Overnight Orange Roll Casserole

This Overnight Orange Roll Casserole is a warm, gooey, citrus-sweet breakfast bake that tastes like fresh bakery orange rolls — but with almost zero effort in the morning! Made with refrigerated orange rolls, a creamy custard base, and a bright homemade orange icing, this casserole bakes up soft in the center with golden edges and a sunny citrus aroma. It’s perfect for holidays, weekend brunch, or anytime you want a sweet, crowd-pleasing breakfast that you can prep the night before.

Ingredients

For the Casserole

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
• 2 cans refrigerated orange rolls, cut into quarters
• 4 eggs
• 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
• 1/3 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest and juice of 1 orange

For the Icing

• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 3–4 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted

Preparation

1. Preheat oven: When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare baking dish: Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish and swirl to evenly coat the bottom.
3. Layer the rolls: Add the orange roll quarters to the baking dish and spread evenly.
4. Mix custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and the orange zest and juice.
5. Combine: Pour the mixture evenly over the rolls.
6. Optional overnight step: Cover with foil and refrigerate overnight or until ready to bake.
7. Bake: When ready, uncover and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the rolls are cooked through but still soft in the center.
8. Cool: Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

Make the Icing

9. In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla, orange zest, and 3 tablespoons orange juice.
10. Add melted butter. Adjust consistency:

• Add more juice for thinner icing
• Add more powdered sugar for thicker icing

11. Pour icing generously over the warm casserole.

Note

To simplify, you may use the icing packets included with the orange rolls instead of making your own.

Conclusion

This Overnight Orange Roll Casserole delivers all the comfort of gooey, bakery-style orange rolls — but in a simple, family-size dish that requires almost no morning prep. The citrus flavor brightens every bite, while the creamy custard gives the rolls a soft, almost bread-pudding texture everyone loves. Whether you’re serving guests or treating the family, this casserole is guaranteed to become a breakfast favorite.