We all want to start our morning with a tasty, filling breakfast but some days are just too busy to spend enough time in the kitchen preparing a suitable meal. Whether you’re looking to stock your refrigerator or freezer with some quick meal prep breakfast options or searching for the perfect centerpiece to serve at a brunch party, we have just the dish. These make-ahead breakfast dishes can all be prepped in advance to save time in the morning. Breakfast casseroles full of cheesy goodness, fluffy pancake creations, handy portable sandwiches… there are so many different ways to prep breakfast in a snap.

These easy breakfast sandwiches are packed with veggies and full of gooey melted Swiss cheese. The eggs bake on a sheet tray so you can just cut to size during assembly. Wrap each sandwich and freeze to give yourself an ace in the hole for a future breakfast.

Toasted pecans and cinnamon make for a delicious topping on a stack of buttermilk pancakes. Instead of individual servings, you can layer the pancakes in a baking dish to be transformed into a decadent, gooey casserole. Pour a warm pecan-maple syrup over the top to serve.

These soft, chewy cookies are packed with oats, fruit and nuts for a breakfast treat that feels like a sweet little shortcut to starting the day right.

Mini but mighty, these make-ahead sliders layer fluffy eggs, melty cheese and chicken sausage on soft buns for a breakfast that’s easy to grab and hard to resist.

Instead of painstakingly stirring oatmeal on the stove, this recipe soaks oats overnight to create a breakfast that’s grab-and-go. Choose from one of three flavor options, from spiced mango to chocolate hazelnut to strawberry banana. To easily make the recipe dairy-free, simply swap the yogurt for a coconut yogurt and the milk for your favorite nut or oat milk.

The best kind of breakfasts are hearty yet healthy. Combine kale with mozzarella, Gruyere and cubes of crusty sourdough to make this killer casserole that can feed up to 8 people. The whole thing can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance to save time in the morning.

Letting the batter for these Belgian waffles proof overnight gives the yeast time to rise so the waffles become airy and light. A light brush of melted butter on the waffle pan is what gives the waffles that signature crispy exterior. Serve with your favorite toppings, like maple syrup or whipped cream and berries.

This decadent breakfast casserole dish is perfect for a special holiday morning or extravagant brunch spread. A mix of cubed cake doughnuts and French bread gets soaked in a creamy, orange-scented mixture similar to a bread pudding. Make it the night before and throw it in the oven when you make your morning coffee—less than an hour later you’ll have a scrumptious breakfast everyone will fight over.

Prepping these protein-packed egg bites on a mellow evening can set you up for a week’s worth of hassle-free mornings. The bites are stuffed with spicy Mexican chorizo, tangy sour cream, and a generous handful of Monterey Jack cheese. Bake them all the just reheat when you’re ready to eat and you’re out the door.

Instead of soaking and griddling individual slices of French toast for a crowd, try this method for a baked French toast that cuts the prep time in half. Place all the slices of bread in a baking dish, then pour the egg mixture over the top. After a rest in the refrigerator overnight, this dish is ready to bake and serve in the morning.

Crafting these savory breakfast turnovers may take a little effort but it pays off big time when you have a satisfying meal you can eat on the run. Each pastry is stuffed with scallion cream cheese, cheesy eggs and crisp bacon. Use a sheet of store-bought puff pastry to save time with prep.

A secret stash of this fruity yogurt bark in your freezer can be just the thing to save a hectic morning. Sweeten some plain Greek yogurt with honey, then spread it smooth on a baking sheet. Swirl with jam, fresh fruit, coconut flakes and toasted sunflower seeds, then freeze and break into pieces for storage.

Eggs Benedict can be a notoriously fussy dish and tricky to serve if you have guests. This version allows you to prep the dish ahead of time so you can quickly get it in the oven in the morning. Just before serving, make a quick blender Hollandaise sauce to top it, along with a few jammy poached eggs.

A strata is a baked egg casserole that’s stuffed with cubes of bread to soak up the delicious savory custard. This recipe uses sourdough bread to add extra tang. Fold in a combination of cooked breakfast sausage, Parmesan and Muenster cheese, or get creative and swap with whatever meats or cheeses you have on hand.

These twice-baked croissants are a great way to turn a simple pastry into a decadent breakfast treat. A rum-spiked almond cream coats the cut-side of each halved croissant. Top that with a buttery cinnamon streusel and a handful of berries, then bake until golden brown and irresistible.

Diet or no, everyone will go crazy for this veggie-packed keto-friendly breakfast casserole. Start by roasting a few root vegetables until tender, then mix with cooked chorizo, cheese, spinach and eggs. It’s low-carb but high in deliciousness.

A simple breakfast sandwich never fails to get your morning started right. Try a buttery griddled breakfast panini, sandwiched with ham, green chiles, Monterey Jack cheese, and a zesty lime mayo. Once these sandwiches are prepped and in the freezer, just pop one out and bake to enjoy a tasty meal you can eat on the go.

Utilize your slow cooker to help make short work of a hearty Southwest-inspired breakfast casserole that you can prep ahead. Layers of hash browns, cheese, bacon, sausage, eggs and a spicy tomato sauce simmer in the cooker until just set. The final dish is topped with a sprinkle of cilantro, hot sauce and lime—all that’s missing is a few tortillas!

A mix of fresh berries adds a pleasant tartness to a decadent overnight baked French toast dish. The berries bake with the casserole until they turn to a soft, jammy consistency that melts into the custard. Once the dish is assembled, just bake and serve with a fresh dusting of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup.