50+ Easy Breakfasts Fit for a Crowd
Serve Up These Big Batch Breakfasts Next Time You Entertain
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Overnight Eggnog-French Toast Casserole
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
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
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
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
Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits
Every Southern brunch needs buttermilk biscuits.
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Sweet Potato Muffins
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.