For a comforting start to your holiday, try one of these Christmas breakfast casserole recipes.
28 Christmas Breakfast Casseroles Made in a 13×9 Pan
Updated on Apr. 19, 2024
Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake
My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining leftover ham and biscuits with milk, eggs and her homemade apple butter, she served us all a warm, delicious breakfast and still was able to spend with her grandchildren. —Marty Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
1/28
2/28
Overnight Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Recipes that don’t tie me to the kitchen—that’s what I’m all about. I make this luscious dish the night before breakfast or brunch with guests. —Patricia Harmon, Baden, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 302 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 148mg cholesterol, 342mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
3/28
Eggs Florentine Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For our Christmas brunch, I make this variation on a classic eggs Florentine recipe, adding sausage and spinach to make a snappy casserole. Sometimes I mix in fresh peppers or green chiles, so play with it. —Karen Weekley, Washington, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 271 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 226mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
4/28
Savory French Toast Bake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Spend just 15 minutes prepping this casserole the night before, and you’ll have extra time to make a fruit salad and pour the coffee as it bakes. It’s a keeper! —Patricia Nieh, Portola Valley, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 241 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 159mg cholesterol, 466mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
5/28
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Total Time
45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Biscuits and gravy are usually prepared separately but served together. I created a way to bake them all at once in this scrumptious casserole. —Nancy Mcinnis, Olympia, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 373 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
6/28
Holiday Brunch Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole. Guests will be impressed with its bountiful filling and scrumptious flavor. It's the perfect Easter breakfast or Christmas casserole. —Nelda Cronbaugh, Belle Plaine, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 366 calories, 25g fat (11g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
7/28
Breakfast Burrito Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It's perfect for a brunch, because you can prep it the night before and bake it the next morning. —Krista Yoder, Due West, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 506 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 1419mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
8/28
Cheddar and Chorizo Strata
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
9/28
Elegant Smoked Salmon Strata
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fancy overnight egg bake is ideal for guests. In the morning, you can simply let it come to room temperature and whip up side dishes as it bakes. Then get ready for compliments! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 359 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
10/28
Blueberry Crunch Breakfast Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well. My grandmother used to make this with strawberries and I always loved to eat it at her house.—Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 427 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
11/28
Cheese & Crab Brunch Bake
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Who doesn't love an easy, cheesy seafood casserole that can be pulled together in 30 minutes, refrigerated overnight and baked up the next morning? —Joyce Conway, Westerville, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 428 calories, 28g fat (13g saturated fat), 286mg cholesterol, 844mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 26g protein.
12/28
Reuben and Rye Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This make-ahead dish is wonderful for brunch, lunch or supper, and it’s so easy to prepare. If you prefer it, substitute turkey pastrami for the corned beef. —Mary Louise Lever, Rome, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 382 calories, 22g fat (9g saturated fat), 175mg cholesterol, 1377mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein.
13/28
Pepperoni and Sausage Deep-Dish Pizza Quiche
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try this savory quiche for a hearty change-of-pace breakfast. Needless to say, it's wonderful for lunch and dinner too. — Donna Chesney, Naples, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 409 calories, 34g fat (16g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 971mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 21g protein.
14/28
Chiles Rellenos Breakfast Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves anything with a Southwestern flavor, so I turned classic chiles rellenos into a breakfast casserole. They became fans in an instant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 210 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
15/28
Fiesta Breakfast Bake
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I get a kick out of making breakfast for a crowd when I have weekend guests, and my family also loves breakfast for dinner. I created this dish by combining my family's favorite southwestern flavors in an all-in-one-pan recipe.—Whitney Gilbert, Smithville, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 349 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.
16/28
Blueberry French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
8 servings (1-3/4 cups sauce)
From the Recipe Creator:
A local blueberry grower shared this recipe with me, and it's the best breakfast dish I've ever tasted. With the cream cheese and berry combination, this French toast casserole reminds me of dessert. —Patricia Axelsen, Aurora, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 621 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 350mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (44g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
17/28
Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For me, the combination of sweet and savory along with easy preparation make this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish for home cooks everywhere! It can be served for breakfast, brunch, or as a late afternoon meal.—Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 440 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
18/28
Spicy Breakfast Lasagna
Total Time
55 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's fun to cook something new for family and friends—especially when it gets rave reviews. When I took this dish to our breakfast club at work, people said it really woke up their taste buds!
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 366 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.
19/28
Overnight Asparagus Strata
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I've made this tasty egg dish for breakfast, brunch, even dinner as a side dish. This is not your run-of-the-mill strata. —Lynn Licata, Sylvania, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
20/28
Prosciutto-Pesto Breakfast Strata
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'd never tried prosciutto before this recipe, and it instantly made me a big-time fan! The layers of flavor in this dish are brilliant, making it well worth the time and a must for your recipe box. —Vicki Anderson, Farmington, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 440 calories, 26g fat (10g saturated fat), 138mg cholesterol, 1215mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
21/28
Vegetable Strata
Total Time
1 hour 55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian we like to make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy. This strata can easily be doubled and tastes fantastic hot or at room temperature. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 677 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 244mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein.
22/28
Baked French Toast with Strawberries
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
French toast is a crowd-pleaser, but it’s hard to make for a big group. This overnight casserole with strawberries and a sweet pecan topping fixes everything. —David Stelzl Jr., Waxhaw, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece (calculated without additional syrup): 377 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 266mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
23/28
Raisin Bread & Sausage Morning Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we used to have Sunday breakfasts with my grandparents, my mom often made this for grandpa because he enjoyed it so much. Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together. —Carolyn Levan, Dixon, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 425 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.
24/28
Bacon and Egg Casserole
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Because it's fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this egg casserole with bacon is a favorite of mine to make for brunches. Served with a fruit salad, hot muffins and croissants, it's excellent for an after-church meal. —Deanna Durward-Orr, Windsor, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 289 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 420mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.
25/28
Colorful Ham Strata
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Marilou's make-ahead breakfast bake is a cinch, particularly when leftover ham is used. Chock-full of peppers, onions and cheese, the eye-opener makes an ideal contribution to brunch buffets and is a great way to start the day.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 393 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 1338mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 23g protein.
26/28
Stuffing & Sausage Strata
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We are major stuffing fans, so we use it in this sausage strata. If you have leftover turkey, try it as a substitute for the sausage. —Elizabeth Ray, Corona, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 389 calories, 23g fat (8g saturated fat), 223mg cholesterol, 1167mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 20g protein.
27/28
Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had company coming and needed a new breakfast casserole, so I made up this nutty idea using waffles. My neighbors and husband were happy taste testers. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 446 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
28/28
Spinach Feta Strata
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend shared this strata recipe with me, and my family loved it the first time I made it. It's become a favorite way to eat spinach. —Pat Lane, Pullman, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 190 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.
