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75 Best Christmas Breakfast Ideas That Are Full of Holiday Cheer

Bread pudding, casseroles, and eggs are all ready!

By Erin Cavoto and Georgia Goode
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Caitlin Bensel

Ah, Christmas morning! It's filled with joy, laughter, and the mad rush to open Christmas presents. But for Ree Drummond, it's a chance to finally relax with family (in matching Christmas pajamas, of course). And there's one thing you won't want to do without on Christmas morning: breakfast! Whether it's a big Christmas brunch or a quick bite to fuel you up for the festivities ahead, these Christmas breakfast ideas are perfect for whatever your holiday has in store.

If your crew is going full speed the moment they wake up, consider a make-ahead recipe that you can simply pop in the oven or transfer to a serving plate on Christmas morning. Here, you'll find plenty of breakfast casseroles, from hearty sausage and egg bakes to sweet seasonal bread puddings that you can assemble the night before. There's also overnight oats with a tiramisu spin and delicious bakery-style muffins that make a grab-and-go, quick breakfast idea. 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. That's right, there's no standing over a hot griddle or flipping required; these pancakes are cooked in the oven!

No matter what you're making, some sweet and spicy candied bacon and a red and green fresh fruit salad round out just about any menu perfectly. With a little forethought, you can have a delicious morning meal on the table with ease. These breakfast ideas may even rival the big Christmas dinner!

1

Breakfast Pizza

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Caitlin Bensel

Want an easy but impressive breakfast the whole family will love? Meet your new favorite Christmas tradition. The crust is made from crescent roll dough which makes it so easy. It's topped with cheese, eggs, bacon, and hash browns.

Get the Breakfast Pizza recipe.

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2

Eggnog Bread Pudding

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Caitlin Bensel

Whether you eat it for breakfast or dessert, this bread pudding is so darn delicious. The rum-butter syrup you serve it with may just be the best part!

Get the Eggnog Bread Pudding recipe.

3

Candied Bacon

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Hector Sanchez

Every Christmas breakfast table deserves a big platter of crispy bacon, but this isn't any ol' average bacon. A little sweet and a little spicy, this candied bacon is purely addictive.

Get the Candied Bacon recipe.

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4

Ambrosia Salad

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Caitlin Bensel

Nothing says Christmas morning quite like this festive ambrosia salad! It's the perfect sweet holiday brunch side alongside your family's favorite savory breakfast casserole.

Get the Ambrosia Salad recipe.

5

Buttermilk Biscuits

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Will Dickey

Bake a batch of these unbelievably flaky biscuits and serve with all the fixings! Think butter, jam, fried eggs, country ham, sausage gravy, or even fried chicken.

Get the Buttermilk Biscuits recipe.

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6

Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread

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Will Dickey

Your Christmas crew 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.

Get the Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread recipe.

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7

Eggs Florentine

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Caitlin Bensel

When you've gone overboard on Christmas cookies and candy, this healthful approach to breakfast is just what you need. The homemade Hollandaise sauce is good enough to drink!

Get the Eggs Florentine recipe.

8

White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding

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Caitlin Bensel

Make-ahead breakfasts are essential for busy Christmas mornings, and this one will be your family's new favorite. Why? Because it's basically dessert! It's filled with white chocolate chips, buttery croissants, berries, and a decadent white chocolate custard.

Get the White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding recipe.

9

Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

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Caitlin Bensel

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 on Christmas morning!

Get the Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole recipe.

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10

Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Caitlin Bensel

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.

Get the Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe.

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11

French Toast Sticks

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Caitlin Bensel

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 good bread like brioche or challah.

Get the French Toast Sticks recipe.

12

Breakfast Burritos to Go

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Hector Sanchez

You can make these breakfast burritos and keep them warm in your slow cooker for up to 3 hours! That means they're perfect for hectic Christmas mornings when you need to feed a crowd. The recipes makes enough for 12 people.

Get Ree's Breakfast Burritos to Go recipe.

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13

Tiramisu Overnight Oats

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Caitlin Bensel

This is one way to enjoy your morning coffee! For a healthful start to the morning, dive into these heavenly overnight oats. Because they're made ahead of time, you won't be stuck in the kitchen during all of the morning excitement!

Get the Tiramisu Overnight Oats recipe.

14

Sheet Pan Pancakes

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Caitlin Bensel

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.

Get the Sheet Pan Pancakes recipe.

15

Chilaquiles

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Hector Sanchez

If you're craving something different on Christmas morning, this spicy, full-of-flavor chilaquiles is the answer. It's ready in about 35 minutes and is totally customizable.

Get the Chilaquiles recipe.

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16

Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole

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The Pioneer Woman

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'll taste totally homemade!

Get Ree's Cinnamon Roll Breakfast Casserole recipe.

17

Sausage Gravy

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Will Dickey

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.

Get the Sausage Gravy recipe.

18

Gingerbread Muffins

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Caitlin Bensel

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.

Get the Gingerbread Muffins recipe.

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19

Breakfast Enchiladas

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Caitlin Bensel

These Tex-Mex meal will keep your crew well fed until the big Christmas lunch! Filled with eggs, chorizo, and plenty of cheese, they're hearty and delicious.

Get the Breakfast Enchiladas recipe.

20

Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal

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Caitlin Bensel

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.

Get the Walnut Brownie Baked Oatmeal recipe.

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