It’s a gift to spend the holidays with family. That’s why Christmas needs to start with a tasty meal and it tends to be fancier than traditional mornings. We’re sharing 13 recipes that will be fantastic for your Christmas breakfast or brunch. Whether you’re looking for easy Christmas breakfast ideas, a Christmas breakfast casserole, or make-ahead recipes, “yule” be sorry if you don’t try one of them. They’re all Santa and Rudolph approved.
Christmas Eve Shortcut Cinnamon Buns
“One word: Amazing!” – Melinda
Berry Cream Cheese Danish
“I created this recipe using a combination of recipes. These recipes have proven to be tried and true winners over the course of 30 years. Hope you enjoy it as much as my family, friends, and co-workers did recently.” – Cheryl
Giddo’s Dream Waffles
“Several months ago, I awoke from an extremely vivid dream. Giddo, my grandfather who passed away when I was six years old, was standing right in front of me, statuesque as ever. His eyes sparkled with his smile and with his huge calloused hands he gave me a tattered and folded piece of paper. The entire exchange lasted but seconds and, turning around, he walked away into the garden. I opened the paper and saw this recipe for waffles. I woke up immediately, still remembering the entire dream, and wrote down the recipe.” – Chelsea
Oven Omelet
“What’s great is it can be made the night before. Then all you have to do the next morning is bake it. It feeds a big crowd but you can also cut the recipe in half to serve a smaller group. A spoon full of salsa served on top, really adds to the flavor of this dish. You could also add a dollop of sour cream and guacamole.” – Gayle
Holiday Eggnog French Toast – Baked Broiled and Basted
“This eggnog French toast is the perfect festive breakfast. Served with your favorite topping or syrup this is an easy holiday breakfast.” – Debbie
Pantry Breakfast Casserole
“I made this on Sunday for brunch and was able to take a small slice to work for breakfast each day this week. Reheats in the microwave in just 1 minute.” – Rhonda
Breakfast Lasagna
“This was such a huge hit that now I have to make it every time our family comes to visit. It has become a family favorite. You can make the cream the day before and assemble lasagna the morning you are having it.” – Lynn
Monte Cristo Breakfast Casserole
“This is a great breakfast or brunch casserole! It tastes great and almost all of the work can be done the night before! Every time I make this it is a big hit! Serve with a selection of berry preserves if you don’t want to make a sauce.” – Cheryl
Grandma Delsie’s Cinnamon Rolls
“Grandma Delsie’s Cinnamon Rolls will have you salivating with the aromas filtering from your kitchen as they bake. This recipe is from my grandma, including notes and instructions on making the rolls, the delicious cinnamon filling, and the icing to top them. These rolls do not need sugar added to the dough. They are light and airy, filled with sweet cinnamon goodness, and just the right amount of sweet frosting on top.” – Shelia
Pecan Delight Baked French Toast
“This is a very rich breakfast and very, very delish. You really won’t need syrup to enjoy. It’s so easy to make the night before and pop into the oven the next morning. This is also a wonderful brunch dish or dessert for something different.” – Colleen
Canned Biscuit Sugar Donuts
“My mother made these for us since we were young, and she made them when I married, too. I made them for my daughters (who loved them) and now my grandchildren look forward to making them – helping to cut the holes and dipping them in the sugar. They are delicious served warm.” – Kathy
Baked Custard Pancake
“This pancake is so good. In fact, it is more like a custard than cake and a wonderful breakfast delight. It puffs up nicely in the oven and then as you let it set, it absorbs all of the butter, sugar, and cinnamon that is on the bottom layer. You can sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on top, or even a drizzle of honey or syrup but, I find this wonderfully sweet (although not overpowering) as it is and really does not need it.” – Barbara
Caramel Banana Bread
“Moist banana bread sweetened with caramel sauce and covered with even more caramel sauce!” – Kevin