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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.
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.
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
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.
Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
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!
Easy Quiche
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.
Bisquick Breakfast Casserole
Veggie Cream Cheese
French toast casseroles
Overnight French Toast Casserole
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!
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
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.
Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This pumpkin french toast casserole is perfect for fall! Sweet, mild pumpkin and warm spices make this one extra special.
Sweet rolls
Easy Monkey Bread
Canned biscuits are the base of this easy monkey bread recipe, which uses a secret ingredient to make it taste like you made everything from scratch.
Mini Cinnamon Rolls
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.
Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream (TikTok Cinnamon Rolls)
Add heavy cream to frozen cinnamon rolls and you get a breakfast that tastes like you made it from scratch — it’s like magic!
Strawberry Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Strawberry preserves pair with a tangy cream cheese frosting in these perfect sweet rolls. Let them rise overnight and bake them in the morning.
Pumpkin Spice Cinnamon Rolls
Pumpkin, warm spices, and brown sugar are the perfect combination in this recipe that’s bursting with fall flavors.
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Orange zest, dried cranberries, and cinnamon are bound to become your new favorite combination in this delicious cinnamon roll recipe.
Quick breads, scones, and pastries
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
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!
Apple Cider Donut Muffins
Two favorite treats in one! This recipe packs all of the flavor of apple cider donuts into an easy muffin form.
Sour Cream Banana Bread
Tangy sour cream is the secret ingredient in this tender and flavorful banana bread. This is a classic recipe that everyone will ask for!
Orange Scones
The sweetness of oranges makes these tender scones a must-make no matter the season.
Brown Butter Pumpkin Bread
Nutty brown butter takes your favorite pumpkin bread to a whole new level. This is a bread my family requests year after year!
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
This lemon poppy seed muffin recipe is one of my favorites. They’re tender and absolutely bursting with bright lemon and nutty poppy seeds.
Puff Pastry Danishes
Use puff pastry as the base for these easy cream cheese danishes. Add your family’s favorite jam to the center to make them your own!
Glazed Lemon Scones
Bright, lemony scones are topped with a lemon glaze for a breakfast that will bring sunshine to even the coldest winter day.
Apple Fritter Bread
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!
Make-Ahead Banana Coffee Cake
Bisquick mix makes this banana coffee cake a snap to throw together. Even better, it’s easy to prepare the night before!
Chocolate Zucchini Muffins
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.
Cinnamon Scones
These scones feature cinnamon chips in the dough, a cinnamon-sugar filling, and a sweet glaze. They’re perfect for any cinnamon lover!
Carrot Cake Bread
Looking for an excuse to eat carrot cake for breakfast? Look no further than this delicious quick bread recipe!
