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  5. 22 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles for Your Easiest Breakfast Ever

22 Freezer-Friendly Casseroles for Your Easiest Breakfast Ever

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By Southern Living Editors Updated June 26, 2022
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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Credit: 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 for breakfast or brunch.

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. Anytime you want to get breakfast on the table with ease, simply thaw, reheat, and enjoy.

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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
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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

Sausage-Potato Frittata

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

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole in a dish and on a plate
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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

Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche
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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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Pancake Casserole

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Recipe: Pancake Casserole

Reserve the butter and syrup to add after thawing and reheating.

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Sausage-and-Grits Quiche

Sausage-and-Grits Quiche
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Recipe: Sausage-and-Grits Quiche

Quiche can be stored in a 2-gallon zip-top plastic freezer bag and frozen for up to 1 month. Simply thaw in refrigerator, let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes, and bake as directed.

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Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata

Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
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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

Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata
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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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Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast

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Recipe: Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast

This casserole allows you to serve French toast for breakfast without having to stand over the stove all morning. 

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Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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

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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

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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

Croissant Breakfast Casserole
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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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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

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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

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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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
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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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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

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

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Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata
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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

Creamy Egg Strata
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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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Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast Enchiladas
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Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas

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

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Christmas Morning Strata

Christmas Morning Strata
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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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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
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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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    1 of 22 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
    2 of 22 Sausage-Potato Frittata
    3 of 22 Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
    4 of 22 Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche
    5 of 22 Pancake Casserole
    6 of 22 Sausage-and-Grits Quiche
    7 of 22 Caramelized Onion, Spinach, and Pork Strata
    8 of 22 Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata
    9 of 22 Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast
    10 of 22 Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole
    11 of 22 Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche
    12 of 22 Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding
    13 of 22 Croissant Breakfast Casserole
    14 of 22 Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
    15 of 22 Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
    16 of 22 Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
    17 of 22 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
    18 of 22 Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata
    19 of 22 Creamy Egg Strata
    20 of 22 Breakfast Enchiladas
    21 of 22 Christmas Morning Strata
    22 of 22 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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