Up Your Breakfast Game
Breakfast casseroles don’t have to be plain and boring. In fact, this shows topping dish can be just what you need to elevate your brunch get-togethers. So next time you’re planning ahead, consider some of these unique ingredients.
1. Crustless Quiche
This quiche is crustless and has all the goodness of a breakfast casserole. Protein is supplied by eggs, cheese, and sausage, while peppers, onions, and hash browns round it out. Baked without a crust, it's lighter but no less filling.
2. Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Make a Cracker Barrel classic right at home with this hash brown casserole. This recipe is so easy and is a foolproof way to get delicious, crispy, cheesy potatoes. No frying pan needed! This is a brunch staple and a crowd-pleaser.
3. Breakfast Enchiladas
Take a traditional Mexican favorite and give it a breakfast spin. Scrambled eggs, chorizo, and avocado, all wrapped in tortillas and covered in cheesy, spicy, saucy deliciousness. Making it easy and quick with store-bought red enchilada sauce.
4. Baked Apple Oatmeal
This oatmeal is filling enough to serve for family breakfasts or meal prep. Tart Granny Smith apples and crunchy toasted walnuts provide texture and flavor in every forkful. Warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg make it cozy and autumn-inspired.
5. The Classic
This big, egg-filled breakfast casserole is studded with herbs and sausage and topped with crispy hash browns. It’s great as a hangover breakfast or for special morning occasions. It’s also perfect for making ahead and popping in the oven when you’re ready to eat in the morning, such as Christmas morning or a busy weekend.
6. Keto Breakfast Casserole
Full of familiar Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, and fresh basil flavors, this casserole is a great breakfast or brunch option. It's pretty easy to make and the touch of nutmeg is so subtle and makes this extra special. A tasty twist on a savory morning bake.
7. Baked Challah French Toast
Baked French toast is a sweet, easy, comforting breakfast casserole that’s deliciously addictive. Use rich breads like challah or brioche for a casserole that soaks up that creamy custard. It’s the morning comfort food that has you looking forward to waking up.
8. Ham & Gruyere
Inspired by the classic Croque Monsieur, this Herby Ham & Gruyère Breakfast Casserole is a real crowd-pleaser. Ham and two kinds of cheese are layered with fresh broccoli, tomatoes, and a boatload of herbs, and are rounded out by a blend of spices. This flavor-packed breakfast bake is comfort food at its best.
9. Eggs and Hash Browns
All of your favorite breakfast foods come together in this casserole. Fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, savory breakfast sausage, and sautéed spinach. This casserole is a great way to serve a large crowd a big breakfast without lots of pans.
10. Easter Breakfast Casserole
Inspired by the classic French Croque Monsieur, this Easter breakfast casserole features ham and cheese between slices of baguette, then bathed in a creamy egg mixture. It's a rich and savory treat you'll crave all year long.
11. Fennel and Pear
The Fennel & Pear Strata is sweet and savory, a chic breakfast choice. Halved croissants, Cambozola cheese, fennel, and pears are layered and doused with a traditional egg custard. Cooked until set, this well-balanced casserole is sure to satisfy all your guests.
12. Croissant Bread Pudding
Croissant bread pudding is an excellent recipe to use up old, stale croissants rather than throwing them away. Since older croissants tend to be drier, they absorb the flavor and texture of the custard very well, making for a wonderfully creamy casserole. This recipe helps to turn an old pastry into a tasty breakfast dessert everyone is sure to enjoy.
13. Biscuits and Gravy
Transform traditional biscuits and gravy into a crowd-pleasing casserole. Slather fluffy biscuits with a mountain of creamy, peppery gravy for pure comfort. This hearty, flavorful breakfast casserole is perfect for serving a crowd.
14. Sheet Pan Eggs and Potatoes
Skip the casserole dish for this crowd-pleasing breakfast bake. This sheet-pan version combines eggs, kale, potatoes, and chorizo for a hearty, flavorful morning meal. It's a great way to serve a big batch of breakfast with little cleanup.
15. Mushroom, Kale, and Sausage
Sit right down between a frittata and a classic breakfast strata is this Mushroom, Kale, and Sausage Strata. This make-ahead recipe is so easy to pull together the night before and pop in the oven in the morning. Loaded with all the best stuff, this one’s a great way to start the day.
16. Bacon, Parmesan, and Cherry Tomato
This bacon, parmesan, and cherry tomato strata is an elegant and delicious way to have a satisfying breakfast. The savory bacon, nutty parmesan cheese, and sweet cherry tomatoes, combined with the slightly acidic sourdough bread and vinegar, make this a well-balanced dish. It has big flavors with just a touch of heat from the red pepper flakes. It's super pretty too.
17. Pumpkin Pie French Toast
Enjoy pumpkin season with this overnight French toast bake! It's full of pumpkin flavor and warm spices. You can also make it ahead of time to make those fall mornings extra easy.
18. Tomato and Cheddar
Inspired by a classic grilled cheese and tomato soup duo, this tomato & cheddar bread pudding brings the flavors together in one comforting dish. The fresh herbs, including thyme, chives, and basil, brighten this herby breakfast casserole.
19. Spinach and Artichoke Baked Eggs
Who doesn't love spinach artichoke dip? This baked egg recipe has all of the same flavors of the dip, but they're transformed into a hearty, flavorful breakfast. Eggs are baked in a creamy spinach and artichoke base until jammy and perfect for dunking crusty bread into for an indulgent morning snack.
20. Baked Oatmeal with Berries
Berry baked oatmeal is great for make-ahead breakfasts. You make it by loading up ingredients like oatmeal, nuts, and berries, and baking up the decadent layers in the oven. It’s also pretty easy to reheat for a couple days after too.
