31 Make-Ahead Casseroles For Easter Sunday Brunch
Dishes that can be prepared in advance.
We all know that next to the Easter Sunday service and egg hunt, one of the many highlights of the holiday is the brunch menu. Whether you prepare an early meal to make your guests last through the church service, or you serve a large spread afterwards, these Easter Sunday brunch casseroles can't be beat. From sweet casseroles that will fill the entire house with heavenly aromas to savory bakes that incorporate grits into a casserole, these crowd-pleasing recipes will leave all your 13- x 9-inch baking dishes empty after brunch.
These Easter brunch casseroles can be prepared ahead, leaving time to make sure the house is tidy and to assemble that breathtaking Easter centerpiece. Make enough for brunch to keep your guests full for the rest of the day, or make a small brunch to leave room for a spectacular Easter dinner later on.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
A good dose of bacon and Cheddar cheese on top of this tater tot casserole will convince guests to come back for seconds.
Hashbrown Casserole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This classic casserole can be frozen—cooked or uncooked—for up to three months, so you can prepare it several weeks in advance if desired.
Sausage And Egg Casserole
You can store this casserole in the refrigerator overnight before baking or it can be reheated after baking.
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup
Since this casserole recipe requires it to be refrigerated overnight, it's the ideal make-ahead main dish for Easter brunch.
Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole
This casserole version of the breakfast sandwich is worthy of being served on Easter Sunday.
Everything Bagel Casserole
You can assemble this casserole and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Let it stand at room temperature while you oven preheats and add a few minute of extra baking time if needed.
Cinnamon Roll Strata
This sweet strata needs to be chilled for at least four hours before baking, so preparing it the night before is the best option.
Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
Croissants make a flaky addition to this golden casserole. Whip up this casserole the night before and cover and chill to give the ingredients time to soak into every flaky layer.
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole
Never worry about serving cold pancakes again with this warm pancake casserole drizzled with maple syrup and fresh or frozen blueberries.
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches
Make these perfect-portion quiches the night before or up to two days ahead. The recipe can also be altered to make one 9-inch pie.
Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
Before the weekend gets busy, assemble this hearty casserole up to four days ahead.
Sausage-and-Grits Quiche
A Southern classic has been reincarnated into a breakfast classic. Grits, sausage, eggs and cheese come together to make this tasty quiche. If making for a large crowd, double the recipe and bake in a 13x9 inch pan.
Cheesy, Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
When a morning meal starts with grits, it's almost always a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Add in cheese, ham, and corn, and your guests will request this one-dish meal, year after year.
Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole
Keep your pajamas on and warm the oven because this hearty casserole is comfort for an Easter crowd.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
After completing your prep the night before, all you have to do in the morning is pop this casserole in the oven.
Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Can you think of a more satisfying and comforting food for Easter morning than one-dish sausage gravy and biscuits?
Chilaquiles Casserole
Switch up your expected Easter brunch menu with this Mexican-inspired recipe. Even better, you can make this classic before you go to sleep on Saturday night.
Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole
Hearty and filling, there's nothing quite like a homemade biscuits and gravy dish.
Waffle Casserole
This casserole is here to prove that semi-sweet casseroles are just as good as their savory counterparts.
Pancake Casserole
Fluffy, syrupy pancakes that taste fresh from the griddle without the delay between batches.
Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup
A splash of bourbon in the syrup enhances its sweetness, but you can skip the alcohol, if preferred.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Delight in the ooey-gooey sweetness of a cinnamon bun for brunch with the baking ease of a casserole.
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Give leftover croissants new life in this hearty breakfast casserole. Serve with a side of bacon or sausage for a decadent morning feast.
Banana Bread French Toast Casserole
We came up with a new way to enjoy your morning banana bread. Don't miss the crunchy pecan topping for an elevated finish.
Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding
Broccoli for breakfast? This cheesy breakfast casserole not only proves that broccoli makes a delicious addition to breakfast dishes, but it can also be prepped the night before for easy assembly and a 10-minute prep time in the morning.
Creamy Egg Strata
This strata has all thing things that you love in a breakfast casserole: eggs, bread, cheese, and a creamy filling to hold it all together. You'll want to make sure it sits at room temperature for one hour before baking.
Baked Almond French Toast with Maple-Blackberry Syrup
This almond-studded French toast casserole recipe calls for blackberry jam, but you can use whatever fruit jam you prefer.
Breakfast Enchiladas
There are two ways to make these Breakfast Enchiladas ahead of time, depending on if you want to prep them a day or months in advance.
Chocolate Chip Pancake Bake with Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel
There are several options for making this sweet masterpiece ahead of time. Prep and freeze your pancakes as long as two months in advance before picking up with the recipe, then follow the recipe through Step 4 the night before Easter.
Sausage-Kale Strata
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This breakfast casserole is basically like a savory bread pudding. Your cast-iron skillet gives it perfect texture.
Cheesy Tomato-and-Sausage Strata
This savory breakfast casserole features bright and beautiful tomatoes. Prep it through Step 2 and chill overnight before finishing the recipe in the morning.
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