45 Breakfast Potluck Ideas That Will Feed the Whole Family

Looking for a breakfast dish to feed a crowd? These breakfast potluck ideas will ensure that no one goes hungry.

There are far too many occasions that call for a big, beautiful breakfast: your kid’s sleepover, having friends over for brunch and champagne cocktails, an office potluck, a wedding shower or a regular ol’ Saturday morning. Whatever the occasion, you’ll definitely need breakfast potluck ideas, and we’re here to deliver.

This list includes a mix of savory and sweet breakfast ideas to feed a crowd of hungry friends and family. You’ll also find vegetarian options, breakfasts for meat lovers, egg-free breakfasts and fruit-filled recipes. Most of these recipes create a meal-in-one, so you won’t be stuck making dish after dish in the early morning hours.

And don’t worry: You won’t find anything particularly labor intensive here. In fact, many of the breakfast ideas in this list are make-ahead breakfast recipes, so you won’t have to sacrifice a minute of beauty sleep.

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Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 35 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This easy cinnamon roll casserole recipe has a delectable glaze over the top. The secret is to make a vanilla, cinnamon and maple syrup mixture, as well as a crumbly brown sugar topping, to pour over the rolls. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 413 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 637mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.

When you’re looking for a kid-friendly breakfast, you can’t go wrong with this cinnamon roll casserole. Using store-bought cinnamon rolls means the casserole comes together in a snap.

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Baked Omelette

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 30 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I like omelets but don't always have time to stand by the stove. That's why I favor this oven-baked variety that I can quickly pop into the oven at a moment's notice. My family frequently requests this for Sunday brunch. They always empty the dish. —Ellen Bower, Taneytown, Maryland

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 235 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 326mg cholesterol, 506mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 17g protein.

With ham, green pepper, onion and cheddar, this baked omelette takes inspiration from a classic Denver omelet. But you can just as easily customize your mix-ins with whichever veggies, meats and cheeses suit your family’s tastes.

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Sheet Pan Pancakes

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 35 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Gone are the mornings of standing over a hot griddle, making pancakes in batches and frantically serving plate-by-plate. Instead, pour your batter onto a sheet tray, divide the toppings into different sections and let the oven do the work all at once. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 334 calories, 14g fat (6g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 448mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 2g fiber), 9g protein.

Sleepover mornings just got so easy. Rather than pouring and flipping endless mini pancakes, this sheet-pan recipe lets you just pour, top and bake. The best part is that you can let the kiddos add their own toppings, making this a meal and activity all in one.

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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, the easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep it in the fridge and bake it the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

This hash brown breakfast casserole is one of my go-tos when I have friends coming over for brunch. It is filling, feeds a crowd and is easy to throw together while I’m getting last-minute chores done.

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Baked French Toast

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman, New York, New York
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 297 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein.

Get all the flavor and texture of French toast with a hands-off method. Top the slices with fresh berries, pair them with a mimosa and brunch is served!

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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 45 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Biscuits and gravy are usually prepared separately but served together. I created a way to bake them all at once in this scrumptious casserole. —Nancy Mcinnis, Olympia, Washington

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 373 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 50mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

The key to the most flavorful sausage gravy is to start with high-quality breakfast sausage. Our picks for the best store-bought breakfast sausage include Bob Evans and Johnsonville, so they’re a good place to start.

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Pancake Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Trial and error have made this recipe one that my family asks for time and time again. It's so easy and incredibly good. —Ethel Sanders, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 379 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 80mg cholesterol, 692mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

With apples, cinnamon sugar, breakfast sausage and biscuit mix, this casserole has the perfect mix of sweet and savory. Serve the pancake casserole with some scrambled eggs and a fruit salad.

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Breakfast Sliders

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: These breakfast sliders combine all your favorite morning foods—like eggs, bacon and bagels—into one tasty package. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Nutrition Facts: 1 slider: 417 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 253mg cholesterol, 1072mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.

Breakfast sliders are great when you’re feeding a crowd because you can easily double or triple the recipe, depending on how many people you plan on feeding. Plus, any leftovers can be stored individually for a quick on-the-go breakfast.

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Spicy Breakfast Lasagna

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 55 min
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: It's fun to cook something new for family and friends—especially when it gets rave reviews. When I took this dish to our breakfast club at work, people said it really woke up their taste buds! —Guthrie Torp Jr., Highland Ranch, Colorado

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 366 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol, 640mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

This potluck breakfast idea has everything: eggs, hash browns, breakfast sausage and two kinds of cheese. All that breakfast goodness is then layered between lasagna noodles for a unique recipe your guests will love.

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Amish Breakfast Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We enjoyed hearty breakfast casseroles during a visit to an Amish inn. When I asked for a recipe, one of the women told me the ingredients right off the top of her head. I modified it a bit to create this version that my family loves. —Beth Notaro, Kokomo, Indiana
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 273 calories, 18g fat (10g saturated fat), 153mg cholesterol, 477mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

When you have a lot of mouths to feed, turn to this Amish breakfast casserole. It serves 12 and can be stretched even farther with some toast, sliced fruit and orange juice.

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Mocha Cinnamon Rolls

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator: I love cinnamon rolls and coffee together! They are the perfect flavor combination, which is proven by these mocha cinnamon rolls. —Victoria Mitchel, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 406 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 259mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

I made these mocha rolls for Galentine’s Day this year, and my gal pals adored them. Along with a berry salad and some cocktails, it was a delicious spread.

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Breakfast Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 55 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. —Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 339 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.

Make-ahead breakfast lovers, rejoice! Assemble this casserole the night before your brunch and in the morning, all you’ll have to do is preheat the oven and bake.

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Baked Blueberry-Mascarpone French Toast

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 15 min
Servings 10 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When I want something special to serve my guests for a Saturday or Sunday brunch, I turn to this recipe. It never fails. It's wonderful during the spring and early summer because the blueberries are particularly good that time of year. —Patricia C. Quinn, Omaha, Nebraska

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 575 calories, 37g fat (17g saturated fat), 232mg cholesterol, 368mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

While mascarpone, almonds and blueberries are a classic combination, you can certainly switch up the fruit. Raspberries, strawberries, peaches and cherries would all be wonderful in this breakfast.

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Vegetable Strata

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 55 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: We always serve food at our Bunco games, and since one of us is a vegetarian, we like to make fun meatless dishes we can all enjoy. This strata can easily be doubled and tastes fantastic hot or at room temperature. —Doris Mancini, Port Orchard, Washington

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 677 calories, 36g fat (15g saturated fat), 244mg cholesterol, 940mg sodium, 55g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 35g protein.

If you need a vegetarian breakfast for meat-free guests but don’t want to serve just a bunch of sweets, this strata is your answer. It’s made with a bunch of fresh veggies and herbs, and it can be customized with whatever vegetables you have on hand.

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Maple Bacon Walnut Coffee Cake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 24 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Wake up the sleepyheads in your household with this moist, tender coffee cake that’s both sweet and savory. Bacon and nuts in the crumbly topping blend with the flavors of maple, nutmeg and cinnamon. Yum! —Angela Spengler, Clovis, New Mexico

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 160 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Here is the perfect breakfast recipe for an office or church potluck. It is sweet and savory, doesn’t need to be warmed up and can be cut into small squares so everyone gets a bite.

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Breakfast Burrito Casserole

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 55 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A friend gave me this burrito casserole recipe and I modified it to fit our family. It's perfect for a brunch because you can prep it the night before and bake it the next morning. —Krista Yoder, Due West, South Carolina

Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 506 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 243mg cholesterol, 1419mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

When there are too many people at the table for chilaquiles or breakfast tacos, this breakfast casserole comes in handy. I like serving it with additional sour cream, guacamole and pickled jalapenos.

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Chiles Rellenos Breakfast Bake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 45 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My family loves anything with a southwestern flavor, so I turned classic chiles rellenos into a breakfast casserole. We all became fans in an instant. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 210 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 105mg cholesterol, 440mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.

Those who are spice-averse don’t have to shy away from this chiles rellenos bake. Green chiles, which are a main component of this dish, aren’t spicy at all and you can use a mild salsa.

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French Toast Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the night before, you save time in the morning. If you have an extra-hungry crowd, it's easy to bake up a few batches. —Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 223 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

The maple syrup in this recipe is technically optional, but is it even French toast without an egregious amount of maple syrup? I think not, but gingerbread syrup or butter pecan syrup are lovely alternatives when you’re in the mood to switch things up.

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Sausage & Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I made this tasty sausage and crescent roll breakfast casserole for a baby shower. It saved the day: Preparing it ahead gave me more time to finish decorating for the party. —Melody Craft, Conroe, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 283 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 160mg cholesterol, 662mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 0 fiber), 15g protein.

Made with just five ingredients, this potluck breakfast is easy to prep, bake and travel with. Cleanup is just as easy if you use a disposable 13×9 pan!

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Monkey Bread with Frozen Bread Dough

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 servings
From the Recipe Creator: You can do all the prep work for this monkey bread the night before. I prepare the dough pieces and put all the sauce ingredients in the pan so it's ready for the morning. You can sprinkle chopped nuts in with the dough pieces before pouring on the sauce and baking. —Diana Kunselman, Rimersburg, Pennsylvania

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 247 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 339mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

This sweet, gooey monkey bread recipe is the perfect breakfast to serve when I have my nieces and nephews over for a sleepover. I sprinkle on some crumbled bacon and let them dig in to these help-yourself bites.

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Fiesta Breakfast Bake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I get a kick out of making breakfast for a crowd when I have weekend guests, and my family also loves breakfast for dinner. This dish was created when I combined my family's favorite southwestern flavors in an all-in-one-pan recipe. —Whitney Gilbert, Smithville, Missouri

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 349 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 207mg cholesterol, 823mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 15g protein.

Though plenty filling on its own, this breakfast bake would be delicious with some chorizo or pinto beans for added protein. However you make it, be sure to serve this casserole with several types of homemade salsa.

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Blueberry Crunch Breakfast Bake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 45 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Blueberries in season make this a very special breakfast, but I find that frozen berries can work just as well. My grandmother used to make this with strawberries, and I always loved to eat it at her house. —Marsha Ketaner, Henderson, Nevada

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 427 calories, 21g fat (8g saturated fat), 154mg cholesterol, 351mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.

This breakfast bake is like French toast topped with crunchy granola and fresh blueberries. Everything comes together in a 13×9-inch baking dish and can be popped into the oven for a largely hands-off breakfast.

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Pecan Coffee Cake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 45 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My mom serves this nutty coffee cake for Christmas breakfast each year. The simple recipe is a big timesaver on such an event-filled morning. Everyone loves the crunchy topping. —Becky Wax, Tuscola, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 335 calories, 16g fat (4g saturated fat), 67mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Boxed cake mix and instant pudding give you a head start on this coffee cake. Feel free to switch up the cake and pudding mix flavors according to the season or occasion. Think spice cake mix for the holidays, pistachio pudding in the spring and confetti cake mix for birthdays!

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Hawaiian Ham Strata

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this recipe because I love Hawaiian pizza and wanted a casserole I could make ahead and pop in the oven at the last minute. This is a perfect main dish to take to a potluck. —Lisa Renshaw, Kansas City, Missouri
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 515 calories, 22g fat (12g saturated fat), 177mg cholesterol, 1512mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 31g protein.

Taking a cue from Hawaiian pizza, this recipe features ham, pineapple and cheese for a fresh take on a breakfast casserole. You can use toasted cubes of French bread or challah in place of the English muffins in a pinch.

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Fruit & Nut Baked Oatmeal

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: In my part of the Midwest, baked oatmeal is a Mennonite specialty. My daughters are always delighted if we have leftovers for them to take home. —Fancheon Resler, Albion, Indiana

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 816 calories, 41g fat (5g saturated fat), 98mg cholesterol, 319mg sodium, 106g carbohydrate (61g sugars, 8g fiber), 15g protein.

Full of goodies like apples, dried cranberries, walnuts and brown sugar, this baked oatmeal will be a welcomed addition to any breakfast potluck. It’s great on its own or served with milk or Greek yogurt.

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Four-Cheese Baked Eggs

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 40 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When I created this dish, I was thrilled that my husband enjoyed it so much. He normally prefers omelets for brunch, but he devoured his first helping of these eggs, then asked for more. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 279 calories, 23g fat (13g saturated fat), 172mg cholesterol, 483mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein.

Say goodbye to the days when you could make only cheese omelets on the stovetop! Now you can just whisk, pour into a 13×9 and bake for the cheesiest morning eggs. Add more seasonings, like crushed red pepper, za’atar or Italian herb blend, to the eggs for a boost of flavor.

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Pear and Apple Coffee Cake

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 55 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The mix of apples, pears and sour cream gives this coffee cake a moist texture. —Debbie Vanni, Libertyville, Illinois
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 395 calories, 18g fat (9g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 269mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (38g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Though the recipe calls for pears and apples, you’re not limited to those fruits. Try peaches and nectarines, mixed berries, cherries or figs for a completely different flavor profile.

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Italian Baked Eggs & Sausage

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This isn't your typical egg bake! I serve this robust casserole of eggs, Italian sausage and fire-roasted tomatoes in bowls with warm, crusty rolls spread with butter. —Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 408 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 241mg cholesterol, 1183mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.

This recipe is like an Italian take on shakshuka, a staple breakfast in the Middle East and North Africa. Eggs float on a bed of tomato sauce, sausage and ricotta. Be sure to eat the dish with slices of crunchy bread.

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Bananas Foster French Toast

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 55 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Mmm … bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. —Laurence Nasson, Hingham, Massachusetts

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 658 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein.

Don’t worry, you won’t have to light anything on fire for this French toast casserole! It features the same caramel, spices and bananas of a classic bananas Foster. However, this recipe is baked in a pan and flipped like an upside-down cake.

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Overnight Asparagus Strata

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 55 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I've made this tasty egg dish for breakfast, brunch, even dinner as a side dish. This is not your run-of-the-mill strata. —Lynn Licata, Sylvania, Ohio
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 318 calories, 17g fat (9g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 916mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein.

When making this veggie strata, keep an eye on the asparagus while it boils. You’ll want to cook the asparagus for only two or three minutes, then plunge it right into an ice bath to stop the cooking process. This diligence ensures the asparagus doesn’t go mushy when it’s baked in the strata.

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Make-Ahead Coffee Cake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 15 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This is a wonderful timesaver because it's assembled the night before. My kids think the nutty topping, sweet glaze and from-scratch cake make it the ultimate treat. —Cindy Harris, San Antonio, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 336 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 255mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (33g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Make-ahead coffee cake is an ideal office potluck recipe. You can do most of the prep work the night before, and it makes 15 servings. Besides, it’s easy for co-workers to grab a slice (or three!) and take it to their desks to enjoy throughout the day.

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Elegant Smoked Salmon Strata

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 25 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This fancy overnight egg bake is ideal for guests. In the morning, you can simply let it come to room temperature and whip up side dishes as it bakes. Then get ready for compliments! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 359 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 22g protein.

What happens when you take the creamy cheese, hearty bread and smoked salmon of a lox bagel and put it into a breakfast casserole? You get a potluck-friendly lox dish that is guaranteed to impress your guests!

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Amish Baked Oatmeal

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 35 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: The first time I had this treat was at a bed-and-breakfast in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. To me, it tasted just like a big warm-from-the-oven oatmeal cookie! —Colleen Butler, Inwood, West Virginia
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 235 calories, 10g fat (6g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 460mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

One of the best things about Amish baked oatmeal is that your guests can customize their bowls with whatever toppings and mix-ins they want. An assortment of toasted nuts, chocolate chips, fresh berries, and dried fruits like raisins and cranberries is a good place to start.

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Oven French Toast with Nut Topping

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Baked French toast makes a special morning brunch so easy! —Donna Justin, Sparta, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 749 calories, 44g fat (19g saturated fat), 268mg cholesterol, 542mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (49g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.

This recipe calls for ground mace, which is like a warmer, spicier nutmeg that is commonly used in curries. If you can’t find mace at your local grocery store, you can substitute additional nutmeg.

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Banana Monkey Bread

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 24 servings
From the Recipe Creator: Everyone digs in to monkey bread thanks to its pull-apart shape. We add banana slices and pecans to top this already scrumptious showpiece for a brunch or family gathering. —Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces : 296 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 29mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.

Those who have to feed a bunch of little ones will love this monkey bread recipe. The homemade banana bread dough takes some prep time, but it is so worth it for a unique breakfast bake.

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Bacon Hash Brown Bake

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 45 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: This tasty side dish has fantastic from-scratch flavor that makes it wonderful for brunch. It's very popular with guests at my bed-and-breakfast. —Mark Clark, Twin Mountain, New Hampshire

Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup: 159 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 14mg cholesterol, 372mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.

Sometimes the best breakfast is just a big bowl of hash browns. The addition of bacon, onion, butter and some seasonings means you’re guaranteed to be left with an empty bowl at the end of your meal.

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Broccoli Biscuit Squares

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 50 min
Servings 6 servings
From the Recipe Creator: With their cheesy biscuit-like crust, these pretty squares disappear quickly at our house. We eat them for breakfast, brunch and dinner. —Vi Janus, Pelican Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 544 calories, 30g fat (13g saturated fat), 213mg cholesterol, 1286mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g fiber), 33g protein.

A quick dough that starts with biscuit mix is the base of this potluck dish. Though the recipe calls for mushrooms and broccoli, you can swap in whatever vegetables are in your fridge, like zucchini, corn or leeks.

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Apple Butter Biscuit Breakfast Bake

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 20 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: My grandmother created this recipe to use up the leftovers from Christmas Eve dinner. By combining the leftover ham and biscuits with her homemade apple butter, milk and eggs, she could serve us all a warm, delicious breakfast and still have time to spend with the grandchildren. —Mary M. Leverette, Columbia, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 331 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 976mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 16g protein.

Since this potluck breakfast idea calls for leftover biscuits, you can use store-bought biscuits. But you should definitely try making your own apple butter. It’s easy and tasty on toast, on coffee cake and, of course, in this recipe!

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Andouille Sausage Hash

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 8 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I threw this hash together at the last minute for a church brunch. Folks liked it so much that they asked me for the recipe. I scrambled to write it down. —Paulette Heisler, Tampa, Florida

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 443 calories, 32g fat (12g saturated fat), 126mg cholesterol, 1357mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.

This casserole uses several store-bought shortcut ingredients to make its prep work quick. The prep work can also be done ahead of time so you have one less thing to do when you get up in the morning.

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Spinach Feta Strata

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 50 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this strata recipe with me, and my family loved it the first time I made it. It's become a favorite way to eat spinach. —Pat Lane, Pullman, Washington

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 190 calories, 10g fat (5g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein.

To avoid a watery strata, make sure you get as much water out of the defrosted spinach as you can. A clean kitchen towel can make wringing out the spinach incredibly easy.

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Baked Two-Cheese & Bacon Grits

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: In the South, everyone loves three things: bacon, cheese and grits! After playing around with this recipe, I took it to my first family party as a newlywed, and it was a huge hit. This recipe has become a family tradition that I'm sure will be passed down for generations. —Melissa Rogers, Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 466 calories, 34g fat (18g saturated fat), 143mg cholesterol, 840mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.

Here is a rich, cheesy potluck breakfast idea that’s good on its own or with some eggs and fresh fruit. Just be sure to allow the grits to rest a few minutes before serving so they don’t go runny.

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Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: For me, the combination of sweet and savory along with easy preparation make this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish for home cooks everywhere! It can be served for breakfast, brunch or as a late afternoon meal. —Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 440 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.

With pancetta, mascarpone and apricot preserves, this recipe is elegant enough to serve at a bridal shower brunch or birthday breakfast. It takes some effort to prepare all the elements, which makes the dish an extra-special labor of love.

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Raisin Bread & Sausage Morning Casserole

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: When we used to have Sunday breakfasts with my grandparents, my mom often made this for Grandpa because he enjoyed it so much. Pork sausage and cinnamon bread taste surprisingly good together. —Carolyn Levan, Dixon, Illinois

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 425 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 324mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 3g fiber), 11g protein.

The cinnamon-raisin bread is the star of this recipe, providing warmth from the cinnamon and sweetness from the raisins and sugar. Paired with sausage, pecans and maple syrup, this potluck casserole is a change of pace from your typical breakfast bake.

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Eggs Benedict Bake with Bearnaise Sauce

Skill Level Easy
Total Time 1 hour 5 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I've made this recipe for my family every Christmas morning for several years—it's a food tradition that we look forward to every year. Part of what makes this dish special is the croissants that make the egg bake extra-light and fluffy. —Susan Triplett, Citrus Heights, California

Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with scant 2 tablespoons sauce: 285 calories, 17g fat (8g saturated fat), 200mg cholesterol, 707mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.

Finally, an eggs Benedict recipe that can feed a crowd without making you poach a dozen eggs! This casserole instead has a custard-like base, Canadian bacon and croissants for the flavors of eggs Benedict with a fraction of the effort.

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Streusel-Topped Blueberry Waffle Casserole

Skill Level Medium
Total Time 1 hour 10 min
Servings 12 servings
From the Recipe Creator: I had company coming and needed a new breakfast casserole, so I made up this nutty idea using waffles. My neighbors and husband were happy taste testers. —Joan Hallford, Fort Worth, Texas
Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 446 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 490mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 2g fiber), 10g protein.

This potluck casserole has incredible texture due to the waffles, cream cheese and pecan streusel. It’s crisp, crunchy and creamy all at once.

Breakfast Potluck Ideas FAQ

What’s the easiest dish to bring to a breakfast potluck?

The easiest breakfast potluck dish is a make-ahead breakfast casserole. They’re one-pan meals that can be assembled the night before, then baked when you wake up in the morning. This collection has many options, including baked French toast, breakfast casserole, overnight asparagus strata and make-ahead coffee cake.

What are the most popular breakfast potluck dishes?

The most popular breakfast potluck dishes include make-ahead casseroles, hash brown casseroles, cinnamon roll and French toast bakes, and breakfast sliders. Basically, anything that is delicious, easy and will feed a lot of hungry people!

What breakfast potluck ideas can I make without eggs?

Some of my favorite breakfast ideas without eggs are cinnamon roll casserole, biscuits and gravy casserole, and monkey bread with frozen bread dough. There are also a ton of breakfast potluck ideas that include eggs but aren’t super eggy, like sheet pan pancakes, fruit and nut baked oatmeal, and pear and apple coffee cake.