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Making breakfast on Christmas morning just got easier with these 100+ Best Christmas Breakfast Recipes to choose from! You’ll find all of the classic holiday flavors along with winter favorites in this list!
From make ahead Christmas Breakfasts to overnight crock pot breakfast ideas you are sure to find plenty of options you’ll love on this list! Be sure to save this page to come back to for your christmas breakfast and christmas brunch planning.

Christmas Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Pop Tarts
Delicious Homemade Pop Tarts are an easy and simple breakfast plus a fun treat for all! These are also a fun way to use up any extra pie dough you may have during the holidays!
Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake
This sweet breakfast bake is loaded with buttery croissants, chocolate chips and a dash of cinnamon! Make this Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake for breakfast or brunch... everyone is sure to love it.
Oven Baked Egg White Bites
These Oven Baked Egg White Bites make for an easy and healthy breakfast! This recipe for egg white bites is loaded with roasted red peppers, bacon and little bit of cheese.
Million Dollar Bacon
This sweet and spicy candied bacon also known as Million Dollar Bacon is sure to up your breakfast game! It is just as easy to make as regular bacon so don't let the fancy name hold you back.
Vegetable Egg Casserole with Zucchini and Roasted Red Peppers
This Vegetable Egg Casserole with Zucchini and Roasted Red Peppers is a filling and healthy breakfast that is easy to make! This casserole is loaded with eggs, zucchini, roasted red peppers and mozzarella cheese.
Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Biscotti
Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Biscotti is perfect for fall! It is loaded with tart dried cranberries, sweet white chocolate chips and lots of citrus zest. Pair with a cup of coffee or tea for a perfect snack or dessert!
Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
This Gluten-Free Vegan Chocolate Chip Banana Bread is moist, tender, lightly sweet and loaded with chocolate chips. Make a loaf and serve for breakfast, brunch or enjoy as a snack or dessert.
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
This Sausage Breakfast Casserole is loaded with sausage, broccoli, spinach and cheese. Make this breakfast on a Sunday to have during the week for a healthy breakfast.
Pesto Baked Eggs
These Pesto Baked Eggs are the light, garlicky and cheesy! Make them for brunch or on a Sunday to have for the week. This recipe is so simple you will come back to it over and over again.
S'mores French Toast Casserole
S'mores French Toast Casserole is layered with graham cracker crusted french toast, chocolate chips, and marshmallows. This easy french toast twist is sure to delight adults and children alike!
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Sour cream coffee cake with a cinnamon sugar layer in the middle. Sprinkle it with powdered sugar and add fresh fruit for a delicious and beautiful breakfast perfect for the holidays!
Brioche French Toast Casserole
This brioche french toast casserole might be the perfect weekend breakfast! This french toast takes just a few minutes to prepare and is so easy to make. You can even make this the night before!
Eggnog Bread Pudding
The ultimate Christmas breakfast! This easy eggnog bread pudding can be put together the night before and baked fresh in the morning for a quick and festive sweet breakfast on the big day!
Best Homemade Biscuits and Gravy
Homemade Biscuits and Gravy is a time-honored classic American breakfast recipe made with flaky buttermilk biscuits smothered with the BEST creamy sausage gravy!
Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Nothing satisfies like this Easy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! It's loaded with eggs, ham, cheese, and of course, shredded potatoes, all seasoned perfectly and baked to savory, comforting perfection. This makes a fantastic Christmas morning or weekend breakfast and can even be made ahead so there is less prep in the morning.
Cinnamon Cupcakes
Spinach and Caramelized Onion Quiche
This delicious Spinach and Onion Quiche is an easy weekend breakfast or weeknight meal. It is savory, cheesy and makes plenty of leftovers.
Cinnamon Swirls
Is there anything better than warm pastries for breakfast? These Cinnamon Swirls couldn't be easier and they are filled with a warming cinnamon sugar and zesty orange and then drizzled with icing warm from the oven. These are a much easier version of cinnamon rolls. All the flavour, with minimal effort!
Croissant French Toast Bake
This Croissant French Toast Bake is the ultimate indulgent breakfast, that is perfect for feeding a crowd. Swap the bread for croissants and smother it in sugary cinnamon milk and then bake. You can prepare this the night before and then just bake in the morning and load it with toppings. This is our go-to breakfast for a special occasion like Christmas morning.
Panettone French Toast Casserole with Brown Sugar Topping
Panettone French Toast Casserole is a delicious make-ahead overnight casserole that's great for brunch or the holidays. With a tasty creme brûlée brown sugar topping, this is sure to be your favorite breakfast casserole.
Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls
Eggnog French Toast
This Eggnog French Toast is warm and inviting. Full of yummy flavor and yummy set to make, it’s perfect for Christmas breakfast!
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls (Pillsbury)
These yummy cinnamon rolls are lightly crisped on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside! Made using Pillsbury cinnamon rolls in the air fryer they are the perfect quick and easy Christmas breakfast!
The BEST Apple Cinnamon Pancakes
These Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with maple cream cheese glaze taste like a warm apple cinnamon bun! They are perfect for Christmas breakfast and easy to make too!
Overnight Gingerbread Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole
Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole
Buttery, cheesy, and oh so delicious! This Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole is the ultimate breakfast bake.
Overnight French Toast with Berries - I Heart Naptime
Overnight french toast casserole topped with a brown sugar crumble and berries. A delicious spin on the classic and perfect for holiday gatherings or Sunday brunch!
EASY Chocolate Crepes (made in the blender!)
These chocolate crepes are made in the blender and ready in just 10 minutes! Easy, delicious and the perfect way to satisfy your chocolate cravings.
Cast Iron Baked Pancakes {Apple Pie}
Cowboy Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Cowboy Christmas Casserole is an easy holiday breakfast that will feed a crowd. As a bonus, you can put it together the night before and pop it in the oven on Christmas day!
Cinnamon Crescent Roll Cheesecake Stuffed Wreath
The BEST Cranberry Orange Bread (VIDEO)
Moist & delicious Cranberry Orange Bread with Orange glaze and a wonderful festive decoration is the ultimate holiday favorite! This is hands down the best Cranberry bread recipe ever with aromatic orange zest and tart cranberries that can be the perfect easy breakfast or dessert during the holidays.
Biscuit and Gravy Casserole
This biscuit and gravy casserole is a comforting and savory dish that’s so fun for Christmas morning! Easy ingredients and simple steps makes this recipe an amazing option.
White Chocolate Brioche Bread and Butter Pudding
Try this delicious twist on bread and butter pudding for a seasonal treat. Absolutely perfect for Christmas morning!
Baileys Hot Chocolate (the BEST winter hot chocolate)
This baileys hot chocolate is the perfect winter hot chocolate to make this season. Milk chocolate hot chocolate with baileys mixed in, topped with a homemade baileys whipped cream. Cozy up with a mug of this and a book by the fireplace.
RumChata French Toast
This easy RumChata French Toast is perfect for a weekend or holiday brunch. RumChata soaked french toast topped with a homemade RumChata whipped cream, fresh fruit and maple syrup.
Gingerbread Biscotti
This gingerbread biscotti is dipped in white chocolate and decorated with holiday sprinkles for a fun, breakfast treat! Perfect for Christmas morning with a cozy winter latte! These biscotti are basically just adult gingerbread cookies!
Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti
These dark chocolate peppermint biscotti are dipped in white chocolate and topped with crushed candy canes for a fun, holiday breakfast cookie! Pair with your favorite latte for a Christmas morning treat for the whole family!
Havarti and Spinach Mini Quiche - Make Ahead Breakfast!
Sweet Cream Pancakes
Sweet cream pancakes are a treat for Christmas morning. Rich and decadent, serve them with a pancake toppings bar for a special but easy breakfast your whole family will look forward to.
Vegetarian Tapenade Sandwich with Feta & Jalapeño
Make a quick tapenade without anchovies and serve up these delicious sandwiches on Christmas morning! Topped with a vegan tapenade, feta cheese & chopped jalapeño it's a filling breakfast with loads of flavor and a spicy kick to end.
Fried Potatoes Breakfast Bowl with Feta Cheese & Poached Egg
French Toast Monkey Bread Recipe
ake your French Toast extra special by baking it as monkey bread. Serve with a sprinkling of powdered sugar and drizzle of maple syrup for the ultimate breakfast!
Easy Cheesy Ham Breakfast Casserole
Ham is rolled in refrigerated crescent rolls, covered in a delicious egg mixture and baked to perfection for the ultimate Christmas breakfast. Add this easy casserole to your menu today!
Apple Bread Pudding
A fantastic apple dessert. It has a layer of soft cinnamon apples topped with sweet bread cubes and a vanilla custard mixture, baked until creamy, and served with gooey dulce de leche or caramel sauce.
Gingerbread Pancakes for Christmas Breakfast
Easy to make Gingerbread Pancakes that are fluffy and tastes just like gingerbread cookies!
Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
An Easy Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole Recipe that is so delicious! This slow cooker egg casserole cooks overnight for a healthy breakfast!
Easy Sweet Potato Muffins
The Best Sweet Potato Muffins Recipe! Made with simple ingredients, these gluten free sweet potato muffins are healthy and delicious!
Blintz Souffle With Blueberry Sauce
Blintz soufflé casserole is a rich a creamy breakfast dish perfect for the holidays. Prepare it the night before and just bake it while setting the table. Serve with warm blueberry sauce.
Biscoff Pancakes
Thick, fluffy, Biscoff pancakes topped with crushed Lotus Biscoff cookies and Biscoff spread! They’re super quick and so easy to make!
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
These Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are soft, gooey, super cinnamony, and slathered in cream cheese glaze! Pop them in the refrigerator the night before, and bake them up fresh Christmas morning!
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole
Slow Cooker French Toast Casserole is an easy breakfast for a lazy day weekend brunch recipe or holiday breakfast.
Air Fryer Hash Browns
These air fryer hash browns are so quick and easy to make and perfect for Christmas morning!
Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal
This Cranberry Pomegranate Baked Oatmeal is bursting with flavor and the perfect way to use up those leftover cranberries. Or, it’s a great make-ahead breakfast option for the holidays!
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole
Slow Cooker Breakfast Casserole with leftover ham, green onions, and cheddar cheese is a simple, yet tasty way to serve breakfast or brunch. It’s perfect for busy mornings, potlucks, or holiday brunches.
Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Strata
This delicious Slow-Cooker Cheesy Bacon Strata is easy to make and delicious for breakfast, brunch, and even dinner. Perfect for any party or gathering. Yum!
Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding
French Crepes
Blueberry Scones
Blueberry Scones are moist and buttery with sweet and crumbly edges, packed with juicy blueberries and maple glaze in every single bite.
Easy Gingerbread Oatmeal in the Crockpot
Overnight Orange Brioche Cinnamon Rolls
These overnight orange brioche cinnamon rolls are some of the best cinnamon rolls you will ever have! They are light, fluffy, and filled with delicate notes of orange thanks to fresh oranges and Grand Marnier orange liqueur. These lovely brioche rolls are then topped with a delicious orange cream cheese frosting that is beyond delicious.
Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Casserole
This Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast Casserole tastes just like the traditional French dessert! It’s light and delicate with notes of vanilla and subtle orange liqueur. This elegant and special breakfast is perfect for the holidays!
Gingerbread Waffles
Move over gingerbread french toast... these gingerbread waffles have the perfect amount of sweetness and spice and are the perfect Christmas morning treat! Topped with pure maple syrup and homemade whipped cream, these are sure to become a new favorite Christmas morning tradition.
Veggie Breakfast Casserole (delicious, simple)
Veggie breakfast casserole is a delicious and special breakfast that is perfect for the holidays, or any time.
Amish Cinnamon Bread (Easy Cinnamon Bread)
This easy Amish Cinnamon Bread is a quick bread that requires no yeast or needing and has only a 10 minute prep time!
PB&J French Toast Casserole
This easy Peanut Butter and Jelly French Toast Casserole combines two comfort foods into one. Homemade blueberry jam and pb sandwiches soak overnight in a delicious custard, then is baked to golden perfection.
Cinnamon Roll Donuts
Air Fryer Donut Holes
These easy and quick Air fryer donut holes are perfect for Christmas breakfast as they can be made in just 15 minutes and required only 4 ingredients.
Vegan JUST Egg Quiche
If you're looking for a delicious vegan dish to add to your Christmas morning spread, look no further than vegan JUST Egg quiche. It's perfect for those who are looking for a festive breakfast that doesn't require any holiday-specific ingredients.
Zucchini Potato Frittata
This luscious, easy frittata is perfect for holiday mornings and is delicious too!
Savory Stuffed Prosciutto Egg Cups Recipe
These savory stuffed prosciutto egg cups are a quick and easy Christmas breakfast recipe that can be ahead of time.
Best Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Perfect for breakfast or brunch, this easy and hearty breakfast recipe is made with simple ingredients like eggs, breakfast sausage, cheese, bacon and, of course, tater tots! Kids love this delicious breakfast that will soon become a family favorite.
Dutch Baby Pancake
The Dutch baby is an easy, tasty, and fun Christmas breakfast. A great pancake!
Banana Bread Pudding
Enjoy this warm, gooey, and delicious banana bread pudding made with ripe bananas, warm cinnamon and raisins. An easy recipe perfect for christmas breakfast.
Chorizo and Egg Christmas Wreath
Hot Chocolate Charcuterie Board
Your new best friend for these cold winter months will be this Hot Cocoa Charcuterie Board! Simple to make, super cute, and full of fun, it’s the perfect way to serve hot chocolate!
Smoked Salmon Scrambled Eggs
These easy, fluffy scrambled eggs are perfect for breakfast or brunch! With smoked salmon, cream cheese, and green onions.
Crustless Spinach Quiche
Perfect any time of the day, this Crustless Spinach Quiche is so easy to make! Loaded with fresh spinach, eggs, Monterey jack cheese and heavy cream this french style spinach quiche is rich and decadent.
Sheet Pan Pancakes
These Sheet Pan Pancakes are ridiculously easy and taste absolutely delicious! Perfect for serving a crowd! All you need is 20 minutes of prep time then let the oven do the rest! No more flipping!
Easy Overnight Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole
This easy Overnight Crockpot Breakfast Casserole is the perfect Christmas Breakfast! Shredded potatoes are layered between savory ham, cheese, and eggs. Plus, it cooks overnight, so it's ready in the morning.
German Apple Pancake
Healthy Banana Cranberry Muffins
These delicious little muffins are the perfect winter breakfast – and they're even healthy thanks to bananas, fresh cranberries and whole grain flour!
Healthy Breakfast Tacos with Black Beans and Eggs
These healthy breakfast tacos are piled with black beans and eggs! They're the perfect weekend breakfast and great for entertaining.
Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe
Try this eggs benedict casserole recipe for a delicious breakfast or brunch. All the flavor of benedict, but made with a secret healthy ingredient!
Sourdough Maple Pecan Scones
These sourdough maple pecan scones are lightly sweetened with maple and perfectly offset by the flavors of toasted pecan and tangy sourdough.
Chocolate Chip Apricot Muffin Tops
Homemade Christmas Cereal - An Elf on the Shelf Breakfast
Delight your kids during Holiday Season with this homemade Christmas Cereal. It's perfect for children plus any elves who happen to be visiting!
Mushroom Chive Quiche - Healthyish Appetite
This mushroom chive quiche calls for a store-bought, frozen pie crust so it's super approachable easy to throw together for last minute company!
Chai Spiced Apple Bread
This chai spiced apple bread is perfectly cozy and loaded with the seasonal flavors you look forward to all year long. It has a double dose of apples: shredded honeycrisp and a full cup of applesauce.
Baked Donuts
These baked donuts are soft and fluffy cake donuts coated in chocolate frosting then topped with festive sprinkles. A fun and easy treat that’s perfect for any breakfast or brunch gathering!
Santa Pancakes: Fun Christmas Morning Breakfast For Kids!
Santa pancakes are an easy breakfast to make for your kids on Christmas morning. It's simple to decorate these Santa face pancakes using marshmallows, strawberries, and bananas.
Easy, Healthy Baked Pear Oatmeal
This Baked Pear Oatmeal is such an easy, healthy, and delicious breakfast idea! Made with warming spices, it’s such a cozy way to start your day. Recipe is vegan and gluten-free.
Apple Cinnamon Bread
A slice of this delectable and fragrant Apple Cinnamon Bread is crammed with crisp apple bits, fragrant cinnamon, chewy raisins, crunchy walnuts, and melty chocolate chips!
Apple Crescent Rolls
Easy German Pancake
Easy German Pancake also known as a Dutch baby is a classic breakfast or brunch recipe! All you need is a blender and a skillet to make this sweet or savory dish!
Biscoff Banana Bread
Up your banana bread game with this Biscoff Banana Bread. Delicious and moist with the added flavour of Biscoff swirled through.
EASY Rhodes Monkey Bread (w/ butterscotch pudding)
This Easy Rhodes Monkey Bread (w/ butterscotch pudding) uses frozen dough to make the best cinnamon pull-apart bubble bread! Drenched in a gooey, ultra-smooth sauce, this perfected version of your favorite breakfast treat can be made overnight or on the day-of with just 5 ingredients and 10 minutes of hands-on time. Perfect for any busy day, but especially great for Christmas morning!
Sweet Potato Hash and Egg Breakfast Cups
An easy brunch or breakfast, these sweet potato hash and egg breakfast cups feature a healthy sweet potato nest with a cracked egg and bacon.
Slow Cooker Sticky Buns
Brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and pecans turn an ordinary store bought can of biscuits into the best Slow Cooker Sticky Buns you’ll ever have!
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