13 Make Ahead Breakfast or Brunch Recipes That Will Save You Tons of Time During the Week

 Say goodbye to the morning scramble and hello to stress-free, satisfying meals that can be prepared in advance. From savory egg muffins to indulgent overnight oats and everything in between, these recipes are designed to save you precious time without compromising on flavor or nutrition.

Breakfast Casserole with Bacon

Breakfast Casserole with Bacon
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This breakfast casserole with bacon is loaded with eggs, cheese and potatoes, then finished with an avocado and tomato topping.

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Biscuit and Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Biscuit and Gravy
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This easy Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole comes together using only 7 simple ingredients! Combining biscuits with breakfast sausage, eggs, white peppered gravy, and cheese, this hearty meal is a must try! Perfect for Holidays, gatherings, and/or weekend breakfasts!

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Silver Dollar Pancakes

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Photo Credit: Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog

Silver Dollar Mini Pancakes are easy, fluffy, and perfect for breakfast or brunch any day! Made with the same ingredients as classic Buttermilk Pancakes except these are MINI and the size of a silver dollar.

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Deviled Eggs with Turkey Bacon

Bacon Devilled Eggs
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Elevate your classic deviled eggs by adding crispy turkey bacon on top. These bite-sized appetizers are the perfect way to start off your brunch.

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Chicken and Waffles

Chicken and Waffles
Photo Credit: Recipes from a pantry

Buttermilk Fried Chicken and Waffles is the ultimate in Southern Brunch food! Lightly breaded, crispy, and crunchy buttermilk fried chicken is the perfect topper for delectable crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside buttermilk waffles. Your family is sure to smile when you serve up this down-home style dish.

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Easy Oven Cooked Bacon

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This easy oven-cooked bacon recipe can be scaled to feed a crowd. It is low mess and keeps your hands free to do other things while the bacon cooks.

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Cinnamon Roll Donuts

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Photo Credit: Savor the Spoonful

These soft and fluffy cinnamon roll donuts are baked, not fried, and have the ultimate cinnamon roll flavor!

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Muffins

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Muffins are a classic brunch dish that are easy to make. Here are our favorite muffin recipes:

Homemade Cranberry Orange Bread

sliced cranberry orange bread
Photo Credit: Nkechi Ajaeroh

Easy cranberry orange bread with orange glaze is moist, tasty, flavorful, and sharp. It has the right amount of tart from the fresh cranberries, the sweetness of the orange juice, and flavors from the zest. No mixer required!

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Yogurt Parfaits in Granola Cups

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Enjoy yogurt parfait in these delicious homemade granola cups. Top them with your favorite topping to make this an easy brunch appetizer or side dish!

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Cheesy Spinach Quiche with Cherry Tomatoes

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Quiche is the perfect brunch main dish that is both filling and flavorful. This version with spinach and cherry tomatoes adds a pop of color and freshness to the dish.

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French Toast Casserole

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Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

This French toast casserole is challah bread soaked in a sweet custard mixture then topped with brown sugar streusel and baked to perfection.

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Steak Egg and Cheese Bagel Recipe

stacked steak egg and cheese bagel
Photo Credit: My Everyday Table

The steak, egg, and cheese bagel recipe is a favorite breakfast item in many homes. Make this ahead of time with the steak and egg and reheat them up the next morning with a fresh toasted bagel. So easy!

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