For a comforting (and easy) start to the day, try a breakfast casserole! From strata to egg bakes, these egg casserole recipes will star at family breakfasts and guest-worthy brunches.
We love to have guests stay with us, and this is a great dish to serve for breakfast. To save time in the morning, I sometimes make the hash brown crust and chop the ham, cheese and peppers the night before. As a teacher and farm wife, I'm always looking for easy recipes like this one. —Jan Peters, Chandler, Minnesota
I got this recipe from my mom, and I used it when I served an Irish brunch to my neighbors for St. Patrick's Day. —Kerry Barnett-Amundson, Ocean Park, Washington
This is a good breakfast dish when you're short on time. It's simple to prepare and can be made early or even frozen until needed.
-Sorrel Pickle
Arcadia, Florida
This light fluffy egg casserole, sprinkled with tasty bacon, retains its fresh flavor after freezing. While it's great for breakfast, it's an easy-to-reheat meal for lunch or dinner, too. The recipe makes two casseroles, so you can serve one right away and freeze the second one for later.
—Kim Weaver
Olathe, Kansas
Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this fuss-free French toast bake is my favorite way to make baked French toast. Since you assemble it the previous night, you save time in the morning. If you have an extra hungry crowd, bake up a few French toast casseroles.—Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana
After church services on Christmas morning, our family enjoys this easy, make-head casserole. I’d also recommend this Christmas casserole for a special breakfast or brunch any time of the year. —Maryellen Hays, Wolcottville, Indiana
Light and fluffy, this scrumptious quiche is ideal for breakfast or brunch but can also be served at dinnertime. Serve with a clump of chilled grapes or other fresh fruit on the side. —Colleen Belbey, Warwick, Rhode Island
I make this recipe for almost any occasion—it's popular with company and at potluck dinners, and I've passed it around to many friends. My husband and I are growing lots of squash this summer, all for this quiche! —Dorothy Collins, Winnsboro, Texas
I found this recipe a few years ago and tried to make it with it with a few changes. I'm diabetic, and this fits into my low-carb and low-fat diet. Every time I serve a brunch, the frittatas are the first thing to disappear, and nobody knows they are low fat! —Susan Watt, Basking Ridge, New Jersey
This sweet breakfast treat is a cross of caramel rolls and French toast. It's easy to begin the night before. In the morning, just spread on the nutty topping and bake as you are getting ready for the day. —Mavis Diment, Marcus, Iowa
