43 Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipes

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43 Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole Recipes2/43 Brie and Sausage Brunch Bake 13 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Brie and Sausage Brunch Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’ve made this make-ahead breakfast casserole for holidays as well as for a weekend at a friend’s cabin, and I always get requests for the recipe. It’s make-ahead convenient, reheats well and even tastes great the next day. —Becky Hicks, Forest Lake, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 451 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 217mg

cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein

cholesterol, 843mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 3/43 Eggs Benedict Casserole 74 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings (1-2/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This eggs Benedict casserole is just as tasty as the classic but without all the hassle. Simply assemble the ingredients ahead, and bake it the next morning for an elegant breakfast or brunch. —Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 286 calories, 19g fat

(10g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 535mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 4/43 Baked French Toast with Strawberries 6 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it’s hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina Nutrition Facts: 1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein. 5/43

Trial and error made this make-ahead breakfast casserole one that my family

Prosciutto, Egg and Spinach Strata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Prosciutto, Egg and Spinach Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 478 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 266mg cholesterol, 1430mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 6/43 Sausage and Pancake Casserole 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pancake Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Trial and error made this make-ahead breakfast casserole one that my family

asks for time and time again

asks for time and time again. It’s so easy and very good. —Ethel Sanders, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 379 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 7/43 Overnight Bacon and Swiss Breakfast 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 4 hours 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we have overnight guests, I like to prepare things ahead of time so we can enjoy the company. It often gets crazy when everyone first wakes

up, and I like to have food available whenever people are ready to eat

up, and I like to have food available whenever people are ready to eat. I devised this slow-cooker breakfast recipe when I was feeding 22 people at a destination wedding. —Donna Gribbins, Shelbyville, Kentucky Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 277 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 220mg cholesterol, 507mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 18g protein. 8/43 Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A package of frozen potatoes makes

this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare

this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep in the fridge and bake the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 9/43 Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cheddar and Chorizo Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the

You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available

Recipe Creator: Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein. 10/43 All-in-One Slow-Cooker Breakfast 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved All-in-One Slow-Cooker Breakfast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 3 hours 20 min

Just sip your coffee and cut up some fruit, and breakfast or brunch is served

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Let your slow cooker do the work and don’t worry about adding any sides because this dish already has everything—hash browns, sausage, cheese and eggs. Just sip your coffee and cut up some fruit, and breakfast or brunch is served. —Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 654 calories, 44g fat (19g saturated fat), 276mg cholesterol, 1194mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein. 11/43 Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole 25 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Sheri Silver for Taste of Home

Cheddar cheese tops it all off

Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For this all-in-one breakfast casserole, I sandwich pork sausage between layers of hash browns flavored with creamy soup and French onion dip. Cheddar cheese tops it all off. —Esther Wrinkles, Vanzant, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 382 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein. 12/43 Green Chile Brunch Bake 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Green Chile Brunch Bake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It’s easy to make this ahead in a 13×9 inch pan. It’s filling, perfect for a crowd, and helps busy moms out. —Trista Thinnes, Fort Worth, Texas Editor’s tip: Do you have someone in the family who can’t bear the thought of eating food in the morning? Try these easy make ahead smoothies instead! Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 503 calories, 34g fat (16g saturated fat), 239mg cholesterol, 1052mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 13/43 Dulce de Leche French Toast Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of

The pecan topping takes the dish over the top without making it overly sweet

Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a big fan of dulce de leche and am always looking for a way to incorporate it into sweet dishes. I decided to make a make-ahead breakfast casserole that was reminiscent of a luscious dulce de leche cheesecake. The pecan topping takes the dish over the top without making it overly sweet. No maple syrup is needed for this French toast casserole!—Anna Stigger, Katy, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 551 calories, 28g fat (11g saturated fat), 139mg cholesterol, 434mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate

(41g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein

(41g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein. 14/43 Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: For me, the combination of sweet and savory along with easy preparation make this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish for home cooks everywhere! It can be served for breakfast, brunch, or as a late afternoon meal.—Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 440 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein. 15/43 Raisin Bread &

Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together

Sausage Morning Casserole 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When we used to have Sunday breakfasts with my grandparents, my mom often made this make-ahead breakfast casserole for grandpa because he enjoyed it so much. Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together. —Carolyn Levan, Dixon, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 425 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein. 16/43 Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits 7 Reviews Test

In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits!

Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits! After playing around with this recipe, I took it to my first family party as a newlywed, and it was a huge hit. This recipe has become a family tradition that I’m sure will be passed down for generations. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 466 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g

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