8 Make-Ahead Brunch Dishes for Hosting a Crowd
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When I have people coming over for brunch, I want to actually sit down and enjoy it with everyone instead of being stuck at the stove the whole time. These are the dishes I lean on for that. They can all be prepped the night before, in some cases entirely, so the morning is just reheating, slicing, and setting the table. A little sweet, a little savory, and easy enough that hosting actually feels relaxing.
Bacon and Leek Quiche
Buttery, savory, and rich with a creamy filling of leeks and smoky bacon. Bake it the night before and just reheat slices in the morning for a brunch centerpiece that tastes like you fussed over it. Full Recipe: Bacon and Leek Quiche
Sweet Potato Frittata
Hearty, colorful, and packed with tender sweet potatoes and baby spinach. Bake it ahead and serve warm or at room temperature, it holds up beautifully either way. Full Recipe: Sweet Potato Frittata
Nutella French Toast Casserole
Soft, custardy French toast rolled around Nutella and baked enchilada-style in one dish. Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, and pop it in the oven in the morning. A guaranteed hit with kids and adults alike. Full Recipe: Nutella French Toast Casserole
Goat Cheese Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
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Tangy goat cheese, sweet sun-dried tomatoes, and fresh herbs baked into one easy skillet frittata. It looks impressive on a brunch table but comes together with very little hands-on effort. Full Recipe: Goat Cheese Frittata with Sun-Dried Tomatoes
Breakfast Parfaits
Layers of yogurt, fresh fruit, and homemade granola in a glass. Prep the yogurt and fruit the night before and hold off on the granola until right before serving so everything stays perfectly crisp. Full Recipe: Breakfast Parfaits
Blueberry Loaf Cake
A moist, not-too-sweet loaf packed with juicy blueberries and made with Greek yogurt and olive oil. Slice it the night before, or bake it ahead entirely, and just set it out with coffee in the morning. Full Recipe: Blueberry Loaf Cake
Easy Tortilla Quiche
A crispy tortilla crust filled with fluffy eggs, cheese, and spinach. A clever shortcut that gives you the comfort of quiche without rolling out a single bit of pastry, and it reheats well for a crowd. Full Recipe: Easy Tortilla Quiche
Chocolate Banana Muffins
Soft, chocolatey, and made with ripe bananas, these come together in one bowl and taste like a treat without much effort. Bake them the day before and just set the basket out alongside everything else. Full Recipe: Chocolate Banana Muffins
