10+ Breakfast Casserole Recipes to Start Your Morning Right

Breakfast casseroles really kick off your day with something hearty and satisfying. You can whip them up ahead of time, which makes mornings a whole lot less hectic.

They mix up eggs, cheese, and maybe some meats or veggies all in one pan. It’s a solid way to get a balanced breakfast without juggling a bunch of dishes.

1) Sausage and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

This sausage and cheddar casserole is a breeze to put together and always hits the spot. Start by browning some breakfast sausage.

Mix eggs, milk, and cheese for a creamy base. Layer the cooked sausage and cheese with cubed bread or whatever you have handy.

Once it’s all combined, bake until golden and set. It feeds a crowd or works for meal prepping.

If you want, prep it the night before and just bake it in the morning.

Ingredients

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 dozen eggs
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 4 cups cubed bread
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown sausage in a pan and drain the fat.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Combine bread cubes, sausage, and half the cheese in a baking dish.
5. Pour egg mixture over everything.
6. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
7. Bake 45-50 minutes until set and golden.

2) Hash Browns and Egg Breakfast Bake

This bake is super simple and really filling. It’s got hash browns, eggs, cheese, and you can throw in sausage or ham.

Add peppers or onions if you’re feeling it. The top gets a little crispy, and sour cream keeps the eggs moist.

It’s great for brunch or a quick breakfast any day. You can prep it ahead and bake in the morning—your kitchen will smell amazing.

Ingredients

• 4 cups shredded hash browns (frozen or fresh)
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked sausage or diced ham
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Optional: diced green peppers or onions

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Spread hash browns in a greased baking dish.
3. Mix eggs, sour cream, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
4. Stir in cheese, meat, and veggies if you want.
5. Pour everything over the hash browns.
6. Bake 40-45 minutes until set and golden brown.
7. Let it cool a few minutes before serving.

Try this bake if you want something hearty to start your day.

More hash brown breakfast recipes if you want to mix it up.

3) Make-Ahead Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole

Vegetarian breakfast casseroles you make ahead? Honestly, they’re a lifesaver on busy mornings. Prep it the night before, then just bake and go.

These casseroles usually have eggs, cheese, and a big pile of veggies. Roasted veggies add an extra kick of flavor.

Hash browns or potatoes make it more filling. Use whatever vegetables you like or need to use up.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1 ½ cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, spinach, mushrooms)
• 1 cup hash browns or diced potatoes
• ½ cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roast or sauté veggies if they’re raw.
3. Whisk eggs and milk, add salt and pepper.
4. Mix in veggies, cheese, and hash browns.
5. Pour into a greased baking dish.
6. Bake 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
7. Let it cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Check out this make ahead veggie breakfast casserole recipe for more ideas.

4) Gluten-Free Bacon and Cheese Casserole

This gluten-free bacon and cheese casserole is all about comfort. You get crispy bacon, gooey cheese, and potatoes—all baked together.

Use frozen or fresh potatoes, whatever’s easy. Eggs hold everything together for a nice, fluffy texture.

It’s an easy one to prep ahead and just bake when you’re hungry.

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon
• 2 cups frozen hash browns
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook bacon until crispy and chop it up.
3. Whisk eggs and milk, season with salt and pepper.
4. Mix potatoes, cheese, and bacon in a baking dish.
5. Pour egg mixture over everything.
6. Bake 35-40 minutes until set and golden.

More details here: Gluten-Free Breakfast Casserole.

5) Southern-Style Hot Pork Sausage Casserole

This one’s got that Southern comfort vibe—spicy pork sausage, sharp cheddar, and bread cubes. It’s a solid choice for a weekend breakfast or when you’ve got company.

You can prep it the night before and just bake it in the morning. The sausage brings a nice kick, and it’s easy to toss together.

Ingredients

• 1 pound hot pork sausage
• 10 slices white bread, cubed (about 6 cups)
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Brown sausage in a skillet, drain the fat.
3. Mix bread cubes and half the cheese in a big bowl.
4. Add sausage and stir.
5. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in another bowl.
6. Pour egg mixture over bread and sausage, mix gently.
7. Pour into a greased baking dish, top with the rest of the cheese.
8. Bake 45-50 minutes or until set and golden.

6) Overnight Bread and Egg Casserole

This casserole is a real time-saver. You layer bread, eggs, cheese, and sausage or veggies in a dish, then pour seasoned eggs over everything.

Let it soak overnight in the fridge. In the morning, just bake it—no extra work needed.

You can swap in whatever mix-ins you like. The overnight soak makes the bread soak up all the flavor.

Ingredients

• 6 slices white bread, torn into pieces
• 1 lb bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• Optional: green chilis or veggies

Cooking Instructions

1. Layer bread, sausage, and cheese in a greased baking dish.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
3. Pour egg mixture over everything.
4. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. Bake uncovered 45-50 minutes or until set and golden.

7) Roasted Veggie and Cheddar Breakfast Casserole

This roasted veggie and cheddar casserole is a bright spot in any morning. The veggies get caramelized and sweet, and the cheddar melts into everything for a creamy bite.

Roast the veggies first—it really brings out the flavor and keeps the casserole from getting soggy. It’s handy for using up leftovers, too.

You can serve it for brunch or just grab a slice on your way out the door.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup roasted vegetables (bell peppers, onions, zucchini)
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease a baking dish with olive oil.
3. Spread roasted veggies in the dish.
4. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour egg mixture over veggies.
6. Sprinkle cheddar on top.
7. Bake 30-35 minutes until set and golden.
8. Let it cool a bit before serving.

8) Classic Egg and Sausage Breakfast Bake

This one’s as classic as it gets—eggs and sausage, baked together. Brown your sausage in a pan, then whisk up a dozen eggs.

Add the sausage to a baking dish, pour the eggs over, and top with cheese. Bake at 350°F (175°C) until the eggs are set and cheese is melted.

It’s simple, but honestly, sometimes that’s all you need.

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground sausage
• 12 large eggs
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Brown the sausage in a skillet. Break it up as you cook, then drain off the extra fat.

3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs. Toss in some salt and pepper.

4. Spread the cooked sausage in a greased baking dish.

5. Pour the eggs over the sausage, trying to get it as even as you can.

6. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top.

7. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Pull it out when the eggs look fully set.

9) Fully Loaded Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

This casserole kicks off your morning with bacon, breakfast sausage, cheese, and hash browns all in one pan. It’s filling, cheesy, and honestly, just a little bit irresistible.

You can prep it the night before, which is a lifesaver if you’re not a morning person. It’s gluten-free, so you don’t have to worry if you’re skipping gluten these days.

The edges crisp up in the oven, but the middle stays soft and gooey. I like serving it for brunch when friends or family show up hungry.

You probably already have most of the ingredients in your kitchen. The flavors just come together in this comforting, satisfying way.

Ingredients:

• 1 pound breakfast sausage
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 4 cups shredded hash browns
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Cook sausage until browned. Drain the fat.

3. In a large bowl, mix hash browns, sausage, bacon, and cheese.

4. In another bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

5. Pour the egg mixture over the hash brown mixture. Stir it gently to combine everything.

6. Pour it all into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

7. Bake for 45-50 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the top is golden and the middle is set.

10) Open-Fridge Breakfast Bake with Mushrooms

This one’s for those days when you just want to use up whatever’s left in the fridge. Start by beating eggs and mixing in milk and cheese.

Toss in cubed bread and whatever mix-ins you’ve got—mushrooms, veggies, you name it.

Sauté the mushrooms first to get that rich, earthy flavor going.

Combine everything, then bake until the eggs set and the top turns golden.

It’s flexible, easy, and honestly kind of fun to make.

You can throw in any herbs or vegetables you like. It never feels boring.

Ingredients

• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 3 cups cubed bread
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup mixed veggies (optional)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter or oil for sautéing

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Toss your mushrooms into a skillet with some butter. Cook them over medium heat for about 3-5 minutes.

3. Grab a bowl. Beat the eggs with milk, cheese, a pinch of salt, and a bit of pepper.

4. Add in the bread cubes, those sautéed mushrooms, and your veggies. Give everything a good stir.

5. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish.

6. Bake for 35-40 minutes. Look for the eggs to set and the top to turn golden.

7. Let it cool just a bit before you dig in.