Hosting family and friends on Christmas morning? Then you’re going to need a few good brunch recipes—and a couple of festive cocktails! Quick breads and pastries are a good addition to any merry morning spread but we always make a point to prepare at least one breakfast casserole, too. They’re a great way to add something savory to the menu and they go a long way. Plus, most can be prepared the night before, leaving you less to do on Christmas morning. Need a few good ideas to get you started? These are some of our favorite recipes.

This breakfast bake is an amazing addition to any brunch — especially a holiday brunch! — menu. Assemble everything the night before, then pop the cheesy dish into the oven when you get up. Your future self will thank you!

This casserole makes breakfast pancakes extra special by baking them in a rich, creamy custard. You can cook and freeze the pancakes ahead of time (defrost them before using). An easy timesaver: Buy ready-made frozen pancakes.

The combination of ham and kale is traditional for a reason: It's so unbelievably good. But this satisfying casserole is easy to adapt to other greens and meat pairings, depending on what you have on hand: Try cooked sausage with frozen spinach or andouille with frozen mustard greens.