Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter and set aside.

Step 2

Separate the cinnamon rolls out into 8 rolls per tube and cut each roll into 6 pieces. Place in prepared baking dish in an even layer.

Step 3

In a large bowl whisk together the cream, eggs, flour, cinnamon, and vanilla.

Step 4

Pour the cream mixture over the rolls and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden and cooked through.

Step 5

Meanwhile, make the sauce during the last 10-15 minutes of the casseroles cooking time.

Step 6

Melt the butter in a medium sauce pan over medium heat.

Step 7

Whisk in the brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a bubble while whisking constantly.

Step 8

Stir in the sliced bananas and chopped pecans and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until heated through.

Step 9

Pour the sauce evenly over the cooked casserole.

Step 10

Serve the casserole immediately, topped with ice cream if desired.