Banana-Bacon Cinnamon Roll Roses: bite-sized cinnamon rolls with banana chips, bacon, brown sugar and cinnamon. Perfect for Easter, Father’s Day brunch, or a festive breakfast or party.
Banana-Bacon Cinnamon Roll Roses combine crisp bacon, crunchy banana chips, brown sugar and cinnamon inside mini cinnamon rolls shaped like roses. They’re quick to prepare using store-bought biscuit dough and make a memorable centerpiece for a holiday brunch or a fun grab-and-go treat at parties.
I made these on a whim because I had bacon on my mind and wanted something special for my husband. They’re simple, fast, and taste even better than they look. I tested them at night, so forgive the imperfect prep photos — impatient cooks make the best surprises.
Start with one 8-count package of biscuit dough (I used Pillsbury Grands Homestyle Buttermilk Biscuits). Cut each biscuit into 8 pieces and roll each piece into a small ball. Press each ball flat into a circle. Overlap four circles slightly and press gently so the layers stick together — the shape should resemble a small stack of rounded petals.
Cut each stacked set in half to make two rose bases. Brush the dough lightly with melted butter, then sprinkle a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, finely chopped cooked bacon and finely chopped banana chips over the dough.
Roll each piece up individually from the long edge to form a rose shape, pressing the seam lightly to seal. Place each roll in a prepared mini muffin pan sprayed with nonstick spray or brushed with butter. If you have extra melted butter, brush it on top of the rolls for extra color and flavor.
Bake at 350°F for about 12–15 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the pan and let cool slightly before serving.
For a playful presentation, you can attach the rose rolls to fake flower stems. Remove the artificial petals and use the plastic center or a short piece of toothpick or skewer pushed into the roll to secure it on the stem. If you use toothpicks or skewers, tell guests to remove them before eating.
These rolls are versatile — swap the bacon and banana for your favorite fillings such as chopped dried fruit, toasted nuts, mini chocolate chips or other flavor combinations. They’re perfect for customizing to tastes and dietary needs.
Happy Easter or happy brunching — enjoy these cinnamon roll roses with friends and family!
Hope you enjoy!
Banana-Bacon Cinnamon Roll Roses
Ingredients
- 1 (8 count) package biscuit dough (about 16.3 oz.)
- 1/2 cup melted butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 pound bacon, cooked and finely chopped
- 1 (6 oz.) bag banana chips, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
- Separate the biscuits. Cut each biscuit into 8 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a ball and flatten into a circle. Overlap 4 circles and press lightly so they stick, then cut the stack in half to make two rose bases (you’ll end up with 32 rolls).
- Brush the dough with melted butter. In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped bacon and chopped banana chips. Sprinkle the mixture over the dough pieces.
- Roll each piece from the long edge to form a rose, pressing the seam gently to seal. Place each rose in the prepared mini muffin pan. Brush any remaining melted butter on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes at 350°F, until golden brown around the edges. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
To finely chop banana chips, pulse them a few seconds in a food processor. If using a different brand of biscuit dough, follow the package baking directions for best results. For a decorative display, attach cooled roll-roses to flower stems or short skewers (inform guests to remove skewers before eating).
Substitutions
Swap the bacon and banana for dried fruit, toasted nuts, mini chocolate chips, or any other favorite filling.
Nutrition (per rose, approximate)
Calories: 178 kcal | Carbohydrates: 14 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 13 g
More cinnamon roll ideas to try at home: pull-apart monkey bread, cinnamon breadstick bites, or other creative fillings and presentations.