baker on a fall-themed table.

Quick How-To Instructions

Prep the Oven & Dish: Preheat your oven to 350F. Lightly grease a small casserole dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Layer the Apples: Spread the can of apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Dust with an extra pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
Arrange the Cinnamon Rolls: Cut or separate the Sister Schubert’s cinnamon buns into bite-sized pieces (or quarters) and scatter them evenly over the apple pie filling layer.
Bake to Perfection: Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cinnamon buns are golden-brown and cooked through in the center, and the apple filling is bubbling.
Ice & Serve: Warm the cream cheese icing packets provided with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, then drizzle generously all over the warm casserole. Serve warm!

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I assemble this the night before? Yes! Assemble the casserole in the baking dish, cover tightly with plastic wrap, and store in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, remove the wrap and bake as directed (you may need to add 5 extra minutes to the bake time since it’s starting cold).
Do I need to thaw the cinnamon buns first? Letting them thaw on the counter for 15-20 minutes makes them much easier to cut or pull apart, but even if they are semi-frozen, they will bake up wonderfully in the oven.
Can I use other pie fillings? Definitely! Cherry, peach, or blackberry pie fillings also taste incredible paired with cinnamon rolls.

A baked white dish of apple cinnamon roll casserole on a fall-themed table.

Storage & Reheating

Storage: Cover any leftovers tightly or transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Warm individual portions in the microwave for 20-30 seconds until heated through.

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Sister Schubert’s Apple Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Bake

If you are looking for the absolute easiest, most crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch treat imaginable, you have found your match. By combining buttery, pull-apart Sister Schubert’s Cinnamon Buns with sweet, spiced canned apple pie filling, this casserole tastes like you spent hours rolling pastry from scratch—when in reality, it comes together in less than 5 minutes of prep work. Warm, gooey, and packed with autumn-spiced comfort!

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings people

Calories 455cal

Author Amy Desrosiers

Cost $7

Equipment

Casserole dish *I used an ovel one, but 8×8 would work well too!
oven adjusted to the center rack position
cutting board & knife

Ingredients

21 ounces Canned Apple Pie Filling
17 ounces Sister Schubert's Cinnamon Rolls *one package, save icing
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon nutmeg *optional

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease an 8×8-inch or 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Spread the can of apple pie filling evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Dust with an extra pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg if desired.
Arrange the Sister Schubert’s cinnamon buns into bite-sized pieces (or quarters) and scatter them evenly over the apple pie filling layer.
Bake uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cinnamon buns are golden brown and cooked through in the center, and the apple filling is bubbling.
Warm the cream cheese icing packet provided with the cinnamon rolls in the microwave for 10 seconds, then drizzle generously all over the warm casserole. Serve warm!

Notes

*Nutritional information is meant to be a guide and may vary.

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