Whether you’re hosting brunch, meal-prepping for the week, or just want an easy breakfast that feeds a crowd, breakfast casseroles make mornings a whole lot easier.
Breakfast Casseroles
Breakfast casseroles make mornings easier—whether you’re hosting brunch, meal prepping for the week, or just want a healthy, comforting breakfast you can bake once and enjoy for days. They’re also one of my favorite things to serve for the holidays: Christmas morning, Easter brunch, Mother’s Day, or anytime you’re feeding a house full of family. This collection includes my best lighter casseroles with eggs, sweet French toast bakes, make-ahead meal prep favorites, and even sheet pan pancakes for a fun, hands-off twist. Perfect for weekends, holidays, or busy weekdays when you want something warm and satisfying without the fuss.
Why These Casseroles Are the Perfect Addition to Your Brunch Menu
Whether you’re hosting out-of-town guests or planning a big breakfast with your family on Christmas morning, ’tis the season for breakfast casseroles!
I always turn to breakfast casserole recipes when hosting brunches and breakfasts because making other breakfast recipes like pancakes and scrambled eggs just isn’t practical when you’re serving a crowd.
Here’s why you’re going to love these recipes:
- Great for holidays (Christmas morning, New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day brunch)
- Mostly one-pan and easy cleanup
- Tried and true recipes. All of these breakfast casseroles have been rigorously tested so you can feel confident knowing they’ll work out as described.
- Make-ahead options. Each of these recipes can be assembled the night before so you can just pop them in the oven the morning of your get-together.
- Enough for a crowd (or meal prep). A big casserole makes enough servings for a big get-together! But I also make these for weekday mornings too—I divvy up the servings into individual containers and my family has heat-and-eat breakfasts all week long.
See my Holiday Recipes page for more recipe inspiration!
Breakfast Casseroles with Eggs
Breakfast Casserole with Sausage and Spinach
Breakfast Strata Recipe with Sausage and Mushrooms
Bacon Spinach Breakfast Casserole with Gruyère
Breakfast Casserole with Spinach and Feta
Veggie Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole
Tex Mex Breakfast Casserole
Spinach, Feta, and Artichoke Breakfast Bake
Sausage, Cheese and Veggie Breakfast Casserole
French Toast Casseroles
Creme Brulee French Toast
Bananas Fosters Topped Overnight French Toast
Baked Oatmeal Breakfast Casseroles
Baked Oatmeal with Blueberries and Bananas
Maple-Cinnamon Banana-Pear Baked Oatmeal with Walnuts
Strawberry Rhubarb Baked Oatmeal
Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal Cups
Sheet Pan Pancakes
Yogurt Sheet Pan Pancakes with Berries
Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Sheet Pan Pancakes
Make-Ahead Instructions
You’ll need to consult the instructions for each recipe linked above, but these tips will work for most casseroles.
- Assemble up to the point of baking.
- Cover the casserole dish tightly with foil.
- Refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Remove the casserole dish from the fridge while you preheat the oven.
- Bake as instructed. Because the contents of the casserole are starting out cooler, it may take a few extra minutes for the center to bake through.
Serving Suggestions
I always pair breakfast casseroles with fruit and a simple side or two. Here are some ideas.
Quick Breads
Nothing smells better than a sweet bread baking in the oven!
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Muffins
Muffins are also great for making ahead of time! Bake a batch a day before your brunch for an easy pairing.
Breads and Rolls
Whether you’re making a bagel platter or just want some fresh baked bread, here’s a few options:
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Potatoes
Although hashbrowns are the classic for breakfast, there’s really no reason you can’t make roasted potatoes either. They’re also easy to make ahead and reheat.
More Protein Options
If you want more protein options for brunch, here’s a few great options:
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Fruit
Serve a fruit tray to keep it easy, or make one of the recipes below.
For more tips on storing and reheating egg dishes safely, see the USDA’s egg safety guidelines.
Have you made any of these yet? Tell me your favorites, what new casseroles you want me to create, and if you’re cooking for the holidays, I’d love to hear what’s on your menu!
