20 Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Casseroles

April 10, 2020
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Southerners love a casserole. When hard times hit a neighbor in need, it takes about five minutes for someone to start up a meal train full of comforting casseroles to help the family out. During the holidays, sideboards overflow with classics like green bean, sweet potato, and hash brown casseroles. And on any given Saturday or Sunday, you can bet there will be sweet and savory breakfast casseroles warming up Southerners’ tables at brunch. Whether you’re pulling out that 13x9 dish at breakfast, lunch, or dinner, one of the best things about casseroles is that they freeze beautifully. With these freezer-friendly breakfast casseroles, you’ll always have a hearty brunch at the ready. There’s nothing more crowd-pleasing than a freezer breakfast casserole like our Tater Tot Breakfast Bake or Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole. Get your day started on the right foot with a delicious breakfast casserole that’s already prepped and ready from the freezer.
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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Gruyère cheese is a delicious match for a croissant and egg casserole, but you can use whatever cheese you have on hand.

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Sausage-Potato Frittata

Victor Protasio

Recipe: Sausage-Potato Frittata

This hearty frittata is made right in your slow cooker, so you don’t spend much hands-on time working on it.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

This easy breakfast casserole starts with a bag of frozen tater tots, and the kids are going to love it.

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Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche

Instead of a usual pie crust, this fluffy quiche is enclosed in a layer of bacon hash browns.

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Breakfast Enchiladas

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro, Laura Zapalowski

Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas

Wait to top these breakfast enchiladas with the extra cheese sauce until before you bake the casserole.

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Crunchy breadcrumbs, creamy cheese, and tender pork meet in this breakfast casserole that’s sure to wow your family.

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Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

Make the most of your grits with a delicious savory breakfast casserole with sausage and veggies.

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Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Recipe: Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

You know a casserole is going to be a crowd-pleaser when it starts with a bag of frozen hash browns.

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Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche

Cheese grits are usually a favorite side dish at a Southern brunch, but this breakfast casserole makes them the star of the show.

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Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

Southern Living

Recipe: Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

The slow cooker does all the work for this easy, veggie-filled breakfast casserole.

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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Victor Protasio

Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole

This is one of our Test Kitchen’s favorite breakfast casseroles of all time, and when you make it, you’ll understand why they love it so much.

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Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

Photo: Greg Dupree

Recipe: Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

Frozen potatoes and jarred roasted red bell peppers are great shortcuts for a frittata that looks beautiful.

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Creamy Egg Strata

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Recipe: Creamy Egg Strata

This meatless breakfast casserole is a great option if you have vegetarians in the family but want to put something hearty on the table at brunch.

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

This warm, creamy casserole is an easier twist on a soufflé.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Sweet potatoes at breakfast might sound strange, but this slow-cooker casserole proves they belong in your brunch lineup.

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This casserole has everything we love for a hearty breakfast: sausage, hash browns, eggs, and of course, lots of cheese.

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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

We’ll take any excuse to eat grits, especially when they have bacon and cheese in them and they serve as the crust for a dreamy quiche.

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Ham-and-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Oxmoor House

Recipe: Ham-and-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This cozy breakfast casserole is perfect for feeding a crowd.

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Christmas Morning Strata

Southern Living

Recipe: Christmas Morning Strata

Kitchen staples like white bread, shredded cheese, eggs, and milk come together in this easy, kid-friendly breakfast casserole.

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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

Sausage, grits, and cheddar cheese—these are a few of our favorite things.

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