Overnight Orange Roll Casserole Recipe
This Overnight Orange Roll Casserole is a delightful, make-ahead breakfast treat featuring tender orange rolls soaked in a rich custard infused with fresh orange zest and juice. Baked to perfection and topped with a luscious orange-flavored icing, it’s a perfect dish for brunch or a special morning gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Total Time: 45-50 minutes (excluding chilling time)
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Brunch
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted
- 2 cans refrigerated orange rolls, cut into quarters
Custard Mixture
- 4 eggs
- 1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 1 orange
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 3–4 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare dish: Preheat your oven to 375°F. Pour the melted butter into a 9×13-inch baking dish and swirl around to coat the bottom evenly.
- Arrange rolls: Cut refrigerated orange rolls into quarters and arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish. Set aside while you prepare the custard mixture.
- Make custard: In a medium bowl, whisk together the eggs, heavy cream, light brown sugar, vanilla extract, and freshly grated orange zest and juice until well combined.
- Combine rolls and custard: Pour the custard mixture evenly over the orange roll quarters in the baking dish, ensuring all pieces are soaked.
- Optional chilling: Cover the dish with foil and refrigerate overnight or up to several hours if preparing ahead of time.
- Bake: Remove the foil if chilled, and bake the casserole uncovered for 30-35 minutes, or until the rolls are cooked through but still soft in the center.
- Cool: Remove the casserole from the oven and let it cool for about 10 minutes to set up slightly before icing.
- Prepare icing: In a bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and 3 tablespoons of orange juice. Then whisk in melted butter. Adjust the consistency by adding more orange juice for a thinner glaze or more powdered sugar for a thicker icing.
- Serve: Drizzle the icing generously over the warm casserole. Slice and serve immediately for a delicious breakfast or brunch treat.
Notes
- You can prepare this casserole the night before and let it soak in the custard overnight for extra flavor.
- For convenience, use the icing that comes with the orange roll package instead of making your own icing.
- Make sure not to overbake; the rolls should be soft and tender inside.
- Fresh orange zest and juice provide the best flavor; avoid bottled juice if possible.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 casserole
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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