This easy orange roll casserole is a delicious, sweet breakfast casserole made with cans of orange rolls. Cut up orange rolls are baked in a custard until golden and then topped with a homemade orange icing. A great casserole for brunch or holiday breakfast.

My kids prefer orange rolls over cinnamon rolls so we always have a can or two in our refrigerator. When I saw this orange roll casserole floating around social media, I knew I needed to give it a try. After testing it myself, I quickly understood why it became so popular.

Similar to this cinnamon roll casserole, this orange roll version takes refrigerated rolls and turns them into a breakfast casserole that feels extra special. Soft orange rolls bake up with a custard filling and topped with orange icing.

This sweet breakfast casserole has now become a staple for our Christmas morning breakfast and my kids even request it for their birthday morning breakfast. Serve it with a side of fruit, eggs, or even bacon for a full, delicious meal.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• An easy to make breakfast casserole. This can be made with just a few ingredients and in about 30 minutes.
• Family friendly. This is a breakfast that both kids and adults love.
• Great for holidays. Delicious orange flavor perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast, Easter, Mother’s day, and more.
• Can be customized. Make it your own by adding nuts or berries.

Ingredients

Grab a couple of cans of refrigerated orange rolls to make this easy orange roll breakfast casserole.

• Unsalted butter: A little melted butter is used to coat the baking dish so the casserole doesn’t stick.
• Cans of orange rolls: Use 2 cans of orange rolls. Make sure to cut them in quarters.
• Light brown sugar: Light brown sugar is used to help sweeten the custard.
• Heavy whipping cream: Heavy whipping cream gives richness to the custard that is poured on the orange rolls.
• Eggs: You will need 4 eggs to make the custard that bakes around the orange rolls to make the casserole.
• Vanilla: Vanilla extract is used in the custard to add extra sweetness and warmth.
• Powdered sugar: Powdered sugar is used to make the icing for the casserole.
• Orange juice: I like using orange juice as the liquid for the icing. You can substitute with milk if you prefer.

How To Make Orange Roll Casserole

Tip: The biggest tip when making this casserole is to make sure that it fully cooks. The top of the orange rolls might turn golden brown before it’s completely done baking. You can loosely place a piece of foil on top of the casserole while it finishes baking.

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Cut the orange rolls into quarters.
2. Coat the bottom of your 9 x 13 baking dish with melted butter.

3. Spread the cut up orange rolls in the baking dish.
4. Make the custard by whisking together the eggs, heavy cream, vanilla, and brown sugar.
5. Pour the custard over the orange rolls.
6. Bake the casserole for 20 minutes or until the casserole is set.

7. Let the casserole rest for about 10-15 minutes before adding the icing.
8. To make the icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, 1 tablespoon of melted butter, and orange juice.
9. Drizzle over the top of the casserole and serve.

Heather’s Recipe Tips

• Try to cut the orange rolls similar in size. This will help everything bake up evenly.
• Check that it’s finished baking. Sometimes the orange rolls can look cooked and golden on top before the center of the casserole is finished baking. You can loosely cover the top with foil if you need to until it finishes baking.
• Let the casserole slightly cool before adding the icing.
• You can add more powdered sugar, or more orange juice to adjust the thickness of the icing to your preference.

Variations

• Holiday twist: Add a few dried cranberries over the orange rolls for an orange cranberry casserole.
• Nuts: Add chopped pecans or walnuts over the orange rolls.
• Icing: If you are in a hurry you can use the icing that comes with the refrigerated orange rolls.

Storage Instructions

Store: Let the casserole completely cool and then cover and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Reheat: You can reheat the orange roll casserole covered in the oven at 325 degrees or in the microwave for 30 seconds.

Freeze: This can be frozen in individual pieces for up to 2 months. Let thaw in the refrigerator overnight and then reheat.

Frequently Asked Questions

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