Food and Recipes Dish Casserole 20 Spring Brunch Casseroles That Will Make Hosting A Breeze By Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias Krissy Tiglias is the General Manager of Southern Living. She joined the team in 2015 as Executive Editor, and has been working on both both print and digital content ever since. Southern Living's editorial guidelines Published on April 28, 2024 Close Photo: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle Spring in the South is the unofficial kick off of outdoor party season with brunches and lunches filling up calendars. When planning our menus, we often think about our foolproof staples like simple tea sandwiches and seasonal quiches and frittatas. And while those are delicious ideas, don't forget about the spring brunch casseroles that can be reliable go-tos, too. They can be made ahead of time, serve a crowd, and are perfect for satisfying the breakfast crowd or "I think I am feeling lunch" guests who arrive at your gathering. 70+ Easy Brunch Recipes You'll Want To Make Every Weekend 01 of 20 Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely Pull out the Instant Pot, and you'll have a casserole in no time. This effortless recipe is filled with breakfast favorites like eggs, sausage, potatoes, and cheese. It's fluffy, flavorful, and a great addition to the menu. Get the Recipe 02 of 20 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Torie Cox; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck Hillegas Your buffet will likely have a basket filled with some of our favorite carbs, from cornbread muffins to flaky biscuits. But guests will be wowed and happy to dig into a casserole starring buttery croissants. get the recipe 03 of 20 Breakfast Enchiladas Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley This recipe is a fun addition to a mid morning affair, and only requires 20 minutes of hands-on time. Bonus: This casserole can also be made the night before your festivities. Prep a little area on the table for toppings, like salsa, guacamole, avocado slices, cilantro, and hot sauce. Get the recipe 04 of 20 Party Potatoes Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Turn a blah brunch into a party with our famous Party Potatoes. Often referred to as Cheesy Potatoes or Potato-Cornflake Casserole (sounds yum, right?), these hearty, cheesy potatoes are a recipe everyone will love. Get the recipe 05 of 20 Tater Tot Casserole Photographer: Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly The crispy tater tot always has a place at our Southern gatherings, especially brunch. With just 15 minutes of active prep time, this can be whipped together quickly or made the night before, and will be a welcome addition to the tablescape. get the recipe 06 of 20 Cattle Drive Casserole Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Marianne Williams, Prop Stylist: Tucker Vines Don't be surprised if everyone asks for the recipe on the way home. This recipe will turn everyone into casserole lovers, thanks to the biscuit bottom, which acts as a nice base for a beefy mixture and layers of creamy mayonnaise, sour cream, and cheese. get the recipe 07 of 20 Biscuits And Gravy Casserole Southern Living What's any gathering without a family favorite? The magic of a classic recipe i that it's just as perfect at a springtime brunch as a winter dinner. Guests won't skip this dish, which stars warm, tender biscuits and creamy sausage gravy. get the recipe 08 of 20 Hashbrown Casserole Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox Truth is, if you are hosting a brunch then you need potatoes. Skip the petite red potatoes and give your guests they will never forget. This casserole, which starts with frozen hashbrowns, will be remembered for its creamy, cheesy flavor. get the recipe 09 of 20 Pancake Casserole Caitlin Bensel Pancakes are a breakfast favorite and this is a surprising idea for a brunch when you can't serve stacks. This playful twist on classic pancakes includes bread pudding for a fluffy, flavorful, and sweet dish. get the recipe 10 of 20 French Toast Casserole Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey Cinnamon, maple, and sweet custard are showing up at brunch in the form of a casserole studded with walnuts. Be sure to have plenty of maple syrup for plenty of dunking. get the recipe 11 of 20 Cabbage Casserole Will Dickey If you're looking for a side that no one will expect, consider the cabbage. This casserole has a combination of flavors and textures and is a perfect choice for a spring affair. get the recipe 12 of 20 Million Dollar Chicken Casserole Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer The nice thing about brunch is you can serve a few breakfast and lunch favorites together in the spread. This creamy, chicken casserole is a great idea for something hearty but downright delicious. get the recipe 13 of 20 The Best Breakfast Casserole Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle There's a reason the Southern Living Test Kitchen called this "The Best." So if you need a fast idea that hits all the right notes (meaty, starchy, cheesy), this recipe won't let you down. get the recipe 14 of 20 Old-School Squash Casserole Fred Hardy II; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Christina Brockman Some recipes never ever go out of style. Enter the Old-School Squash Casserole that wows with the creamy squash topped with a crispy, crunchy, buttery topping. get the recipe 15 of 20 Stuffed Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Casserole Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford Wouldn't it be a dream to have homemade sandwiches for all the guests? Ham and cheese? Done. Sausage and Cheddar? Coming right up. It's possible but also a bit time-consuming. Cue the casserole that brings the favorite flaky breakfast sandwich to life in a a satisfying casserole. get the recipe 16 of 20 Oven-Baked Buttermilk French Toast Recipe Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall This is not just a French Toast casserole, this is a recipe with a light and lemony zip thanks to the secret ingredient that every Southern has in their kitchen: buttermilk. get the recipe 17 of 20 Creamy Kale and Pasta Bake Recipe Hector Manuel Sanchez Sometimes the same chicken or pasta salad can be boring. Until now. This creamy pasta bake is filled with chunks of juicy roasted chicken, kale, and cheesy goodness, get the recipe 18 of 20 Cinnamon Roll Casserole Antonis Achilleos No matter the time you're hosting brunch, something sweet is required on the menu. With just a mere 15 minutes of prep time, you can bring the wonderful flavors of cinnamon rolls together in this warm and comforting casserole. get the recipe 19 of 20 Cowboy Casserole Robby Lozano; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall You will win over guests with the Tater Tot topping. And no matter what else is on the brunch menu, there will always be room for a dish that includes ground beef, corn, shredded cheese, and those crispy, crunchy bite-size potatoes on top. get the recipe 20 of 20 Everything Bagel Casserole Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist Prissy Lee It's safe to say the everything bagel seasoning trend is here to stay. And we love how this recipe brings the flavors to life in this creamy, cheesy, sausage-packed casserole that is better than a bagel. get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit