40+ Christmas Breakfast Ideas

This ultimate list of Christmas Breakfast Ideas will ensure your Christmas morning is wonderful. From breakfast casserole bakes to pancakes to egg dishes, so many ideas for Christmas brunch or breakfast. Sweet, savory, easy and homemade it’s all here, The Best Of The Best Christmas Breakfast Recipes!

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Breakfast On Christmas Morning

Christmas Morning is just magical. Family and friends coming together to enjoy each others company. Kids running around gleefully hopped up on sugar and presents. And the feasts, Christmas Dinner always seems to get all the attention. But it’s the Christmas Breakfast that can make the day extra magical.

Christmas morning deserves a breakfast as joyful as the day itself. Whether you’re savoring sweet rolls with the kids, sipping coffee over a cozy casserole, or hosting a big brunch, these recipes will make your celebration extra special.

These are some of THE BEST CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST RECIPES from around the web. Not just your average breakfast recipes, these are special. Unique, fun and festive that will bring holiday cheer to your plates.

Both sweet and savory recipes that the entire family will love! HO! HO! HOpe You Enjoy!

Just scroll and when you see a dish you like click on the CHECK OUT THIS RECIPE button to go to the full recipe.

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Orange Sweet Rolls - Like Mother Like DaughterPin
Orange Sweet Rolls – Like Mother Like Daughter
These orange sweet rolls are a great breakfast or dessert, with cinnamon, orange zest and a delicious orange flavored frosting.
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Eggs Benedict Casserole | Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole RecipePin
Eggs Benedict Casserole | Easy Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe
English muffins, Canadian bacon, eggs and Hollandaise sauce star in this delicious overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole. It’s easy to make and perfect for the holidays!
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DONUT TREE + WonkyWonderfulPin
DONUT TREE + WonkyWonderful
This DONUT TREE is a super fun, festive and cute Christmas party idea. Donut holes, cranberries and rosemary arranged to look like a tree.
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CHERRY CHEESE DANISH RECIPE 🍒 EASY AND DELICIOUS!Pin
CHERRY CHEESE DANISH RECIPE 🍒 EASY AND DELICIOUS!
This easy Cherry Cheese Danish recipe is fancy enough for holidays and special occasions yet simple enough to make on a Tuesday morning. A delicious breakfast that looks so impressive!
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Grinch PancakesPin
Grinch Pancakes
Create your very own Grinch Pancakes at home with green buttermilk pancake batter, cream cheese frosting, green whipped cream and heart sprinkles!
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NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY RING - WonkyWonderfulPin
NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY RING – WonkyWonderful
This NUTELLA PUFF PASTRY RING is a deliciously festive dessert or breakfast. Puff pastry filled with Nutella and nuts.
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Whole 30 Breakfast Hash Recipe - WonkyWonderfulPin
Whole 30 Breakfast Hash Recipe – WonkyWonderful
This Whole 30 Breakfast Hash Recipe is an easy, healthy way to start your day. This recipe is Paleo, Whole30, Low Carb, Dairy Free and Gluten Free.
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Hashbrown Breakfast CasserolePin
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
This easy breakfast casserole is made with shredded hashbrowns, sausage, & eggs. It can even be made ahead & then frozen!
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Hearty Breakfast Bake with Sausage, Eggs, and Crescent RollsPin
Hearty Breakfast Bake with Sausage, Eggs, and Crescent Rolls
Start your morning off right with my sausage breakfast casserole. Packed with sausage, eggs, and cheese, this dish is perfect for a crowd!
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SAUSAGE and POTATOES BREAKFAST HASH + WonkyWonderfulPin
SAUSAGE and POTATOES BREAKFAST HASH + WonkyWonderful
This Sausage and Potatoes Breakfast Hash Recipe is an easy 2 ingredients meal that will keep you full all day.
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CHERRY DANISH PASTRY RING - WonkyWonderfulPin
CHERRY DANISH PASTRY RING – WonkyWonderful
This CHERRY DANISH PASTRY RING is a quick easy breakfast or dessert – perfect for the holidays. Crescent roll dough filled with cream cheese and cherry filling, baked in a wreath shape then glazed.
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French Toast CasserolePin
French Toast Casserole
Make your mornings special with this easy French Toast Casserole. It has everything you love about traditional French Toast, and is baked all in one pan!
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Avocado Kale Florentine with Smoked Paprika HollandaisePin
Avocado Kale Florentine with Smoked Paprika Hollandaise
This vegan avocado kale Florentine with smoked paprika hollandaise is the perfect brunch recipe or holiday weekend.
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The BEST Waffle Recipe | Mom On TimeoutPin
The BEST Waffle Recipe | Mom On Timeout
The only Waffle recipe you’ll ever need! Delicious, light and fluffy waffles with golden, crispy edges! The BEST waffle recipe!
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Chorizo and Egg Christmas WreathPin
Chorizo and Egg Christmas Wreath
Store-bought crescent rolls are transformed to make a breakfast Christmas wreath stuffed with chorizo, eggs, and cheese.
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Leftover Ham and Broccoli Quiche - Flavor MosaicPin
Leftover Ham and Broccoli Quiche – Flavor Mosaic
Leftover Ham and Broccoli Quiche is an easy and delicious way to use up leftover holiday ham and is perfect for a weekend breakfast or brunch!
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Gingerbread PancakesPin
Gingerbread Pancakes
This quick one-bowl gingerbread pancake recipe make light and fluffy pancakes that taste like gingerbread. Easy Christmas pancake recipe!
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HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT BAKE + WonkyWonderfulPin
HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT BAKE + WonkyWonderful
This HAM AND CHEESE CROISSANT BAKE is perfect for holidays, breakfast for dinner or lazy Sunday mornings with the family.
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Nana’s Sausage Bread - Easy Breakfast, Brunch, or Appetizer!Pin
Nana’s Sausage Bread – Easy Breakfast, Brunch, or Appetizer!
Nana’s Sausage Bread recipe is made up of refrigerated pizza dough that’s loaded with a filling made of spicy sausage, egg, and cheese then baked until golden.
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Cranberry Crumb Cake - Katiebird BakesPin
Cranberry Crumb Cake – Katiebird Bakes
Fresh tart cranberries are layered between a soft, tender vanilla cake and a holiday-spiced streusel topping in this cranberry crumb cake: a simple coffee cake perfect for the holiday season.
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PANETTONE FRENCH TOAST + WonkyWonderfulPin
PANETTONE FRENCH TOAST + WonkyWonderful
Panettone French Toast is the perfect way to use up that Italian sweet bread you got for Christmas for breakfast or brunch.
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Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer Recipe - WonkyWonderfulPin
Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer Recipe – WonkyWonderful
This Easy Smoked Salmon Appetizer Recipe begins with flaky puff pastry, topped with cream cheese, smoked salmon, lemon, capers and fresh dill.
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Sheet Pan OmeletPin
Sheet Pan Omelet
This Sheet Pan Omelet is filled with baby spinach, bacon and plenty of cheese along with green onion and sweet red bell pepper for added texture and flavor. It’s an efficient way to meal prep breakfast for the week, or cook omelets for a crowd in one fell swoop. Easy Sheet Pan Omelet Recipe with…
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BAKED HAM and EGG CUPS + WonkyWonderfulPin
BAKED HAM and EGG CUPS + WonkyWonderful
These Baked Ham and Egg Cups topped with asparagus are an all in one breakfast recipe that is naturally low carb, Keto friendly.
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Croissant French Toast Bake - Noshing With the NolandsPin
Croissant French Toast Bake – Noshing With the Nolands
This easy Croissant French Toast Bake can be made the night before and served up hot in the morning straight out of the oven.
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ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO PUFF PASTRY - WonkyWonderfulPin
ASPARAGUS AND PROSCIUTTO PUFF PASTRY – WonkyWonderful
This Asparagus and Prosciutto Puff Pastry is perfect as an appetizer or meal! A simple recipe with flavorful ingredients.
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Grandma’s Cinnamon RollsPin
Grandma’s Cinnamon Rolls
An easy recipe and tutorial on how to make my family’s favorite cinnamon rolls. Includes instructions for how to prep them ahead of time too!
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Blackberry and Cherry Kolache Recipe | Barbara BakesPin
Blackberry and Cherry Kolache Recipe | Barbara Bakes
Kolaches are a Czechoslovakian pastry. Similar to a Danish with a dollop of fruit filling in the middle, but a softer, fluffier, more roll like bun.
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Hot Chocolate PancakesPin
Hot Chocolate Pancakes
Your family will love these quick & easy Hot Chocolate Pancakes! Delicious year round, they are a festive way to start a winter’s morning.
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Savory Butternut Squash and Gruyere Breakfast StrataPin
Savory Butternut Squash and Gruyere Breakfast Strata
This savory butternut squash and Gruyere breakfast strata is going to be served again and again! Packed with butternut squash and melted Gruyere cheese!
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{Overnight} Brioche French Toast Casserole - Belly FullPin
{Overnight} Brioche French Toast Casserole – Belly Full
This sweet overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole is elegant, but easy! Perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch.
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Broccoli Cheddar and Bacon Quiche - Easy Quiche Recipe!Pin
Broccoli Cheddar and Bacon Quiche – Easy Quiche Recipe!
This fluffy broccoli bacon quiche has tender veggies, crispy bacon, and gooey cheese baked in a flaky crust. Perfect for brunch or dinner!
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Panettone Bread PuddingPin
Panettone Bread Pudding
This creamy bread pudding recipe uses leftovers from the classic Italian holiday bread. A vintage custard dessert that’s easily customizable.
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HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE + WonkyWonderfulPin
HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE + WonkyWonderful
This Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is an absolute must for Thanksgiving or Christmas breakfast. Prep, rise and bake within 2 hours!
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Can I make Christmas breakfast ahead of time?

Casseroles, overnight French toast, and sweet rolls can be prepared the night before and baked in the morning. Parfaits and fruit salads also keep well when assembled a few hours in advance.

What’s a good drink to serve with Christmas breakfast?

Hot cocoa or peppermint mochas for kids
Mimosas or poinsettia cocktails (prosecco + cranberry juice) for adults
Spiced apple cider or chai lattes for a cozy, non-alcoholic option

How do I feed a large family or group Christmas Breakfast?

Opt for make-ahead dishes like breakfast casseroles, baked oatmeal, or breakfast burritos. Serve buffet-style so guests can help themselves.

How can I make my breakfast table look festive?

A red-and-white table runner or plaid napkins
Mini poinsettias or pine sprigs as centerpieces
Christmas mugs or themed plates
A playlist of soft Christmas classics playing in the background

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