Breakfast

Sleepyhead-Approved Make-Ahead Breakfasts

Whether you're up at the crack of dawn or just crawling out of bed at noon, wouldn't you love to have breakfast already waiting for you?

By The Epicurious Editors

April 3, 2015

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Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls
When the weekend rolls around, it's hard to wake up before noon—let alone cook a fancy breakfast. These cinnamon rolls can be assembled ahead of time so your kitchen starts smelling like heaven in while your first pot of coffee is brewing.
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Christina Holmes
2/10
Hot Oat & Quinoa Cereal
Perhaps the easiest and healthiest make-ahead breakfast you can serve. Make a big batch of this porridge and keep it in the fridge overnight. The next morning, add a little water or milk and gently reheat.
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Brian W. Ferry
3/10
Mushroom, Leek, and Fontina Frittata
Make this hearty frittata tonight; tomorrow, all you have to do is warm it up (or simply let it come to room temperature), throw some chopped herbs on top, and serve.
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Photo by Jeremy Liebman
4/10
Baked French Toast with Pecan Crumble
Day-old challah bread works best for this decadent, pillowy French toast. Tonight: make the crumble and assemble the French toast, letting it soak overnight. Tomorrow: Bake, serve, and relax.
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Hirsheimer & Hamilton
5/10
Cornmeal Crepes With Figs and Pears
Cornmeal adds wonderful flavor and texture to this golden stack of paper-thin crepes. Make the batter the night before so you can get straight to ladling in the morning. (And for an even more decadent start to the day, drizzle them with chocolate sauce.)
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Lara Ferroni
6/10
Savory Oatmeal with a Basted Egg
This plain oatmeal base can be made ahead and then topped with just about anything. For a savory take, fold in fresh herbs and crumbled bacon, then top with a fried egg.
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Marcus Nilsson
7/10
Yeasted Brown-Butter Waffles
Mix up the dry ingredients before you go to sleep the night before, and then in the morning, just whisk in eggs and a bit of baking soda before firing up the waffle iron. It's so easy that even a sluggish, pre-caffeine brain can muddle through it. (Like 'em super crispy? Try out this yeasted version.)
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Michael Harlan Turkell
8/10
Breakfast Pizzas
Once you go Breakfast Pizza, you may never go back. Especially since you can assemble and chill these pizzas a day in advance, baking them—and topping with a fried egg—at mealtime.
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Photo by Danny Kim
9/10
Yogurt-Chia Pudding
This nutritious chia-seed pudding isn't only easy to make ahead, it's also portable enough to bring on-the-go. For a sweeter version, try folding in roasted fruit.
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Travis Rathbone
10/10
Vegetable Quesadillas with Fresh Salsa
Have some extra produce? Throw together a bunch of these veggie-packed quesadillas, then store them individually in the freezer and you're set for a quick breakfast any time you need it.
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