Recipe Roundup

61 Make-Ahead New Year's Day Brunches

Partied too hard last night? Good thing you made your New Year's Day breakfast ahead of time!
Cowboy casserole in a square baking dish.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Beatrice Chastka, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Cowboy Breakfast Casserole With Sausage and Spinach

    Assemble this easy sausage, egg, and cheese casserole the night before you plan to bake it. Then toss it straight from the fridge into the oven—no need to preheat!—while you make coffee and slice some fruit to serve alongside for a casual, comfortable breakfast.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Jennifer Ophir
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    Breakfast Burritos

    After making and rolling up these sausage-and-egg-stuffed burritos, pop them in the freezer for up to a month. When you're ready to eat them, just heat 'em up and add avocado.

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  • Photo by Travis Rainey, Prop styling by Gerri Williams, Food styling by Liberty Fennell
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    Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche

    Prep and bake this quiche up to 3 days ahead and chill—or freeze it for even longer. If frozen, thaw in the fridge overnight; either way, let it come to room temperature before serving.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Diana Yen
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    Orange Sweet Rolls

    These thinly-rolled pastries are made with both orange zest and juice for a full burst of sweet citrus flavor.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Bacon and Egg Casserole

    Breakfast casserole is a classic make-ahead breakfast winner. Just stick it in the oven right before you're ready to eat to warm it up.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Overnight Waffles

    Resting yeast-raised waffle batter overnight enhances their flavor and makes their texture wonderfully crisp and fluffy.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Slow-Cooker Oatmeal With Apples and Ginger

    Throw the ingredients for this porridge in the slow cooker on the morning of New Year's Eve. Then, right before you go to bed all you have to do is flip on the "on" switch. Knowing you have a bubbling hot breakfast waiting for you will make getting out of bed on New Year's Day so much easier.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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    Mushroom and Three-Cheese Strata

    Sliced, store-bought white bread is great in this strata; its spongy texture is perfect for soaking up the eggs and milk.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Jammy Eggs and Feta Flatbreads with Herbs

    Hard-boil a bunch of eggs in advance, then stick them on warm, toasty pieces of flatbread with plenty of herbs, and boom, you have a phenomenal New Year's Day breakfast.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Perfectly Roasted Potatoes

    You know what goes with pretty much everything? Crispy, creamy, perfectly roasted potatoes. The secret: Steam them a day in advance, then roast until crisp on New Year's Day.

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  • Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Kate Schmidt
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    Classic Blueberry Muffins

    Chock-full of berries, our ultimate muffins have just the right amount of sweetness, plus a gentle tang and tender crumb thanks to sour cream.

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  • Photo by Pedan + Munk
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    Basic Crepes

    Make the batter ahead of time and get ready for an effortless and flawless brunch.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Sheet-Pan Eggs

    These creamy, custardy scrambled-eggs-for-a-crowd can be made up to three days in advance. Just toss them in between two slices of toasted bread on New Year's Day, maybe add some cheese, and you've got delicious breakfast sandwiches.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Our Favorite Cinnamon Rolls

    Our ultimate version of the buttery breakfast classic.

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  • Photo by Andrew Purcell, Food Styling by Carrie Purcell, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian
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    Hot Chocolate Baked French Toast

    This is the most indulgent, decadent breakfast you can prep in advance for New Year's morning.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Sophie Strangio, Food Styling by Ali Nardi
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    Slow-Cooker Chicken Congee

    A slow cooker and boneless, skinless chicken thighs make easy work of comforting Chinese rice porridge.

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  • Photo by Martin Poole
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    Raspberry and Coconut Breakfast Loaf

    Quick breads get better as they sit, so you can make this raspberry- and coconut-packed loaf a couple of days in advance.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Grace Parisi
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    Quiche Sardou

    Both the tart shell and the filling for this luscious quiche can be prepped ahead, making it a great dish for brunch entertaining.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    BA's Best Apple Cider Doughnuts

    These sugared doughnuts are craggy and crunchy on the outside, tender and moist on the inside. Apple butter (not sauce!) is key to their texture and flavor. Make them a day ahead and have a decadent first breakfast of the year waiting for you when you wake up.

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  • Photo by Ted Cavanaugh, Food Styling by Sue Li
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    Barley Porridge with Honeyed Plums

    Plums have a sweet but brightly acidic flavor, which suits them well as a topping for this savory porridge.

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  • Photo by David Japy
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    Honey Brioche

    Make it as a whole loaf or turn it into rolls; any way you bake it, it’s a winner, and you can use this method to create all sorts of variations.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    BA's Best Morning Buns

    Make the dough for these morning buns the day before and pop them in the oven early on New Year's Day so your family will wake up to the beautiful scent of baked, buttery goodness.

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  • Photo by Claire Cottrell
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    Broccoli and Cheese Quiche

    Extra greens and extra cheese make this brunch classic extra-flavorful. Make it a day ahead—it'll be great at room temperature, or reheated.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Garlic Cheddar Biscuits

    Make these quick and savory drop biscuits as the base for an incredible breakfast sandwich.

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    Baked Oatmeal

    Take a wet mixture and bake it to a golden-topped, fruit-scented beauty. You can bake this a day in advance and reheat it or serve it room temperature. Or, you can simply mix the ingredients the day before and pop it in the oven come breakfast time.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, prop and food styling by Ali Nardi
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    Breakfast Foil Packs With Hash Brown Potatoes, Sausage, and Scallions

    These make-ahead packs are packed with shredded potatoes and flavorful sausage. They're topped with baked eggs and spinach for a hearty morning meal.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, food styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Classic Easy Banana Bread

    This sweet, nutty, and supremely moist loaf is everything you could ever want in classic banana bread.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers
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    Apple and Fig Custard

    Whether you serve this warm-hug-in-a-casserole-dish for brunch or dessert, a pour of maple syrup and a dollop of fresh whipped cream would definitely be a welcome addition.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks
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    Lemon-Blueberry Poke Cake

    Slice into this lemony cake and you'll be greeted with a surprise: bold stripes of bright blueberry filling.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski
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    Coconut-Date Power Breakfast Bars

    The whole family will love these nutrient-packed bars that will set the tone for healthy eating in the new year.

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  • Photo by Jennifer Robins
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    Instant-Pot Breakfast Cobbler

    This breakfast cobbler is a great way to use your pressure cooker in a new way. Plus, you'll end up with an unconventional breakfast that'll provide a celebratory start to the new year.

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  • Photo by Gentl & Hyers
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    Apple Gingerbread Cake With Cream

    Just because Christmas is over doesn't mean it's time to stop eating gingerbread. Make this cake the day before and have a festive breakfast ready to go.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Kat Boytsova
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    Gold Medal® Classic Biscuits

    Piping hot biscuits! Enjoy these melt-in-your-mouth, easy-to-make classics.

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  • Photo by Alex Lau
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    Olive Oil Cake

    Olive oil cake only improves the longer it sits—this dairy-free version will keep on your counter for days (not that it’ll last that long).

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  • Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
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    Butternut Squash, Coconut, and Ginger Muffins

    Like the best possible Morning Glory muffins, but with grated butternut squash instead of carrot.

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  • Photo by Michael Graydon & Nikole Herriott, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Andy Baraghani
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    Breakfast Calzones

    If you can't find nduja, a funky and spicy spreadable Italian salami, substitute torn or chopped hot soppressata or a salami with some kick.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Peanut Butter Banana Muffins

    Wheat germ lends a good dose of vitamins to these delicious, kid-friendly muffins, and boosts the nutty flavor.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson
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    Banana Coconut Muffins

    These moist, easy muffins rely on mashed bananas and flaked coconut for sublime texture and tropical-leaning flavor.

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  • Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Rhoda Boone
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    Banana Bread With Variations

    Who doesn’t love banana bread? This one is just sweet enough, with fabulous crunch if you add walnuts and coconut.

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  • Photo by Stephen Kent Johnson, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
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    Swirled Sesame Tea Cake

    The appearance of tahini cookies, tahini brownies, and halvah sundaes at restaurants helped boost tahini out of the hummus bowl and into the pastry case. This tahini quick bread recipe will make you a believer too.

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