30 Best Christmas Breakfast Ideas for a Very Merry Morning
Fuel up before opening all those presents.
Nothing is merrier than spending as much time as you want on Christmas morning snuggled up in your matching pajamas. You grab a cup of coffee and settle in to open all those presents under the tree. But you need some fuel to handle all that excitement! And that's where these Christmas breakfast ideas come in. Whether you enjoy a quick cranberry scone while you unwrap gifts or sit down to a more formal Christmas brunch, this list has tons of options for your holiday morning feast.
Choose from sweet ideas, like eggnog bread pudding, or savory recipes, like crescent roll casserole. You'll find plenty of make-ahead Christmas breakfast ideas that you can simply pop in the oven or transfer to a serving plate on Christmas morning. There's also bakery-style treats like homemade muffins that make a grab-and-go quick breakfast that kids from one to 92 will enjoy as they empty their stockings.
Of course, it's plenty easy to pull together many of these recipes on Christmas morning, too. Grab a few tubes of biscuits dough from the supermarket and whip up some homemade gravy or pile on some pancakes with as much syrup as you want. It is a holiday after all! But no matter what you're making, some sweet and spicy candied bacon and a seasonal mimosa round out just about any menu perfectly. With a little forethought, you can have a festive morning meal on the table with ease.
Breakfast Casserole Burritos
You can make this casserole and let everyone fill the burritos as they choose. That means they're perfect for hectic Christmas mornings when you need to feed a crowd.
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Cranberry-Orange Sweet Rolls
These rolls are soft and buttery on the outside and full of sweet-tart flavor in the inside. They’re a fruity twist on Ree's classic cinnamon rolls and perfect for the holidays.
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Crescent Roll Casserole
Pop open a few cans of crescent roll dough and layer them with eggs, ham, cheese, and veggies for a savory casserole everyone will love. You can assemble the night before and just bake off in the morning, too.
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Bear Claw Pastry
Bakeries might be closed on Christmas, but you can still get a warm bakery-style pastry right at home! These are easy to make thanks to store-bought puff pastry and will taste amazing with your morning coffee.
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Bright red and green bell peppers add a festive touch to this breakfast casserole. It’s also packed with savory ham, buttery croissants, and gooey melted cheese throughout.
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Sausage Gravy
If you haven’t tried sausage gravy yet, now’s the time! This comforting classic is simple to make and absolutely delicious poured over warm, fluffy biscuits (homemade or canned!).
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Eggnog Bread Pudding
Eggnog lovers will adore this warm, comforting bread pudding. The custard blends eggnog and milk with rum, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for rich flavor. A drizzle of rum-butter syrup makes it irresistible!
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Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffles
After tasting these waffles, you’ll never go back! The batter rests overnight in the fridge, creating perfect flavor and texture. Finish them with maple syrup and candied pecans for extra sweetness.
Monte Cristo
What happens when warm French toast meets a ham and cheese sandwich? You get the Monte Cristo! This deliciously sweet and savory classic is always a delight.
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Gingerbread Muffins
For a true taste of Christmas the moment you wake up, sink your teeth into one of these heavenly spiced gingerbread muffins. They're topped with streusel AND glaze, so you know they're delicious.
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Cranberry Mimosa
A sparkly drink is the best way to turn your day into a celebration. And since it's the holidays, this cocktail has a seasonal spin with cranberry juice and fresh orange zest.
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Ham and Cheese Croissants
These flaky pockets are made from frozen puff pastry, then filled with layers of salty ham and melty cheese. They're the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for the busy Christmas season.
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Cheddar Biscuits
Cheesy biscuits are delicious on their own with a generous spread of butter, but you can also serve them up with gravy, fried eggs, or even slices of holiday ham.
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Crustless Quiche
There's no fussing or rolling out pie dough for this easy breakfast. But don't worry, the quiche is still plenty fluffy and custardy. It's even filled with sausage, hash browns, veggies, and cheese!
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Cranberry Scones
These scones are studded with sweet-tart cranberries and finished with a cranberry glaze. The best part? You can prep the scones ahead and bake them from frozen!
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Sweet Potato Hash
This seasonal hash swaps your typical spuds for sweet potatoes instead. It's a smoky side dish to serve up with your favorite style of eggs.
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Candied Bacon
Give crispy bacon a holiday makeover with this variation that's spicy and sweet. The trick to getting them perfectly caramelized isn't using a skillet, but cooking them in the oven instead!
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Gingerbread-Spiced Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe replaces your typical cinnamon-sugar filling with a homemade gingerbread spice. Top the rolls off with coconut icing and sparkling sugar for that snowy white finishing touch.
Eggs Florentine
When you've gone overboard on Christmas cookies and candy, this savory approach to breakfast is just what you need. The homemade Hollandaise sauce is good enough to drink.
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White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Make-ahead breakfasts are essential for busy Christmas mornings, and this one will be your family's new favorite. It's basically dessert—filled with white chocolate chips, buttery croissants, berries, and a decadent white chocolate custard.
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