Host A Stress-Free Brunch With These 13 Make-Ahead Egg Dishes
No brunch party that excluded eggs from its menu was ever a success. Make sure you don't make the mistake of forgetting about this crucial breakfast ingredient at your next brunch get-together, by making sure you cook at least one of these tasty egg dishes. In case you need more convincing, you should know that all of these dishes can be prepared ahead of time, meaning you don't have to spend the morning madly stressing in the kitchen as you take on the impossible challenge of trying to perfectly, and simultaneously, poach 12 eggs in one pan.
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins
These muffins hide a whole egg, which reveals itself when you cut into it, as a tasty and pretty surprise.
Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche
The deep flavors of the caramelized shallots and mushrooms in this quiche make it perfect for a decadent, extravagant brunch party.
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Chili Cheese Egg Bake
This cheesy, egg-rich, slightly spiced breakfast bake can be completely cooked ahead of time, and simply heated up until warmed through the morning of your brunch.
Easy Breakfast Egg Casserole
All your favorite savory breakfast ingredients are combined together in this simple casserole to make a salty, cheesy brunch dish.
Easy Overnight Tortilla Strata
Layer up your tortilla chips, salsa, eggs, cheese, milk, and spices the night before your brunch, refrigerate it, and then bake for one hour until golden and puffy in the morning.
Easy Vegetable Frittata
Combine eggs and coconut milk, add your favorite vegetables, and top with cheese for an egg-based brunch dish which can be enjoyed all year round.
Freezer-Friendly Breakfast Sandwiches
You may be surprised to learn that breakfast sandwiches don't need to be made fresh. Make the perfect egg, ham, and cheese sandwiches ahead of time, freeze them, and warm them through before serving.
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Freezer Breakfast Burrito
Classic breakfast burritos are always a popular brunch dish, but they can be stressful to prepare with all that last-minute folding and rolling. Prepare them in advance, freeze them, and microwave them for the quickest brunch dish.
Ham and Egg Omelette Cups
These omelette cups are packed full of vegetables, and are made in a muffin tin to create the most adorable, individual-sized omelettes.
Mini Wonton Egg Cups
Crispy wonton wrappers, pressed into a muffin tin and filled with vegetables and gently sautéed eggs, make a wonderful brunch appetizer.
Slow-Cooker Spinach and Ham Frittata
Use your slow-cooker to make an overnight frittata that has a perfect soft filling and wonderful crispy edges.
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Spicy and Creamy Tunisian Green Shakshuka
Make an herb-filled shakshuka base the day before your brunch, and simply drop in the eggs and cook them through when you're almost ready to eat.
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Sweet Potato Hash With Caramelized Onions, Sausage, and Eggs
This rich and slightly sweet potato hash makes a decadent brunch dish. Cook the vegetables in advance, and simply bake with the eggs in when it's time to eat.
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