Spread Good Morning Cheer With These Christmas Breakfast Ideas
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No need to change out of your matching Christmas pajamas yet! Your holiday morning is just getting started thanks to these delectable Christmas breakfast ideas. Whether you enjoy a quick cranberry scone while you open presents under the tree 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 biscuits and gravy. Then, pour yourself a cup of cowboy coffee!
Here, you'll find plenty of make-ahead Christmas breakfast ideas (like a tater tot casserole) that you can simply pop in the oven or transfer to a serving plate on Christmas morning. There's also overnight oats and bakery-style homemade muffins that make a grab-and-go, quick breakfast treat. Of course, it's plenty easy to pull together many of these recipes on Christmas morning, too. Grab a few tubes of cinnamon roll dough from the supermarket to make the cinnamon roll monkey bread or whip up a batch of sheet pan pancakes for a crowd.
No matter what you're making, some sweet and spicy candied bacon and a red and green fruit salad round out just about any menu perfectly. With a little forethought, you can have a festive morning meal on the table with ease.
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.
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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Keep things easy by using frozen diced hash browns and jarred pesto in this breakfast casserole. The bright flavor will pair perfectly with the cherry tomatoes and mozzarella cheese.
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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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Air Fryer Bacon
An air fryer is the perfect holiday gift to yourself! It'll make it easy to whip up crispy bacon without the mess.
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Monte Cristo
What do you get when you combine French toast with a toasty ham and cheese sandwich? A Monte Cristo, of course! This sweet and savory dish is a real treat.
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Spinach Quiche
Grab some store-bought pie crust to make this quiche recipe the easiest one yet. Then, use green spinach and red bell pepper in the filling for a pop of holiday color.
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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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Christmas Deviled Eggs
Wake up to these adorable tree-shaped deviled eggs. The whole recipe can be assembled the night before and stored in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
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Sticky Buns
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these homemade buns topped with a brown sugar caramel sauce and crunchy pecans. They'll make Christmas morning feel like a decadent treat.
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Sausage Balls
Put out a tray of these sausage balls while you open gifts on Christmas morning. They're the perfect breakfast snack to keep your whole crew satisfied.
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Doughnuts with Salted Caramel Sauce
These doughnuts are made with a supermarket shortcut: frozen puff pastry! They're rolled in sugar and pie spices, then baked in the oven for an easy treat.
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Sour Cream Coffee Cake
The warm flavors of cinnamon and brown sugar make this snacking cake a holiday treat. You'll want to serve it up with a pot of coffee and maybe even a side of fruit salad for a lovely morning meal.
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Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffles
Once you try yeasted waffles, you'll never look back! The make-ahead batter can rise in the fridge overnight. They're topped with maple syrup and candied pecans for even more sweet flavor.
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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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Pumpkin Spice Latte
Pumpkin season isn't over after Thanksgiving. Instead, you can whip up this frothy coffee drink at home throughout the winter, too. It'll warm you right up!
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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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Breakfast Cookies
It's cookie season so why not eat cookies for breakfast, too? These treats are packed with nutritious ingredients like oats, dried fruit, and pumpkin seeds so you can feel good about eating them.
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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Pastry
This grab-and-go breakfast is hearty enough to fuel up your family no matter what the day has in store! Each flaky pastry pocket is filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, and sharp white cheddar cheese, then topped with everything bagel seasoning for added flavor.
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Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Red and green bell peppers give this breakfast casserole a festive spin. Not to mention, there's plenty of salty ham, flaky croissants, and melty cheese mixed right in.
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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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Sheet Pan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Feeding a crowd on Christmas morning? These sheet pan breakfast sandwiches will come in handy. It's an easy way to feed lots of mouths using frozen buttermilk biscuits.
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Eggnog Bread Pudding
Anyone who waits all year to enjoy eggnog will appreciate this cozy bread pudding. The custard is made with both eggnog and milk along with rum, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. There's even a rum-butter syrup to drizzle on top!
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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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Buttermilk Biscuits
You can't go wrong with a basket of biscuits! They're perfect alongside gravy, fried eggs, or simply spread with butter and jam.
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Ambrosia Salad
This heavenly dish is fluffy and sweet thanks to soft peaks of whipped cream cheese and mini marshmallows. Add cherries, grapefruit, and coconut chips for a pop of freshness and crunch.
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Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Your family is sure to gobble up this monkey bread in no time flat. Made with tubes of cinnamon roll dough and a few other pantry staples, it's easy to throw together.
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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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Baked Oatmeal With Berries
Warm up on Christmas morning with a cozy bowl of oatmeal. This one is easy to make ahead and it can even be portioned out into individual containers.
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole has everything you want in a satisfying morning meal—hearty potatoes, crisp bacon, and plenty of cheese. The best part? You can assemble it the day before and bake it in the morning.
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French Toast Sticks
Folks young and old will adore these French toast sticks. Instead of cooking each individual stick in a skillet, these are baked to crispy, cinnamon-spiced perfection in the oven. The key is to use rich bread like brioche or challah.
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Breakfast Burritos to Go
You can make these breakfast burritos and keep them warm in your slow cooker for up to three hours. That means they're perfect for hectic Christmas mornings when you need to feed a crowd.
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Tiramisu Overnight Oats
For a healthful start to the morning, dive into these overnight oats. Because they're made ahead of time, you won't be stuck in the kitchen during all of the morning excitement!
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Chocolate Chip Muffins
Christmas is all about the sweets and breakfast is no exception. These bakery-style muffins are studded with chocolate chips and sprinkled with coarse sugar for a crunchy finish.
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Sheet Pan Pancakes
Want to make pancakes for a crowd? Don't stand over a hot griddle flipping flapjacks for all morning; instead, try this super simple recipe! Just pour the batter on a buttered sheet pan and sprinkle on everyone's favorite toppings.
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Sausage Gravy
If you've never had sausage gravy, you have to give this comfort food classic a try. It's easy to make and oh so delicious ladled over a fresh-from-the-oven buttermilk biscuit.
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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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Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal
Oatmeal for breakfast may sound boring, but this recipe is anything but. It's chocolaty, delicious, and can be made ahead. It's especially yummy topped with a dollop of whipped cream and berries.
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Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole
Transform canned cinnamon roll dough into a breakfast casserole that will wow a crowd on Christmas morning. With brown sugar, crunchy pecans, and a rich glaze, it tastes homemade.
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Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Canned biscuits will save you a ton of time making this special holiday breakfast, but you can also make it the night beforehand.
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Homemade Chicken Apple Sausage
Freshly grated apple keeps the mild, lean ground chicken juicy and flavorful in these simple homemade sausages. Serve them up with scrambled eggs, cinnamon rolls, and a pot of coffee.
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Quiche Lorraine
There's plenty of crispy bacon, melty Swiss cheese, and fresh chives in this homemade quiche recipe. The secret ingredient: store-bought pie dough.
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Baked Feta Egg Casserole
This show-stopping breakfast is based on TikTok's famous feta pasta. It's sure to have everyone at your table raving.
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Yogurt Parfait
The holidays are filled with indulgences—like cookies, cookies, and more cookies! So start the day off on the right foot with these easy and nutritious yogurt parfaits.
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Cinnamon Rolls
You can't go wrong with cinnamon rolls on Christmas. Ree Drummond makes this version with maple frosting every year, and she even gifts them to her friends and family.
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Bacon Brunch Ring
This wreath-shaped breakfast recipe is a fun and festive way to serve eggs on Christmas morning. The puff pastry is also filled with bacon and cheese.
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Pecan Pie French Toast Casserole
Pie for breakfast? Yes, please! This French toast bake is finished with a pecan pie-inspired topping made from nuts, brown sugar, butter, and maple syrup.
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Ham and Cheese Frittata with Caramelized Onions
Golden caramelized onions give this egg recipe a ton of flavor. It'll taste delicious with the chive-sour cream spread on the side.
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Cowboy Coffee
Coffee is practically required with breakfast—at least for the Drummonds. This version made with a shot of espresso is perfect for busy holiday mornings.
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Everything Bagel Casserole
Instead of a plain basket of bagels, try something a little more exciting this holiday season—like this bagel casserole! It's made with eggs, cheese, and bacon for the perfect breakfast combo.
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Cookies-and-Cream Cinnamon Rolls
Cookies for breakfast? On Christmas morning, anything goes! These fluffy homemade cinnamon rolls are made even better with crushed chocolate sandwich cookies on top.
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Giant Dutch Baby Pancake
Some people say a Dutch baby pancake is similar to a crepe, while others claim it's more like Yorkshire pudding. We say it's just straight up delicious!
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Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Assemble this casserole up to two days before and just pop it in the oven while you open gifts. Your kids will gobble it up as soon as you put it on the table.
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Maple Bacon Scones
Don't be shy with the maple glaze! Ree says these scones taste best with a thick layer. And a sprinkling of bacon, of course.
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Sour Cream Pancakes
Lighter than your average pancake, but still just as decadent, this breakfast is the perfect way to start your day. Top them with butter, maple syrup, and maybe just a little more butter.
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Individual Sausage Casseroles
You can easily make these egg bites ahead of time and pop them in the freezer. Come Christmas morning, all you need to do is thaw and reheat.
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Eggs Benedict Strata
Bake this delicious strata to enjoy Christmas morning. The best part is that you can prep it ahead of time!
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Red-and-Green Fruit Salad with Mint Syrup
Any breakfast spread needs a vibrant fruit salad. This one keeps with the Christmas color theme and has a tasty mint syrup.
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Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Serve these warm spiced muffins on their own or dollop them with cream cheese frosting—either way, they're delicious!
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Hot Chocolate Pancakes
Your kids will love this chocolatey stack of pancakes! Give them free reign of toppings with chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, and fudge sauce.
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Baked French Toast
Let this sit overnight in the fridge so the bread can really soak up all the goodness. It makes Christmas morning prep so much easier.
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