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A family brunch is a sweet way to celebrate all the moms in your life on Mother's Day. These make-ahead brunch casseroles will help keep the focus of Mother's Day on spending time with Mama and not about being in the kitchen. Whether you're looking for a recipe you can assemble a few days in advance to store in the refrigerator or would prefer a freezer-friendly option that can be made a few weeks before Mother's Day, we've got you covered.
From pancakes to quiches to French toast and more, there's no shortage of sweet and savory casseroles on this list that can be prepared in advance. Lean on these make-ahead recipes to help make Mother's Day brunch both delicious and easy to pull together.
Pancake Casserole
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Pancakes and the best elements of bread pudding come together in this delicious casserole. Prepare it either 8 or up to 24 hours in advance, then top with maple syrup, butter, powdered sugar and/or fresh berries the day of.
Biscuits-And-Gravy Casserole
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It's a Mother's Day miracle! Assemble this nostalgic biscuits-and-gravy treat up to 24 hours ahead to start the next day off right.
Sausage And Egg Casserole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
No-frills ingredients, minimal prep time, AND it can be made ahead — this casserole is celebration on a time crunch. For even more time-saving, assemble the ingredients the night before.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
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Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Treat your mom and your guests to a casserole fit for royalty. Though not make-ahead-able, this recipe's blender-ready hollandaise sauce is worth making the morning of.
Creamy Egg Strata
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IAIN BAGWELL
This casserole's French bread, Swiss and Parmesan cheeses, and luscious custard are your new Mother's Day brunch heroes. Prepare up to 24 hours in advance.
Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
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Why celebrate at a restaurant when you can make this tasty casserole, then freeze the leftovers and reheat for up to two months? Just let this casserole thaw in the refrigerator for 24 hours before baking in the oven.
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole
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If she has a favorite berry that's different than blueberries, you can easily adjust this recipe to fit her taste. This casserole needs to chill for at least 8 hours, so it's the perfect make-ahead option.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
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Pull this casserole together in just 15 minutes the day before brunch and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Then all you have to do is bake it the following day when it's time to celebrate Mama.
Overnight French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup
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Assemble this decadent casserole the night before and let it sit at room temperature for 10 minutes before popping it in the oven.
Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
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This recipe was designed to chill overnight for 8 hours, so it's make-ahead friendly without any special tweaks. Just pop it in the oven when Mama is on her way over for brunch.
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
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Dijon, caramelized onions, and Fontina cheese make sure there is no shortage of flavor in this make-ahead croissant casserole.
Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
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This quiche is unlike any other because the crust is made from grits. Bake it up to 2 days ahead.
Breakfast Enchiladas
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Hector Manuel Sanchez
Pull this hearty casserole together the day before and let it chill in the refrigerator overnight. Just let is stand at room temperature before baking as directed.
Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake
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We think corn deserves a spot at every meal and it makes its way onto the brunch menu with this cheesy grits bake.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
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We took the flavor of cinnamon rolls and turned it into a brunch-worthy casserole. Prepare it up to 24 hours in advance and let it chill overnight.
Tater Tot Breakfast Bake
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Both kids and adults will enjoy this breakfast bake that starts with a package of frozen tater tots.
Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast
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Buttermilk is key for making this french toast as fluffy as can be. Prepare this overnight casserole up to 24 hours in advance of cooking.
Shrimp and Grits Casserole
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Treat Mama to the special meal she deserves this Mother's Day with this casserole version of classic shrimp and grits. Reviewers recommended putting together all your ingredients beforehand.
Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
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Grits and sausage weren't the combo we expected, but they're the combo we needed for a delicious Mother's Day Brunch. This casserole can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days before it's cooked.
Banana Bread French Toast Casserole
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Banana bread and French toast come together in this recipe for a sweet brunch recipe that's sure to impress Mama. She won't even know you put the ingredients toge
Baked Oatmeal
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Adapt this recipe to use your family's favorite seasonal fruit and nuts. Baking the oatmeal gives it a satisfying crunchy crust and tender center — even after it's been reheated.
Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles
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We love the look of serving this grits casserole in miniature ramekins, but you can prepare it in one 2-quart baking dish if you prefer.