18 Make-Ahead Breakfast Casseroles to Wake Up to in the Morning
Prep in advance and wake up happy.
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Not just for dinner, casserole recipes are great any time of day! But they're especially helpful in the morning hours when things get a little hectic around the house. Whether it's the holiday season or you just have a big family, getting a head start with make-ahead breakfast casseroles is one surefire way to make sure your mornings are easier. Just think about it: You can prep these breakfast casseroles the night before (or in some cases weeks before and pop them in the freezer), then all you need to do is stick them in the oven to heat them up.
Ahead, you'll find make-ahead breakfast casseroles for any occasion, including Christmas brunch or lazy weekend mornings. Choose from savory casseroles, like egg recipes, hash brown casseroles, and breakfast enchiladas, or sweeter options, like baked oatmeal that tastes like walnut brownies or the cinnamon French toast casserole. Imagine all the time you'll save not flipping each individual piece over the stove!
Looking for a Christmas casserole that feeds a crowd? Try the biscuits and gravy casserole for a fun twist on the classic Southern comfort food. Or go for sweet breakfast bread pudding inspired by the flavors of eggnog. And for those busy weekdays when you're trying to get everyone out the door, you can make Ree Drummond's individual sausage casseroles in advance and stash them in the freezer. No matter which one you choose, it'll be the easiest way to rise and shine come morning!
Crescent Roll Casserole
This casserole combines layers of flaky crescent roll dough with veggies, ham, eggs, and cheese. You can make it up to 12 hours in advance and bake it off when you're ready in the morning.
Get Ree's Crescent Roll Casserole recipe.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
If you like the flavors of a Caprese salad, then you'll love this dish. It's full of tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto pilled on top of store-bought frozen hash browns. Even better? You don't even need to defrost them!
Get Ree's Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Eggnog Bread Pudding
During the holidays, this dessert-like dish will be the ultimate breakfast showstopper! Use a rich, fluffy bread like challah or brioche and a rum-spiked eggnog mixture to make the custard.
Get the Eggnog Bread Pudding recipe.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Tater tots act like mini hash brown cakes in this crave-worthy casserole. They layer the top and bottom of the eggs and bacon dish. You can assemble it up to 24 hours in advance, too!
Get the Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Individual Sausage Casseroles
Ree likes to keep these bite-sized casseroles in the freezer at all times. On busy mornings, you can just thaw and reheat in the microwave when you're ready to serve.
Get Ree's Individual Sausage Casseroles recipe.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Not only can you prep this casserole the night before, you can use canned biscuits to make it even easier! Just be sure to plan for an additional 20 minutes of bake time.
Get the Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe.
Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole
Let your Crock-Pot do all the work while you sleep and you can wake up to a hot breakfast of eggs, sausage, and hash browns. It's a hands-free and make-ahead dish.
Get the Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Everything Bagel Casserole
This is a great way to use up leftover bagels! Layer the everything bagel pieces with bacon, red onion, and cream cheese filling. After it bakes, you can serve it up with fresh dill sprinkled on top.
Get the Everything Bagel Casserole recipe.
Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Chocolate for breakfast: why not? This sweet treat can be prepped ahead, sliced, and stored in an airtight container. Just be sure to serve it up with whipped cream and berries.
Get the Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal recipe.
Baked French Toast
Ree loves that this baked French toast gets "even more luscious in the fridge overnight." Plus, it's totally customizable by adding berries, peaches, or apples depending on the season.
Get Ree's Baked French Toast recipe.
Breakfast Enchiladas
These cheesy enchiladas will give you the kick you need to get you out of bed. They're filled with fluffy scrambled eggs and spicy Mexican chorizo.
Get the Breakfast Enchiladas recipe.
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Imagine waking up on Christmas morning to this already-made ham, egg, and cheese casserole? Now, that's a worthwhile gift.
Get the Christmas Breakfast Casserole recipe.
White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Flaky, buttery croissants get even more decadent in this make-ahead breakfast dish. They're soaked in a rich white chocolate custard, then baked until bubbling and golden.
Grits Casserole
Cheesy grits couldn't be easier when you make them in a casserole dish. Add bacon, jalapeño pepper, and plenty of hot sauce if you like your grits with a kick.
Get the Grits Casserole recipe.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
All it takes is a little planning ahead and you can have this fluffy egg and sausage casserole ready for breakfast in no time! It can be fully assembled, covered, and refrigerated for up to two days before baking.
Get the Sausage Breakfast Casserole recipe.
Cinnamon Baked French Toast Casserole
This variation on French toast is almost like a bread pudding. It's moist and tender with a crumb topping that's loaded with cinnamon and sugar.
Get Ree's Cinnamon Baked French Toast Casserole recipe.
Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
This breakfast casserole tastes just like a slice of pecan pie! If that weren't enough to get you to serve it for the holidays, we don't know what will!
Eggs Benedict Strata
This recipe combines who classic egg dishes: strata and eggs Benedict. It even has the flavorful hollandaise sauce!
Get Ree's Eggs Benedict Strata recipe.
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