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Planning Christmas breakfast doesn’t have to be stressful. This list pulls together easy, family-tested recipes that you can prep ahead, bake while everyone opens gifts, or serve for a cozy holiday brunch.
Breakfast Biscuit Casserole
Christmas morning should feel relaxed, not rushed. These easy breakfast ideas take the stress out of the kitchen so you can enjoy the holiday with your family. From overnight bakes and casseroles to sweet favorites and lighter dishes, this has everything you need to build a Christmas breakfast everyone looks forward to.
Start with one casserole or bake if you need a make-ahead option, then add something sweet or fresh for balance.
Check oven temperatures and pick recipes that can bake together to save time.
Keep at least one kid-friendly favorite on your menu, like pancakes, muffins, or cinnamon rolls.
For bigger groups, mix a make-ahead dish with a stovetop or slow cooker recipe so everything finishes at the same time.
Make Ahead Breakfast Casseroles and Bakes
Perfect for Christmas morning when you’d rather be opening gifts than standing over the stove. Assemble the night before and bake in the morning for a hot, comforting meal with zero stress.
Sweet Hawaiian bread and a pinch of cinnamon make this Baked French Toast recipe a delicious addition to your morning. It’s perfect for a holiday brunch, or just for a weekend breakfast with your family.
Sweet Breakfast Favorites
Everyone loves muffins, cinnamon rolls, and sweet bakes — all warm, buttery, and irresistible. These recipes will make your kitchen smell amazing and are the perfect accompaniment to your favorite savory breakfast dishes.
These homemade cinnamon rolls are so soft & gooey and baked to a golden brown perfection before being smothered in cream cheese frosting. I can’t imagine breakfast without them!
Everyone should know how to make perfect French Toast! This quick and easy breakfast recipe is gorgeously browned on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside, and is easily customized!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast has thick bread slices stuffed with sweet cranberry cream cheese filling and fried until golden.
Savory Breakfasts And Brunch Mains
For those who prefer savory over sweet, these quiches, breakfast sandwiches, and egg dishes deliver big flavor and look beautiful on any holiday brunch table.
These crispy breakfast potatoes are fluffy inside and perfectly golden outside — made right in your oven or skillet for the ultimate weekend brunch side.
Ham and Cheese Quiche is a savory, tasty pie filled with eggs, cheese and ham. It’s a perfect main course any time of day – breakfast, lunch or dinner!
Biscuits and gravy with a weekend staple at my house. The easy Sausage Gravy recipe only takes 20 minutes to prepare and is as good as any breakfast joint!
This sweet and tangy fruit salad is the perfect breakfast side. Make this perfect for the holidays by using fruits like apples, pears, grapes, bananas, and pomegranate seeds.
These simple Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats require only 10 minutes of prep! Refrigerate them overnight and enjoy a tasty breakfast or snack the next morning.
Egg Muffins are an easy, simple breakfast option that are perfect to keep on hand for breakfast on those morning. Full of protein and easy to customize, Egg Muffin Cups are a great grab and go breakfast or snack.
Zucchini Carrot Oatmeal Muffins, made with whole wheat and golden raisins, are the perfect option for a healthy, wholesome and delicious breakfast or snack.
Banana Bran Muffins are moist and delicious, and they are an excellent source of protein and fiber. Store extras in the freezer for an easy on the go breakfast or snack!
Champagne Punch is a fantastic adult beverage for parties and get togethers. It's fizzy, festive and dressed to impress!
Menu Ideas (Choose Your Holiday Breakfast Menu)
Classic Christmas Morning Menu
Sausage and Egg Casserole
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Yogurt Parfait or Fruit Salad
Christmas Punch
Make Ahead And Stress Free Menu
Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
Cranberry Muffins or Cranberry Walnut Bread
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Slow Cooker Apple Cider
Sweet Tooth Holiday Brunch
Baked Cinnamon French Toast
Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel
Cranberry Orange Scones
Crock Pot Hot Chocolate
Savory Crowd Pleaser Menu
Ham and Cheese Quiche
Breakfast Sliders
Easy Breakfast Potatoes
Air Fryer Bacon
Green Apple Smoothie
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good traditional Christmas breakfast? A savory breakfast casserole is a favorite, often paired with something sweet, such as muffins or cinnamon rolls, and something fresh, like a fruit salad or yogurt parfait.
What can I make for Christmas breakfast that feeds a crowd? Breakfast Sliders and any of the savory breakfast casseroles or French toast bakes are perfect for feeding a crowd.
What can I prep the night before for Christmas morning? Any of the breakfast casseroles or French toast bakes can be prepped the night before.
How do I keep breakfast warm while everyone opens gifts? Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is one of my favorites for this scenario! Just keep it on the warm setting, and so it stays hot and ready.
What are good Christmas breakfast ideas for kids or picky eaters? Muffins, pancakes, waffles, or French toast bakes are always favorites with picky eaters.
What can I make if my oven is already full? Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole is my go-to for a hearty option that skips the oven. You can also make Sausage Gravy and pre-make the biscuits, or my Smoked Sausage and Potato Hash. For a sweet brunch, consider making pancakes, French toast, or waffles to avoid using the oven.
Bookmark or pin this post for when the holiday season rolls around — you’ll be glad to have a lineup ready to go!
Pick a few tried-and-true recipes, experiment with one new dish each year, and build Christmas breakfast traditions that just keep getting better.
Kristin Maxwell
Kristin Maxwell is the creator and main recipe developer, writer, and photographer of Yellow Bliss Road. A self-taught cook and self-appointed foodie, she specializes in easy, flavorful and approachable recipes for any home cook.
