This Overnight Orange Roll Casserole is rich, fluffy, and bursting with fresh orange flavor. It’s the kind of make-ahead breakfast that feels bakery-level fancy but takes minimal effort—ideal for holidays, weekends, or feeding a crowd.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: Up to overnight
- Bake Time: 30–35 minutes
- Total Time: ~50 minutes (plus chilling if overnight)
- Servings: 8–10
Ingredients
Casserole
- ¼ cup butter (½ stick), melted
- 2 cans refrigerated orange rolls, cut into quarters
- 4 large eggs
- ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 fresh orange
Orange Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3–4 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
(Shortcut option: use the icing packets included with the orange rolls.)
How to Make Overnight Orange Roll Casserole
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Prepare the Baking Dish
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) when ready to bake.
Pour melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish, swirling to coat the bottom evenly. -
Add the Rolls
Arrange the quartered orange rolls evenly across the dish. -
Make the Custard
In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the orange zest and juice. -
Assemble
Pour the egg mixture evenly over the rolls, ensuring everything is well coated. -
Chill (Optional but Recommended)
Cover with foil and refrigerate up to overnight. This allows the rolls to soak up the custard for an ultra-soft texture. -
Bake
Remove from fridge, uncover, and bake for 30–35 minutes, until puffed, set, and lightly golden but still soft in the center. -
Cool Slightly
Let the casserole rest for 10 minutes before icing.
Make the Orange Icing
- In a bowl, whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and 3 tablespoons orange juice.
- Whisk in melted butter.
- Adjust consistency with more juice (thinner) or powdered sugar (thicker).
Drizzle generously over the warm casserole.
Serving Tips
- Serve warm for the best texture
- Pairs beautifully with coffee or tea
- Add fresh orange slices or berries for presentation
Make-Ahead & Storage
- Make Ahead: Assemble up to 24 hours in advance
- Refrigerate Leftovers: Up to 3 days
- Reheat: Microwave individual portions or warm in oven at 300°F
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