20 Breakfast Ideas For When You Have Guests Over

    Because we could all use a little help during the holidays.

    Jesse Szewczyk
    by Jesse Szewczyk

    BuzzFeed Staff

    1. Blueberry Croissant Bake

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    Blueberry croissants are too, too much work. Especially on a Saturday morning. But with this recipe that uses all the hacks, you can enjoy a croissant-laden tray-bake - and feed your guests too.

    Recipe: Blueberry Croissant Bake

    2. Savory Breakfast Crepe Pockets

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    With these delicately-crafted, egg-topped creations, your guests will think they've died and gone to Heaven. Or, well, Paris.

    Recipe: Savory Breakfast Crepe Pockets

    3. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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    You can finally ditch your local Cinnabon - these are better than any bakery cinnamon roll you'll find.

    Recipe: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

    Cooking for the holidays can be hard, and breakfast is the last thing you want to worry about.

    So we rounded up 14 of our favorite big batch breakfast recipes that feed a crowd so you can worry less about cooking and actually have some fun!

    4. Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole

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    Feel free to make the casserole mixture, pour it into the baking dish, and refrigerate it overnight to get a head start. That way, all you have to do is pop it in the oven in the morning.

    Recipe: Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole

    5. Sheet Pan Breakfast Sandwich

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    Instead of spending time making a million individual sandwiches, why not just make one giant one and cut it into pieces?

    Recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Sandwiches

    6. French Toast Bake

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    Everything you love about French toast in an easy-to-make breakfast casserole.

    Recipe: French Toast Bake

    7. Breakfast Enchiladas

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    These savory enchiladas — stuffed with breakfast sausage, green chilis, and Colby-Jack cheese — are the perfect way to start your morning.

    Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas

    8. Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal Recipe

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    Set up a toppings station for your guests and let them serve themselves for the easiest breakfast ever.

    Recipe: Slow Cooker Overnight Pecan Pie Oatmeal Recipe

    9. Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Pan Pancakes

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    No need to slave over a hot stove like a short order cook when you can make an entire sheet tray of pancakes in one go.

    Recipe: Strawberry Shortcake Sheet Pan Pancakes

    10. Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos

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    Just bake up a ton of these taquitos, serve them with salsa and sour cream, and let your guests serve themselves.

    Recipe: Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos

    11. Breakfast Sliders

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    The easiest way to make a dozen breakfast sandwiches all at once.

    Recipe: Breakfast Sliders

    12. Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

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    Everything you love about a good potato hash in an easy-to-make casserole — no frying pan needed!

    Recipe: Cheesy Breakfast Casserole

    13. Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

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    This sweet breakfast bake — made with only seven ingredients — is the perfect way to use leftover croissants. (If that's even a thing.)

    Recipe: Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

    14. Big Batch Baked Oatmeal

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    This easy breakfast falls somewhere between a casserole, a granola bar, and overnight oats. It's delicious and filling, and you can customize it with your favorite toppings.

    Recipe: Big Batch Baked Oatmeal

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    The best thing about this quiche? The sweet potato crust. It's like crispy hash browns, only better.

    Recipe: Spinach, Bacon, and Egg Quiche With Sweet Potato Crust

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    Because literally everyone likes cream cheese and bagels.

    Recipe: Bagel and Cream Cheese Breakfast Casserole

    17. Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Strata

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    This recipe makes a homemade ranchero sauce to give it a ton of flavor, but you could use store-bought salsa to save yourself some time.

    Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Strata

    18. Eggs Benedict Casserole

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    Let's be honest: poaching eggs for a crowd is not a fun task. But this dish features everything you love about eggs benny in casserole form, so it's simple to make and delicious to eat.

    Recipe: Eggs Benedict Casserole

    19. English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas

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    If it contains scrambled eggs, it is, by default, a totally acceptable breakfast food, and that includes pizza. These breakfast pizzas are made on English muffins so they're individually sized and ideal for feeding a crowd.

    Recipe: English Muffin Breakfast Pizzas

    20. Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

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    Whether you call it a hot dish or a casserole, this breakfast bake is the perfect crowd-pleasing recipe to serve a crowd.

    Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake