Christmas morning is one of the most magical times of the year for so many families — a day full of excitement, tradition, and family memories. What better way to start the eventful day than with a delicious, festive breakfast? Whether you’re hosting a crowd or keeping things cozy with just your immediate family or a few loved ones, a cozy breakfast spread sets the tone for the whole day. From sweet homemade and semi-homemade pastries to savory make-ahead dishes, here are 20 delicious Christmas morning breakfast recipes that will have everyone eagerly gathering around the table.
20 Delicious Christmas Morning Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Since the holiday season is the perfect time to introduce a new favorite recipe, I’m betting one of these 20 delicious Christmas morning breakfast and brunch recipes are sure to become an annual tradition once you try them.
These Christmas morning breakfast and brunch recipes are festive and amazing!
Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls via I Heart Eating
Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas Morning Breakfast:
- Prep Ahead: Many of these recipes, like the casseroles and pre-made French toast bakes, can be made the night before. Just pop them in the oven in the morning and enjoy a hassle-free breakfast.
- Mix Sweet and Savory: Offer a combination of sweet and savory dishes to cater to everyone’s tastes.
- Keep it Simple: While it’s tempting to make a huge Christmas morning breakfast spread, sometimes the best Christmas breakfasts are simple and easy. A few well-loved dishes can make the morning feel just as festive.
- Serve Hot Drinks: Hot cocoa and a holiday coffee blend make perfect companions for your Christmas morning breakfast. Add whipped cream, marshmallows, or cinnamon sticks for extra flair.
Now let’s get to the Christmas morning recipes!
Overnight Bacon, Egg and Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This Overnight Cheesy Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns and Bacon is great for feeding a crowd. Prep everything the night before and just bake on Christmas morning. Full of delicious breakfast flavors like hash browns, bacon, and eggs this is a recipe you are going to want to make again and again.
Christmas Fruit Wreath Kabobs
This fun alternative to fruit salad is especially enticing for the kiddos at your holiday brunch! So easy to make, and to swap in different fruits – and you can even make festive fruit cut-outs if you’re feeling extra fancy!
Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This Easy Breakfast Casserole is made with simple pantry ingredients including eggs, ground sausage, shredded cheese, and day-old bread. Comforting and so flavorful, it’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast or holiday brunch.
Make-Ahead Overnight Crème Brûlée French Toast Casserole
Want a brunch recipe to really impress your guests? Look no further than this insanely amazing overnight crème brûlée french toast casserole. This decadent brunch-meets-dessert casserole has been a staple at our family brunches for years, and with this one special tweak, we’ve managed to make it even better. This will quickly become a Christmas morning favorite.
Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Gingerbread cinnamon rolls are soft and fluffy molasses sweet rolls filled with spiced filling and topped with cream cheese frosting. These sweet rolls are perfect for Christmas breakfast!
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is a wonderfully easy and cheesy dish, featuring layers of frozen tater tots, savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and plenty of cheese. It’s perfect for any meal—be it breakfast or dinner. Conveniently, you can prepare it ahead of time, assemble it on the day you plan to serve it, or freeze it for later use, making it a versatile option for busy schedules.
Eggnog Baked Oats Recipe (Easy Christmas Morning Breakfast)
Celebrate the festive season with this tasty Eggnog Baked Oats recipe, a perfect breakfast for Christmas morning.
Cinnamon-Sugar Star Bread
A light, soft and fluffy, pull-apart star bread, filled with buttery, cinnamon-sugar filling. One of the most beautiful and amazing desserts that are simply irresistibly delightful!
Overnight Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Leeks
Great for Christmas morning, or weekend brunch with family, this Overnight Sausage Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Leeks is an easy, flavorful breakfast you can prep the night before and pop in the oven with no work the morning of!
Gluten-Free Pecan Sticky Buns
These mouth-watering delicious Pecan Sticky Buns are a classic holiday breakfast, and can also be made gluten-free!
Slow Cooker Apple Cinnamon Steel Cut Oats
Slow cooker apple cinnamon steel cut oats are the easiest hearty breakfast for Christmas morning. They are delicious and healthy, and can be served with fun toppings, and are packed with heaps of cinnamon-y flavor. Throw everything together overnight for the perfect breakfast on those busy mornings.
Croissant Bread Pudding
An indulgent bread pudding is just what you need on Christmas morning. This croissant bread pudding is studded with cranberries and blueberries and drizzled with a sweet glaze before serving.
Tex-Mex Breakfast Casserole
This Tex-Mex Breakfast Casserole is full of flavorful sausage, english muffins, cheese, eggs, and salsa. This overnight egg bake is easy to prep during the evening, rests in the fridge overnight, and in the morning you simply place in the oven and cook! Large enough to feed a crowd, this breakfast casserole is a zesty holiday-time favorite.
Eggnog French Toast Recipe
Cozy up to the holidays with this eggnog French toast recipe! Rich, spiced eggnog meets golden, fluffy toast for a festive Christmas morning breakfast everyone will love.
Kale and Pepper Hashbrown Casserole
This recipe for hash brown casserole with sausage, peppers, and kale is perfect for holiday entertaining. Prep in advance and pop in the oven in the morning!
Easy Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread
Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread is a delicious, sweet, treat that everyone will love! Made with store-bought canned buttermilk biscuit dough this buttery, brown sugar covered, morsels make every bite just as good as the last!
Layered Christmas Fruit Salad
This beautifully layered Christmas Fruit Salad has festive stripes featuring holiday favorites like pomegranates, dried cranberries and pistachios, along with apples and grapes, plus a luscious dressing and crunchy topping. So much more special than typical fruit salad recipes … yet it takes hardly any extra time at all (and can be prepped ahead, too)!
Homemade Cinnamon Streusel Scone Bread
Cinnamon streusel scone bread is the perfect Christmas morning brunch addition. It’s dessert bread, covered in streusel, with scone-like qualities … a.k.a., breakfast perfection.
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!
Fluffy Vegan Cinnamon Rolls
This cinnamon roll recipe is a delicious treat for Christmas morning or any time you have family visiting who are craving a sweet treat. Plus, these cinnamon rolls can easily be made vegan!
This Christmas, treat your loved ones to a breakfast that’s as special as the holiday itself. Whether you’re looking for sweet, savory, or a bit of both, these 20 Christmas morning breakfast recipes are sure to make your holiday morning even more memorable. From the smell of homemade cinnamon rolls baking in the oven to the warm, indulgent flavors of cinnamon-sugar pull apart bread, or a warm casserole, piping hot out of the oven, these dishes are designed to delight everyone on Christmas morning.
So there you have it: the most delicious Christmas morning breakfast and brunch ideas! What about you? What Christmas morning brunch traditions does your family love?
Happy holidays and happy cooking!
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