When it comes to cooking breakfast for a crowd, the secret is in the sides. Sure, you can fry up some eggs, but we’re really in it for the bacon and the hash browns. Our best breakfast sides are about to make entertaining a whole lot easier. These irresistible breakfast recipes will make your crowd go wild.
This festive breakfast was made for Christmas morning, but it’s also the perfect bite for any wintry day. Let it soak in all those holiday flavors overnight and just pop it in the oven in the morning for a fuss-free breakfast that’ll feed the whole family.
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In just 25 minutes you can pull together this recipe, which keeps things simple with peppers, onions, sausage, cheese, potatoes, and black beans for the ultimate breakfast casserole.
Trust us when we say croissant casseroles are life-changing. Two types of cheeses, hot pork sausage, and mini croissants combine in one casserole dish full of utter Brunch perfection. You might want to make two batches of this if you are expecting a big crowd.
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This loaded hash brown casserole is even better – dare we say it – than a trip to your favorite Waffle House.
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Give guests something to flip over with pancakes made with a secret ingredient.
If you’re looking for a big-batch way to serve pancakes, this recipe will be your new go-to. You can also make it in advance to ease the morning-of breakfast prep.
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This biscuit recipe makes 20 biscuits, great if you’ve got a big crowd over for a holiday breakfast or celebratory brunch. If you don’t need quite that many biscuits, freeze them unbaked up to 1 month. Then bake from frozen. Just add a few more minutes to the total baking time, until the biscuits are golden and shiny.
Whip out the cast-iron skillet for this classic breakfast recipe. No breakfast spread is complete without some hash browns!
None of y’all should be surprised that biscuits are on this list. And yes, biscuit making is a bit of an art, but once you get the hang of it, churning out a dozen will become second nature.
Packed with warm fall flavors but not overly sweet, your guests will adore these seasonal muffins. And they’re fairly simple to make. The hardest thing you have to do is bake the sweet potatoes. We’re serious, that’s as hard as this recipe gets.
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Something about an orange roll soothes our Southern hearts. The nostalgic orange flavor makes these rolls the definition of comfort. We’ll take at least two.
Don’t underestimate the power of a sheet pan! This easy crowd-friendly hack helps cook your bacon in a snap and gets it nice and crispy. A little brown sugar and black pepper make this bacon oh-so-good.
No breakfast list is complete without a hash brown casserole, and this one is killer. One of our editors loved it so much, she made it two weekends in a row; it’s that good.
Each quiche feeds six people, so if you have a crowd, make an assembly line, and turn out several quiches to feed the masses. You can also make these in advance and freeze until the big day.
Lighten up the breakfast spread with a big bowl of fresh fruit salad. Feel free to use any varieties that are in season.
Roll these two-bite muffins in cinnamon and sugar, and they’ll be a perfect accompaniment to any breakfast casserole. The recipe makes 2 dozen, but these mini muffins are so delicious, you may want to double the batch.
This breakfast cake is the perfect way to round out a big-batch brunch full of eggs and bacon. Serve with ice cream or whipped cream and fresh blueberries! Yes, we did just say you can have ice cream for breakfast!
The best way to capture any Southerner’s heart is through a big batch of shrimp and grits. Served family-style, this casserole will be on the table in under an hour.
Biscuits and gravy may look intimidating, but this classic recipe is surprisingly easy to master. Stick to a great buttermilk biscuit recipe and you’re bound to succeed.
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If you’re looking for a lighter option to add to the breakfast spread, this big-batch baked oatmeal is the best solution. Packed with fresh apples, pecans, and other warm flavors, this is a good-for-you breakfast that will help you start your day off right.
No breakfast spread is complete without crispy potatoes and griddled meat, and this Country Ham Hash knocks both those items off the list. All you need is to fry up some eggs and you have a complete breakfast your whole family will love.
Who said tater tots are just for kids? These delightful potato puffs can be enjoyed by kids and adults alike—especially in this cheesy breakfast casserole.
Whenever we’re hosting breakfast for a crowd, we keep a loaf of this apple bread on the counter for our guests to snack on. With fresh apples and applesauce, this bread is just bursting with fresh apple flavor.
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You can never go wrong with a loaf of banana bread—serve slices as a breakfast “appetizer.” If you have some left over, slice it up and broil the bread with a little bit of butter and thank us later.
No breakfast gathering is complete without a loaf of coffee cake. You’ll want to bookmark this staple recipe.
Make this crowd-pleasing pull-apart bread to earn rave reviews at your next event.
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A reader-favorite breakfast casserole, this recipe can be prepared in advance, stored in the refrigerator overnight, and baked the next morning. In just an hour, you’ll have a flavorful meal that feeds a hungry family.
Yes, we did it. We combined pralines and French toast. And it’s every bit as good as you think it would be.
Every good plan needs a solid foundation. You can’t go wrong with a base “crust” made from baked grits loaded with melted cheese and crispy bacon.
This is one of those mouthwatering breakfast dishes that’s well worth the planning. Chill in your fridge so the French bread has time to soak up the butter, Parmesan, and Swiss cheese, chicken broth, white wine, and sour cream.
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It might take a little extra work to create a special treat, but these cinnamon rolls are certainly worth it. Covered in a dreamy glaze, you will never want to have a store-bought cinnamon roll ever again.
This one sweet recipe makes four loaves of creamy, crispy, buttery, flaky pastries. Customize them with in-season fruit or other toppings your guests love. It is also a great gift to bring to a brunch party with friends.
You can prepare this smoked sausage and grits casserole up to four days ahead, but your guests might gobble it up in four minutes—it’s that good. It’s made to serve a crowd, but take that serving suggestion with a grain of salt. You’ll want more than just one helping.
Ham and cheese is always bound to please, which is why we just love this casserole. The egg, the cheese, the ham, and the croissants all just combine to make the most delicious breakfast.
Yes, the most sacred of Southern dishes can be made in an Instant Pot. It’s the perfect breakfast side to serve up with all of your other breakfast goodies.
