18 Egg Breakfasts You Can Prep Ahead

Get ready to upgrade your breakfast routine!

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Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora Kaloudis
Theodora's passion for cooking began early on as a young girl, working in the kitchen at her father's Greek diner in Brooklyn, NY. Her recipes have appeared on Delish, Spruce Eats, Today.com, Martha Stewart & Marley Spoon, Dinnerly, Simply Recipes, and in various cookbooks.
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Published December 13, 2025
Theodora Kaloudis
Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Sheryl Julian

Looking to shake up your breakfast routine, but don’t have a lot of time in the morning? If you’re making breakfast for yourself, your family, or for a larger gathering, there’s truly nothing better than preparing it ahead. It’s convenient, helps ensure you don’t skip breakfast, and simplifies your routine. From hearty breakfast casseroles and frittatas to flavor-packed burritos, all of the recipes in this collection have a make-ahead component. Whether it’s assembling a casserole the night before or stocking up your freezer with egg bites for the week, future you will be glad you did. Dive into these recipes, and get ready to upgrade your breakfast routine!

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  • Cheesy Apple and Sausage Breakfast Casserole

    Baked casserole dish with a section removed exposing the interior texture with visible cheese sausage and apple pieces

    Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek

    “This casserole is my favorite no-stress way to feed guests because it encompasses all the best parts of a sweet and savory breakfast. It comes together in minutes, and you can make it ahead of time and freeze it in pieces.” —Checka Ciammaichelli, Recipe Developer

  • Sausage Breakfast Casserole

    Sausage Breakfast Casserole Lifted from a Casserole Dish Using a Spatula

    Simply Recipes / Sally Vargas

    “You can assemble it the night before, and just plop it in the oven in the morning. This way you, the cook, can enjoy the festivities of the morning with your guests instead of futzing about in the kitchen.” —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

    A portion of ham and cheese casserole served on a plate showing layers of cheese ham bread and tomato slices
    Sheryl Julian

    “This casserole is made by layering triangles of white bread in a dish with diced ham, sliced tomatoes, and grated cheese. Pour some eggs whisked with milk over top, then send it to the fridge overnight.” —Sheryl Julian, Recipe Developer

  • Easy Breakfast Casserole

    Breakfast Casserole
    Elise Bauer

    “Breakfast casseroles are almost designed to be made ahead. You can assemble the whole thing the night before, put it in the fridge (covered), and bake it the next morning. It's minimal work when you wake up and a low-stress breakfast if you have a group of people to feed.” —Elisa Bauer, Founder

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  • Bagel Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

    Baked sausage egg and cheese casserole with a serving removed garnished with parsley in a dish
    Marta Rivera

    “The night before, just chug along with the recipe’s instructions, wrap the dish in foil, and put it into the refrigerator. In the morning, pull the dish from the fridge, and let it warm for a few minutes on the counter while the oven preheats (this takes the chill off). Then just put it into your hot oven, and bake as directed.” —Marta Rivera, Recipe Developer

  • Monte Cristo Croissant Casserole

    Monte Cristo croissant casserole in a casserole dish and in the surroundings, a serving on a small plate with a fork, a container of jelly, and cups of coffee

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “It all comes together with little effort, and you can assemble and refrigerate the casserole up to 12 hours in advance. That’s a cause for celebration in itself!” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Ham and Asparagus Strata

    Ham and asparagus casserole in a white baking dish
    Elise Bauer

    “It feeds a crowd. You can easily make it ahead. Leftovers (if you have them, which I seriously doubt) will reheat beautifully for days.” —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

    Tater tot breakfast casserole in a cast iron skillet a slice served on a plate
    Aaron Hutcherson

    “This is an easy one-skillet dish with minimal prep that can provide breakfast for a crowd. It's also a great make-ahead dish! Since I tend to cook solely for myself, I ended up reheating slices of this casserole for breakfast throughout the week (and even a few times for dinner) — it was fantastic reheated!” —Aaron Hutcherson, Recipe Developer

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  • Asparagus Artichoke Breakfast Casserole

    Casserole dish with baked asparagus artichoke and bread
    Elise Bauer

    “I love the convenience of a breakfast casserole because you can easily assemble it the night before and have it ready to bake in the morning. Perfect hands-off cooking leaving you time for the important things.” —Elise Bauer, Founder

  • Denver Omelette Hashbrown Casserole

    Slice of Denver omelette hashbrown casserole lifted from a casserole dish, and in the surroundings, a stack of plates and a mug

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “You can assemble this casserole in advance and refrigerate it, covered, for up to 12 hours before baking. It’s a great way to use up leftover ham, so bust it out for a special breakfast the day after a big holiday meal” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Spinach Florentine Breakfast Casserole

    Serving of spinach florentine breakfast casserole lifted from a casserole dish

    Simply Recipes / Photo by Fred Hardy / Food Styling by Jennifer Wendorf / Prop Styling by Lindsey Lower

    “You’ll need to allow an hour for the assembled casserole to rest before you bake it. Use that to your advantage; you can assemble and refrigerate the casserole up to 12 hours before baking.” —Sara Bir, former Senior Editor

  • Breakfast Casserole with Leeks and Asparagus

    A breakfast casserole with leeks and asparagus in a white baking dish
    Elise Bauer

    “I made this for brunch for relatives visiting from out of town. I served it with fresh fruit and seasoned potatoes. I got "outstanding" comments. I made it the night before and cooked it for 50 minutes, and it was perfect! This one will go into our absolute favorites book. Thank you so much for a wonderful recipe!” —Gwyn, Reader

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  • Frittata with Potatoes, Red Peppers, and Spinach

    A potato frittata in a cast iron skillet decorated with vegetables such as spinach and red peppers placed on a light surface
    Lisa Lin

    “The frittata can be made ahead and will keep refrigerated for five days. It can be eaten chilled or briefly warmed in the microwave.” —Lisa Lin, Recipe Developer

  • Make-Ahead Frittata Squares with Spinach, Tomatoes, and Feta

    Plate with a frittata square garnished with cherry tomatoes and greens orange juice fork and toast in the background
    Sally Vargas

    “One other advantage of a baked frittata is that it can be made ahead, and individual squares can be reheated in the microwave for an easy grab-and-go breakfast. With eight servings from the pan, you can have breakfast for the whole week!” —Sally Vargas, Recipe Developer

  • Freezer Breakfast Burritos With Sausage, Eggs and Salsa Verde

    Breakfast burrito halves on a plate showing fillings of eggs meat and vegetables with wrapped burritos in the background
    Nick Evans

    “Freezer burritos are easy to prep in advance, can be frozen for up to three months, and only take about five minutes to reheat in the microwave—or ten minutes if you crisp the burrito in a skillet after reheating (which is well worth the extra few minutes).” —Nick Evans, Recipe Developer

  • Ham, Cheddar, and Green Chile Egg Bites

    Ham, Cheddar, and Green Chile Egg Bites on a Plate Next to a Bowl of Strawberries and a Glass of Orange Juice

    Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

    “Put the cooled egg bites in a gallon zip-top bag and refrigerate for four to five days. To reheat, place an egg bite or two on a plate and microwave for 30 to 45 seconds, or until just warmed through.” —Ross Yoder, Recipe Developer

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  • Copycat Starbucks Egg Bites

    Bacon and Gruyère Egg Bites on a Wooden Board Surrounded by a a Small Bowl of Cheese and Another Small Bowl with Bacon Bits

    Simply Recipes / Ross Yoder

    “To freeze egg bites, place room temperature egg bites on a large plate or medium-sized sheet pan, cover with plastic wrap, and freeze for one hour. Add the egg bites to a large plastic bag and store in the freezer. Frozen egg bites will last for up to two months.” —Ross Yoder, Recipe Developer

  • Mini Muffin Frittatas

    Mini Muffin Frittatas
    Elise Bauer

    “Just wanted to let you know that I make these every time I have overnight guests and they are awesome for pulling out of the freezer and having available in the morning in the fridge for anyone who wants one (or three!) to pop in the microwave. Divine!” —Sarah, Reader

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