There’s nothing better than waking up on Christmas morning knowing breakfast is taken care of. With these ten delicious ideas, not only is your meal prepared in advance, but you can count on every member of your family loving every bite. We’ve rounded up some of the most delicious casseroles our editors serve each and every holiday.
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Holidays call for the best, which means pimiento cheese joins the morning menu. Buttery, flaky croissants are the centerpiece of this dish, which is filled with sausage and ooey, gooey pimiento cheese.
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When company is coming (aka your in-laws), prepare something unexpected that is sure to delight like a decadent casserole filled with ham, turkey, cheese, and jam.
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Family members of all ages will cheer when this casserole hits the table. Should we call that a Christmas miracle? More like a family-favorite casserole starring tater tots.
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For the family who loves something a little sweet and fruity, this is the perfect dish. Extra buttery croissants create the foundation for this recipe that is made with cream cheese, sugar, and glorious and plump blueberries.
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If ever there was a Nice List for casseroles, this recipe would be in the top spot. What makes it so magically satisfying is the two kinds of sausage, peppers, onions, and extra gooey cheese.
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Santa would agree that this casserole deserves to be called the best. One happy reviewer said, “Made this for a large group and it was a Big Hit. The whole morning I received compliments.”
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A truly egg-cellent choice for a holiday morning with a full house of hungry houseguests. Make this casserole ahead of time so you can wake up, pop it in the oven, and dig in after all of the presents have been unwrapped.
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Some families enjoy this as a side dish, while others request that it be the centerpiece of their Christmas morning. Golden, crispy hashbrowns star in this dish, which is made with creamy sour cream, gooey cheese, and finished with crunchy Cornflakes cereal.
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Move over figgy pudding, there is a new Christmas MVP in town. “Amazing!” raves one reader. Custardy and oh-so-sweet, the layers of buttery croissants takes classic bread pudding up a notch.
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Your family will flip over this casserole. You can still enjoy pancakes on Christmas morning, while not spending all morning hovering over the stove. This delightful, make-ahead casserole is just as delicious without the time, effort, and fuss.
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