Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 22 Breakfast Casseroles Ideal for Brunch and Beyond Start your day with one of these breakfast casserole recipes that are perfect for a crowd. By Frances Kim Frances Kim Frances is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on January 12, 2023 Close Photo: Nico Schinco Casseroles are a hit for a reason—they require little prep, are perfect for a crowd, and taste absolutely delicious. But when we think about this large-format dish, our minds typically go straight to dinner. Think again: If you're hosting brunch, attending a morning potluck party, or preparing breakfast now for the work week ahead, consider making one of our breakfast casserole recipes, which include stratas, spoon bread, baked French toast, and more. Whether you're team sweet or savory, there's something here for everyone to start their day off strong. Our 20 Most Popular Brunch Recipes 01 of 22 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Baked French Toast Johnny Miller Be prepared for praise when you set this casserole on the breakfast table. Not only is it a looker, it's also a hybrid of the best breakfast sandwich and a classic egg-and-cheese strata, so it delivers on flavor, too. View Recipe 02 of 22 Pear-and-Raspberry Baked French Toast Julia Gartland Thick slices of challah soak up the custard, while Bosc pears and fresh raspberries add just the right amount of sweetness. As with most baked French toast recipes, you can prep the whole thing in advance and bake the casserole in the morning. View Recipe 03 of 22 Cheesy Spinach-Potato Egg Casserole Con Poulos Here's a satisfying vegetarian casserole that's gluten free and crowd pleasing too. There's a lot to love about this one-dish meal. View Recipe 04 of 22 Asparagus-and-Potato Gratin Con Poulos For a savory start to a spring day, make our asparagus and potato gratin. It's as pretty as a picture and filling, too. Cooked, sliced potatoes are layered with proscuitto, asparagus, and béchamel sauce; the dish is finished with toasted breadcrumbs. View Recipe 05 of 22 Apple-Caramel French Toast Nico Schinco Hosting overnight guests? Don't overthink breakfast—you have enough to do. Assemble this caramelized-apple-and-challah casserole a day ahead, and simply ferry it from the fridge to the oven in the morning. View Recipe 06 of 22 Baked Oatmeal for a Crowd with Berries and Seeds Chris Simpson This sweet and nourishing casserole is a bright way to start the day. Creamy oats flavored with cinnamon, maple syrup, and vanilla extract are poured on top of dates in a casserole dish, then baked until set. View Recipe 07 of 22 Turkey-Pastrami Croque-Madame Casserole Lennart Weibull Instead of making individual French ham and cheese sandwiches, prepare one big breakfast casserole using ciabatta bread. It's packed with rich, nutty Gruyère cheese and turkey pastrami making this an ideal brunch main. View Recipe 08 of 22 Panettone French Toast Casserole Bryan Gardner Use the rich Italian sweet bread panettone for this enticing breakfast. It's sliced and topped with a rich custard, then baked until puffed and golden. The result is a fruity riff on bread pudding that's a delicious morning kick-off. View Recipe 09 of 22 Jewish-Deli Strata Yunhee Kim This recipe has everything we love about bagels and lox in one big make-ahead dish. Layer rye bread with smoked salmon and Havarti, top with a dill-flecked créme fraîche custard, and store in the fridge until morning. All that's left to do when the sun comes up is bake until golden. View Recipe 10 of 22 Broccoli-Cheddar Hash-Brown Casserole Yunhee Kim We like to think of this breakfast casserole as a cross between Swiss rosti and a loaded baked potato. Not sold yet? It can be made a day in advance and it has bacon on top! View Recipe 11 of 22 Fontina, Speck, and Onion Strata Bryan Gardner This sophisticated ham-and-cheese casserole is perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. View Recipe 12 of 22 Baked Banana-Pecan Oatmeal Johnny Miller No more standing and stirring before you've had your coffee—your new go-to oatmeal is baked and, therefore, mostly hands-off. View Recipe 13 of 22 Hash-Brown Casserole Marcus Nilsson A creamy, cheesy classic gets an update with sausage, vinegar-glazed peppers, and a silky béchamel sauce. View Recipe 14 of 22 Savory Pudding with Sausage and Tomatoes Jonathan Lovekin This one-skillet meal is as fortifying as it is photogenic. Sausage, scallions, and cherry tomatoes are encased in a rich eggy batter similar to that used for popovers or Yorkshire Pudding. View Recipe 15 of 22 Baked Blueberry French Toast Mike Krautter Juicy blueberries hide between the custardy layers of this make-ahead brunch dish. View Recipe 16 of 22 Cornmeal-Creme Fraiche Spoon Bread Chris Court Think of this fluffy corn pudding as a fancy take on grits. View Recipe 17 of 22 Breakfast Casserole with Bacon No time for bacon and eggs on a Tuesday? Whip up this puff-pastry-rimmed casserole on the weekend, and freeze leftovers for quick reheating. View Recipe 18 of 22 Baked Oatmeal For a bright and healthy start to the day, serve this berry-and-almond-topped oatmeal. View Recipe 19 of 22 Bean Tortilla Casserole Yunhee Kim This meatless casserole provides a hearty breakfast to fuel your day. View Recipe 20 of 22 Sausage and Swiss Chard Strata Use sweet or spicy sausage in this decadent and filling dish. The meat and greens are layered between sliced baguette, topped with an egg custard, and finished with Gruyère. View Recipe 21 of 22 Spinach and Cheddar Strata Turn to this protein-packed vegetarian strata when you need a hearty start to the day. It's a great way to use up bread that's past its best and to squeeze in a serving of greens before you leave the house. View Recipe 22 of 22 Carrot Spoon Bread A sweet version of the Southern cousin of cornbread and soufflé, this recipe is made extra moist—and healthy—with the addition of grated carrots. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit