14 Breakfast Casserole Recipes That Make Mornings So Much Easier (and Tastier)

If breakfast isn't already your favorite meal of the day, we've got delicious (and easy!) breakfast casserole recipes to convince you otherwise. Here you'll find breakfast classics turned into baked (or slow cooker) forms, including tater tot breakfast casseroles, sausage breakfast casseroles, French toast casseroles, and more irresistible and easy breakfast bakes. The best part? Almost all of these take little time prep, with many of them being make-ahead breakfast casseroles for easier mornings.

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

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Blaine Moats

Grab the maple syrup and get the coffee brewing! This sweet breakfast casserole stuffs French baguettes with a rich blueberry-mascarpone filling. It may look time-consuming, but this make-ahead breakfast casserole only takes 20 minutes of prep time.

Egg Baguette Bakes

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Rather than baking it in a pan, pile all your favorite breakfast casserole ingredients into a toasted baguette. Here, we're stuffing it with sausage, peppers, eggs, cream, and melty cheese.

Spinach and Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Quiche

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Blaine Moats

If you're entertaining a crowd, this is the easy breakfast casserole recipe you need to have in your back pocket. Add your favorite quiche ingredients (including the crust) into a sheet pan and bake until golden and set.

Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole

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Blaine Moats

Prep this breakfast casserole the night before to allow the flavors to meld. It's a spicy mixture of tortillas, shredded chicken, and canned tomatoes. When it comes time to serve, set out bowls of toppings like avocado, cheese, and tortilla chips, so each diner can customize their bowl.

Farmers Casserole

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Brie Goldman

This hearty egg casserole is loaded with hash browns, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, diced ham, and green onions. It's one of those classic breakfasts that's easy to make ahead and pop in the oven whenever you're ready. If you're hosting a crowd, we're sharing a recipe variation that feeds 12.

Monte Cristo

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Kelsey Hanson / Food Styling: Annie Probst

If you love the sweet and savory flavor of a classic Monte Cristo sandwich, this is the breakfast casserole recipe you should make for Easter. The casserole is loaded with cheese, ham, and a touch of Dijon mustard. But the signature Monte Cristo flavor comes from a dusting of powdered sugar and a sprinkle of fresh raspberries once the casserole is out of the oven.

Peanut Butter-Berry Breakfast Casserole

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Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Greg Luna

There are swirls of cream cheese, peanut butter, and jam throughout this sweet breakfast casserole recipe. We like to use crunchy peanut butter here for a bit of added texture. Finish the dish with a generous sprinkle of fresh sliced strawberries.

Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Crescent Roll Bake

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Kelsey Hansen

The best part of this breakfast casserole recipe is the mini crescent roll topping. As the dish bakes, the rolls become flaky and golden brown, and provide just the right amount of crunch to the bacon, egg, and cheese filling.

Easy Huevos Rancheros Casserole

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Brie Goldman

Our secret to the best egg casserole? Adding in frozen potato nuggets (like Tater Tots) and plenty of shredded cheese. Top each serving with fresh pico de gallo, sour cream, and chopped cilantro.

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Bake

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Brie Goldman / Food Styling: Greg Luna

The speedy shortcut to this blueberry breakfast casserole? Frozen pancakes. Grab a package from the store and you're just 20 minutes of prep away from breakfast. Assemble the dish the night before and it's ready to bake whenever you are.

Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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Jake Sternquist

This cinnamon roll breakfast casserole has earned raves since we first published the recipe. As one BHG home cook raves, "This recipe is very similar to my Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding (store bought baked rolls, plus cubed cream cheese and chopped apple), but this one bakes much more quickly, works well for a busy morning, and is tasty too."

Egg and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

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Jake Sternquist / Food Stylist: Shannon Goforth

You're looking at our tried-and-true egg casserole recipe. Our Test Kitchen recommends assembling the dish at least 8 hours before you plan to serve so the egg mixture has time to completely soak into the French bread.

Cheesy Chile Verde Breakfast Casserole

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Kelsey Hansen / Food Styling: Annie Probst

Our recipe tasters couldn't get enough of this sausage breakfast casserole. Some loved the combination of green bell peppers and jalapenos in the filling, while other's couldn't get enough of the layers of cheese and tortillas. A drizzle of hot sauce is the best way to finish the dish.

Challah and Chocolate Breakfast Cassreole

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Carson Downing / Food Styling: Annie Probst

Part dessert, part breakfast casserole, this easy brunch dish packs layers of challah bread, bittersweet chocolate, and fresh berries. A big of orange zest perfectly complements the bitterness of the chocolate.