Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 7 Delicious One-Dish Breakfast Casseroles That Basically Cook Themselves These meals take the stress out of serving food at any ungodly hour. By Betty Gold Betty Gold Betty Gold is the former senior digital food editor at Real Simple. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on November 11, 2020 Share Tweet Pin Email The only thing better than a one-dish dinner: A one-dish breakfast. Seriously, who has the energy to cook a feast for your entire family before you've even had a chance to get caffeine in your system? These seven delicious breakfast recipes are a one-stop shop. With a little prep work—most of which you can do the night before—you'll wake up to a warm, comforting casserole that'll feed your army of loved ones. (Just don't forget to put someone else on coffee duty.) 01 of 07 French Toast Casserole What’s the best thing since sliced bread? Sliced bread layered in a casserole dish, soaked in a sweet, eggy custard, and baked. Et voila, French toast for a crowd. To make ahead, soak the bread and custard in a bowl overnight. In the morning, layer in a casserole dish and bake as instructed. Get the recipe. Charles Masters get the recipe What's the best thing since sliced bread? Sliced bread layered in a casserole dish, soaked in a sweet, eggy custard, and baked. Et voila, French toast for a crowd. To make ahead, soak the bread and custard in a bowl overnight. In the morning, layer in a casserole dish and bake as instructed. 02 of 07 Tomato and Ham Breakfast Casserole Charles Masters get the recipe Cherry tomatoes bubble and burst when roasted in the oven, releasing their wonderfully sweet juices. Cheddar cheese, heavy cream, and cubes of country bread make this dish extra creamy and comforting. 03 of 07 Sausage, Egg, and Kale Strata You can assemble this delicious egg casserole up to 12 hours in advance. Just pop it in the oven and bake the next day. Get the recipe: Sausage, Egg, and Kale Strata. Anna Williams You can assemble this delicious egg casserole up to 12 hours in advance—just pop it in the oven and bake the next day. The addition of kale keeps it from feeling overly heavy. 04 of 07 Baked Eggs With Spinach and Tomatoes Hector Manuel Sanchez If you want each guest to enjoy a creamy, runny yolk, there's no need to take individual orders. This casserole does the work for you—simply scatter the yolks over top before placing it in the oven. 05 of 07 Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed French Toast Casserole No need for endless hours of cooking; this downright delectable take on classic French toast is ready in less than two hours in the crockpot—and stays perfectly fine on warm if the breakfast hour slides into brunch. Get the recipe:Blueberry Lemon Poppyseed French Toast Casserole. Heather Meldrom This barely sweet, hands-off approach to French toast gets a bit of sweetness from a drizzle of zingy lemon glaze after cooking. Have a slew of oranges or limes on hand? No problem: swapping in an equal amount of another citrus juice and zest is equally tasty. 06 of 07 Baked Oatmeal With Cranberries and Almonds Con Poulos get the recipe This make-ahead whole-grain dish is a sort of casserole-cookie hybrid. Serve the dish warm, drizzled with cream or milk. Leftovers will keep refrigerated for about a day. 07 of 07 Egg, Cheese, and Sausage Bake Ngoc Minh Ngo If you have leftover hamburger rolls from entertaining house guests, use 'em up in this cheesy sausage bake. You'll be pulling it out of the oven in less than an hour. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit