Christmas Breakfast Ideas
Dec 16, 2023
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Are you looking for easy, delicious, crowd-pleasing ideas for Christmas Breakfast? From make-ahead breakfast casseroles to simple pastries to quick and easy beverages, these family-favorite Christmas breakfast recipes will start your holiday off right!
The Ultimate Recipes for Christmas Breakfast
These Christmas breakfast ideas require minimal prep or can be completed in advance. This enables you to effortlessly serve a memorable brunch, freeing up your time to cherish the holiday moments with your loved ones instead of being tied up in the kitchen all day.
1. Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
This hashbrown, sausage, egg, and cheese breakfast casserole has been a fan favorite for years! It is gluten-free, make-ahead friendly, and just delicious. No Christmas Brunch is complete without it! Or try out the Instant Pot version.
2. Spinach & Cheese Strata
Made with spinach and roasted red peppers, this Breakfast Strata makes a festive Christmas breakfast casserole. Not only is it delicious, but it also is best prepared in advance, making it perfect for a holiday brunch.
3. Homemade Sausage Balls
Cheesy, savory, and made without Bisquick, Sausage Balls are a favorite addition to Christmas Brunch. They can be assembled several days in advance and baked right before serving, making them an obvious choice for entertaining at brunch.
4. Overnight French Toast Casserole
Overnight French Toast Casserole delivers the classic flavor of French Toast without the work! Prep this casserole the night before your Christmas brunch and bake it in the morning, for a rich, sweet, hands-off breakfast that everyone will rave about!
5. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls have been a part of my family's Christmas breakfast for decades. I love that they are made the night before they are baked, which means we can enjoy soft and tender cinnamon rolls almost effortlessly on Christmas morning.
6. Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Made with a soft, tender cake that is studded with a rich cinnamon swirl and then finished with a buttery streusel, this coffee cake is perfect for entertaining at brunch or during the holiday, as it can be made up to 3 days in advance.
7. Christmas Fruit Salad
Made with festive seasonal red and green fruits, this Christmas fruit salad is the perfect way to round out your Christmas Breakfast menu.
8. Cream Cheese Danish
This recipe for a Cream Cheese Danish comes together easily with the help of frozen puff pastry. But even though it is simple to prepare, it makes a show-stopping addition to any Christmas brunch.
9. Santa Pancakes
It doesn't get much cuter than these Santa Pancakes when it comes to a kid-friendly Christmas Breakfast. However, even the adults are sure to love the addition of these pancakes to their holiday breakfast.
10. Ham & Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Made with salty ham, sharp cheddar cheese, sweet cinnamon raisin bread, and eggs, this breakfast casserole is assembled the night before baking, making it one of the easiest recipes to enjoy on Christmas Morning.
11. Maple Glazed Bacon
No one can resist bacon, but when dressed up with a sweet and spicy maple syrup glaze topped with crushed nuts, this Candied Bacon is truly worthy to be on your Christmas Brunch Menu.
12. Cranberry Orange Muffins
Bursting with citrus and cranberries, these muffins are simply perfect for Christmas. They can be made several days in advance of your holiday brunch and still taste fantastic.
13. Cranberry Orange Quick Bread
Or enjoy the delicious sweet-tart flavors of cranberries and orange in this easy holiday quick bread perfect for Christmas brunch.
14. Breakfast Sliders
These irresistible breakfast sliders make a great addition to any holiday brunch. Made with slider buns, breakfast sausage, eggs, and cheese and topped with a maple butter glaze, this sweet and savory breakfast sandwich is sure to be enjoyed by your guests.
15. Sheet Pan Pancakes
It doesn't get much easier than making pancakes for a large holiday breakfast using this recipe for Sheet Pan Pancakes. Instead of standing over the stove flipping pancakes, you can bake fluffy, tender pancakes in the oven!
16. Quiche--Your Way!
Everyone loves a good quiche. And with this simple recipe, you can make a creamy, flavorful quiche with a flaky pie crust and any fillings you like. For Christmas breakfast, I like adding feta, spinach, and roasted red peppers. Delicious and festive!
17. Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
A breakfast casserole that cooks while you sleep?! Talk about the ULTIMATE easy holiday brunch recipe. Easy and so delicious!
18. Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Made with ricotta cheese and kissed with lemon, these light and fluffy ricotta pancakes are a lemon lover's dream come true and brighten up any holiday brunch menu.
19. Christmas Tea
Spiced with cloves and cinnamon and rounded out with a combination of fruit juices, this recipe for Homemade Christmas Tea is a festive warming beverage that pairs perfectly with Christmas Brunch.
20. Easy Homemade Latte
Santa's elves must treat themselves to a latte to keep their eyes open after a late night of helping Santa! I recommend enjoying one before, during, and after your Christmas brunch. 😉
21. Peppermint Mocha
Or if you really want to treat your guests (and yourself) make a rich, peppermint and chocolate latte. It is a festive beverage perfect for your holiday brunch.
22. Bellini
In case you want to toast to the holidays, these Bellini are a sophisticated take on a Mimosa and perfect for your Christmas brunch. Prep the peach puree in advance and this festive drink comes together quickly.
Tips for an Effortless Christmas Brunch
When it comes to a holiday brunch, it is best to choose recipes that can be assembled in advance and/or need minimal prep before serving. This is especially true on Christmas morning when you want to be able to soak up the magic of the season. Most of the recipes I have provided have make-ahead instructions (or you can check out my make-ahead holiday breakfast recipes). This will let you can get back to celebrating instead of cooking!
- Choose one or two savory dishes paired with one or two sweeter dishes. Pair things like Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole or Sausage Balls with things like Overnight Cinnamon Rolls or Sour Cream Coffee Cake
- Add fruit to round things out. Finish off your brunch with fresh fruit or a make it festive with a Christmas Fruit Salad.
- Prep-Ahead. I prep everything the night before, including having the coffee ready to brew. I get up a few minutes before my family, remove any dish that needs to be baked from the refrigerator, and turn the oven on if needed. By the time everyone gathers around the tree, everything is baking and brunch is ready to enjoy after the gifts are unwrapped.
More Must-Make Christmas Recipes
Now that you have your Christmas brunch menu planned, browse through the following recipes to plan Christmas dinner and dessert!
I hope you enjoy these Christmas breakfast recipes while enjoying your family or friends around the tree. xo-Kristen
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