17 Breakfast Recipes to Make in Your 9x13 Baking Dish
Your trusty 9x13-inch baking dish comes to the rescue yet again.
When you're making breakfast for a crowd, there are no better tools to use than your oven and 9x13-inch baking dish. These breakfast bakes are easy to assemble and serve, and many come together in the fridge overnight, saving you a ton of work and prep time in the morning. Whether it's for a Saturday morning or a holiday brunch, these 9x13 breakfast casseroles and bakes will impress everyone at the table.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
If you're looking for a brilliant breakfast that'll feed a crowd, give this simple, yet impressive eggs Benedict casserole a try. The ingredients meld together in the baking dish overnight, so they're ready to go in the oven when you wake up. Make your own hollandaise sauce from scratch for an even better flavor.
Sausage, Cranberry, and Biscuit Breakfast Bake
You only need six ingredients and 45 minutes to whip up this foolproof breakfast bake. The dried cranberries provide just the right amount of sweetness to stand out amongst the biscuits, gravy, and sausage without overpowering any of the other ingredients.
Breakfast Strata
This savory breakfast strata is so easy to make you'll actually enjoy putting it together, and so delicious it can even win over egg haters. If you prefer an eggier texture, cut back on the milk, which gives this strata a more custard-like consistency.
Ham and Egg Casserole
This breakfast bake is pretty much a breakfast casserole without bread, which means you don't have to spend a night waiting for little squares to absorb the eggs. It's hearty and speedy, and everyone at your breakfast or brunch table will want an extra helping.
Best Oven Baked French Toast
"My family loved this and is already begging for a repeat," says community member BonnieJo. "I spread a very thin layer of cinnamon applesauce between the bread layers and then sprinkled a little extra cinnamon on top. When you serve it, flip it over and you have a nice brown sugar/cinnamon topping! It's EASY and really, really good!"
Egg and Sausage Casserole
You'll never need another breakfast casserole recipe again once you make this. Everything comes together in just under an hour, and we guarantee someone will ask you for the recipe. Not all ovens are created equal, so the best way to tell if this is done is to bake it in a glass pan — when the crescent roll dough is no longer sticking to the base of the pan and air pockets have formed, it's ready.
Kid's Favorite Baked Oatmeal
When you bake oatmeal, it takes on a soft, cake-like texture, making it an easy way to give kids and other picky eaters a healthier breakfast. It's very simple to make and can easily be customized to include fillings or toppings such as nuts or fruit.
Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole
Eggs, hash browns, and three different types of cheeses make up the base of this super-comforting casserole. It's hearty and easy to make, and is easily adaptable for anyone looking to play around with using different meats or cheeses and even adding a few vegetables.
Overnight Asparagus Mushroom Strata
Tender and savory, this overnight asparagus mushroom strata is simple to make and leaves plenty of forgiveness if you need to make any changes. The finished product is best straight out of the oven, so make sure you serve it to a group.
Mom's Good Cinnamon Rolls
"Excellent! My first experience with a bread-like thing and I was a little scared. But it came out great," says community member SWEETTHINGSBYMAL. "My two year old loves to help in the kitchen and for some reason kneading the dough was the coolest thing in the whole world today! I did add a little sugar to the dough but we like everything sweet around here!"
Overnight Eggnog French Toast
This simple and delicious overnight French toast just may become your new Christmas tradition. It comes together so easily, and everyone in your family will love the sweet flavor and not-too-soggy texture.
Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Spicy pork sausage, spinach, mushrooms, and two kinds of cheese combine to make this winning breakfast casserole. To prevent sogginess, mix in seasoned croutons after you've combined all the other ingredients, or spread them out at the bottom of the pan.
Brunch Enchiladas
"If I could have rated this recipe higher than 5 stars, I would have," says community member STEPHANIET. "This is by far the best breakfast meal I have ever made. EVERYONE loved it. We had a birthday party and had the family over for brunch. I found this recipe when I was looking for something different to make."
Best Breakfast Casserole
Not only does this casserole boast ample 5-star ratings, but it's perfectly make-ahead friendly. "This is my family's favorite breakfast recipe, always served on holiday mornings," according to recipe creator floyd8090. "You can assemble this casserole, cover it with plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight before baking, if desired."
Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping
When pancakes team up with your trusty 9x13 baking dish, you have a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on your hands. Trust us on this one.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Biscuits and gravy, a brunch-time favorite, gets a crowd-friendly makeover in this epic breakfast bake. Using convenient ingredients, like refrigerated biscuit dough and packaged gravy mix, keeps the prep fast and easy — but your guests will never know.
Old Fashioned Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Streusel Topping
"This was [FANTASTIC]! The cake part was nice and moist, the cinnamon and sugar filling were great, although I did add a little more but that's my preference, and the streusel topping was great as well," says reviewer gramma. "VERY happy with this recipe and will certainly make again."
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