Mornings can become busy over the holidays, when friends and family are visiting, but a little preparation can go a long way. The dishes below are simple to make ahead, so you can relax, sit down at the table and catch up with loved ones. Bread dough may be frozen and thawed; casseroles can be refrigerated overnight until ready to bake.
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Breakfast Strata Lorraine
Make-Ahead Vanilla Bean French Toast
Croque Monsieur Pull-Apart Bread
Strata with Chard, Sausage and Caramelized Onions
Cheddar-Bacon Biscuits
Brown Sugar-Raisin Bread
Homemade Yogurt
Homemade Granola
Harvest Fruit Salad
Apple and Sausage Patties