These Breakfast Casseroles Are Great for Prepping Ahead (2024)

They make hosting brunch much easier.

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If you’re hosting overnight guests or just feeding a big crowd for Easter brunch, having a breakfast casserole ready to go is the best way to make your morning even tastier (and less chaotic). Think about it: breakfast casseroles are easy to make ahead (some can even be prepped the night before!) and they’re made in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, so there's enough to go around. Plus, with options like Ree Drummond's baked French toast casserole, spinach artichoke strata, and white chocolate croissant bread pudding, you're sure to start your morning off on the right foot. If breakfast wasn't already your favorite meal of the day, it sure will be now.

You can choose from sweet or savory options depending on your family's preferences. But if you ask us, making one of each isn't a bad idea either. 😂 For instance, you can make the cinnamon roll casserole and pair it with one of the many creative egg recipes ahead like breakfast enchiladas. We've also included brunch-staple-inspired recipes like everything bagel casserole or biscuits and sausage gravy—in casserole form! There's even a sheet pan pancakes that makes serving pancake recipes to a crowd super easy. But no matter which breakfast casserole you choose, these breakfast casseroles will get everyone in the family up and at 'em. All you'll need to do is serve up a round of brunch co*cktails.

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Breakfast Enchiladas

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Enchiladas are already cheesy, spicy, and saucy, but add scrambled eggs, chorizo, and avocado and they become a breakfast delight! You can use storebought red enchilada sauce to keep things easy.

Get the Breakfast Enchiladas recipe.

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Baked Oatmeal With Berries

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This make-ahead oatmeal will come in handy throughout the week. You can make it ahead and reheat the entire dish or scoop out individual portions to pop in the microwave. It doesn't get easier than that.

Get the Baked Oatmeal With Berries recipe.

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Spinach Artichoke Strata

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If you're a fan of spinach artichoke dip, you’ll love this breakfast twist on the popular dip. It's just as cheesy and flavor, and it’s packed with veggies for a healthy-ish meal.

Get the Spinach Artichoke Strata recipe.

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White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

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Bread pudding made with leftover croissants is just about genius. It's buttery and sweet thanks to a white chocolate custard and fresh fruits.

Get the White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding recipe.

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Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal

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Chocolate for breakfast? Yes, please! This baked oatmeal is the perfect balance between naughty and healthy thanks to wholesome additions, like oats, walnuts, applesauce, and either whipped cream or Greek yogurt on top.

Get the Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal recipe.

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Eggnog Bread Pudding

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Could eggnog get even better? It sure can! Make it for breakfast by adding it to bread pudding and serve it with a rum-butter syrup.

Get the Eggnog Bread Pudding recipe.

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Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole

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This Crock-Pot recipe is loaded with chorizo sausage, eggs, hash browns, and jalapeño peppers. To give it even more Tex-Mex flavor, top it off with pico de gallo and sliced avocado.

Get the Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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Grits Casserole

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Whether you serve it up first thing in the morning or as a breakfast-for-dinner dish, these cheesy baked grits are always a hit. They get their hearty flavor from eggs, bacon, and jalapeño pepper.

Get the Grits Casserole recipe.

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Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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If you're looking for an easy twist on cinnamon rolls, this casserole version is for you. You don't have to wait for the dough to rise and you don't even need to roll it!

Get Ree's Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater tots take the place of hash browns in this popular breakfast casserole. They're layered with eggs, bacon, and cheese for the ultimate morning meal.

Get the Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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Christmas Breakfast Casserole

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This casserole recipe has all the makings of a holiday brunch: ham, croissants, and melty cheese. Plus, the red and green bell peppers make it colorful and festive.

Get Ree's Christmas Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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You can put your own spin on this go-to casserole recipe. Switch up the veggies based on your family's preferences, kick things up with pepper jack cheese, or even add a few dashes of hot sauce if that's your thing.

Get the Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole

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This recipe will give your home the warm smell of pecan pie first thing in the morning. It's decadent, nutty, and perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Get the Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole recipe.

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Everything Bagel Casserole

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This hearty breakfast casserole will fuel you up for anything the day has in store. It's loaded with toasty bagel pieces, bacon, eggs, and even cream cheese!

Get the Everything Bagel Casserole recipe.

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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

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Canned refrigerated biscuits makes this comforting casserole even easier. It's perfect for a holiday brunch party.

Get the Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe.

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Giant Dutch Baby Pancake

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With crispy edges and a custard-like interior, this giant pancake is unlike anything you've ever tasted! It's even more impressive when topped with Nutella syrup and fresh fruit.

Get the Giant Dutch Baby Pancake recipe.

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Individual Sausage Casseroles

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Mini casseroles make busy weekday breakfasts even easier. Stash them in the freezer so all you have to do is pop them in the microwave before you head out the door.

Get Ree's Individual Sausage Casseroles recipe.

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Baked Feta Egg Casserole

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Ever hear of Tik Tok's famous feta pasta? Of course, you have! But this twist on the popular dinner recipe transforms the jammy tomatoes and feta into a delicious egg breakfast.

Get the Baked Feta Egg Casserole recipe.

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Cowboy Casserole

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This breakfast casserole is loaded with flavor thanks to strips of bacon, chopped chives, garlic, and shredded cheese. But it's the crispy tater tot topping that makes it so good!

Get the Cowboy Casserole recipe.

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Eggs Benedict Strata

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A strata is basically a casserole with eggs, bread, and cheese. This one also has a super easy hollandaise sauce that's made in the blender.

Get Ree's Eggs Benedict Strata recipe.

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