Holidays & Occasions Easter 31 Make-Ahead Casseroles For Easter Sunday Brunch Dishes that can be prepared in advance. By Emma Phelps Emma Phelps Emma Phelps is an Editorial Fellow who covers lifestyle, beauty, and food content for Southernliving.com.She also works on Southern Living's social media across all platforms from Facebook to TikTok. You'll find everything from her grandma's crisp linen secrets to products she can't live without under her byline. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Updated on February 4, 2024 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox We all know that next to the Easter Sunday service and egg hunt, one of the many highlights of the holiday is the brunch menu. Whether you prepare an early meal to make your guests last through the church service, or you serve a large spread afterwards, these Easter Sunday brunch casseroles can't be beat. From sweet casseroles that will fill the entire house with heavenly aromas to savory bakes that incorporate grits into a casserole, these crowd-pleasing recipes will leave all your 13- x 9-inch baking dishes empty after brunch.These Easter brunch casseroles can be prepared ahead, leaving time to make sure the house is tidy and to assemble that breathtaking Easter centerpiece. Make enough for brunch to keep your guests full for the rest of the day, or make a small brunch to leave room for a spectacular Easter dinner later on. 01 of 31 Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly A good dose of bacon and Cheddar cheese on top of this tater tot casserole will convince guests to come back for seconds. Get The Recipe 02 of 31 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox This classic casserole can be frozen—cooked or uncooked—for up to three months, so you can prepare it several weeks in advance if desired. Get The Recipe 03 of 31 Sausage And Egg Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox You can store this casserole in the refrigerator overnight before baking or it can be reheated after baking. Get The Recipe 04 of 31 Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox Since this casserole recipe requires it to be refrigerated overnight, it's the ideal make-ahead main dish for Easter brunch. Get The Recipe 05 of 31 Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford This casserole version of the breakfast sandwich is worthy of being served on Easter Sunday. Get The Recipe 06 of 31 Everything Bagel Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee You can assemble this casserole and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Let it stand at room temperature while you oven preheats and add a few minute of extra baking time if needed. Get The Recipe 07 of 31 Cinnamon Roll Strata Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke This sweet strata needs to be chilled for at least four hours before baking, so preparing it the night before is the best option. Get The Recipe 08 of 31 Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole Alison Miksch Croissants make a flaky addition to this golden casserole. Whip up this casserole the night before and cover and chill to give the ingredients time to soak into every flaky layer. Get The Recipe 09 of 31 Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey Never worry about serving cold pancakes again with this warm pancake casserole drizzled with maple syrup and fresh or frozen blueberries. Get The Recipe 10 of 31 Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches Hector Manuel Sanchez Make these perfect-portion quiches the night before or up to two days ahead. The recipe can also be altered to make one 9-inch pie. Get The Recipe 11 of 31 Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole Alison Miksch Before the weekend gets busy, assemble this hearty casserole up to four days ahead. Get The Recipe 12 of 31 Sausage-and-Grits Quiche Melina Hammer A Southern classic has been reincarnated into a breakfast classic. Grits, sausage, eggs and cheese come together to make this tasty quiche. If making for a large crowd, double the recipe and bake in a 13x9 inch pan. Get The Recipe 13 of 31 Cheesy, Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake Hector Manuel Sanchez When a morning meal starts with grits, it's almost always a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Add in cheese, ham, and corn, and your guests will request this one-dish meal, year after year. Get The Recipe 14 of 31 Cheesy Sausage, Egg, and Hash Brown Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Melissa Gray; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis Keep your pajamas on and warm the oven because this hearty casserole is comfort for an Easter crowd. Get The Recipe 15 of 31 Eggs Benedict Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox After completing your prep the night before, all you have to do in the morning is pop this casserole in the oven. Get The Recipe 16 of 31 Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall Can you think of a more satisfying and comforting food for Easter morning than one-dish sausage gravy and biscuits? Get The Recipe 17 of 31 Chilaquiles Casserole Southern Living Switch up your expected Easter brunch menu with this Mexican-inspired recipe. Even better, you can make this classic before you go to sleep on Saturday night. Get The Recipe 18 of 31 Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Alison Miksch, Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland, Food Styling: Melissa Gray Hearty and filling, there's nothing quite like a homemade biscuits and gravy dish. Get The Recipe 19 of 31 Waffle Casserole Micah A. Leal This casserole is here to prove that semi-sweet casseroles are just as good as their savory counterparts. Get The Recipe 20 of 31 Pancake Casserole Caitlin Bensel Fluffy, syrupy pancakes that taste fresh from the griddle without the delay between batches. Get The Recipe 21 of 31 Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos A splash of bourbon in the syrup enhances its sweetness, but you can skip the alcohol, if preferred. Get The Recipe 22 of 31 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos Delight in the ooey-gooey sweetness of a cinnamon bun for brunch with the baking ease of a casserole. Get The Recipe 23 of 31 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio Give leftover croissants new life in this hearty breakfast casserole. Serve with a side of bacon or sausage for a decadent morning feast. Get The Recipe 24 of 31 Banana Bread French Toast Casserole Jennifer Causey We came up with a new way to enjoy your morning banana bread. Don't miss the crunchy pecan topping for an elevated finish. Get The Recipe 25 of 31 Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding Southern Living Broccoli for breakfast? This cheesy breakfast casserole not only proves that broccoli makes a delicious addition to breakfast dishes, but it can also be prepped the night before for easy assembly and a 10-minute prep time in the morning. Get The Recipe 26 of 31 Creamy Egg Strata Iain Bagwell This strata has all thing things that you love in a breakfast casserole: eggs, bread, cheese, and a creamy filling to hold it all together. You'll want to make sure it sits at room temperature for one hour before baking. Get The Recipe 27 of 31 Baked Almond French Toast with Maple-Blackberry Syrup Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford This almond-studded French toast casserole recipe calls for blackberry jam, but you can use whatever fruit jam you prefer. Get The Recipe 28 of 31 Breakfast Enchiladas Hector Manuel Sanchez There are two ways to make these Breakfast Enchiladas ahead of time, depending on if you want to prep them a day or months in advance. Get The Recipe 29 of 31 Chocolate Chip Pancake Bake with Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel Photographer: Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford There are several options for making this sweet masterpiece ahead of time. Prep and freeze your pancakes as long as two months in advance before picking up with the recipe, then follow the recipe through Step 4 the night before Easter. Get The Recipe 30 of 31 Sausage-Kale Strata Greg DuPree, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely This breakfast casserole is basically like a savory bread pudding. Your cast-iron skillet gives it perfect texture. Get The Recipe 31 of 31 Cheesy Tomato-and-Sausage Strata Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis This savory breakfast casserole features bright and beautiful tomatoes. Prep it through Step 2 and chill overnight before finishing the recipe in the morning. Get The Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit