Hosting for the holidays? Make these simple and filling breakfast recipes the night before for a stress-free morning.
40 Overnight Breakfast Recipes for the Holidays
French Toast Casserole
Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make this breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the previous night, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra hungry crowd, it’s easy to bake up a few batches. —Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana
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Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For this all-in-one breakfast casserole, I sandwich pork sausage between layers of hash browns flavored with creamy soup and French onion dip. Cheddar cheese tops it all off. —Esther Wrinkles, Vanzant, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 382 calories, 27g fat (14g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 776mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 13g protein.
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Oatmeal Pancakes
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 10 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
My family absolutely loves these oat pancakes. I make them every Saturday and Sunday. If I don't, they don't believe it's the weekend! My son's friends often spend the night, and I think it's because they like these oatmeal pancakes so much. They are especially delicious served with molasses and syrup. —Sharon W. Bickett, Chester, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 263 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 474mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Cinnamon Apple Cider Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys love the sticky sweetness. —Kelly Walsh, Aviston, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Veggie-Packed Strata
Total Time
1 hour 45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a wonderful, colorful casserole that everyone enjoys. I'm sure you'll be hooked on it after one bite, too. —Jennifer Unsell, Vance, Alabama
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 453 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 202mg cholesterol, 938mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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Cranberry Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1.500 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
There's an abundance of cranberries in our area during the fall, and this recipe is one of my favorite ways to use them. I've often given these fresh-baked muffins as a small gift to friends, and they're always well received. —Ronni Dufour, Lebanon, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 231 calories, 13g fat (2g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Amish Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We enjoyed hearty breakfast casseroles during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it a bit to create this version that my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Apple Pie Steel-Cut Oatmeal
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I absolutely love this slow-cooked oatmeal. The steel-cut oats have so much flavor and texture. My family sprinkles toasted pecans on top whenever possible. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/4 cups: 171 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 39mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 4g fiber), 4g protein.
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Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
50 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I made this tasty sausage and crescent roll breakfast casserole for a baby shower. It saved the day: Preparing it ahead gave me more time to finish decorating for the party. —Melody Craft, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 283 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.
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Ham & Cheese Breakfast Strudels
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These get the morning off to a cheery start! Sometimes I assemble the strudels ahead and freeze them individually, then bake them as needed. —Jo Groth, Plainfield, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 strudel: 439 calories, 33g fat (18g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 754mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.
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Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I fix this breakfast cake for my co-workers often. The blueberries and sausage are such a nice sweet-salty flavor combo. —Peggy Frazier, Indianapolis, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 429 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein.
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Blueberry-Orange Muffins
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe was given to me some time ago, and I've used it often since. In fact, it's so good that it won first prize at a county fair! Blueberries are plentiful here in the Midwest, and this is a delicious way to prepare them. —Irene Parry, Kenosha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 228 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 200mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
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Strata
Total Time
55 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We start this strata recipe the night before so it's ready for the oven the next day. That way, we don't have to deal with the prep and dirty dishes first thing in the morning! —Debbie Johnson, Centertown, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 295 calories, 16g fat (6g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 555mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein.
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Warm ‘n’ Fruity Breakfast Cereal
Total Time
6 hours 10 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Sleepyheads will love the heartiness of this nutritious cooked cereal with cinnamon. It's loaded with chopped fruit and nuts. Eat it with plain yogurt and sliced bananas or blueberries. —John Vale, Long Beach, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 185 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 120mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 5g fiber), 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fruit, 1/2 fat.
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Apple Dutch Baby
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish has been a longtime family favorite for Christmas morning. It is light, airy, and filled with eggs and juicy apple. I like to serve it alongside bacon or sausage. —Teeny McCloy, Red Deer, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 223 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 156mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
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Ham & Collards Quiche
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love quiche and wanted to make something that incorporates my southern roots. With eggs, cheese, ham and nutritious collard greens in a flaky crust, it’s a complete meal. —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 457 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.
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Baked Banana French Toast
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This easy overnight recipe makes a delightful breakfast or brunch entrée. The flavor is reminiscent of banana pudding, so I’ve also served it for dessert.—Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 348 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 196mg cholesterol, 361mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
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Broccoli-Mushroom Bubble Bake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I got bored with the same old breakfast casseroles served at our monthly moms' meeting, so I decided to create something new. Judging by the reactions of the other moms, this one's a keeper. —Shannon Koene, Blacksburg, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 233 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.
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Spicy Sausage Hash Browns
Total Time
5 hours 15 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to develop my own recipes, and I have people calling for them often. My family members and friends from our church tend to be my favorite and most honest critics. —Angela Sheridan, Opdyke, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 368 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 73mg cholesterol, 723mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.
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Berry-Stuffed French Toast
Total Time
50 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Both kids and grown-ups will enjoy the creamy filling and sweet syrup that flavor these French toast sandwiches. Vary the recipe by substituting fresh blueberries and strawberries and the corresponding jam. —Monica & Lisa Hannahan, Dayton, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 513 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 562mg sodium, 68g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
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What's in the Fridge Frittata
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Great for a last-minute breakfast, brunch or lunch, this special frittata has a combination of crab and Swiss cheese that my guests rave about. I also like to use sausage and cheddar cheese with asparagus. —Deborah Posey, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 215 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 361mg cholesterol, 265mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1-1/2 fat.
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Egg-Free Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
Total Time
35 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Looking to use up brown bananas, I swapped my usual banana bread for these chocolate banana muffins when my youngest developed an egg allergy. You’d never know they’re egg-free! —Danielle Siero, Wixom, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 246 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 99mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein.
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Elegant Smoked Salmon Strata
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This fancy overnight egg bake is ideal for guests. In the morning, you can simply let it come to room temperature and whip up side dishes as it bakes. Then get ready for compliments! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 359 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.
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Three-Cheese Quiche
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Try eggs and cheese at their best. Guests often comment on how tall, light and fluffy this crustless entree is. You'll love it! —Judy Reagan, Hannibal, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 449 calories, 37g fat (21g saturated fat), 524mg cholesterol, 316mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 22g protein.
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Raspberry French Toast Cups
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These individual treats are a delightful twist on French toast that make any morning special. “I made this recipe for my mom last Mother’s Day, and we both enjoyed it,” says Sandi Tuttle of Hayward, Wisconsin.
Nutrition Facts:
1 each: 487 calories, 19g fat (9g saturated fat), 252mg cholesterol, 356mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (32g sugars, 15g fiber), 16g protein.
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Sausage Breakfast Burrito
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Breakfast routine in a rut? Shake things up with these speedy, savory wraps. —Brenda Spann, Granger, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 429 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 778mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
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Chimichurri Monkey Bread
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The herby goodness of my favorite sauce shines in this nostalgic bread recipe that comes together quickly thanks to refrigerated biscuits. Serve warm as an appetizer with marinara for dipping, or as a side to an Italian entree. —Eden Dranger, Los Angeles
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 209 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 588mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This recipe comes from my grandma, and it's one of my family's favorites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes and cheese for brunch at any time of year.
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 518 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 901mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein.
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Pot Roast Hash
Total Time
6 hours 45 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love to cook a Sunday-style pot roast on a weeknight. Make it into pot roast hash for any day of the week. —Gina Jackson, Ogdensburg, New York
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup hash with 1 egg: 429 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 281mg cholesterol, 306mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein.
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Farmer’s Breakfast
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Start off your day on a hearty note. This one-dish wonder will easily keep your busy family satisfied until lunch. —Jeannette Westphal, Gettysburg, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 464 calories, 29g fat (11g saturated fat), 321mg cholesterol, 487mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein.
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Poached Huevos Rancheros
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to spice things up with tempting whole eggs poached in a zesty tomato sauce. This southwestern fare is perfect for brunch. —Olga Koetting, Terre Haute, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 197 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 233mg cholesterol, 311mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 11g protein.
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Breakfast Skewers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These kabobs are fun, different and delicious, plus they go well with any egg dish. —Bobi Raab, St. Paul, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 skewer: 246 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 431mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.
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Chocolate Monkey Bread
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s a family treat we enjoy regularly. With chocolate inside, the pull-apart bread is impossible to resist. —Heather Deterding, Odenton, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
4 pieces: 432 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 679mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding Parfaits
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my daughter’s friends come over for lunch, she treats them to her tropical parfaits made with brown rice and coconut milk. They’re fresh, creamy and comforting. —Suzanne Clark, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 291 calories, 13g fat (10g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 157mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 3g fiber), 7g protein.
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Roasted Vegetable and Chevre Quiche
Total Time
1 hour 20 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Roasting the veggies in this rich yet bright quiche intensifies their flavors. The addition of fresh goat cheese lends a wonderful creamy tanginess. —Laura Davis, Chincoteague, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 219 calories, 14g fat (7g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 471mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
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Cheddar and Chorizo Strata
Total Time
1 hour
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stratas are a wonderful way to use up bits and pieces of leftovers you have on hand. You can make them meatless, or replace the cheeses with whatever is available. This can be made a day before baking. If you like more heat, use pepper jack cheese. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 370 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.
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Lemon Blackberry Tortilla French Toast
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This twist on crepes is tart-sweet with a creamy lemon filling and juicy blackberries. Think of this as a cross between thin French toast, light crepes and crispy quesadillas. —Arlene Erlbach, Morton Grove, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 filled tortilla: 445 calories, 27g fat (15g saturated fat), 134mg cholesterol, 403mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
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Strawberry-Rhubarb Muffins
Total Time
45 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A sweet, crispy topping highlights these tender muffins that are filled with two favorite spring foods, rhubarb and strawberries. They're perfect for a brunch or a grab-and-go breakfast. —Audrey Stallsmith, Hadley, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 243 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 155mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (21g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
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Slow-Cooker Breakfast Burritos
Total Time
4 hours 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Prep these tasty, hearty burritos the night before for a quick breakfast in the morning or let them cook while you are away on a weekend afternoon for an easy supper. —Anna Miller, Churdan, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 359 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 205mg cholesterol, 480mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 16g protein.
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Shakshuka Breakfast Pizza
Total Time
50 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I turned traditional shakshuka into a fun morning pizza. Its sweet, spicy and crunchy ingredients make it perfect for morning, noon or night. —Phillipe Sobon, Harwood Heights, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 336 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 654mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 16g protein.
