Tasty (portable!) recipes that will please everyone at the party.
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While we love fried eggs and a stack of flapjacks, there are certain scenarios where it just doesn't make sense to stand over a hot skillet flipping one pancake at a time or cooking eggs made-to-order. A breakfast potluck is 100 percent one of those situations. Whether you're planning a brunch potluck with friends on a weekend, headed to a special birthday breakfast celebration or meeting up with coworkers at the office, chances are you're looking for crowd-pleasing breakfast potluck ideas that are easy to make and take with you.
Ranging from baked oatmeal and breakfast casseroles to pastries and baked goods, like coffee cake and chocolate muffins, these sweet and savory recipes will provide you with plenty of answers to the question: what should I bring to a breakfast potluck? And these make-ahead breakfast recipes lend themselves to traveling with you, no problem. Fruit salads, frittatas, cheesy biscuits and quiches can be served at room temp, while egg strata and breakfast burritos can benefit from a reheat in the oven once you arrive, if that's an option.
So, the next time you receive an invitation to a breakfast potluck, don't panic! Take a deep breath, pick one of these dishes and prepare yourself for the compliments.
1
Quiche Lorraine
This retro dish has been a staple at brunches for decades and for good reason: Each bite touts crisp bacon, caramelized onions, flaky crust and cheesy goodness. Plus, it can be served hot or at room temp and is pretty portable (especially if you own a pie pan with a lid!).
Get the Quiche Lorraine recipe.
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2
Tahini Banana Bread
There are banana breads, then there is *this* banana bread — upgraded with nutty tahini and adorned with halved bananas and sesame seeds.
Get the Tahini Banana Bread recipe.
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3
Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs
Wrap the sheet pan in foil to transport this crowd-pleasing egg dish wherever you go. But be sure to bring a loaf of crusty bread with you to scoop up every bit of the goodness.
Get the Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs recipe.
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4
Glazed Cinnamon Rolls
Yes, homemade cinnamon rolls require time and effort. That said, when everyone is obsessing over each ooey, gooey pillowy bite, the work will feel worth it. Trust.
Get the Glazed Cinnamon Rolls recipe.
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5
Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding
Breakfast stratas really shine at a brunch potluck, especially if you have access to an oven (or the ability to transport while still warm).
Get the Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding recipe.
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6
Chocolate-Zucchini Bran Muffins
You can never go wrong with a baked good — especially when chocolate is involved! And, these muffins are a little more wholesome thanks to grated zucchini and wheat bran folded into the batter.
Get the Chocolate-Zucchini Bran Muffins recipe.
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7
Double Apple Baked Oatmeal
Stovetop oats are a breakfast staple, but not so easy to transport. The fix: A make-ahead oatmeal casserole you can simply pop into the oven to reheat once you reach your destination.
Get the Double Apple Baked Oatmeal recipe.
8
Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake
This five-ingredient breakfast bake takes a spread of bagels and cream cheese to a whole new level.
Get the Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake recipe.
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9
Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
Bake up a coffee cake from scratch — complete with a walnut sugar crumb topping! — and wow everyone at the party.
Get the Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake recipe.
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10
Mushroom Ragu and Polenta Egg Bake
While we love a classic breakfast casserole, it is fun to switch things up every now and then. In this recipe, we bake eggs on a bed of cheesy polenta and sautéed mushrooms.
Get the Mushroom Ragu and Polenta Egg Bake recipe.
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11
Winter Citrus Fruit Salad
Switch up your fruit salad based on whatever produce is in season. Think watermelon, cantaloupe or stone fruit during the summer months, an assortment of fresh berries in the spring and a selection of citrus fruits for winter.
Get the Winter Citrus Fruit Salad recipe.
12
Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich
Bring a bit of "fast food" fun to the party with homemade breakfast sandwiches, individually wrapped in foil — just like what you would get from the drive thru!
Get the Make-Ahead Egg and Cheese Sandwich recipe.
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13
Everything Bagel Dip
You have charcuterie boards, dessert boards, and now, breakfast boards — inspired by the classic bagel combo.
Get the Everything Bagel Dip recipe.
14
Sheet Pan Pancake with Blueberry Syrup
While individual pancakes are tricky to pull off for a potluck (all that flipping!), this hands-off cooking technique is ideal for larger crowds. You can skip the homemade blueberry syrup and just bring a bottle of maple syrup with you, by the way.
Get the Sheet Pan Pancake with Blueberry Syrup recipe.
15
Customizable Egg Muffins
Follow our foolproof formula for whipping up basic egg bites at home. Then, get creative with all the filling ideas (think: pico de gallo, veggies, even cream cheese!).
Get the Customizable Egg Muffins recipe.
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16
Raspberry Swirl Rolls
Just look at how beautiful these sweet, sticky rolls are.
Get the Raspberry Swirl Rolls recipe.
17
Onion and Gruyère Quiche
The difference between a good quiche and a great one? It's all in the crust. This showstopper dons braided edges and homemade dough flecked with fresh herbs.
Get the Onion and Gruyère Quiche recipe.
18
Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito
The best addition to almost any breakfast spread: A stack of burritos, individually wrapped in foil.
P.S. You can always cut in half first to double the yield, which also makes for more manageable smaller portions if there is going to be a lot of dishes at the potluck.
Get the Make-Ahead Breakfast Burrito recipe.
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19
Best-Ever Granola
If you're looking for an easy option, pick up a carton of Greek yogurt, a pint of fresh berries and a bag of granola from the store, so everyone can make yogurt parfaits. Have a few extra minutes? Make your own granola to bring with you.
Get the Best-Ever Granola recipe.
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20
Roasted Hash and Jammy Eggs
While a breakfast hash makes for an incredible side, this version may just become the main attraction. After all, it features jammy eggs, spiced potatoes and crispy bacon.
Get the Roasted Hash and Jammy Eggs recipe.
Trish Clasen Marsanico
Deputy Food Editor
Trish (she/her) is the deputy food editor at Good Housekeeping, where she covers all things food, from cooking trends and delicious recipes to top-tested kitchen products and grocery finds. She has more than a decade of experience writing about food for GH, Women’s Health, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, The Daily Meal and Food Network. When she’s not at the supermarket or trying out a new recipe, you can find her at the beach, in her backyard or on the couch — typically with a glass of wine in hand.
