40 Christmas Brunch Recipes to Make Your Morning Extra Merry
Because good food is the greatest gift of all.
No matter what age you are, everyone can relate to the child-like excitement felt on Christmas morning. After all, what could be better than waking up to a pile of presents under the tree? Not much—although a festive Christmas brunch sure would be nice! In the Drummond household, brunch (and presents) are a nonnegotiable on the holiday. "Our first order of business is opening presents," Ree says, "then, it's time to eat!"
Whether you're organizing a gleeful gathering or enjoying a quiet meal in your holiday pajamas, the Christmas brunch recipes on this list are perfect for any occasion. You'll find plenty of sweet Christmas breakfast recipes with festive flavors, like gingerbread muffins and eggnog bread pudding, as well as savory dishes to balance it all out. The bacon brunch ring is sure to be a fan favorite!
Looking to get a head start on Christmas brunch? Try the freezer-friendly cranberry scones or the cinnamon-pecan yeasted waffles that are great for making ahead. In fact, you can even prep a lot of the Christmas casserole recipes on Christmas Eve so all you need to do in the morning is heat them up. They can be fully assembled, covered, and refrigerated the night before to make your holiday morning even easier. With these Christmas brunch recipes, you'll be well on your way to a day filled with delicious bites—oh, and there are even a few Christmas cocktails that are perfect for sipping on throughout the day, too.
Cranberry-Orange Sweet Rolls
This festive twist on a classic brings together a simple fluffy dough and a filling made from cranberries simmered with orange juice and brown sugar. The sweet citrus glaze melts into each warm swirl for maximum Christmas magic.
Get Ree's Cranberry-Orange Sweet Rolls recipe.
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Kick off your holiday morning with a hearty, crowd-pleasing casserole! This savory bake layers breakfast sausage, shredded hash browns, bell peppers, green onions, eggs, and loads of melted sharp cheddar.
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Monkey Bread Muffins
It doesn't get any sweeter than these gooey, irresistible muffins. Tender buttermilk biscuits coated in cinnamon-sugar and baked to golden perfection become mini pull-apart masterpieces when topped with a drizzle of sweet glaze.
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Breakfast Casserole Burritos
Get the best of burritos and brunch convenience with this recipe! Layers of seasoned breakfast sausage, diced potatoes, bell pepper and scallions, and two kinds of melty cheese are baked into a casserole, then served inside warm flour tortillas.
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Baked French Toast
Cubes of crusty sourdough soak overnight in a rich custard, then bake up fluffy inside with a golden, cinnamon-sugar streusel on top. It's sweet, buttery, and just the right balance between breakfast and dessert.
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Crustless Quiche
With Italian sausage, hash browns, peppers, onion, and cheese mixed in with creamy and fluffy eggs, you won't miss the traditional pie crust one bit.
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Crescent Roll Casserole
Transform a few store-bought cans of crescent rolls and layer them up with eggs, veggies, ham, and lot of cheese. You can make most of it in advance up to 12 hours before, too!
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Monte Cristo
Why choose between savory and sweet when you can have both? This ham and cheese sandwich is dipped in an egg mixture and fried until gold brown, much like French toast. A dusting of powdered sugar ties it together.
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Brunch Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards aren't just for evening! The concept also works wonderfully for brunch. This board is packed with crispy bacon, country ham, cheeses, spreads, and seasonal produce so everyone can customize their own plate.
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Doughnuts with Salted Caramel Sauce
Dive into a batch of homemade doughnuts with creamy caramel sauce for the sweetest Christmas morning yet! The recipe calls for one of Ree's favorite shortcut ingredients—frozen puff pastry—making it so simple to pull together.
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
For a breakfast casserole option that doesn't include meat, look no further than this herb-loaded hash brown bake. It's packed with tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, and pesto that brighten every bite.
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Cinnamon Rolls
You can't go wrong with classic cinnamon rolls, but this is the holidays! So, why not try an amped-up version with plenty of maple frosting? Ree's been making these for years for friends and family!
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Ham and Cheese Croissants
Whip up a batch of hot ham and cheese croissants for a savory start to Christmas. All you need are six ingredients and around 20 minutes of baking, so it won't take much time away from opening presents.
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Monkey Bread
Monkey bread is a Drummond family favorite for good reason. What’s not to love about a sticky, cinnamon-sugar-loaded treat that you can pull apart and pop into your mouth with ease?
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Sheet Pan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Whip up breakfast sandwiches for a crowd using frozen buttermilk biscuits! They're stacked with savory sausage, scrambled eggs, and gooey melted cheese.
Eggnog Bread Pudding
Eggnog fans will adore this festive bread pudding! Made with real eggnog in the custard, it's infused with dark rum, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Top it off with a rich, buttery rum syrup for the perfect finish.
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Chicken Apple Sausage
Making homemade sausages is simple! The blend of ground chicken and Granny Smith apples keeps them wonderfully juicy.
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French Toast Sticks
This recipe is fun for both kids and adult. The dippable sticks are crunchy and sweet thanks to a coating of cinnamon-sugar. But the best part is that you can make a big batch at once by baking them on a sheet pan.
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Candied Bacon
This is bacon like you've never seen it! A sweet and spicy mixture of brown sugar, pepper, and cayenne makes the bacon even crispier.
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Eggs Florentine
For a restaurant-worthy brunch that you can make right at home, look no further than this classic egg dish. The hollandaise sauce comes together in a matter of minutes using your blender.
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