17 Breakfast Recipes to Make in Your 9x13 Baking Dish

Your trusty 9x13-inch baking dish comes to the rescue yet again.

Eggs Benedict casserole
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Allrecipes Magazine

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.

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

Eggs Benedict Casserole
Photo by Allrecipes Magazine.

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.

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Sausage, Cranberry, and Biscuit Breakfast Bake

Sausage, Cranberry, and Biscuit Breakfast Bake
Allrecipes

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.

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Breakfast Strata

Breakfast Strata
hello angie

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.

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Ham and Egg Casserole

Ham and Egg Breakfast Bake in a white casserole dish
Jennifer Aleman

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.

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Best Oven Baked French Toast

Best Oven Baked French Toast
Snacking in the Kitchen

"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!"

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Egg and Sausage Casserole

Egg and Sausage Casserole
pomplemousse

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.

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Kid's Favorite Baked Oatmeal

Kid's Favorite Baked Oatmeal
Marianne

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.

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Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole

breakfast casserole in a baking dish
Jill Savage

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.

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Overnight Asparagus Mushroom Strata

Overnight Asparagus Mushroom Strata topped with colby-jack cheese in a glass baking dish

Charisma138

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.

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Mom's Good Cinnamon Rolls

Mom's Good Cinnamon Rolls
christopher austin

"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!"

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Overnight Eggnog French Toast

Overnight Eggnog French Toast
Lealla

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.

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Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole

overhead view of a make ahead breakfast casserole in a clear 9x13 baking dish
Allrecipes Magazine

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.

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Brunch Enchiladas

Brunch Enchiladas on a colorful plate
SunnyDaysNora

"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."

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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."

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Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping

pancakes folded on a sheet pan topped with streusel topping
Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping. Allrecipes

When pancakes team up with your trusty 9x13 baking dish, you have a guaranteed crowd-pleaser on your hands. Trust us on this one.

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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

A plated piece of biscuit and gravy casserole sits in front of the red baking dish.
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios

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.

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Old Fashioned Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Streusel Topping

slice of coffee cake with streusel crumb topping on a white plate
Old Fashioned Coffee Cake with Cinnamon-Streusel Topping. Allrecipes

"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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