Holidays & Occasions Easter 26 Make-Ahead Casseroles For Easter Sunday Brunch Dishes that can be prepared in advance. By Emma Phelps Updated on February 24, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos We all know that next to the Easter Sunday service and egg hunt, one of the many highlights of the holiday is the brunch menu. Whether you prepare an early meal to make your guests last through the church service, or you serve a large spread afterwards, these Easter Sunday brunch casseroles can't be beat. From sweet casseroles that will fill the entire house with heavenly aromas to savory bakes that incorporate grits into a casserole, these crowd-pleasing recipes will leave all your 13- x 9-inch baking dishes empty after brunch.These Easter brunch casseroles can be prepared ahead, leaving time to make sure the house is tidy and to assemble that breathtaking Easter centerpiece. Make enough for brunch to keep your guests full for the rest of the day, or make a small brunch to leave room for a spectacular Easter dinner later on. 01 of 26 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly A good dose of bacon and Cheddar cheese on top of this tater tot casserole will convince guests to come back for seconds. 02 of 26 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This classic casserole can be frozen—cooked or uncooked—for up to three months, so you can prepare it several weeks in advance if desired. 03 of 26 Sausage And Egg Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox You can store this casserole in the refrigerator overnight before baking or it can be reheated after baking. 04 of 26 Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Since this casserole recipe requires it to be refrigerated overnight, it's the ideal make-ahead main dish for Easter brunch. 05 of 26 Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford This casserole version of the breakfast sandwich is worthy of being served on Easter Sunday. 06 of 26 Everything Bagel Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee You can assemble this casserole and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Let it stand at room temperature while you oven preheats and add a few minute of extra baking time if needed. 07 of 26 Cinnamon Roll Strata Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke This sweet strata needs to be chilled for at least four hours before baking, so preparing it the night before is the best option. 08 of 26 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch Croissants make a flaky addition to this golden casserole. Whip up this casserole the night before and cover and chill to give the ingredients time to soak into every flaky layer. 09 of 26 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey Never worry about serving cold pancakes again with this warm pancake casserole drizzled with maple syrup and fresh or frozen blueberries. 10 of 26 Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches Hector Manuel Sanchez Make these perfect-portion quiches the night before or up to two days ahead. The recipe can also be altered to make one 9-inch pie. 11 of 26 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Alison Miksch Before the weekend gets busy, assemble this hearty casserole up to four days ahead. 12 of 26 Sausage-and-Grits Quiche Melina Hammer A Southern classic has been reincarnated into a breakfast classic. Grits, sausage, eggs and cheese come together to make this tasty quiche. If making for a large crowd, double the recipe and bake in a 13x9 inch pan. 13 of 26 Cheesy, Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez When a morning meal starts with grits, it's almost always a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Add in cheese, ham, and corn, and your guests will request this one-dish meal, year after year. 14 of 26 Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Keep your pajamas on and warm the oven because this hearty casserole is comfort for an Easter crowd. 15 of 26 Eggs Benedict Casserole Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke After completing your prep the night before, all you have to do in the morning is pop this casserole in the oven. 16 of 26 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Can you think of a more satisfying and comforting food for Easter morning than one-dish sausage gravy and biscuits? 17 of 26 Chilaquiles Casserole Southern Living Switch up your expected Easter brunch menu with this Mexican-inspired recipe. Even better, you can make this classic before you go to sleep on Saturday night. 18 of 26 Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray Hearty and filling, there's nothing quite like a homemade biscuits and gravy dish. 19 of 26 Waffle Casserole Micah A. Leal This casserole is here to prove that semi-sweet casseroles are just as good as their savory counterparts. 20 of 26 Pancake Casserole Caitlin Bensel Fluffy, syrupy pancakes that taste fresh from the griddle without the delay between batches. 21 of 26 Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos A splash of bourbon in the syrup enhances its sweetness, but you can skip the alcohol, if preferred. 22 of 26 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos Delight in the ooey-gooey sweetness of a cinnamon bun for brunch with the baking ease of a casserole. 23 of 26 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio Give leftover croissants new life in this hearty breakfast casserole. Serve with a side of bacon or sausage for a decadent morning feast. 24 of 26 Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Jennifer Causey We came up with a new way to enjoy your morning banana bread. Don't miss the crunchy pecan topping for an elevated finish. 25 of 26 Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding Southern Living Broccoli for breakfast? This cheesy breakfast casserole not only proves that broccoli makes a delicious addition to breakfast dishes, but it can also be prepped the night before for easy assembly and a 10-minute prep time in the morning. 26 of 26 Creamy Egg Strata Iain Bagwell This strata has all thing things that you love in a breakfast casserole: eggs, bread, cheese, and a creamy filling to hold it all together. You'll want to make sure it sits at room temperature for one hour before baking. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit