50+ Easy Breakfasts Fit for a Crowd

By Anna Aguillard
November 07, 2016
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Cooking for a crowd? We’ve got the best big breakfasts for your bulk baking. We’ve combed through our cookbooks to find our best big breakfast casseroles that feed eight—or more. Your entertaining just got a whole lot easier. From smoky, cheesy make-ahead breakfast casseroles to sweet coffee cakes, these breakfast dishes will keep your crowded kitchen table satisfied. We’ve taken French toast off the stove and put it in the oven for an easy breakfast bake, and even figured out an oven omelet recipe. Need to know how to cook bacon in bulk? We’ve got the crispy, oven-baked bacon recipe that hits the savory spot while still keeping you away from the hot stove. From creamy egg strata casseroles to a recipe that makes enough homemade buttermilk biscuits to feed a school bus, these big breakfast recipes will surely please your guests. Our crumbly coffee cake recipes, savory sausage casseroles, and fresh vegetable and grits pies all deserve permanent places on your breakfast buffet tables. These irresistible breakfast recipes will make your crowd go wild. 
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Serve Up These Big Batch Breakfasts Next Time You Entertain

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Overnight Eggnog-French Toast Casserole

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Recipe: Overnight Eggnog-French Toast Casserole

This festive breakfast was made for Christmas morning. Let it soak in all those holiday flavors overnight and just pop it in the oven in the morning for a fuss-free breakfast that’ll feed the whole family.

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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

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Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Two types of cheeses, Jimmy Dean sausage, and mini croissants combine in one casserole dish full of utter Brunch perfection.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

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Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

This easy crowd-friendly hack helps cook your bacon in a snap and gets it nice and crispy.

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Fried Skillet Potatoes

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Recipe: Fried Skillet Potatoes

Whip out the cast iron skillet for this classic breakfast recipe. After all, no breakfast is complete without some hash browns!

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Buttermilk Biscuits

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Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits

Every Southern brunch needs buttermilk biscuits.

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Sweet Potato Muffins

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Muffins

Packed with warm fall flavors but not overly sweet, your guests will adore these seasonal muffins. And they’re oh-so-easy to prepare!

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Waffle Casserole

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Recipe: Waffle Casserole

Finally, we’ve discovered a new use for those boxed freezer waffles! Be sure to drizzle this big-batch waffle bake with lots of syrup.

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Crème Brûlée French Toast

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Recipe: Crème Brûlée French Toast

Who said French toast needs to be cooked on the stovetop? When you’re cooking breakfast for a crowd, sheet pans are your best friend.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

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Recipe: Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Make the most of those fresh summer peaches and brighten up your coffee cake with this recipe—it’s meant for warm days.

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Peach Scones

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Recipe: Peach Scones

Nobody can resist homemade scones, and breakfast pastries packed with fresh peach bites may just be our new favorite treat.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Lighten up the breakfast spread with a big bowl of fresh fruit salad. Feel free to use any fruits or berries that are in season.

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Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

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Recipe: Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

We know it’s hard to resist a big pot of steaming cheesy grits, but this weekend, try sweetening up those grits with blackberries and yogurt. It’s a combination you’ll never question again.

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Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

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Recipe: Leek-and-Mushroom Grits Frittata

This frittata is an entire breakfast packed into one skillet. Just slice and serve—it doesn’t get much easier than that.

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Pecan Pancakes with Caramel Apple Topping

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Recipe: Pecan Pancakes with Caramel Apple Topping

On busy holiday mornings when you’ve got a house packed full of hungry guests, this no-stress sheet pan pancake is the easiest breakfast solution.

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Sausage-Potato Frittata

Recipe: Sausage-Potato Frittata

You’ve got your meat, potatoes, and eggs, all in one dish. What more could you want?

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Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole

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Recipe: Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole

Let the grits go low and slow in the slow cooker. Four hours later, you’ve got a pot of grits with warm Tex-Mex flavors. This recipe serves 8, so it’s great for a crowd.

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Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

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Recipe: Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

These perfectly pop-able muffins are rolled in cinnamon and sugar, and they’ll be a perfect accompaniment to any breakfast casserole. The recipe makes 2 dozen, but these mini muffins are so addictive, you may want to double the batch.

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Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This breakfast casserole is easily sliceable, with distinct layers of sausage and egg. Plus, it can all be made in the slow cooker.

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Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

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Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

Nobody can resist sweet cinnamon buns, but we think it’s time to introduce their savory counterpart: the Sausage-Stuffed Honey Bun.

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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

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Recipe: Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

This breakfast cake is the perfect way to round out a big-batch brunch full of eggs and bacon. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream and fresh blueberries!

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Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel

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Recipe: Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel

Instead of portioning out individual pancakes, bake them all into a casserole for easy serving. A cinnamon streusel topping elevates this big-batch breakfast dish.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

The best way to capture any Southerner’s heart is through a big batch of shrimp and grits. Served family-style, this casserole will be on the table in under an hour.

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

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Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

In addition to the savory ham and sweet corn, this casserole is packed with lots of Cheddar cheese. It serves 8 and it’s just bursting with flavor.

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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

Fresh blueberries bring pops of light, juicy flavor to this impressive pancake casserole. You’ll be making this crowd-friendly dish again and again.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

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Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

Biscuits and gravy may look intimidating, but this classic recipe is surprisingly easy to master. Stick to a great buttermilk biscuit recipe and you’re bound to succeed.

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Baked Oatmeal

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Recipe: Baked Oatmeal

If you’re looking for a lighter option to add to the breakfast spread, this big-batch baked oatmeal is the best solution.

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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

This recipe may look fancy, but the biscuits bake as a big-batch, so all you have to do is slice them in half and add the fried chicken. Plus, the rosemary hot honey comes together in the microwave.

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Huevos Rancheros Bake

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Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Bake

Add a little flair to your brunch spread with this Huevos Rancheros Bake! With a base of corn tortillas and sunny-side eggs adorning the casserole, this breakfast bake is sure to please.

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