Our 22 Best-Ever Egg Casseroles to Perk Up Your Mornings

2016-02-19
Our 22 Best-Ever Egg Casseroles to Perk Up Your Mornings

Get cracking with one of these easy egg casserole recipes. Pair the affordable, crowd-pleasing protein source with chunks of potato, fresh veggies, and shredded cheese in these outstanding sausage-egg casseroles, egg casseroles with bacon and ham, tater tot-egg casseroles, and more.

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Apple-Fennel Ham and Egg Casserole

Lighten up the flavors of classic egg casserole by adding fresh fennel, apple, and green onion. We added hearty texture and flavor with rye bread and creamy Havarti cheese. For a pretty presentation that uses up those veggie scraps, save your fennel fronds and scatter them on top of the baked breakfast.

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Egg 'n' Bacon Breakfast Casserole

Serving eggs? You pretty much must add a side of bacon, in our opinion. For ease, this breakfast egg casserole with bacon combines both of those breakfast favorites in one dish, plus shredded cheese and cubes of French bread for an entrée that's almost like a blue plate special of bacon, eggs, and toast.

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Farmer's Casserole

Rise and shine! This classic make-ahead hash brown-egg casserole is a tried-and-true favorite. The hearty meat, potato, cheese, and egg filling can be customized with your family's favorite protein: ham, sausage, or bacon.

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Sausage and Potato Mini Egg Bakes

Not in the mood for a feeds-a-family dish? Try these mini baked egg casseroles to enjoy similar flavors in an easy-to-freeze package. When you're ready to enjoy, simply microwave the turkey sausage, hash brown, and egg muffin tin treats for 60 seconds.

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Chile Verde Breakfast Lasagna

Devouring a lasagna recipe before noon? Stick with us here. This sausage and egg casserole is totally appropriate for brunch with those two aforementioned ingredients, plus corn tortillas in place of noodles to layer the ingredients together. Toss in a fresh jalapeño and salsa verde to help wake up your taste buds.

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Egg Baguette Bakes

Why shouldn't the most important meal of the day be a little decadent? Instead of using your casserole dish or slow cooker, this sausage-egg casserole recipe bakes right inside a baguette along with rich Italian sausage and Fontina cheese. An edible "bowl" means fewer dishes, and it's more delicious!

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Bacon-Asparagus Strata

Bacon's back, this time in an overnight egg casserole you can easily prep ahead. Layer the meat with asparagus, red peppers, cheese, and bread cubes before topping with a tangy mustard-flavored egg mixture. Add a side of fresh fruit, and your showy brunch spread is all set.

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Caramelized Onion and Potato Breakfast Casserole

Here's one overnight egg casserole that's almost too pretty to eat. Almost. Rosemary-spiced eggs hold together stacks of golden potato shingles (pro tip: use a mandoline for even slices) in this eye-catching yet easy dish. Slices of skillet-crisped pancetta and gooey Gruyère cheese top the morning masterpiece.

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Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole

This make-ahead breakfast casserole idea is ideal for entertaining a crowd. Everyone gets to customize their portion! Serve the spicy egg bake with sliced avocados, tortilla chips, cilantro, cheese, and sour cream and let your guests top their own.

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Fig, Pancetta, and Goat Cheese Casserole

Impress brunch guests with the sweet flavor of figs, salty goat cheese, and savory pancetta. While it looks like you fussed over it all day long, this easy egg casserole can be assembled entirely the night before. "A friend made this for brunch and it was delicious! I immediately asked for the recipe and am looking forward to making it this weekend for out-of-town guests," raves BHG fan Andrea.

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Mashed Potato-Egg Casserole

You might think mashed potatoes for breakfast is a stretch. But pair them with sunny-side-up eggs, and you'll want to eat this best egg casserole without bread for every meal. Zesty lemon juice and peppery arugula on top help cut through all the richness.

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Spinach-Pancetta Quiche

Classic quiche lovers will adore the hearty contents of this morning meal, which includes pancetta, spinach, Havarti cheese, onions, and dried tomatoes. Use a springform pan to achieve the spinach-egg casserole's extra-deep crust. No pancetta handy? Try bacon, prosciutto, or even ham instead.

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Ham and Cheese Brunch Casserole

The only thing that can make a ham and cheese sandwich recipe even tastier? A fluffy layer of eggs. Bake the lunchtime classic with Parmesan cheese and leeks in this overnight egg casserole recipe that will have everyone you share it with begging you to make it again.

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Easy Huevos Rancheros Casserole

Hit the "easy button" on this traditional Mexican farmer's meal. A jar of salsa and frozen fried potato bites basically make this tater tot-egg casserole for you. Rather than stacking eggs on top, pour a nicely spiced egg mixture all over the potato puffs.

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Ham, Asparagus, and Cheese Strata

With more than 50 five-star ratings, this top-rated breakfast casserole has proved perfect for entertaining guests. Prep the ham, asparagus, Gruyère cheese, bread cubes, and egg strata the night before, chill overnight, then all that's left to do is pop it in the oven come morning. We can speak from experience: This mouthwatering meal pairs wonderfully with everything from cold brew coffee to mimosas and Bloody Marys.

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Caramelized Onion Breakfast Casserole

Love caramelized onions? We do too! That's why we swirled the golden, subtly sweet ingredient with eggs, broccoli, bread cubes, bacon, and melty cheese for an unbeatable breakfast egg casserole.

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Spinach and Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Quiche

If you're looking for an egg casserole recipe that'll feed a crowd, make this 12-serving sheet pan breakfast. Top a quick homemade dough with eggs, sweet potato chunks, spinach, and bacon. A generous sprinkle of fresh herbs gives each bite big flavor.

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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast casserole with crescent rolls has been a fan-favorite for years, and we get it! Using refrigerated crescent rolls is a tasty shortcut that bakes into a buttery crust. Top the rolls with a cheesy sausage and egg mixture. Finish the casserole with a sprinkle of fresh chives.

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Pea and Potato Quiche with Honey Wheat Crust

Here we're swapping out the classic quiche crust for a honey whole wheat version. Fill the egg recipe for breakfast with fresh peas, potatoes, and herbs. It's great served with freshly cracked black pepper on top.

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Bagel, Lox, and Egg Strata

Transform the flavors of bagels and lox into a delicious egg casserole recipe. You'll need less than 10 ingredients to whip up this company-worthy breakfast. Serve it up with fresh fruit and plenty of coffee.

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Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs

Need an egg casserole that spans breakfast and lunch? Make this savory potato and egg bake. Top the finished dish with chopped tomatoes and bacon to add bold flavor to each bite.

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Mini Bacon and Egg Bakes

Perfect for meal prepping, these egg bites are loaded with tomatoes, spinach, and bacon. Simply pop them in the microwave for a few seconds and they reheat beautifully.

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