Holidays & Occasions Mother's Day 18 Make-Ahead Casseroles For An Effortless Mother's Day Brunch There's no shortage of sweet and savory recipes on this list. By Jenna Sims Jenna Sims Jenna is a Digital Editor for Southern Living and joined the team in 2014. She writes, produces, and assigns content with a focus on email growth and commerce content. She covers a range of topics in the lifestyle space from holiday gift guides to new product launches to tips for cooking with your air fryer. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 17, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly A family brunch is a sweet way to celebrate all the moms in your life on Mother's Day. These make-ahead brunch casseroles will help keep the focus of Mother's Day on spending time with Mama and not about being in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for a recipe you can assemble a few days in advance to store in the refrigerator or would prefer a freezer-friendly option that can be made a few weeks before Mother's Day, we've got you covered.From pancakes to quiches to French toast and more, there's no shortage of sweet and savory casseroles on this list that can be prepared in advance. Lean on these make-ahead recipes to help make Mother's Day brunch both delicious and easy to pull together. 01 of 18 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall You can keep this casserole in the freezer for up to 2 months. Just allow it to thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking in the oven. 02 of 18 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey If she has a favorite berry that's different than blueberries, you can easily adjust this recipe to fit her taste. This casserole needs to chill for at least 8 hours, so it's the perfect make-ahead option. 03 of 18 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Pull this casserole together in just 15 minutes the day before brunch and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Then all you have to do is bake it the following day when it's time to celebrate Mama. 04 of 18 Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Assemble this decadent casserole the night before and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before popping it in the oven. 05 of 18 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas This recipe was designed to chill overnight for 8 hours, so it's make-ahead friendly without any special tweaks. Just pop it in the oven when Mama is on her way over for brunch. 06 of 18 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio Dijon, caramelized onions, and Fontina cheese make sure there is no shortage of flavor in this croissant casserole. 07 of 18 Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche Photo: Alison Miksch This quiche is unlike any other—because the crust is made from grits. 08 of 18 Breakfast Enchiladas Hector Manuel Sanchez Pull this hearty casserole together the day before and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Just let is stand at room temperature before baking as directed. 09 of 18 Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez We think corn deserves a spot at every meal and it makes its way onto the brunch menu with this cheesy grits bake. 10 of 18 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos We took the flavor of cinnamon rolls and turned it into a brunch-worthy casserole. Prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and let it chill overnight. 11 of 18 Tater Tot Breakfast Bake Jennifer Causey Both kids and adults will enjoy this breakfast bake that starts with a package of frozen tater tots. 12 of 18 Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Prepare this overnight casserole up to 24 hours in advance of cooking. 13 of 18 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Treat Mama to the special meal she deserves this Mother's Day by putting this casserole version of classic shrimp and grits on the menu. 14 of 18 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Alison Miksch This casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days before it's cooked. 15 of 18 Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Jennifer Causey Banana bread and French toast come together in this recipe for a sweet brunch recipe that's sure to impress Mama. 16 of 18 Baked Oatmeal Jennifer Causey Adapt this recipe to use your family's favorite seasonal fruit and nuts. 17 of 18 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas We love the look of serving this grits casserole in miniature ramekins, but you can prepare it in one 2-quart baking dish if you prefer. 18 of 18 Poppy Seed Chicken Southern Living Serve this heartier rice casserole alongside a fresh salad. 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