Overnight Orange Roll Casserole is a bright, sweet breakfast bake that’s perfect for holidays, weekend brunch, or special mornings. Soft pieces of orange sweet rolls soak overnight in a creamy custard, then bake into a fluffy, golden casserole topped with a citrus glaze.
It’s warm, comforting, and full of fresh orange flavor—making it a wonderful way to start the day.
Yield and Timing
Serves 6–8 people
Prep time: 15 minutes
Chill time: 8 hours (overnight)
Bake time: 30–35 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cans refrigerated orange sweet rolls (with icing)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
Optional topping:
- Powdered sugar
- Fresh orange slices
Preparation
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
Cut the orange sweet rolls into quarters and place them evenly in the baking dish. Set aside the icing packets.
In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, heavy cream, sugar, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
Pour the custard mixture evenly over the sweet roll pieces.
Drizzle melted butter over the top.
Cover the dish with foil or plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6–8 hours).
Baking
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Remove the casserole from the refrigerator and bake uncovered for 30–35 minutes, until golden and set.
Warm the icing packets from the sweet rolls and drizzle over the hot casserole.
Serving Suggestions
Serve warm with:
- Fresh fruit
- Coffee or tea
- Crispy bacon or breakfast sausage
Storage
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or oven.
Why This Recipe Is So Loved
Preparing it the night before makes busy mornings easier, while the orange flavor gives the casserole a fresh, bakery-style taste. The soft rolls and custard bake together into a fluffy, sweet dish that feels both comforting and special.
Overnight Orange Roll Casserole is a simple way to turn a regular morning into something memorable.
