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With the holidays approaching, don’t forget to plan for breakfast! With these make-ahead breakfast recipes, you can easily feed your family and friends without a lot of extra effort on your part.
I know that it’s still October, but the holidays are going to be here before you know it.
Between all of the menu planning and hosting and making sure all of the details are in order, it can be easy to overlook one big thing: breakfast.
Whenever we’re hosting for the holidays, I lean heavily on make-ahead breakfast recipes. I can do the prep work the day (or more!) before, so there’s way less work to do the day of.
And trust me: No one would guess that you prepared any of these breakfast recipes ahead of time.
Make life easier with make-ahead breakfasts
Even outside of the busy holiday season, planning ahead is key for any brunch.
I suggest picking 1 or 2 bigger recipes, such as breakfast casseroles or sweet rolls, that can be assembled the night before and baked the morning of.
Round out your menu with quick breads or scones—these can be made up to a month in advance and stored in the freezer until you’re ready to serve them. Add in simple items such as granola and greek yogurt, bagels and cream cheese, or fresh fruit.
If you really want to wow your guests, make a simple mimosa bar. It’ll be stunning but doesn’t require much effort to assemble!
Not hosting a brunch? If you’re the type who likes to meal prep for the week ahead, these recipes are for you, too. Bake them up and portion them into individual servings to enjoy throughout the week.
Helpful prep tools
Deli containersare perfect for meal prep and ingredient prep.
A covered 9×13-inch baking dish is great for casseroles and sweet rolls. Prep in the pan, pop on the lid, and you can keep the dish covered in the fridge until it’s time to bake.
Don’t want a lot of dishes to wash later or taking a dish to go? Disposable 9×13-inch pans are your friend.
I’ve pulled together 29 of my best make-ahead breakfast recipes to get you started. From savory to sweet, fall to spring, you’ll find everything you need to plan the perfect holiday or special-occasion brunch.
Savory breakfasts
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
4.75 from 4 ratings
It might be called Christmas breakfast casserole, but it is delicious year-round! This savory casserole has a buttery biscuit base paired with eggs, sausage, and cheese.
This one's for the hash brown lovers! Frozen hash browns, eggs, veggies, and ham make this one filling recipe. Feel free to skip the meat for a vegetarian version!
Use your family’s favorite meats, vegetables, and cheeses to create the quiche of your dreams using this easy quiche recipe. Bake it the day before and let it cool before refrigerating and serving the next morning.
This make-ahead breakfast casserole is the one that started it all and is still my favorite! I love making it with sausage and bell peppers, but you can easily change it up based on the ingredients your family loves best.
If you love a good bagel and cream cheese, you're going to love this veggie cream cheese. Flavored with ranch seasoning and your favorite fresh veggies, this is perfect as part of a breakfast buffet.
This overnight french toast casserole is a classic combination of eggy custard, bread, and cinnamon, topped with a sweet streusel topping. No need to spend tons of time at the stove cooking french toast when you can make this casserole instead!
Plump, sweet blueberries pair with a light, lemony custard in this blueberry french toast casserole recipe. Use frozen blueberries to make this when fresh aren't in season.
Mini cinnamon rolls are the cutest breakfast item! Let guests add the glaze and their favorite toppings, such as mini chocolate chips, sprinkles, or toffee bits.
Tender pumpkin muffins are filled with tangy cream cheese and topped with a sweet streusel. These decadent muffins are sure to become a new fall favorite!
All of the flavors of a fresh apple fritter are packed into this decadent quick-bread recipe. The streusel topping and glaze are the perfect finish for this bread!
My family absolutely loves this chocolate zucchini muffin recipe, and they never even guess that there's a vegetable involved! Zucchini keeps these muffins moist while cocoa powder and chocolate chips add tons of rich flavor.
