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A breakfast casserole is one of the most delicious ways to start the day. Whether you're a sweet person who prefers a baked French toast or fruit-filled pancake casserole, or a savory person who likes a hearty sausage-and-grits casserole, cheesy frittata, or enchiladas, we've got a breakfast casserole you'll love. These breakfast casserole recipes are the ticket to starting the day off on the right foot.
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Dane Tashima; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
A fan-favorite appetizer is turned into a warm and heart casserole that stars buttery brioche, eggs, bacon, and ooey, gooey cheese.
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Caitlin Bensel
A drizzle of maple syrup and a few pats of butter are all you need to put the finishing touches on this simple, delicious pancake casserole. Be sure to offer plenty of maple syrup, with the option to top with fresh fruit or a dusting of powdered sugar. You'll have to keep this recipe at-the-ready.
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Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Make enough French toast for the whole family without having to stand over a hot stove all morning by baking it in casserole form in your favorite 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Put this together the night before, then pop it in the oven in the morning and put on some coffee. Breakfast is done!
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Alison Miksch
The crust of this quiche is made from grits, need we say anything more to convince you to make it this weekend? Loaded with cheese and bacon, this dish will call everyone out of bed. You better be ready with a few copies of this recipe, if only to save yourself from having to repeat it over and over.
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Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Every Southern family should have this dish in their weekend rotation. It transitions seamlessly from breakfast to dinner, although we're always partial to breakfast shrimp and grits. Think of some of your favorite meals in the Low Country, and bring one to your table.
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Southern Living
Store-bought biscuits help this hearty casserole come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time. No need to dress for brunch out. Enjoy this warm biscuits and gravy dish in your pajamas.
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Antonis Achilleos
If you ever find yourself with leftover ham, turn it into a show-stopping quiche with little effort on your part. Add frozen chopped collard greens as the ham sautés, and you'll have a meal that comes together effortlessly. This impresses easily, and will become part of your regular breakfast rotation.
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08 of 40
Caitlin Bensel
Who knew you could cook cinnamon rolls in a slow cooker? This is a technique you've gotta try during those cold weather months. Sweet cream cheese frosting gives this dish a grand finish.
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09 of 40
Jennifer Causey
Biscuits and gravy have been a Southern tradition for years, and for good reason. This take on the classic dish is big-batch, so it'll feed the whole family. Frozen biscuits help get this meal on the table fast.
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Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
Bourbon and maple syrup is one of those indulgent flavor combinations that just works well. And you can never go wrong with a drizzle of sweetness on your French toast. In the morning, all you have to do is pop the dish in the oven and let it perfume your whole house as it bakes.
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Jennifer Causey
With cinnamon apples and toasty pecans, this Baked Oatmeal is ideal for fall mornings. You can adapt this recipe to whatever fruit and nuts you have on hand. Baked in the oven, think of this baked oatmeal recipe as a not-overly-sweet bread pudding as well as an oatmeal breakfast casserole.
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Caitlin Bensel
On those hectic holiday mornings, there's barely enough time to get everything ready for the day. Prepare this fuss-free, festive French toast casserole ahead of time. Between the challah bread and the egg nog, these are holiday flavors, ready-to-serve.
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Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen
This no-frills recipe will be the star of any weekend breakfast. It's a great way to make grits for a crowd. This recipe leaves time to cut fresh fruit and enjoy your company as it bakes. So good, it might just be mistaken for an entree that works for lunch and dinner, as well.
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos
This casserole is loaded up with lots of potato, sausage, and cheese, combining all our favorite brunch sides into one effortless casserole. All you need now is a big pot of scrambled eggs.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This classic dish couldn't be any easier to pull together. You'll just stir together the first five ingredients, top with cornflakes cereal, and bake. Let's face it, no other dish on earth can transition so seamlessly from a country club breakfast buffet to a potluck church supper.
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Victor Protasio
Bring new life to those day-old croissants in this savory breakfast casserole, complete with country ham, spinach, Dijon mustard, and caramelized onions. Assemble the casserole and store it, unbaked, in the refrigerator overnight. Then, in the morning, all you have to do is pop it in the oven.
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Alison Miksch
This casserole is rich, delicious, and worthy of any Thanksgiving brunch or Christmas morning breakfast. Topped with Gruyère cheese, the casserole browns beautifully and has a slightly nutty flavor, but you can sub Swiss cheese if you prefer. Pre-made store-bought croissants from your local grocery give bakery-fresh flavor with minimum effort and add a flaky crust to the dish's edges.
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Hector Manuel Sanchez
Think of this recipe as an easier souffle. A layer of cheese on top bubbles to golden-brown perfection. You can't go wrong with this Southern staple.
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Alison Miksch
We love Conecuh Hickory Smoked Sausage, made in Evergreen, Alabama, since 1947. You can also opt for a breakfast sausage, flavored with sage and black pepper, for a classic breakfast dish. Short on time? Assemble up to four days ahead and keep in the fridge; then let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
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20 of 40
Hector Manuel Sanchez
Country ham is one of our favorite breakfast specialties, and tossed with roasted potatoes, it simply can't be beat. Chop the vegetables the day before for an easier morning. This will be great fuel for some all-day outdoor fun.
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Hector Manuel Sanchez
Who says enchiladas are just for dinner? You and your entire family won't be able to resist this decadent breakfast casserole. It's flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like juicy tomatoes, green onions, fresh cilantro, and Monterey Jack cheese. The cheese sauce comes together with only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill.
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Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox
We replaced the usual pastry shell with a crispy hash brown and bacon crust. The egg filling is enhanced with Gruyère cheese and a touch of Dijon mustard, topped off with fresh asparagus.
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Antonis Achilleos
Remember: No cinnamon rolls are complete without a generous drizzle of sweet vanilla glaze. Make the orange-apricot version for a zippy twist.
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Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Turn your favorite breakfast duo into a filling casserole with this foolproof recipe. Even better, make ahead and freeze it for a lazy Saturday morning. Get cozy and make plans to stay at home for the rest of the day.
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Beth Hontzas
Although this recipe calls for French bread, you can sub sweet Italian bread, a dense, crumbed white Pullman, challah, or brioche for varied density and flavor. This one-pan dish is great to make the night before for company, or for a family member's birthday breakfast. It is sweet on its own, but of course, you can always add a little extra sweetness with maple syrup or whipped cream.
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Iain Bagwell
Let Creamy Egg Strata be the star of your next brunch. Made with Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, this creamy egg dish is worth waking up for. Just make sure you chill it for 8 to 24 hours so the bread has a chance to soak up the flavors.
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Jennifer Causey
Tater tots aren't just for the kids. This classic casserole is a great way to upgrade the beloved potato puffs for a dish the whole family will devour. Trust us, you will not need to be concerned about leftovers.
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Jennifer Davick; Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell
Prep this French toast casserole the night before, and pop it in the oven for a satisfying, warm breakfast that bakes while you get ready for the day. This dish doesn't need any maple syrup thanks to the thick brown sugar-pecan sauce. The reaction of your breakfast guests will validate all of your home chef skills.
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This cheesy bread pudding gets cooked right in the slow cooker. Prep ingredients the night before, and assembly the next morning will only take minutes. This recipe is the one to reach for to serve and satisfy a crowd.
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Your breakfast plans just got both easy and delicious. This approach will be needed on more than one occasion, and your offering will result in a clean platter, every time. When the last piece is gone, remember to take all of the praise gracefully.
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Greg Dupree
This is the ultimate make-ahead breakfast casserole. For the best results, assemble it the night before. The next morning, pour the remaining milk over top, and knock off the chill by letting it stand 45 minutes before baking.
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Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford
Bacon and Cheddar cheese form the backbone of flavor in this hash brown casserole. You get to pick garnishes to match your preferences—we suggest cherry tomatoes and chopped scallions for a bit of freshness. But don't skip the hot sauce.
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Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford
You can prepare this smoked sausage and grits casserole up to four days ahead, but your guests might gobble it up in four minutes—it's that good. It's made to serve a crowd, but take that serving suggestion with a grain of salt. Already the ultimate make-ahead meal, you can freeze this breakfast and keep it on hand for busy weeks or weekends.
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For a later brunch or lunch, serve frittata with a side of lightly-dressed salad greens and some sliced fruit. Otherwise, for breakfast, we recommend this with a side of skillet-fried breakfast potatoes. This feels and tastes perfectly balanced.
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
You can even slice this breakfast bake into a Sausage and Egg Casserole sandwich for a quick and super yummy homemade handheld breakfast. Create a rich and fluffy texture by incorporating sour cream or Greek yogurt into this dish. Customize with vegetables, including sweet peppers and onions, if preferred.
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Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Rose Nguyen
Are you still in search of the perfect cheesy grits recipe? You've found it in this version. We love the straightforward approach and the traditional flavor that everyone craves.
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Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford
An innovative meal, chilaquiles are designed to use up yesterday's leftover tortillas for today's breakfast. We've sped things up another way: store-bought enchilada sauce, though you're welcome to use any leftover sauce you may have from homemade enchiladas.
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Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
These bite-sized bits of goodness start with making a "cup" out of hash browns and cheese, and baking in a 12-cup muffin pan. Add to this crispy cup of goodness warm spinach and onions, then a fluffy egg mixture, topped with chopped cherry tomatoes and cheese. What's not to love?
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Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee
In this recipe, everything bagels and everything bagel seasoning come together to form the creamiest, cheesiest, sausage-packed breakfast bake that can be prepped ahead to make your life wonderfully easy. Imagine a toasted everything bagel loaded down with cream cheese, sandwiched around savory breakfast sausage, and baked until perfectly gooey. That's this in a casserole dish.
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Vianney Rodriguez/Jason David Page
Bacon is an integral part of what makes a Quiche Lorraine what it is. It lends the quiche its classic savory flavor and adds a touch of salt. Thin and thick-cut bacon works in this quiche, and you can also use turkey bacon, if you prefer.
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This "Perfect" French Toast Casserole Is The Best Thing To Make This ...
Patty Catalano
Sat, February 8, 2025 at 7:00 p.M. UTC
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Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Rachel Perlmutter Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Rachel Perlmutter
Breakfast bakes are an easy way to build a holiday tradition or to get a jump-start on breakfasts for the week. I love that they can be savory and cheesy like this hash brown number, or fruity like this blueberry pancake casserole — and my favorite way to wake up is with a sweet and custardy French toast casserole.
After tasting some of the most popular French toast casseroles on the internet, I had a full belly and a lot of opinions about what it takes to make the very best French toast casserole. In this recipe, custard-soaked bread is flavored with sweet cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a nutty crumble topping, and baked until golden and fragrant. The best part of this French toast casserole is that it's as versatile as you need it to be — you can make it ahead or assemble at the last minute. Here's how to make the only French toast casserole you'll ever need.
Why You'll Love ItThe textures are everything. French toast is all about the contrasting textures of soft, custardy bread snuggled beneath a crispy, toasted exterior. What makes French toast even better here is the buttery brown sugar and nut crumble topping that's sprinkled over the top.
You can make it in advance. There's no need to wake up early when this breakfast bake is on the menu. Assemble the casserole the night before, and it's ready to bake whenever you roll out of bed.
Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Rachel Perlmutter Credit: Photo: Alex Lepe; Food Styling: Rachel Perlmutter
Key Ingredients in French Toast CasseroleSourdough bread: This bread has a hearty, chewy texture that stands up well to soaking — and doesn't have to be dried or stale (although if you've got day-old bread, use it!). Sourdough bread also has a subtle sour tang to play off the sweetness of the custard and crumble topping. Make sure to buy an unsliced loaf.
Eggs: Eight large eggs give the French toast casserole structure and a rich, custard flavor.
Dairy: Use half-and-half or combine equal parts heavy cream and whole milk. Don't use fat-free milk because it won't provide enough richness for the custard.
Spices: Add flavor to the custard with vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg.
Light brown sugar: Sweeten the custard and the crumble topping with light brown sugar, making sure to pack the brown sugar into the measuring cup for the correct amount.
Tear the bread. The best way to prepare bread for a French toast casserole is to tear it into irregularly shaped pieces. Pieces of torn bread have more surface area to absorb the custard, while nestling nicely into each other for a tender interior and crisp edges.
Make the custard. Whisk eggs, dairy, brown sugar, spices, vanilla, and kosher salt together until combined and no streaks of egg white remain.
Soak the casserole overnight. Arrange the bread in an even layer in a baking dish and pour the custard over the top. Press the bread down into the custard, cover, and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Alternatively, let sit for 1 hour at room temperature before baking.
Make the nutty crumble topping. Combine chopped nuts, all-purpose flour, light brown sugar, nutmeg, and kosher salt together, then work in softened butter until moist clumps form. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Bake the French toast casserole. Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the French toast casserole and bake until puffed and golden-brown.
Soft challah bread and eggy brioche are great for classic French toast, but for a casserole that soaks overnight you'll want a more substantial bread. Sourdough is my first choice, but if there are no unsliced loaves available, try a hearty Italian or French loaf (although not a crusty baguette!).
Use half-and-half in the custard or opt for equal parts whole milk and heavy cream.
Play with the custard flavoring by swapping in honey or maple syrup for all or a portion of the brown sugar. You can also stir in citrus zest or other baking spices.
You can assemble the French toast casserole as little as 1 hour or as much as 1 day in advance before baking. Refrigerate the nutty topping separately, sprinkling it over the top of the casserole just before baking.
Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Turn your kitchen into the hottest brunch spot in town with this make-ahead winner.
Prep time 20 minutes
Cook time 45 minutes to 50 minutes
Serves 10 to 12
Ingredients4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for the baking dish
1 (1-pound) loaf unsliced sourdough, Italian, or French bread (not baguette)
3 cups half-and-half, or 1 1/2 cups each whole milk and heavy cream
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar, divided
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
2 ounces chopped nuts (about 1/2 cup), such as pecans or walnuts
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Maple syrup or powdered sugar, for serving
Fresh berries, for serving (optional)
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Lightly coat a 9x13-inch or other 3-quart baking dish with unsalted butter.
Tear 1 loaf unsliced bread into bite-size (1- to 2-inch) chunks. Arrange the bread in an even layer in the baking dish.
Whisk 8 large eggs, 3 cups half-and-half, 1/2 cup of the packed light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of the kosher salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of the ground nutmeg together in a large bowl until combined.
Pour evenly over the bread, then press the bread down slightly into the custard. Cover the baking dish and refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours. Alternatively, to bake right away, let sit for 1 hour at room temperature to give the bread time to absorb the custard.
Meanwhile, toss 2 ounces chopped nuts, 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, remaining 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar, remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt together in a large bowl.
Add 4 tablespoons room-temperature unsalted butter, and pinch and squeeze it into the flour mixture until moist, small clumps form. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
When ready to bake, heat the oven to 350°F. Uncover the casserole and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to take the chill off while the oven heats.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the casserole. Bake until the casserole is puffed, golden-brown, and set, 45 to 50 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Top with maple syrup or powdered sugar, and fresh berries if desired.
Make ahead: The casserole can be assembled up to 1 day in advance, covered, and refrigerated until ready to bake.
Storage: Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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