Breakfast is my favourite meal of the day. While that may make me unusual, there’s no denying that there are some pretty delicious breakfast foods out there. One example that comes to mind is french toast. 
Today I’m sharing with you some recipes for make ahead french toast and french toast casseroles. Some of these are overnight recipes to make the day before and some can actually be made as a freezer meal weeks or months ahead. The work is done ahead and they are ready to bake in the morning. 
These are great for brunch, hosting company, quick family breakfasts, bringing to potlucks, or special occasions such as Christmas morning. In our house, a French toast casserole has become a bit of a holiday tradition.
The special ingredient in this recipe is the orange zest. It gives this such a nice flavour. While this breakfast casserole may not look the prettiest, it's got that down home comfort food element that is guaranteed to be a winner for your family. Make a delicious French Toast Casserole in your Instant Pot! Make it ahead and pressure cook it when you are ready. Overnight Challah French Toast Casserole is the perfect breakfast casserole to prepare the night before to serve up to a hungry household. Ideal for holiday mornings, this Overnight Breakfast Casserole will take all the stress out of breakfast and brunch with family and friends. Yum! Cannoli Overnight French Toast Casserole, an easy breakfast twist on the popular Italian pastry. This cinnamon roll French toast casserole is perfect for making ahead of time for a scrumptious family breakfast the next morning. Peaches and raspberries make this French toast casserole a tasty breakfast or brunch any time of the week. You can prepare it ahead of time and just pop it in the oven when you're ready to bake it. Kids will love having their favourite breakfast food in cute little sticks they can pick up with their fingers. This simple, no-fuss, make-ahead Berry Breakfast Bagel French Toast Casserole is just the thing for a lazy weekend breakfast or brunch. Prep it the night before and it’s ready to go in the oven when you wake up! Lazy, baked, maple and cinnamon French toast has all the flavours everyone loves to wake up to! It's such an easy breakfast and can be made ahead so breakfast tastes like it took hours to make, but only took minutes! Make french toast in handheld form! These Nutella stuffed french toast cups can be made ahead and enjoyed all week. This easy blueberry French toast casserole is nice enough for company. Overnight French Toast Casserole with cinnamon, vanilla and a secret ingredient. Prep the night before and bake in the morning. As healthy as french toast can be while still being an easy and delicious breakfast to feed a crowd. This Baileys Irish Cream Overnight Baked French Toast Casserole is the perfect St. Patrick's day breakfast or brunch dish for a potluck. (Non-alcoholic substitute included)Make Ahead French Toast Recipes
Some tater tot casseroles can even be made in the slow cooker or Instant Pot and many of them can be made ahead as a freezer meal. So not only are they kid-approved, they are mom-approved too!
It’s also nice to have a few of these in the freezer all the time for unexpected company. I love being able to pop something onto a plate to serve with tea. The guests can relax and enjoy a nice visit because you’re not rushing around the kitchen.
