7 Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes

Browse some of my favorite make-ahead breakfast recipes. They’re perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch! You can make them the night before, and all you need to do the next morning is pop them in the oven. Any of these will make your holiday or weekend brunch celebration a breeze.

Breakfast Enchiladas

These breakfast enchiladas have sausage, scrambled eggs, and easy green chile-refried beans. You can make them a day in advance and then pop them in the oven in the morning. They are the ultimate savory breakfast.

Baked French Toast

This easy make-ahead French toast casserole is great for a holiday breakfast or brunch. It’s easier to make than regular French toast—no flipping pieces on the stove. Just assemble everything in a baking pan the night before and pop it in the oven the next morning!

Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Strata

A strata is a make-ahead breakfast casserole made with bread and eggs. This version also has broccoli, ham, Gruyere, and Asiago cheese. It’s perfect for a special occasion breakfast or brunch!

a ham and broccoli strata in a baking dish.

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Overnight cinnamon rolls are the best way to make fresh-baked rolls for a special breakfast. You can make the rolls the night before, store them in the refrigerator overnight, and bake them in the morning. The dough is easy to make, and the rolls are soft and fluffy with the perfect amount of cinnamon.

Blueberry Bagel Breakfast Casserole

This blueberry breakfast casserole has blueberry bagels, cream cheese, and frozen blueberries baked in a rich custard. The top is toasty, and the inside is custardy-soft. It’s a decadent breakfast treat for a holiday brunch.

Overnight Lemon Rolls

You can make these easy lemon rolls the night before, leave them in the fridge, and bake and glaze them the next morning. They’re filled with tart lemon curd and drizzled with a lemon glaze for a bright start to the day.

Vegetable Cream Cheese Spread

Homemade veggie cream cheese is easy to make and delicious slathered on toasted bagels. You make this cream cheese spread several days ahead so it’s ready for a holiday brunch or breakfast.