Have you been invited to a breakfast or brunch potluck? Looking for the perfect breakfast potluck ideas to take on-the-go? These recipes are delicious for work gatherings, holiday potlucks, or anytime you want an easy breakfast recipe for a crowd!
*BONUS* Ideas for store-bought breakfast potluck dishes when you’re in a time pinch!
The key to the best brunch potluck dish is that it’s easily portable to your party destination! I took that into account when pulling together this round-up! Find a quick table of contents below for different types of brunch recipes or browse them all for lots of potluck dish inspiration!
Breakfast in a Muffin Tin (Muffins, Breakfast Cups)
The easiest for portable grab-and-go ideas, these breakfast potluck faves are baked in a standard or mini muffin tin!
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Made with only 8 ingredients, these delicious egg muffins are perfect for a potluck because they’re easily portable without a mess. Plus, you can pick them up for easy eating, no messy scrambled eggs here!
Cinnamon Streusel Mini-Muffins
These cinnamon streusel mini-muffins, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg and covered in buttery brown sugar streusel and vanilla glaze, are jam packed with flavor, and perfect for a crowd!
Croque Madame Cups
The perfect “on the go” version of this classic brunch dish, Croque Madame Cups will wow all your party guests!
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Healthy Apple Muffins
Made with whole grains and fresh apples, these delicious apple muffins are an easy breakfast potluck idea, especially in the fall!
Baked Oatmeal Cups
These baked oatmeal cups are so perfect for a brunch potluck! They’re dairy free, gluten free, moist, filling, and a healthy breakfast option that’s portable and delicious!
Cinnamon Crescent Rolls
No time for waiting for yeast to rise? No problem! Make SUPER easy cinnamon rolls with a crescent sheet! Flavor them however you want, I love the classic cinnamon flavor with a hint of orange. Make mini or standard size.
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Breakfast Ideas in a 9×13 Pan
Feed a crowd with these breakfast potluck ideas all baked in the classic 9×13 pan.
Mediterranean Breakfast Casserole
Mediterranean Breakfast Casserole with chicken sausage, kale, tomatoes, and feta cheese. This easy egg casserole requires only 5 ingredients, is easy to put together and is BIG on flavor!
Sheet Pan Pancakes
While technically not a 9×13 pan, but rather a sheet pan, these pancakes are the definition of an easy breakfast potluck ideas.
No standing over the griddle making pancakes one by one, these will feed a hungry crowd! Just cut into squares after baking for easy serving.
Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This is a kid and adult tested and approved easy breakfast recipe that is always a winner on the weekends, entertaining for brunch, or even for a holiday party.
Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole
The EASIEST way to serve pancakes to a crowd for a potluck! Flavor with your favorite fruits and toppings.
Apple French Toast Casserole
Make french toast for a crowd? YES! And easily portable too, this easy apple french toast bake is the perfect brunch potluck dish!
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Breakfast Sandwiches, Wraps, Tacos, etc!
Headed to a tailgate potluck? Outdoor brunch? These are great breakfast potluck ideas for holding and eating!
English Muffin Breakfast Sandwiches
Make a big batch of breakfast sandwiches, wrap up to take and enjoy at your brunch or breakfast potluck! You can make them with sausage, bacon, ham or omit the meat to make a vegetarian breakfast sandwich.
Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches
Made with egg, cheese, and ham piled between a soft butter croissant, these warm and delicious breakfast sandwiches are freezer-friendly and perfect for a quick and easy breakfast for a crowd.
Crescent Bacon Breakfast Ring
Loaded with eggs, bacon and cheese, this crescent ring is a brunch showstopper!
Cheese and Bacon Turnovers
Perfect make ahead special breakfast for a potluck party. Cheese and bacon wrapped in puff pastry, can be served warm or cold! These are so easy to grab and eat, no utensils needed!
Breakfast Tacos
Tortillas layered with potatoes, crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs and all the toppings make for the perfect crowd-pleasing breakfast dish. Make these breakfast favorites in advance, wrap to keep warm and take to your work gathering, brunch celebration, or breakfast party!
Homemade Breakfast Burritos
Fill up tortillas with your favorite combination of eggs, cheese, sausage/bacon, avocada, tomatoes, onions, etc! These are perfect for a portable grab and go breakfast party!
Breakfast Crescent Roll-Ups
These sausage, egg and cheese roll ups are an easy grab and go breakfast potluck recipe. Prepare the night before your potluck or party to make it easier the next day!
Prosciutto and Cheese Pinwheel Rolls
Prosciutto and cheese breakfast pinwheels are an easy crowd pleasing breakfast or brunch recipe.
Slow Cooker Brunch Recipes
Early morning breakfast potluck? Prep the night before with these slow cooker brunch potluck ideas!
CrockPot Breakfast Casserole
Full of shredded hash browns, sausage or ham, and lots of cheese, this easy breakfast casserole is prepped in the slow cooker the night before!
Slow Cooker French Toast
Always a hit, french toast just got a whole lot easier for a crowd!
Slow Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Serve a brunch crowd with this ooey gooey, delicious cinnamon roll casserole! Cinnamon rolls are a breakfast classic, and this is such an easy way to serve them to a group. We love to make these on Christmas morning.
Frittatas & Quiches
Always a hit, classic frittatas and quiches are an easy way to serve a crowd!
Smoked Salmon Frittata with Goat Cheese
This smoked salmon frittata is a delicious baked omelet that is quick and easy to prepare. It also tastes good cold so it’s perfect as an on-the-go breakfast or a light lunch.
Western Omelette Frittata
No more waiting for your individual omelette to be made! This western omelette frittata is the potluck-ready answer! They’re also a great low carb option to include.
Cheesy Quiche with Hash Brown Crust
Kick the typical breakfast quiche up a notch with this delicious hash brown crust! DELISH!
Fruit/Granola/Oatmeal Ideas
These easy breakfast potluck ideas are perfect, from “breakfast in a jar” puddings to baked oatmeal squares.
Raspberry Coconut Chia Breakfast Pudding
Spoon into this chia breakfast pudding with tangy raspberries and toasted coconut. An easy, delicious and nutritious make-ahead breakfast recipe that’s perfect for on-the-go!
Baked Oatmeal
Baked oats are made with a handful of nutritious ingredients, flavored with cinnamon and vanilla and can be made ahead and reheated the morning of your breakfast potluck!
Breakfast Breads & Cakes
Everyone loves a delicious breakfast bread or coffee cake! They make a tasty brunch potluck addition too!
Blueberry Banana Bread
One of my BEST recipes, this breakfast bread is always a hit!
What our readers say: “This is the best loaf! Hint of banana, loaded with blueberries. Light texture and oh so good! Made 3 mini loaves.”
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Berry Coffee Cake
Coffee Cake is ALWAYS a hit, and it’s easy to take on-the-go for a potluck. It’s also perfect for serving room temperature, so no worries about keeping it hot!
Swirled Cinnamon Bread
Every brunch needs a little something sweet, this easy recipe for cinnamon bread will have everyone asking for seconds!
BONUS: Store-Bought Breakfast Potluck Ideas
In a pinch with no time to make a breakfast dish from scratch? No worries! These quick store bought breakfast ideas are perfect additions to a brunch potluck, work breakfast, or holiday gathering! Find them at any grocery store!
Breakfast Items for Potluck
- Bagels & Cream Cheese Assortment
- Fresh Fruit (always a welcome addition)
- Mimosas (Champagne, OJ, Cups)
- Bloody Mary Mix
- Bacon (if there’s a griddle or oven where you’re going)
- Danishes/Muffins assortment
- Yogurts (get an assortment and a few containers of fresh berries and granola)
- Coffee & Tea assortment (don’t forget cups and stirrers)
- Fresh Fruit Juices (orange, pineapple, apple, etc)
I hope you’re inspired the next time you’re invited to bring breakfast to work or a brunch potluck celebration – or even for a Sunday morning, Christmas morning, or special breakfast!
Check out more ideas for holidays, like these Christmas Breakfast Ideas!
