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On a busy holiday morning — whether Christmas or New Year’s Day — give yourself the gift of planning ahead: Prep a breakfast casserole ahead of time! Hearty, filling, and warm, these dishes are crowd pleasers and well-geared toward feeding a big group. Choose from something sweet (Overnight French Toast), savory (Shakshuka), or something in-between (Sausage-and-Maple Bread Pudding) to satisfy everyone.
Overnight French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans
Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Ruth Blackburn / Prop Styling by Christina Brockman
Once this recipe has been prepped, the make-ahead French toast requires minimal effort to get into the oven come breakfast time. Tart cranberries and citrusy orange zest brighten up the rich custard and challah.
Swiss Chard Frittata
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen
Minty yogurt and earthy Swiss chard make this frittata a tangy, creamy, and filling breakfast. The ingredients can be prepped ahead for easy day-of assembly, or the already-baked frittata can be gently reheated.
Kielbasa, Apple, and Onion Strata with Mornay Sauce
After this eggy and mustardy strata, studded with savory kielbasa, has been put together, it can rest uncooked overnight and go into the oven straight out of the fridge.
Shakshuka (Tomato-Pepper Stew with Poached Eggs and Harissa)
Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling by Annie Probst / Prop Styling by Breanna Ghazali
Prepare the tomato-pepper sauce in advance and reheat the morning of to save time and effort. All that’s needed is to gently poach the eggs in the warmed sauce — quick work.
Maple Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Julia Bayless
If you’re one to ride the pumpkin spice train to the very end of the line, don’t miss this seasonal favorite. Make the crumb topping up to three days in advance, and refrigerate the unbaked casserole overnight before bringing to room temperature and putting it in the oven.
Cheesy and Creamy Hashbrown Casserole
Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling by Christina Daley
This easy and ultra-comforting casserole is all about cheese and potatoes. For extra convenience, it uses frozen shredded hash browns. (You don’t even have to thaw them!)
Brown Butter-Raspberry Baked Oatmeal
Andrew Bui / Food Styling by Caitlin Haught Brown
Flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, almond milk, vanilla, and maple syrup, this baked oatmeal can be stored in an airtight container for up to four days. While the recipe calls for raspberries, any berry will do deliciously.
Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole
Food & Wine / Photo by Jen Causey / Food Styling by Emily Nabors Hall / Prop Stylist by Josh Hoggle
Prepared with day-old mini store-bought croissants, deli-sliced ham, and lots of nutty, creamy Gruyère, this irresistible make-ahead casserole comes together in a snap for an impressive addition to your holiday breakfast.
Lemony Crêpe Casserole
Lacy on top and tender throughout, this super-easy morning bake layers store-bought crêpes filled with a blend of lemon curd and cream cheese. It can be put together a day in advance and baked off when it’s time to eat.
Cardamom Baked French Toast
Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners
Inspired by Swedish cardamom buns, this cozy breakfast bake features spice-spread challah slices soaked in custard and topped with crunchy pearl sugar. Put it together the day before, pop it in the fridge, and bake in the morning.
Sausage-and-Maple Bread Pudding
Justin Walker
Why choose between savory and sweet? This decadent all-in-one breakfast pudding combines maple syrup, sausage, and melted ice cream. Yes, we said melted ice cream.
Christmas Morning Casserole
Christina Holmes
Chef Bryan Voltaggio’s classic baked bread-and-egg casserole features bites of pepperoni, mushrooms, and gooey cheese. Construct it the night before, then bake it in the morning.
Sesame Bagel Breakfast Casserole
Christina Holmes
What if a sandwich were … a casserole? Save yourself the work of preparing several individual portions when you can make one big delicious bake, full of sesame bagel pieces, creamy egg custard, and savory sautéed vegetables.
Rye and Crème Fraîche Strata with Smoked Salmon
No need for a bagel and lox with this strata, which features a custard rye bread pudding, crème fraîche, and lots of smoked salmon, capers, and red onion.
Tater Tot Casserole
Abby Hocking
Layering creamy spinach below crispy, crunchy Tater Tots results in especially striking two-tone slices. Serve with a side of eggs for a well-rounded breakfast.
Savory Bread Pudding
Abby Hocking
This breakfast casserole, which can be made up the day before and baked the morning of, boasts a greatest hits list of warm, hearty ingredients: bacon and onions, cream and eggs, chicken stock and sourdough, Gruyère and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, cinnamon and cloves.
Bacon, Tomato and Cheddar Breakfast Bake with Eggs
Fredrika Stjärne
Crisp on the bottom and moist within, this deeply satisfying breakfast bake can assembled the day before and baked in the morning, leaving only the eggs to be added for its last 15 minutes in the oven.
