13 Crowd-Pleasing Mother’s Day Casseroles for a Family-Style Breakfast
Everyone at the table will love it!
Out of all the recipes you could make for a Mother’s Day morning meal, a casserole might just be the perfect choice. Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, breakfast casseroles are filled with crowd-pleasing flavors that no one can resist, yet they’re special enough that Mom will feel truly appreciated. What’s more, these baked dishes make enough to feed a hungry household. (Leftovers included!) But the best part about many of them? You can assemble it, at least in part, the night beforehand. The next morning, all you have to do (besides roll out of bed) is pop your casserole dish into the preheated oven. That’s it. Once the casserole turns golden and bubbly, you can simply serve scoops straight from the dish. Easy-peasy!
If you aren’t sure which Mother’s Day casserole to make for breakfast or brunch this year, we’ve got you covered with savory egg-based dishes, fruity oven bakes, and indulgent choices that taste like dessert. Want something sweet? Whip up a breakfast-inspired bread pudding or a glazed cinnamon roll casserole. For a healthier breakfast, try a baked oatmeal infused with fresh berry flavors. If you prefer savory dishes first thing in the morning, there are plenty of innovative twists on the all-American breakfast trio of eggs, cheese, and meat from Tex-Mex enchiladas to a Mediterranean-inspired spinach strata. Some of these double as make-ahead breakfast ideas, and some even include easy cooking shortcuts like using refrigerated dough or store-bought sauce. Whichever one you choose, Mom won’t be disappointed!
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This dish is like a Caprese salad in casserole form—but with hash browns as the base! To save yourself a step on Mother’s Day morning, assemble the ingredients the night before (minus the tomatoes and mozzarella).
Get Ree’s Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Everything Bagel Casserole
Turn the classic breakfast sandwich into a special Mother’s Day casserole by layering chopped everything bagels with bacon, eggs, parmesan, red onions, and cream cheese. After it sits overnight, you’ll just pop the dish into the oven in the morning.
Get the Everything Bagel Casserole recipe.
Baked Oatmeal With Berries
Start Mother’s Day by savoring the fresh, fruity flavors of seasonal berries baked into creamy oatmeal. This casserole tastes like dessert, yet it’s packed with nutrients that’ll keep you energized for hours.
Get the Baked Oatmeal With Berries recipe.
Crescent Roll Casserole
Filled with eggs, ham, cheese, and crescent rolls, this Mother’s Day casserole is like a deconstructed breakfast sandwich. If you have leftovers (unlikely but possible!), they’ll keep in the fridge for up to three days.
Get Ree’s Crescent Roll Casserole recipe.
Breakfast Enchiladas
Consider switching things up with a new take on enchiladas. This Mother’s Day casserole has all the smoky flavor of the Tex-Mex staple, yet the tortillas are stuffed with scrambled eggs and Mexican chorizo before they’re smothered in enchilada sauce—store-bought!
Get the Breakfast Enchiladas recipe.
Baked French Toast
French toast is a crowd-pleasing favorite, but nothing beats the simplicity of tossing the ingredients into a casserole dish the night beforehand. Everyone at the table will love digging into the cinnamon-sugar goodness, drowned in maple syrup, of course!
Get Ree’s Baked French Toast recipe.
Giant Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberries and Nutella Syrup
A giant fluffy pancake? Mom will say, “Yes, please!” This one is drizzled with Nutella syrup and topped with juicy raspberries for an indulgent breakfast casserole that’ll surely be the star of your Mother’s Day celebration.
Get the Giant Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberries and Nutella Syrup recipe.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Another egg-and-cheese variation, this casserole ups the ante with sausage and hash browns. If you want to get a head start, you can store the baked dish in the fridge for up to four days.
Get the Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata
Adding spinach to your casserole will give your brunch spread a pop of color and freshness. Finish it off with feta and sun-dried tomatoes for a Mediterranean twist.
Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
Don’t have enough time to make Ree Drummond’s famous cinnamon rolls? This casserole version is easy, thanks to refrigerated cinnamon roll dough. Don’t worry: This dish doesn’t skimp on cinnamon swirls or sticky-sweet icing!
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Bacon, eggs, cheese, tater tots—this Mother’s Day casserole has all the goods. What’s more, it takes minutes to prep the night before, and it’ll bake up golden and bubbly in the oven the following morning without so much as lifting a finger.
Get the Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Made with a cooking shortcut, canned biscuits, this breakfast casserole is perfect for an easy Mother’s Day meal. The casserole is loaded with eggs and cheese, and the gravy gives each serving a rich, creamy finish.
Get the Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe.
White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Croissant bread gets an upgrade with white chocolate custard, fresh berries, and toasted almonds. Add a dollop of whipped cream and a dusting of powdered sugar, and you’ve got a show-stopping Mother’s Day casserole everyone will be talking about.
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