Holidays & Occasions Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Recipes The Most Delicious Day-After Thanksgiving Breakfast Casseroles By Southern Living Editors Updated on July 27, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Your family will most definitely go to bed stuffed the night of Thanksgiving—congrats on a mission accomplished—but they will inevitably be hungry the next day, whether getting up bright and early for Black Friday sales or lazily sleeping in until brunch time. No matter the feast from the day before, your children and overnight guests are sure to ask: "What's for breakfast?" Be prepared with these easy and delicious breakfast casseroles. If you have out-of-town company or are just hanging with your immediate family, casseroles are the easiest way to get breakfast or brunch on the table for a crowd. We've developed a few dishes that even make the best use of those Thanksgiving leftovers, like our Grits Dressing, Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans, and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole. If you're tired of the same old turkey and cranberry relish sandwich the day after Thanksgiving, these recipes will save the day. In fact, our Test Kitchen professionals refer to them as the real holiday heroes. Enjoy your Friday off and don't spend another day in the kitchen with these easy breakfast casseroles for the day after Thanksgiving. Hint: You can make most of these ahead of time. 01 of 53 Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith Recipe: Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel Post-Thanksgiving, you won't want to spend your morning flipping dozens of pancakes. This breakfast casserole is the easiest way to get pancakes on the table, and the cinnamon streusel is second to none. 02 of 53 Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole Made with hash browns and plenty of cheese, this is the classic brunch casserole everyone loves. Hardy pork sausage is the post-Turkey Day breakfast star you've been looking for. 03 of 53 Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding Southern Living Recipe: Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding A savory breakfast bread pudding has the best of both worlds, and you can use leftover Thanksgiving veggies and bread for this recipe. Your kids won't complain about eating greens at breakfast when they take a bite of this cheesy dish. 04 of 53 Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Combining banana bread and French toast into one easy-to-make casserole for a crowd? We're in. Let this scrumptious casserole sit overnight to soak in the custard before baking. 05 of 53 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole The best thing about this casserole filled with smoked sausage, cheese, and quick-cooking grits? It can be made days ahead and kept in the fridge for easy hosting. 06 of 53 Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith Recipe: Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche Quiche is a classic that will never stop gracing our breakfast and luncheon tables, and we love that this recipe includes a Southern favorite: cheese grits. You can cook the cheese grits and sausage up to two days early and bake the quiche before serving. 07 of 53 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Casserole Frozen cinnamon rolls make this sweet casserole a total breeze to serve a crowd after a day of savory indulgence. Try our Apricot-Orange variation (located at bottom of the recipe) if craving something fruity. 08 of 53 Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake This fluffy, cheesy breakfast casserole is a delicious savory option, especially if you have leftover ham from Thanksgiving dinner. It can be made a day in advance but it doesn't require hours of chilling, so it can easily come together the morning you're serving. 09 of 53 Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Pull out that extra bag of frozen biscuits from the freezer, because the indulging isn't done. Send any guests off with a full belly of biscuits and gravy, casserole style. 10 of 53 Sausage-Potato Frittata Recipe: Sausage-Potato Frittata This savory breakfast casserole looks pretty on a plate, but with the help of your slow cooker and only 20 minutes of hands-on time, it's so easy to make. The sausage adds a smoky element to this casserole, and it's a great and unexpected use for leftover potatoes. 11 of 53 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Instead of going out for a pancake breakfast or spending an entire morning in front of a griddle, this sweet pancake bake can be prepared the night before and put in the oven in the morning. The total cook time, nearly completely hand-free, includes 8 hours chilling. 12 of 53 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole If you're serving a group of kids (even the picky ones), this tater tot-filled breakfast casserole is a no-fail recipe. This dish can be assembled the night before and made the next morning but it comes together in under an hour, so you can easily throw it together before serving, too. 13 of 53 Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding Southern Living Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding Once Thanksgiving is through, everyone's mind is on one thing—Christmastime! Bring in the season with a sweet breakfast casserole that showcases two of the most comforting and festive flavors of the season, cinnamons and pecans. 14 of 53 Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches Hector Manuel Sanchez Recipe: Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches Single-serving breakfast casseroles make portion control easy for a crowd (no sibling fights over who got more on their plate), and these mini quiches can be made up to two days in advance if you want to avoid hands-on time that morning. These would be a great way to use leftover asparagus from Thanksgiving, and you can use store-bought crust instead of homemade if you're pressed for time. 15 of 53 Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Davick Recipe: Bacon-and-Tomato Breakfast Casserole If your family enjoys a savory breakfast more than sweet, try this slow-cooker casserole for your day-after Thanksgiving breakfast. With only 15 minutes of hands-on time, you can kick your feet up and actually savor that cup of coffee before the kids are up. 16 of 53 Waffle Casserole Micah A. Leal Recipe: Waffle Casserole This is basically a sweet breakfast lover's dream in a dish. Frozen waffles are toasted and stacked inside a baking dish before being delightfully drowned in a homemade custard flavored with maple syrup and a touch of bourbon—because why not? 17 of 53 Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Davick Recipe: Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole This flavorful casserole is made with layers of hash browns, sausage, veggies, and eggs for an every-bite-is-a-good-bite result. If you want the classic flavors of breakfast with an elevated, seasoned quality, trust us and make this casserole post-Thanksgiving. 18 of 53 Breakfast Enchiladas Hector M Sanchez Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas You'll have a table full of happy family members if you go with breakfast enchiladas post-Thanksgiving. This Tex-Mex recipe is on the table in less than an hour, so it's easy to whip up that morning. Set up a toppings table that the kids will love. 19 of 53 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole This hearty casserole will be a fan favorite, and the combination of Parmesan and Gruyère cheeses is divine. Your family will love this dish so much that it just might become a day-after Thanksgiving tradition. 20 of 53 One-Dish Blackberry French Toast Beth Dreiling Hontzas Recipe: One-Dish Blackberry French Toast Your dishwasher will be full from Thanksgiving, so this one-dish breakfast casserole will save you from extra hassle. The French toast fans in your family will be quizzing you for this sweet recipe. 21 of 53 Grits Dressing Laurey W. Glenn Recipe: Grits Dressing Made with Southern-favorite grits, this is the ultimate leftover dressing recipe to pair with breakfast the next day. Serve with eggs, the breakfast meat of your choice, and whatever else you have on hand. 22 of 53 Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche In this above-average quiche recipe, we replaced the usual pastry shell with a golden crust made from shredded potatoes and bacon. Fill with any leftover veggies and cheese from Turkey Day. 23 of 53 Sheet Pan Berry Pancakes with Honey-Butter Syrup Johnny Autry; Prop and Food Styling: Charlotte L. Autry Recipe: Sheet Pan Berry Pancakes with Honey-Butter Syrup The recipe makes it possible to turn out a huge batch of strawberry pancakes without having to be stuck by the stovetop flipping pancake after pancake. When cut, they're just as tender as ones from the skillet. 24 of 53 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole A tasty trio of day-old mini croissants, caramelized onions, and a rich and cheesy egg custard flavored with a touch of Dijon make up this perfect casserole to serve for any holiday. Buttery casseroles are enhanced to stand out among all other breakfast options. 25 of 53 Creamy Egg Strata Iain Bagwell Recipe: Creamy Egg Strata Like a cheesy brunch-worthy bread pudding, this strata recipe gets major flavor from Swiss and Parmesan cheeses. If guests know this dish is on the breakfast menu, they'll have no trouble waking up bright and early to dig in. 26 of 53 Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Maggie Ruggiero Recipe: Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans For a slightly sweet, make-ahead option, this baked oatmeal hits the mark. It's loaded with rolled oats, spices, fruits, and nuts that are irresistible to any breakfast preferences: sweet or savory, healthy or indulgent. 27 of 53 Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce Iain Bagwell Recipe: Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce Grits paired with stewed greens and a spicy, buttery sauce make for a creamy side dish that works for any meal of the day. They're easy as can be but special enough to suit the occasion and leave guests satisfied. 28 of 53 Praline-Pecan French Toast Jennifer Davick Recipe: Praline-Pecan French Toast This rich French toast recipe bakes in one dish for easy cleanup, and the praline-pecan flavors are ideal for the season. Prepare it before bed so the bread can soak overnight for the best texture and flavor, and pop it in the oven in the morning. 29 of 53 Scrambled Egg and Crêpe Casserole Iain Bagwell Recipe: Scrambled Egg and Crêpe Casserole If you want breakfast to look as presentable as your Thanksgiving dinner did, this crêpe casserole looks pretty but can feed a big crowd. This recipe is perfect for company, and the cheese sauce is absolutely decadent. 30 of 53 Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole Sweet potatoes are a Thanksgiving mainstay, so you know you'll have an abundance in the kitchen. If you have any sweet potatoes that don't make it in Mama's casserole recipe, toss them in this easy slow-cooker breakfast casserole the next morning for a brunch that's perfect for the season. 31 of 53 Hash Brown Frittata Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Recipe: Hash Brown Frittata No dish that starts with a package of refrigerated hash browns has ever disappointed a hungry crowd at breakfast. Crustless frittatas are an easy and beautiful way to serve brunch. We included yellow onion and topped ours with chopped fresh herbs for presentation and taste, but you can add any other veggies you have on hand to the filling. 32 of 53 Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Prep this big-batch French toast casserole the night before and pop it in the oven for a hands-off way to get breakfast on the table. Serve it with whatever fresh fruit you have on hand and a topping of powdered sugar or maple syrup. 33 of 53 Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Recipe: Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole After a big holiday, everyone will need breakfast the instant they wake up, so make it easy with the help of your Instant Pot. With sausage, eggs, potatoes, and cheese, this casserole recipe gives you everything you love about breakfast in one dish. 34 of 53 Cheese-and-Sausage Quiche Hector Sanchez Recipe: Cheese-and-Sausage Quiche There's nothing like a pretty quiche to round out the brunch table. This one is especially great to have on hand during the holiday season since it can be made up to two months in advance and frozen. To enjoy, simply thaw the cooked quiche in the fridge overnight and reheat it in the morning before breakfast. 35 of 53 Hashbrown Casserole Southern Living Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole Breakfast potatoes in any form are sure to be a hit. This creamy, casserole take satisfies any time of day, but especially on Black Friday. 36 of 53 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 bread cubes, creamy cheese, and tender pork are an unstoppable savory brunch trio. Add caramelized onion and spinach, and sprinkle Swiss cheese on top, and breakfast is served. 37 of 53 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Recipe: Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits This cornmeal biscuit dish freezes beautifully, so you can plan ahead to have hassle-free breakfast prep. We hope that knowledge is as comforting as the sausage and gravy casserole itself. 38 of 53 Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Photo: Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Torie Cox; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles Cheese grits will be in high demand at brunch—these individual servings guarantee that everyone gets their fill. Follow our Test Kitchen's tips and tricks for the creamiest grits possible. 39 of 53 Eggs Benedict Casserole Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke Recipe: Eggs Benedict Casserole Serve up sophisticated brunch that's secretly easy as can be to bake. No need to attempt poaching eggs, just stick your casserole in the oven, and whip up some hollandaise to top it all off. 40 of 53 Cheese-and-Sausage Quiche Hector Sanchez Recipe: Cheese-and-Sausage Quiche This quiche starts with a flaky crust, so you know it's already promising. Ground pork sausage, sharp cheddar, onion, and peppers sweeten the deal. 41 of 53 Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole A warm, cinnamon sugar pastry is just the thing your guests want on the morning after Thanksgiving. As far as we're concerned, the holiday isn't over yet, and it's still high time to indulge on gooey, glazed rolls. 42 of 53 Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Chill this casserole overnight and in the morning, you'll have a swoon-worthy dish to pop in the oven and smother in syrup. A splash of bourbon in the syrup amps up the sweet flavor, but can be left out if kids are part of your brunch bunch. 43 of 53 Asparagus-and-Goat Cheese Quiche Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox Recipe: Asparagus-and-Goat Cheese Quiche Make this quiche the day before Thanksgiving to be enjoyed the day after the feast. This elegant breakfast will let you sit back after Thanksgiving dinner is served, resting assured that tomorrow morning's menu will impress. 44 of 53 Shrimp and Grits Casserole Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole Good ole' shrimp and grits will always go fast from the brunch table, but an easy casserole version makes it just as quick to get on the table. It's fancy enough to suit the occasion with comfort to spare. 45 of 53 Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche Antonis Achilleos Recipe: Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche Frozen greens are the trick to fresh quiche in a pinch. A sturdy base of ham, collards, onion, and cheese guarantee that this crustless breakfast pie won't leave you wanting. 46 of 53 Baked Oatmeal Jennifer Causey Recipe: Baked Oatmeal Light yet filling, and healthy but decadent, Baked Oatmeal will delight every kind of Thanksgiving brunch-goer. This casserole beats the sugary instant packets any day with ingredients like like apples, pecans, and raisins. 47 of 53 Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Every Southerner loves cheese grits, especially when served up with other breakfast classics like fruit and bacon. 48 of 53 Quiche Lorraine VVianney Rodriguez/Jason David Page/Southern Living Recipe: Quiche Lorraine The morning after Thanksgiving, go for a crowd-pleasing classic. This quiche keeps it delectably simple with a buttery crust, eggs, and bacon. 49 of 53 Easy Huevos Rancheros Bake Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos Recipe: Easy Huevos Rancheros Bake Cheesy, spicy layers delight in this Tex-Mex breakfast casserole. Set up a toppings bar with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño to keep all your guests happy. 50 of 53 Tomato-Herb Mini Frittatas Jennifer Davick; Styling: Amy Burke Recipe: Tomato-Herb Mini Frittatas Buffet-style breakfast becomes even easier with individual servings. The trick to this delicious and convenient dish is transferring the bottom baking sheet to the middle rack during the last few minutes of cooking time, which allows the top to brown slightly. 51 of 53 Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata Photo: Greg Dupree Recipe: Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata Served up in a skillet, this egg dish has all of the appeal of an omelet (perhaps, and then some) but it's even easier to cook up. Red pepper, potato, and ricotta are just the special-occasion pickings your morning eggs need. 52 of 53 Savory Ham-and-Swiss Breakfast Pie Recipe: Savory Ham-and-Swiss Breakfast Pie Pies were the star of the dessert spread the night before, and deserve an encore on the breakfast table. This meaty and cheesy pie only asks 20 minutes of prep time and will feed eight. 53 of 53 Pancake Casserole Caitlin Bensel Recipe: Pancake Casserole Just as good as though they are fresh off the griddle, but without all the hassle of flipping pancake after pancake, this casserole is a treat for both the chef and those digging in. Top with slices of butter, powdered sugar, fresh berries, or maple syrup. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit