Christmas breakfast recipes bring the magic of the holiday to your morning with special dishes that everyone loves. Imagine waking up to the smell of cinnamon, warm from the oven, or the sizzle of bacon and eggs cooking in the pan.
Christmas Breakfast Recipes
These recipes could include fluffy pancakes topped with berries and whipped cream, homemade waffles drizzled with maple syrup, or savory casseroles full of cheese and vegetables. It's all about making the start of Christmas day feel as festive and joyful as the rest of it. Whether you have a lot of time or just a little, there's a Christmas breakfast recipe that can make your morning merry and bright.
Butter Swim Biscuits
Uses: These biscuits stand out with their tall, fluffy texture and super crispy edges, all achieved by baking in hot butter. Simple to make in one bowl, they're irresistibly indulgent without needing extra butter on top—though they're perfect with jam or honey.
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons (1 stick/113 grams) unsalted butter
- 2 ¾ cups (345 grams) all-purpose flour
- 4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons fine salt (see headnote)
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) well-shaken whole or low-fat buttermilk
Monkey Bread
Uses: This sweet pastry gets its "pull-apart" magic from brioche dough, baked to golden perfection. Doused in butter, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and baked in a Bundt pan, it puffs up into soft, sticky morsels you can easily pick apart. Optional caramel sauce drizzle adds extra indulgence, making it perfect for group gatherings or a family dessert.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1-inch pieces, plus more for the bowl
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- 1 ¼-ounce envelope active dry yeast (about 2¼ teaspoons)
- 3 cups (or more) all-purpose flour
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
Assembly:
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, slightly cooled, plus more for the pan
- Sanding or granulated sugar (for the pan)
- Prepared caramel sauce (for serving)
Special Equipment:
- A 10-inch tube pan or 10-cup Bundt pan
Use-It-Up Frittata
Uses: Turn fridge leftovers into a feast with the Use-It-Up Frittata! This clever dish is perfect for any meal, transforming spare veggies and grains into a delightful egg-based creation. Plus, it's as good fresh as it is in tomorrow's lunchbox.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 6 ounces leftover roasted vegetables, cut into ½-inch pieces (about 1½ cups)
- ½ cup leftover cooked grains
- 1 ounce coarsely grated or crumbled cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped tender herbs, such as thyme, basil, and/or chives
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Uses: Brighten your holiday morning with the Christmas Breakfast Casserole! This easy-to-assemble dish is loaded with croissants, ham, peppers, and gooey cheese, and can sit in the fridge overnight—perfect for a no-fuss festive brunch. This casserole pairs wonderfully with fruit salad and cranberry mimosas for a truly festive feast.
Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 8 oz. deli ham, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ½ tsp. black pepper
- 1 tsp. fresh thyme, chopped
- 6 croissants, cut into 1 ½- to 2-in. pieces
- 1 c. milk
- ¾ c. half-and-half
- 1 tsp. hot sauce
- 5 large eggs
- 2 c. grated white cheddar cheese, divided
- 1 c. grated pepper jack cheese, divided
Breakfast Pizza
Uses: Perfect for using simple ingredients, this hearty sheet pan meal turns the first meal of the day into a celebration. It's a delicious mix of crispy bacon, soft scrambled eggs, golden hash browns, and melty cheese all on a hassle-free crescent dough crust.
Ingredients
- ½ lb. thick-cut bacon
- 1 20-oz. bag shredded hash browns
- 1 ¼ tsp. kosher salt, divided
- ¾ tsp. ground black pepper, divided
- 2 8-oz. crescent dough sheets
- 2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese
- 8 large eggs
- 3 Tbsp. heavy cream
- 3 c. shredded cheddar cheese, divided
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Hot sauce, to serve
Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Uses: This dish wraps up savory sausage, fluffy eggs, and creamy cheese in crispy toasted bread, all prepped the night before for zero morning hassle. Customizable with your choice of meat and veggies, it’s a make-ahead!
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground pork sausage or maple sausage
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 6 eggs beaten
- 1- 1½ cup half and half
- 6 slices white bread toasted and cut into cubes
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
Big Breakfast Salad
Uses: It's not just any salad; it's a grand blend of crispy roasted potatoes seasoned with everything bagel spice, crunchy bagel chips mingling with creamy, soft-boiled eggs, and a zesty avocado-basil dressing. Want to make it even more special? Top it off with crispy bacon pieces for an extra flavor punch.
Ingredients
Dressing
- 1 small avocado
- 6 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (from 3 lemons)
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp. kosher salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Salad
- 1 lb. baby potatoes, quartered
- 1 Tbsp. everything bagel seasoning
- 4 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
- 2 everything bagels, sliced into ¼-in.-thick rounds
- ½ tsp. kosher salt, plus more for eggs
- 4 large eggs
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1 5-oz. pkg. mixed greens
- 2 Persian cucumbers, chopped
- 10 oz. cherry tomatoes, halved
Italian Baked Eggs With Tomato Sauce
Uses: Amped up with Italian turkey sausage and sprinkled with fresh herbs, it's a protein-packed meal that transitions smoothly from sunrise comfort to a dinner treat. In just 25 minutes, enjoy the classic dance of runny yolks and tangy sauce with a crunchy, cheesy baguette sidekick.
Ingredients
- 1 baguette, halved and sliced lengthwise
- 1½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 ounces low-moisture mozzarella, sliced into 8 pieces
- 12 ounces hot Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1½ cups chopped yellow onion
- 3 garlic cloves, chopped
- 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1½ teaspoons fresh oregano, plus more for serving
- ¾ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Pancake Casserole
Uses: Mixing the fluffy joy of pancakes with the simplicity of a casserole, this dish is a dream come true for weekend brunches. Prepped the night before and packed with the cozy flavors of custard-soaked pancakes, it's like waking up to dessert for breakfast. Whether you drizzle it with maple syrup or scatter crispy bacon on top.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 24-30 Pancakes
- 6 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- 1 cup whole milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla bean paste
- ¼ tsp. kosher salt
- Unsalted butter and maple syrup, for serving
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Uses: Combining the gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls with the easy-to-serve style of a casserole, it’s perfect for feeding a crowd or just treating yourself. With a prep and chill process that simplifies your breakfast routine, this bake is ready to impress with a golden top and a soft, custardy middle. Add a citrus twist to elevate it for spring brunches. This dish promises all the cozy feels with minimal fuss.
Ingredients:
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups milk
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 (16-oz.) package frozen cinnamon rolls
- ½ cup golden raisins
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into ¼-inch cubes
