Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for a Crowd

Choose any of these 11 delicious Make Ahead Breakfast Recipes for a Crowd and cross "waking up early" off your to-do list!

Many different types of food on a table for breakfast.

Nothing beats a little preparation to help keep the stress at bay during the busy holiday season. For example, if you’re entertaining, get your dishes out ahead of time to make sure you have exactly what you need. Pick up your groceries early in the week to avoid the crush of last minute shoppers. And whenever you can, choose recipes that can be made ahead of time.

Breakfast is often overlooked during this time of year when big turkey dinners and cocktail parties fill up the calendar. But since a lot of us are hosting friends and family overnight in our homes over the next month, breakfast can’t just be a side show.

Check out our list of 11 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for a Crowd to create a morning meal for your guests that rivals even the best holiday food spread out there - and do it all without having to wake up early to make it happen.

Tuscan Stratas

Don't have time to prep brunch in the morning? These Individual Tuscan Stratas are your answer! Filled with sun-dried tomatoes, fontina cheese, and mild Italian sausage, these savory gems let you get all of the heavy lifting done the night before.

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Fireman's Overnight Breakfast Casserole

This easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole is loaded with sausage, eggs, cheese and veggies and is refrigerated overnight. Perfect for Christmas morning or any brunch menu!

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Two pieces of Overnight Caramel Pecan French Toast on a brown plate.

Caramel Pecan Overnight French Toast

Want to make breakfast extra special without a lot of work? This Caramel Pecan Overnight French Toast tastes just like decadent caramel rolls - without the hassle of yeast and dough rise times. Prep it the night before and bake in the morning!

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A slice of Lemon cake on a gray plate, garnished with a fresh lemon glaze, a lemon slice and fresh thyme leaves.

Lemon Thyme Breakfast Cake

Cake for breakfast? Don't mind if we do! This Lemon Thyme Breakfast Cake is a great sweet to add to your brunch menu. Lemon and thyme are a match made in heaven, and with the glaze on top, it's guaranteed to win anyone over!

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Bacon, Toamto and Cheese Strate in white serving dish garnished with basil leaves and fresh tomatoes.

Cheese, Bacon and Tomato Strata

Don't be a slave in the kitchen, prep this easy strata the night before and pop in the oven in time for brunch!

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Grandma's Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Just like Grandma used to make! The streusel layer in the middle of this coffee cake is a game changer!

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Overnight French Toast Casserole with Irish Cream Sauce

Add a touch of decadence to your brunch plans with this easy recipe for Overnight French Toast Casserole with Irish Cream Sauce!

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Slow Cooker Steel Cut Oats with Bananas

Why choose between banana bread and oatmeal when you can have both? This overnight Slow Cooker Steel-Cut Oats recipe smells and tastes just like banana bread with all the nutritional benefits of steel cut oatmeal.

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