50+ Easy Breakfasts Fit for a Crowd

By Anna Aguillard
Beth Hontzas

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

Caitlin Bensel

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

Alison Miksch

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

Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

Caitlin Bensel

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

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits

Every Southern brunch needs buttermilk biscuits.

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Sweet Potato Muffins

Micah A. Leal

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

Micah A. Leal

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

Micah A. Leal

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

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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

Micah A. Leal

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

Jen Causey

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

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

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

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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

Luca Trovato

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

Victor Protasio

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

Jennifer Davick

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

Alison Miksch

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

Jennifer Davick

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

Iain Bagwell

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

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

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

Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

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

Hector Manuel Sanchez

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

Jennifer Causey

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

Jennifer Causey

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

Jennifer Causey

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

Skyler Burt

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

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

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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Country Ham Hash

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Country Ham Hash

No breakfast spread is complete without crispy potatoes and griddled meat, and this Country Ham Hash knocks both those items off the list.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Who said tater tots are just for kids? These delightful potato puffs can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike—especially in this cheesy breakfast casserole.

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Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

Inspired by shakshuka, a classic Middle Eastern dish, this breakfast specialty includes eggs poached in a tomato stew. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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Pancake Casserole

Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Pancake Casserole

If you’re looking for a big-batch way to serve pancakes, this recipe will be your new go-to. You can also make it in advance to ease the morning-of breakfast prep.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Big-batch cinnamon rolls that you can make in the slow cooker? Sounds like a brunch dream.

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Apple Bread

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Apple Bread

Whenever we’re hosting breakfast for a crowd, we keep a loaf of this apple bread on the counter for our guests to snack on.

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Banana Bread

Southern Living

Recipe: Banana Bread

You can never go wrong with a loaf of banana bread—serve slices as a breakfast “appetizer” or as a dessert with vanilla ice cream.

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Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding

Southern Living

Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding

Bread pudding doesn’t have to be for dessert. We’re making this sweet, nutty bread pudding on all our holiday mornings.

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Cinnamon Coffee Cake

Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Cinnamon Coffee Cake

No breakfast gathering is complete without a loaf of coffee cake. You’ll want to bookmark this staple recipe.

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Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

Southern Living

Recipe: Buttermilk Breakfast Scones

Make a few different scone flavors to offer a selection to your guests, and feel free to cut them into bite-sized triangles for a big-batch snack.

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The Big Cinnamon Roll

Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: The Big Cinnamon Roll

Who will be the first one to slice into this photo-worthy dish? Cook this giant cinnamon roll in your skillet—all the kids will love it.

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Pumpkin Spice Muffins

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Muffins

In the fall, we’re crazy for pumpkin spice, and these subtly-sweet muffins are a great seasonal breakfast option.

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Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Caramel Apple Coffee Cake

Dripping with golden caramel and stewed apples, this coffee cake is a great way to conclude your brunch for a crowd.

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Praline Pull-Apart Bread

Beth Hontzas

Recipe: Praline Pull-Apart Bread

One reviewer says, "Oh my!!! This was so good!!! I had to lock myself upstairs in my studio to keep from eating it all!" Make this crowd pleasing pull-apart bread to earn rave reviews of your own.

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Savory Ham and Swiss Breakfast Pie

Southern Living

Recipe: Savory Ham and Swiss Breakfast Pie

A breakfast pie made from a buttery grits crust topped with eggs, savory ham, green onions, and loads of cheese, this easy-to-love dish is easy to make, too. 

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Breakfast Enchiladas

Southern Living

Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas

A best-loved Southern Living breakfast casserole, this recipe can be prepared in advance, stored in the refrigerator overnight, and baked the next morning. In just an hour, you’ll have what reviewers call “the best tasting breakfast casserole ever eaten.” So you might want to make double.

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Praline-Pecan French Toast

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Praline-Pecan French Toast

Yes, we did it. We combined pralines and French toast. And it's every bit as good as you thought it would be. 

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King Ranch Breakfast Strata