There is just something so appealing about preparing breakfast the night before and then being able to bake it in the morning. This list of 15 breakfast casseroles is perfect for busy households that want a hot, delicious breakfast with minimal morning effort. Let's get into it.

Classic Bacon and Cheese Strata

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First on the list is a classic bacon and cheese strata. This one is going to be built on day-old bread soaking overnight in a creamy egg mixture. This one is basically going to bake itself in the morning while your coffee is getting started. Think of this casserole as if French toast and quiche had come together to produce a breakfast with crispy edges and a soft, custardy center. That is what you're going to get here.

Classic Bacon and Cheese Strata

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
• 8 cups day-old French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Method

 

1. Grease a 9x13-inch dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. Layer half the bread, half the bacon, and half the cheese in dish; repeat with remaining ingredients.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, mustard, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until combined.
4. Pour evenly over bread layers; press gently to soak all bread.
5. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
6. Next morning, remove from refrigerator; stand at room temperature 20 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F.
7. Remove plastic wrap; bake uncovered 45-50 minutes until golden brown and center set.
8. Stand 10 minutes before cutting squares and serving.

Sausage and Mushroom Bake

This sausage and mushroom bake is a dish that turns your mushroom skeptics into raving fans. The secret with this one is to allow the mushrooms to caramelize; they will then melt into the casserole overnight. You want to brown your sausage really well because that is where your flavor will come from. On this one, you will have everyone asking for seconds.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

This tater tot breakfast casserole is one the kids will love because tater tots already offer them a familiar flavor, and it's a foolproof dish that goes straight from your fridge to the oven with no complicated techniques.

What makes this one a lot of fun is you can really switch it up. You can play around with different ingredients, whether that be sausage, bacon, ham, and really make this one your own.

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 1 bag 32 ounces frozen tater tots
• 2 cups cheddar cheese shredded
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 bell pepper diced
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

Method

 

1. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium about 8 minutes until browned and crumbled; drain excess grease.
2. Grease a 9x13-inch dish; spread sausage evenly in bottom. Sprinkle with pepper and 1 cup cheese.
3. Arrange frozen tots in a single layer covering entire surface.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, sour cream, onion powder, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl until smooth.
5. Pour evenly over tots; sprinkle with remaining 1 cup cheese.
6. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F; stand casserole at room temperature 15 minutes.
8. Bake covered 35 minutes; uncover and bake another 15-20 minutes until tots are golden and crispy and eggs set.
9. Cool 5-10 minutes before cutting and serving.

Cheesy Sausage and Bread Casserole

Next up is a cheesy sausage-and-bread casserole. This one is going to use day-old French bread, which is going to soak up savory custard overnight and turn this one into a texture that becomes crispy on top and underneath.

You want to let this one sit at room temp for 20 minutes before baking to help it cook more evenly, and the payoff will be worth that extra time.

Cheesy Sausage and Bread Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 8 cups day-old French bread cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Method

 

1. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium, crumbling it; drain and set aside.
2. Grease a 9x13-inch dish; layer bread evenly in bottom.
3. Sprinkle sausage and cheese over bread.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
5. Pour evenly over bread, sausage, and cheese; press gently to moisten all bread.
6. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
7. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking; preheat oven to 350°F.
8. Bake uncovered 45 minutes or until top is golden brown and center set.

Ham and Green Onion Casserole

This ham and green onion casserole is a great way to use leftover ham or just chop some fresh ham. You want to sauté your green onions for just a minute before adding them in, as it will mellow their sharp bite and bring out their sweetness on this one.

Ham and Green Onion Casserole

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups cooked ham diced
• 1 cup green onions sliced (white and green parts)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
• 1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Method

 

1. Melt butter in a small skillet; sauté green onions 1-2 minutes until softened. Set aside to cool.
2. Grease a 9x9-inch dish; spread ham evenly in bottom.
3. Whisk eggs, cottage cheese, Swiss, flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl until smooth.
4. Stir in sautéed green onions.
5. Pour over ham.
6. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate overnight or at least 8 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 30 minutes; uncover and bake another 10 minutes until golden and center set.
8. Stand 5 minutes before cutting and serving.

Spicy Italian Sausage Bake

This spicy Italian sausage bake is not one I have personally tried, as I have not considered making a spicy Italian sausage for breakfast, but my husband loves Italian sausage, so this is one I would love to give a try.

Vegetable and Cheese Casserole

This vegetable and cheese casserole is a great way to sneak in some veggies into breakfast without any complaints from the pickiest of eaters in your family. This recipe also gives you an opportunity to use whatever vegetables you have hanging around in that crisper drawer before they go bad. That also allows this dish to be different every single time, which is a perfect way to switch up breakfast and keep it interesting.

Vegetable and Cheese Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 6 cups cubed day-old bread
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced bell peppers
• 1 cup chopped broccoli florets
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 2 tablespoons butter melted

Method

 

1. Butter a 9x13 inch dish; set aside.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
3. Stir in bread, cheese, peppers, broccoli, onion, and garlic to coat evenly.
4. Pour into dish; drizzle with melted butter. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
5. Next morning, remove from refrigerator; stand at room temperature 20 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
6. Remove plastic wrap; bake uncovered 45 minutes until golden brown and center set.
7. Cool 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Bacon, Cheddar, and Bell Pepper Bake

Here's a casserole that tastes just like an omelet. The bacon lovers in your house are going to appreciate this, and you want to be sure to cook that bacon just shy of crispy before going in, because it's going to finish cooking when it's in the oven. The bell peppers are going to bring a sweetness and color to this one that really make it look like it took a ton of effort.

Bacon, Cheddar, and Bell Pepper Bake

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Total Time 8 hours hrs 55 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 12 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 cup diced green bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced yellow onion
• 4 cups cubed French bread

Method

 

1. Cook bacon in a skillet until almost crispy; drain on paper towels and crumble bite-size.
2. Whisk eggs, cream, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Spray a 9x13 inch dish with cooking spray; layer bread in bottom.
4. Sprinkle bacon, cheese, peppers, and onion evenly over bread.
5. Pour egg mixture over everything; press gently to soak bread.
6. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
7. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; preheat oven to 375°F.
8. Bake covered 30 minutes; uncover and bake another 10 minutes until golden and puffed.

Sausage and Potato Hash Casserole

With this dish, you want to be sure to cut your potatoes into cubes that are bite-sized but not so small that they'll turn into mush when this cooks. This is a casserole that also allows you to switch out the meat: try bacon, try ham, make this breakfast one of your own.

Sausage and Potato Hash Casserole

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 4 cups Yukon Gold potatoes diced into 1/2-inch cubes
• 10 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced green onions
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Method

 

1. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium until browned and crumbled; drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in same skillet; cook potatoes and onion 8-10 minutes until potatoes begin softening but aren't fully cooked.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a large bowl until combined.
4. Grease a 9x13 inch dish; spread sausage, potato mixture, and half the cheese evenly in bottom.
5. Pour egg mixture over everything; top with remaining cheese and green onions.
6. Cover tightly with plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
7. Remove from refrigerator 20 minutes before baking; preheat oven to 350°F.
8. Remove plastic wrap; cover with foil and bake 35 minutes. Uncover; bake another 15 minutes until eggs set and top is golden brown.
9. Stand 5 minutes before cutting squares and serving.

Mushroom and Onion Egg Bake

Next is a mushroom and onion egg bake. This is going to feel fancy enough to serve up for a weekend brunch, but it is so easy to make. You are going to want to sauté your mushrooms and onions very well because it will remove any excess moisture and prevent this casserole from turning watery. This one will look as impressive as it tastes if you do just that.

Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Casserole

Next is a breakfast sausage and pepper casserole. This is another one that can very easily taste like an omelet in a casserole style. Using a mixture of pepper colors here is what is really going to bring this one to life, and having that variation works extremely well with the sausage.

Breakfast Sausage and Pepper Casserole

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 10 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 1 red bell pepper diced
• 1 yellow bell pepper diced
• 1 orange bell pepper diced
• 1 small onion diced
• 10 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• Cooking spray

Method

 

1. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium-high, crumbling it. Remove and set aside, leaving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan.
2. Sauté peppers and onion in skillet about 6-8 minutes until softened; cool vegetables and sausage completely.
3. Spray a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray; spread cooled sausage and peppers evenly inside.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir in cheddar.
5. Pour over sausage and vegetables; cover with foil and refrigerate overnight.
6. Next morning, preheat oven to 350°F; stand casserole at room temperature while oven heats. Bake covered 30 minutes; uncover and bake another 15 minutes until set and lightly golden.

Cheesy Bacon and Tomato Bake

This cheesy bacon and tomato bake is going to have a rich breakfast flavor that has a fresh pop thanks to that tomato. Great tomatoes, cut in half, are really your go-to here, as they hold their shape without going soggy.

And you want to make sure that your bacon is near crispy before going in because it is going to finish cooking during the bake.

Sausage and Broccoli Casserole

A sausage and broccoli casserole is another great way to sneak in those vegetables for your picky eaters and your kiddos. The broccoli is going to actually turn tender overnight and soak up that sausage flavor.

The overnight rest here is not just a convenience factor; it actually gives you perfectly custardy eggs with no watery texture and a protein and vegetable that are just complementing each other extremely well.

Sausage and Broccoli Casserole

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 5 minutes mins

Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound Italian sausage casings removed
• 2 cups fresh broccoli florets chopped
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 cups cubed bread day-old
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup diced onion

Method

 

1. Brown sausage in a large skillet over medium, crumbling it; drain excess fat and set aside to cool.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until combined.
3. Grease a 9x13-inch dish; layer bread, sausage, broccoli, onion, and cheese evenly inside.
4. Pour egg mixture over everything; press gently to soak all bread. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate overnight.
5. Next morning, preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 30 minutes; uncover and bake another 15 minutes until golden and center is set.

Breakfast Meat and Herb Casserole

A breakfast meat and herb casserole allows you to switch out your breakfast meat. You can go with bacon, ham, sausage, turkey bacon, or turkey sausage. You can really have fun with this one.

And finishing it out with fresh herbs like thyme and chives is really going to bring it to life. This is a perfect casserole to serve up for a brunch or even a brunch potluck, with the overnight soak doing the heavy lifting for you.

Breakfast Meat and Herb Casserole

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 50 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 15 minutes mins

Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
• 2 cups diced ham
• 12 large eggs
• 2 1/2 cups whole milk
• 2 tablespoons fresh thyme chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh chives chopped
• 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 8 cups cubed French bread
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Gruyere cheese
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Method

 

1. Cook bacon until crispy; crumble and set aside to cool with ham.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, thyme, chives, mustard, salt, and pepper in a large bowl until smooth.
3. Spray a 9x13-inch dish with cooking spray; arrange bread in bottom and scatter bacon, ham, and Gruyere over it.
4. Pour egg mixture evenly over bread and meat; press bread to submerge. Sprinkle with Parmesan, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
5. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking; preheat oven to 350°F. Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes until puffed and golden brown.

Loaded Breakfast Casserole with Everything

And finally, it's a loaded breakfast casserole with everything. I like to call this one a breakfast dump because you are simply throwing it all in. Whatever meats you have, peppers, onions, cheese- literally everything. This is perfect for a busy morning as it will feel like a really special dish. But it is made simply by using odds and ends that you have in your fridge.

Loaded Breakfast Casserole with Everything

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 55 minutes mins

Total Time 9 hours hrs 25 minutes mins

Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 6 slices bacon cooked and chopped
• 1 cup diced bell peppers mixed colors
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 10 large eggs
• 3 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 8 cups cubed sourdough bread
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
• 2 green onions sliced for topping

Method

 

1. Cook sausage in a large skillet over medium-high until browned and crumbly; remove and drain on paper towels.
2. Sauté peppers, onion, and mushrooms in same skillet about 5-7 minutes until softened; set aside to cool.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, pepper, and paprika in a large bowl until thoroughly combined.
4. Grease a 9x13-inch dish; layer half the bread, sausage, bacon, vegetables, both cheeses, then remaining bread.
5. Pour egg mixture evenly over casserole; press to soak bread. Cover tightly with foil; refrigerate overnight.
6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake covered 40 minutes; uncover and bake another 15 minutes until top is golden and center set. Garnish with green onions before serving.