10 easy breakfast casseroles you can make ahead so you can sleep in
- December 18, 2017 |Last updated on 12/26/2023
So you know it’s important to eat a healthy breakfast every day, but sometimes the allure of the snooze button is just too strong than to do anything but grab a piece of fruit on your way out the door. That’s where make-ahead breakfast casseroles come in. By doing a little prep work the night before, you can wake up to a scrumptious meal that the whole family will enjoy.
1. Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Casserole
Regular pancakes can be time-consuming when you spend all that time at the stove flipping and making sure you get them just right. With this blueberry buttermilk pancake casserole recipe from Celebrating Sweets, you just dump the batter in a casserole dish, bake it in the oven, and breakfast is served!
2. Turkey And Egg Breakfast Casserole
If you’re looking for an easy and super-healthy breakfast casserole, look no further than this one featuring turkey, eggs, sweet potatoes and spinach from Aimee Mars. It’s so tasty, no one will notice they’ve been tricked into eating something that’s good for them, too!
3. Bacon, Potato And Egg Casserole
If you have picky eaters, you’re going to want to check out this simple, crowd-pleasing casserole that features bacon, potatoes and cheddar cheese. What’s not to love?
4. Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
Tater tots at breakfast? Count us in! Check out this cheesy tater tot breakfast bake from Eating Well. It’s hearty, savory and easy to whip up for a big brunch or weekend morning with the family.
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5. Baked Oatmeal Casserole
Oatmeal gets a casserole makeover featuring bananas and berries with this filling and healthy recipe from Love of Family and Home.
6. Overnight Sausage, Egg And Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This yummy casserole combines all your favorite elements from a classic breakfast sandwich into one dish that can be prepared the night before for a no-hassle, delicious meal coming morning. Get the recipe at Catz in the Kitchen.
7. Baked Blueberry Lemon French Toast
If you’re looking for a dish to impress guests, this baked blueberry lemon french toast only seems fancy. The execution is actually pretty simple. Get the recipe at Damn Delicious.
8. Loaded Overnight Breakfast Strata
A base of a strata is bread soaked in egg custard. This breakfast strata is a total crowd-pleaser and can be customized with different herbs and spices as well as using croissants or bagels in place of plain old bread. Get the recipe at The Chunky Chef.
9. Krispy Kreme Bread Pudding
Sure, Krispy Kreme doughnuts are divine all on their own, but making them into a bread pudding with a chocolate sauce topping is taking the famous doughnut to the next level. Get the recipe at Spicy Southern Kitchen.
10. Baked Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole
Your basic French toast is always a delight, but this casserole with cream cheese and a streusel topping elevates the simple staple to a whole different dish entirely. Get the recipe at Sally’s Baking Addiction.
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