48 Best Breakfast Casseroles To Start Your Day

Crustless Ham and Collard Green Quiche
Photo: Antonis Achilleos

A breakfast casserole is one of the most delicious ways to start the day. Whether you're a sweet person who prefers a baked French toast or fruit-filled pancake casserole, or a savory person who likes a hearty sausage-and-grits casserole, cheesy frittata, or enchiladas, we've got a breakfast casserole you'll love.

This collection of breakfast casseroles has all your morning favorites. These easy casserole recipes are perfect for casual family breakfasts or a special Sunday brunch with friends. If you're wondering how many servings are in a 9x13 breakfast casserole, know that these recipes should feed 6 to 12 guests—enough for the whole family and then some. Many of our breakfast casseroles are make-ahead recipes, so you can actually sleep in and still get a hot and filling meal on the table. These breakfast casserole recipes are the ticket to starting the day off on the right foot.

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Pancake Casserole

Pancake Casserole
Caitlin Bensel

A drizzle of maple syrup and a few pats of butter are all you need to put the finishing touches on this simple, delicious pancake casserole. Offer plenty of maple syrup, and top with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole

Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

This hearty casserole feeds a full house with a little bit of everything mixed into one deliciously cheesy dish. Red peppers and poblanos flavor this filling breakfast.

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Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast

Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Make enough French toast for the whole family without having to stand over a hot stove all morning by baking it in casserole form in your favorite 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Put this together the night before, then pop it in the oven in the morning and put on some coffee. Breakfast is done!

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Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel

Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Recipe
Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith

No need to spend a long time at the stove on a busy morning with this baked casserole. With a crumbly streusel topping, this pancake bake is an excellent combination of pancakes and coffee cake.

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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Alison Miksch

The crust of this quiche is made from grits, need we say anything more to convince you to make it this weekend? Loaded with cheese and bacon, this dish will call everyone out of bed.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Shrimp and Grits Casserole
Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Every Southern family should have this dish in their weekend rotation. It transitions seamlessly from breakfast to dinner, although we're always partial to breakfast shrimp and grits.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole

Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Image
Southern Living

Store-bought biscuits help this hearty casserole come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. No need to dress for brunch out. Enjoy this warm biscuits-and-gravy dish in your pajamas.

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Waffle Casserole

Waffle Casserole
Micah A. Leal

Transform frozen waffles into a sweet casserole by adding homemade custard, maple syrup, and a splash of bourbon. Serve with butter and extra maple syrup.

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Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche

Crustless Ham and Collard Green Quiche
Antonis Achilleos

If you ever find yourself with leftover ham, turn it into a show-stopping quiche with little effort on your part. Add frozen chopped collard greens as the ham sautés, and you'll have a meal that comes together effortlessly.

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

For those who may not know, a strata is a casserole built with layers of bread and egg like a savory bread pudding. This version also includes caramelized onion, spinach, and pork to really enhance those flavors.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Crock Pot Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Caitlin Bensel

Who knew you could cook cinnamon rolls in a slow cooker? This is a technique you've gotta try this fall. Sweet cream cheese frosting gives this dish a grand finish.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet
Jennifer Causey

Biscuits and gravy have been a Southern tradition for years, and for good reason. This take on the classic dish is big-batch, so it'll feed the whole family. Frozen biscuits help get this meal on the table fast.

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Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup
Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Bourbon and maple syrup is one of those indulgent flavor combinations that just works well. And you can never go wrong with a drizzle of sweetness on your French toast.

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Baked Oatmeal

Baked Oatmeal
Jennifer Causey

With cinnamon apples and toasty pecans, this Baked Oatmeal is ideal for fall mornings. You can adapt this recipe to whatever fruit and nuts you have on hand.

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Overnight Eggnog-French Toast Casserole

Overnight Eggnog-French Toast Casserole
Caitlin Bensel

On those hectic holiday mornings, there's barely enough time to get everything ready for the day. Prepare this fuss-free, festive French toast casserole ahead of time.

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Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole
Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen

This no-frills recipe will be the star of any weekend breakfast. It's a great way to make grits for a crowd. This recipe leaves time to cut fresh fruit and enjoy your company as it bakes.

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

This casserole is loaded up with lots of potato, sausage, and cheese, combining all our favorite brunch sides into one effortless casserole. All you need now is a big pot of scrambled eggs.

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Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown Casserole
Southern Living

This classic dish couldn't be any easier to pull together. You'll just stir together the first five ingredients, top with cornflakes cereal, and bake.

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Banana Bread French Toast Casserole

Banana Bread French Toast Casserole
Jennifer Causey

Don't let that banana bread go stale. Use the extra loaf as a base for French toast with this scrumptious casserole recipe.

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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Victor Protasio

Bring new life to those day-old croissants in this savory breakfast casserole, complete with country ham, spinach, Dijon mustard, and caramelized onions.

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Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce

Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce
Iain Bagwell

A scoop of this one-skillet grits dish makes the ideal base for a breakfast bowl. Plus, you'll start the day off right and get in some greens.

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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole
Jennifer Causey

This stunning pancake casserole can be made almost completely ahead of time, leaving you lots of time to get the kids up and ready before enjoying an indulgent brunch. Fresh or frozen blueberries add flavor and make a pretty presentation.

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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
Alison Miksch

This casserole is rich, delicious, and worthy of any Thanksgiving brunch or Christmas morning breakfast. Topped with Gruyère cheese, the casserole browns beautifully and has a slightly nutty flavor, but you can sub Swiss cheese if you prefer. Pre-made store-bought croissants from your local grocery give bakery-fresh flavor with minimum effort and add a flaky crust to the dish's edges.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
Victor Protasio

Sweet potato, along with pork sausage and mozzarella cheese, helps build up this casserole to make it more substantial. This recipe cooks in the slow cooker, requiring little hands-on time.

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Think of this recipe as an easier souffle. A layer of cheese on top bubbles to golden-brown perfection. You can't go wrong with this Southern staple.

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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
Alison Miksch

We love Conecuh Hickory Smoked Sausage, made in Evergreen, Alabama, since 1947. You can also opt for a breakfast sausage, flavored with sage and black pepper, for a classic breakfast dish. Short on time? Assemble up to four days ahead and keep in the fridge; then let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.

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Squash Frittata

Squash Frittata
Hector Sanchez

A frittata may sound fancy, but in reality, it's super easy to make and a great way to impress your brunch crowd. This is a tasty way to use your bounty of fresh summer squash.

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Easy Huevos Rancheros Bake

Huevos Rancheros Bake
Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Topped with gleaming sunny-side-up eggs and layered with corn tostadas and refried beans, this Huevos Rancheros Bake has a little bit of everything. Cook the eggs separately and add them to the top just before serving.

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Country Ham Hash

Country Ham Hash
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Country ham is one of our favorite breakfast specialties, and tossed with roasted potatoes, it simply can't be beat. Chop the vegetables the day before for an easier morning.

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Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast Enchiladas
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Who says enchiladas are just for dinner? You and your entire family won't be able to resist this decadent breakfast casserole. It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like juicy tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. The cheese sauce comes together with only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill.

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Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche

Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

We replaced the usual pastry shell with a crispy hash brown and bacon crust. The egg filling is enhanced with Gruyère cheese and a touch of Dijon mustard, topped off with fresh asparagus.

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Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Antonis Achilleos

Remember: No cinnamon rolls are complete without a generous drizzle of sweet vanilla glaze. Make the orange-apricot version for a zippy twist.

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Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole

Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole
Jennifer Davick

Imagine your favorite Caprese salad, complete with tomato, mozzarella, and basil, but in breakfast-casserole form. You're going to want to bookmark this one.

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Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding

Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding
Southern Living

This spice-packed breakfast casserole is ideal for the morning after a major holiday, like Thanksgiving or Christmas. Combine everything in your slow cooker pot and refrigerate for up to 18 hours before cooking.

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Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Jennifer Davick

This casserole is made for breakfast, but it can really be enjoyed at any time of day. Cook the peppers and onions in the sausage drippings for unmatched flavor.

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Spring Vegetable Frittata

Spring Vegetable Frittata
Iain Bagwell

Make use of all those extra farmers' market veggies in this simple Spring Vegetable Frittata. This skillet dish goes from stovetop to oven to table for an easy, filling breakfast.

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Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Turn your favorite breakfast duo into a filling casserole with this foolproof recipe. Even better, make ahead and freeze it for a lazy Saturday morning.

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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

One-Dish Blackberry French Toast
Beth Hontzas

Although this recipe calls for French bread, you can sub sweet Italian bread, a dense, crumbed white Pullman, challah, or brioche for varied density and flavor. This one-pan dish is great to make the night before for company, or for a family member's birthday breakfast. It is sweet on its own, but of course, you can always add a little extra sweetness with maple syrup or whipped cream.

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Creamy Egg Strata

Brunch for a Crowd Creamy Egg Strata
Iain Bagwell

Let Creamy Egg Strata be the star of your next brunch. Made with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, this creamy egg dish is worth waking up for. Just make sure you chill it for 8 to 24 hours so the bread has a chance to soak up the flavors.

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Tomato-Herb Mini Frittatas

Tomato-Herb Mini Frittatas
Photo: Jennifer Davick

These mini frittatas work for simple weekday breakfasts but can be spruced up and individually plated for more formal occasions. No ramekins on hand? This recipe can also be adapted for a large frittata—simply pour the egg mixture into a 13x9 baking dish and bake for about 20 minutes longer.

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Scrambled Egg and Crêpe Casserole

Scrambled Egg and Crêpe Casserole
Photo: Iain Bagwell

Homemade crêpes, baked ham, and cheese sauce join forces for this twist on classic Gentleman's Casserole. Breakfast basics—scrambled eggs, breakfast ham, green onions, and cheese sauce—get a new take on traditional flavor.

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Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata
Photo: Greg Dupree

Part quiche, part omelet, but easier than both. This hearty Italian frittata recipe makes enough to feed your entire family—all in a single skillet. In our recipe, we amped up our basic eggs with diced red bell pepper, fresh parsley, chopped chives, crispy potato wedges, and creamy ricotta cheese. You can use any combination of fillings you'd like such as savory bacon, summer tomatoes, or dried rosemary. For a simple fix, throw in last night's leftovers and whichever cheese you have on hand.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
Jennifer Causey

Tater tots aren't just for the kids. This classic casserole is a great way to upgrade the beloved potato puffs for a dish the whole family will devour.

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Praline-Pecan French Toast

Praline-Pecan French Toast

Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell

Prep this French toast casserole the night before, and pop it in the oven for a satisfying, warm breakfast that bakes while you get ready for the day. This dish doesn’t need any maple syrup thanks to the thick brown sugar-pecan sauce.

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

Eggs Benedict Casserole
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

When you’re serving a proper brunch or want something beyond the classic bacon and eggs, turn to this elegant dish. Prep the day before, and make the hollandaise sauce while the casserole bakes.

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Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Smoked sausage and plenty of cheese will give your breakfast crew something to rave about. Making the eggs on a sheet pan is an easy way to cook for a crowd. Fill biscuits with squares of the cooked egg, and top as desired.

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Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal

Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey

Spice up your mornings with this oatmeal update. This baked breakfast has an almost cake-like texture. It gets its flavor from pumpkin, coconut cream, and pumpkin pie spice.

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Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

This cheesy bread pudding gets cooked right in the slow cooker. Prep ingredients the night before, and assembly the next morning will only take minutes. This recipe is the one to reach for to serve and satisfy a crowd.

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