23 Breakfast Casserole Recipes for a Delicious Start to Your Day

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.
Caramelized Onion and Potato Breakfast Casserole
Look at all those pretty layers! This impressive breakfast casserole piles on the goodness with layers of sliced potatoes, pancetta, sweet onions, fresh rosemary, and shredded Gruyère cheese. Prep the make-ahead breakfast casserole the night before or at least four hours before baking.
Caramel-Banana-Pecan Bread Casserole
Caramel, bananas, and pecans. Need we say more? This decadent breakfast casserole comes together in your slow cooker, so prepare for mouthwatering smells to fill the kitchen. Make the sweet-like-candy caramel sauce ahead of time, then keep it cool in the fridge until serving.
Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole
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.
Four-Cheese Zucchini Strata
This vegetarian breakfast casserole is a top-rated recipe that will get approval from meat- and non-meat eaters alike. To amp up the flavor, we opted for garlic focaccia as the bread base of this breakfast casserole. Of course, it's the four-cheese combo (provolone, white cheddar, feta, and Parmesan) that adds the perfect sharp, tangy bite.
Chile Verde Breakfast Lasagna
Lasagna isn't reserved for dinnertime anymore. This delicious slow cooker breakfast casserole combines sausage, peppers, and an egg mixture (with a hint of cumin for spice!). That mixture gets layered between corn tortillas with salsa. Top with cheese and sour cream and you've got one hearty breakfast.
Ham, Asparagus, and Cheese Strata
Prepare to watch this breakfast casserole disappear soon after serving. Breakfast stars like ham and eggs team up with soft French bread cubes and asparagus. For a stunning breakfast presentation, whole eggs are baked into indentations.
Baked Cherry Oatmeal
For a healthy breakfast casserole, try this sweet-tart cherry oatmeal. You'll get a boost of fiber and protein from the combination of rolled oats and steel-cut oats. Milk and unsweetened applesauce provide moisture. To keep your oatmeal naturally sweet, use the honey option listed.
Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
The sweet and savory classic Monte Cristo sandwich might be even more delicious turned into a breakfast casserole. Here the ham and cheese sandwiches (with mustard, of course!) are covered in an egg mixture and more cheese. Be sure to plan ahead, this breakfast casserole needs an overnight soak before baking.
Caramelized Onion Breakfast Casserole
Caramelized onions add a subtle sweetness to the broccoli florets (yes, broccoli can be a breakfast veggie!), crispy bacon, and crusty sourdough bread in this cheesy breakfast casserole. This is another good make-ahead recipe to have ready to bake when you wake up.
Sausage, Egg, and Biscuit Casserole
Turn your favorite breakfast sandwich into a casserole for the whole family to enjoy. Refrigerated biscuits and frozen sausage patties allow this easy breakfast casserole to come together super quick. Serve with a steamy cup of coffee or mimosa and you'll be set.
Pressure Cooker Scrambled Breakfast Hash
In a hurry? Here's a quick and easy breakfast casserole idea for you: use your pressure cooker! This speedy breakfast casserole features bacon, fresh mushrooms, potatoes, bell peppers, and melty cheese. With just 5 minutes under pressure, you'll have a satisfying breakfast ready to go.
Chocolate-Banana French Toast Bake
No need to find an excuse to have chocolate for breakfast with this baked French toast recipe. Sliced bananas and chocolate-hazelnut spread make the perfect combination to cure anyone's sweet tooth in the morning. Add a dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup to make it extra rich and fancy-looking.
Fig, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese Brunch Casserole
Next time you have a family gathering for brunch, make this breakfast casserole. Created by award-winning chef Scott Peacock, you'll love the sweet and savory combination of dried figs with goat cheese, onion, and thinly sliced pancetta. This is also a make-ahead recipe, so all you'll have to do is pop it in the oven in the morning.
Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole
With only six ingredients, our French toast breakfast casserole couldn't be easier to put together. Blueberries, cream cheese, and sweet syrup add decadence to this make-ahead breakfast fave.
Test Kitchen Tip: To dry bread slices, arrange bread in a single layer on a wire rack; cover loosely and let stand overnight. Or cut bread into ½-inch cubes and bake in a 300°F oven 10 to 15 minutes or until dry. Allow bread to cool before adding to the recipe.
Zucchini-Brie Breakfast Casseroles
Try something different at your next brunch: Serve our individual zucchini- and Brie-filled breakfast casseroles. Snipped dill and green onions add fresh flavor to this classy-looking breakfast.
Bacon-Asparagus Strata
With more than 100 ratings and an average of 4 out of 5 stars, this is one of our best breakfast casserole recipes. Layers of crisp bacon, fresh asparagus, and roasted red peppers are suspended in a mixture of eggs, bread cubes, and Swiss cheese in this update on a classic breakfast casserole. For a different take, try our pork, pepper, and mushroom variation.
Pea and Potato Quiche with Honey Wheat Crust
This egg breakfast casserole starts with a buttery honey-wheat pastry crust. The filling is bright and fresh thanks to peas, fresh herbs, and lemon zest. Garlic and goat cheese round out the savory flavors.
Egg Baguette Bakes
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
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.
Crab and Asparagus Frittata
If you can't find fresh crab, canned will work great in this easy frittata recipe. Add it to the filling along with chopped asparagus, garlic, roasted red peppers, and Parmesan cheese. Just before serving, top with fresh parsley and hot sauce.
Egg and Sausage Bread Bakes
Look for a large Italian loaf to make this egg recipe for breakfast. Scoop it out and fill with a mixture of eggs, Italian sausage, peppers, and shredded cheese. Once out of the oven, top with fresh basil.
Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole
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.
Nut Butter-Banana Stuffed French Toast Breakfast Bake
There's no need to stand over the stove flipping French toast! This make-ahead breakfast casserole is loaded with buttery brioche bread, mascarpone cheese, bananas, and maple syrup.