Introduction
Brunch casseroles are perfect for New Year gatherings because they’re filling, easy to build, and simple to serve to a crowd. These layered dishes combine comforting flavors with practical prep, letting you assemble them ahead of time or bake them fresh in the morning. Whether you’re feeding family, friends, or hosting a laid-back celebration, you’ll find plenty of ideas that make serving a big table feel effortless and fun.
1. Classic Sausage & Egg Layered Casserole
A crowd-friendly brunch staple with hearty sausage and creamy egg layers.
Ingredients
- 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch dish.
- Layer bread cubes evenly.
- Add cooked sausage and cheddar.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and seasoning.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Sprinkle chopped parsley for freshness.
2. Ham & Swiss Strata Casserole
A rich, cheesy bake that’s easy to assemble ahead of time.
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced ham
- 6 cups cubed French bread
- 2 cups shredded Swiss
- 10 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Layer bread, ham, and cheese in dish.
- Whisk eggs, milk, mustard, and paprika.
- Pour mixture over the top.
- Bake at 350°F for 50–55 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add a dollop of Dijon on the side for dipping.
3. Veggie Spinach & Feta Breakfast Bake
A Mediterranean-style casserole packed with greens and light cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups spinach
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 cup feta, crumbled
- 8 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup cubed bread
- ½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Layer bread, spinach, and tomatoes.
- Sprinkle feta.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and pepper.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with fresh basil.
4. Bacon Cheddar Hash Brown Casserole
Salty bacon and cheesy potatoes make this a classic brunch favorite.
Ingredients
- 4 cups thawed hash browns
- 1 ½ cups cheddar
- 8 slices cooked bacon, chopped
- 6 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Spread hash browns in dish.
- Add bacon and cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, garlic powder.
- Pour evenly.
- Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with sour cream or chives.
5. Layered Southwestern Taco Breakfast Casserole
A bold, colorful option packed with Tex-Mex flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 lb seasoned ground beef
- 1 cup diced bell peppers
- 2 cups shredded cheddar
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups tortilla strips
Instructions
- Layer tortilla strips, beef, peppers, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with salsa and cilantro.
6. Creamy Mushroom & Herb Strata
Earthy mushrooms and herbs create deep flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sautéed mushrooms
- 1 small onion
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Layer bread, mushrooms, onion, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and thyme.
- Pour gently.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add chopped parsley for color.
7. Chicken & Biscuit Layer Bake
Comfort food with a brunch twist.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup milk
- 1 can biscuit dough
- 1 cup mozzarella
Instructions
- Mix chicken, soup, and milk.
- Layer mixture in dish.
- Top with biscuit pieces and cheese.
- Bake at 375°F for 35–40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Garnish with thyme.
8. Tomato Basil Mozzarella Strata
Fresh flavors layered into a comforting bake.
Ingredients
- 2 large tomatoes, sliced
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella
- 6 cups cubed bread
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Layer bread, tomatoes, and mozzarella.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with torn basil.
9. Apple Cinnamon French Toast Casserole
Sweet, cozy flavors ideal for holiday brunch.
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread cubes
- 2 apples, sliced
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp cinnamon sugar
Instructions
- Layer bread and apples.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour evenly.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with maple syrup.
10. Cheesy Broccoli & Cheddar Bake
A balanced and hearty veggie option.
Ingredients
- 4 cups broccoli florets
- 2 cups cheddar
- 8 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 3 cups cubed bread
Instructions
- Layer bread, broccoli, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add cracked pepper on top.
11. Maple Bacon Croissant Casserole
Flaky croissants make this rich and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 4 croissants, torn
- 8 slices cooked bacon
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup cheddar
Instructions
- Layer croissants, bacon, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, maple syrup.
- Pour mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle extra maple syrup.
12. Layered Sweet Potato Brunch Bake
Naturally sweet and hearty.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced sweet potatoes
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- ½ tsp paprika
Instructions
- Layer sweet potatoes and cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and paprika.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 375°F for 50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add chives.
13. Sausage Gravy Biscuit Layered Casserole
A comforting Southern-inspired brunch dish.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sausage
- 1 can biscuits
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup flour
- ½ tsp pepper
Instructions
- Layer biscuit pieces in dish.
- Cook sausage and add flour.
- Add milk to form gravy.
- Pour over biscuits.
- Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add cracked pepper.
14. Potato, Ham & Gouda Strata
Smoky gouda gives this a rich flavor.
Ingredients
- 3 cups diced potatoes
- 2 cups ham
- 2 cups gouda
- 8 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
Instructions
- Layer potatoes, ham, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 375°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Garnish with thyme.
15. Layered Breakfast Enchilada Casserole
A fun, layered twist on enchiladas.
Ingredients
- 8 flour tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 2 cups cheddar
- 8 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 cup diced peppers
Instructions
- Layer tortillas, salsa, peppers, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour over stack.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with avocado slices.
16. Cornbread & Sausage Bake
A savory-sweet brunch combination.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cubed cornbread
- 1 lb cooked sausage
- 8 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
- 1 cup cheddar
Instructions
- Layer cornbread, sausage, and cheese.
- Mix eggs and milk.
- Pour evenly.
- Bake at 350°F for 40–45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Drizzle with a touch of honey.
17. Caprese Pesto Layered Casserole
Fresh, bright flavors in a warm baked dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups tomatoes
- 2 cups mozzarella
- 6 cups cubed bread
- ¼ cup pesto
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Layer bread, tomatoes, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and pesto.
- Pour over.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add fresh basil.
18. Turkey & Veggie Layer Bake
Lean protein with colorful vegetables.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked turkey
- 1 cup bell peppers
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup cheddar
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Layer turkey, veggies, and cheese.
- Whisk eggs and milk.
- Pour mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Serve with hot sauce.
19. Bacon, Tomato & Cheddar Strata
Classic breakfast flavors in layered form.
Ingredients
- 6 strips bacon
- 2 sliced tomatoes
- 2 cups cheddar
- 6 cups bread cubes
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
Instructions
- Layer bread, tomatoes, bacon, and cheese.
- Pour egg mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Scatter green onions on top.
20. Sweet Berry French Toast Casserole
A sweet, fruity option perfect for brunch buffets.
Ingredients
- 6 cups bread cubes
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 1 tbsp sugar
Instructions
- Layer bread and berries.
- Mix eggs, milk, and sugar.
- Pour mixture.
- Bake at 350°F for 50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar.
21. Cheesy Potato & Egg Layered Casserole
Simple, filling, and easy to portion.
Ingredients
- 3 cups sliced potatoes
- 2 cups cheddar
- 8 eggs
- 1 ½ cups milk
Instructions
- Layer potatoes and cheese.
- Pour egg and milk mixture.
- Bake at 375°F for 45–50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add chopped chives.
22. Italian Sausage & Pepper Layer Bake
A baked version of classic Italian flavors.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 cup peppers
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 4 cups bread cubes
Instructions
- Layer bread, sausage, peppers, and cheese.
- Mix eggs and milk.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Top with parsley.
23. Spinach Artichoke Breakfast Bake
Inspired by the classic dip, now in brunch form.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spinach
- 1 cup artichoke hearts
- 1 cup cream cheese
- 1 cup mozzarella
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup milk
Instructions
- Spread spinach and artichokes in dish.
- Mix cream cheese into egg mixture.
- Pour over vegetables.
- Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes.
How to Serve It
Add extra mozzarella on top.
24. Croissant & Berry Layered Breakfast Bake
Flaky pastry and juicy berries make this a brunch crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
- 4 croissants, torn
- 2 cups mixed berries
- 8 eggs
- 2 cups milk
- ¼ cup sugar
Instructions
- Layer croissants and berries.
- Whisk eggs, milk, and sugar.
- Pour over layers.
- Bake at 350°F for 45–50 minutes.
How to Serve It
Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle maple syrup.
Conclusion
These layered brunch casseroles bring comfort, flavor, and convenience to your New Year gatherings. Each recipe is easy to assemble, generous enough for a full table, and flexible enough to match whatever ingredients you have on hand. Try a few, bookmark your favorites, and bring warm, hearty dishes to every celebration this season.
