Enjoy the holiday fun without spending all morning in the kitchen with these easy breakfast recipes, perfect for Christmas morning.
Many families seem to have their own Christmas morning traditions.
In our house, Christmas morning is all about opening gifts.
I don’t know about you, but I definitely don’t want to miss all that fun while stuck in the kitchen making breakfast.
Instead, I like to plan an easy breakfast in advance, one that can be made ahead or put together quickly.
Here’s a list of some of the best breakfast recipes, including amazing Christmas morning casseroles, for a delicious holiday breakfast! If you want breakfast ready and waiting when you wake up, these make-ahead yogurt bowls are handy.
Breakfast Casserole Recipes
Casseroles are my favorite kind of Christmas breakfast. Many can be put together the night before and simply baked on Christmas morning. They save a ton of time and make hosting overnight guests a breeze.
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Classic Holiday Brunch Casserole Recipe
This Christmas casserole is a true classic. Packed with sausage, eggs, bread, and cheese, it can be made ahead so you can pop it in the oven in the morning!
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Simple Pecan French Toast Casserole with Brown Sugar Topping
Loaded with crunchy pecans and drizzled with a sweet, cinnamon-kissed topping, this French toast casserole is an incredible breakfast treat!
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Easy Vegetarian Breakfast Casserole
Here’s a delicious make-ahead dish that makes a lovely vegetarian breakfast casserole.
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Hashbrown Casserole With Ham
I used to make a version of this ham and hashbrown casserole for dinner, and my family loved it! It also has a make-ahead option, so you can assemble it the night before and bake it while you enjoy the holiday festivities!
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Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This make-ahead, overnight breakfast casserole is a delicious way to kick off the holidays. Hearty potatoes, crunchy red peppers, savory sausage, and melted cheese make it perfect for a crowd!
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Oven French Toast: Make Ahead Breakfast
This overnight oven French toast is the perfect make-ahead breakfast for your family and Christmas guests. Cinnamon spice bakes right through it, and it pairs nicely with a morning cup of cocoa or coffee!
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Roasted Breakfast Potatoes
These roasted breakfast potatoes make a lovely side for a beautiful Christmas breakfast or brunch. You can even chop the veggies the night before for easy baking and serving in the morning!
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Everything Bagel Make Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This Everything Bagel Breakfast Casserole can be prepped the night before. Everything bagels are layered with bacon, cream cheese, Gruyere cheese, and eggs. On Christmas morning, all you need to do is take it out of the fridge and bake it!
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Make Ahead Egg Nog Casserole
What says the holidays more than eggnog? This make-ahead breakfast casserole has all the festive flavors we love, including eggnog! Pop it in the oven on Christmas morning, enjoy the delicious aroma, and savor a cup of coffee.
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Mushroom Breakfast Casserole
This spicy mushroom breakfast casserole is tasty and makes a decadent start to the day.
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Triple Cheese Breakfast Casserole
This triple cheese breakfast casserole takes almost no time to prepare. It’s a perfect brunch dish for feeding a crowd, or you can make it for your family and freeze the leftovers. Serves 12.
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Crescent Roll & Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Here is your crowd-pleasing, company-worthy breakfast casserole! It’s so delicious, there won’t be any leftovers!
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Breakfast Enchiladas: Festive Make-Ahead Christmas Brunch
Christmas brunch for overnight guests gets easier with these festive make-ahead breakfast enchiladas, ready to go in the freezer.
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Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is made and baked in a cast iron skillet with your favorites: breakfast sausage crumbles, loads of veggies, cheese, and crispy tater tots.
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Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Chorizo and Eggs
Full of vegetables, sausage, chorizo, and brioche, this overnight breakfast casserole saves so much time and is a real treat. Perfect for the holiday season!
Yeast Breads, Quick Breads, and Muffin Recipes for Christmas Morning Breakfast
Sweet yeast breads are the perfect side for a Christmas morning casserole. You can bake them in advance, and a quick warm-up makes them taste fresh from the oven. They are beautiful, festive, and delicious!
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Swedish Tea Ring - Freeze Ahead Christmas Morning Recipe
Swedish Tea Ring is shaped like a wreath and filled with a sweet cinnamon filling. Drizzled with icing, it’s a lovely bread for breakfast or an afternoon coffee.
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Blueberry Biscuits with Lemon Cinnamon Glaze
These blueberry biscuits with lemon glaze are wonderful Danish-style treats. They aren’t overly sweet, but they’re just sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.
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Hot Chocolate Muffins
These hot chocolate muffins make a special Christmas treat for the kids! You can bake them ahead and freeze them to take the stress out of Christmas morning breakfast!
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Quick Raspberry and Almond Croissants
These raspberry and almond croissants, filled and topped with frangipane, are the best and look so festive too!
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Cinnamon Roll Muffins with Vanilla Glaze | Recipe
You get all the cozy, warm goodness of a cinnamon roll without the fuss of yeast. These muffins are quick and easier to make than homemade cinnamon rolls, and they’ll make your house smell like your favorite bakery!
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Easy Orange Cream Cinnamon Rolls
These delectable, soft, and fluffy orange cream cinnamon rolls are gooey and laced with cinnamon throughout. With a generous slathering of simple orange cream glaze, you can even add your favorite jelly on top for an extra fruity boost.
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Cinnamon Crescent Roll Cheesecake Stuffed Wreath
The Cinnamon Crescent Roll Cheesecake Wreath takes only 15 minutes to prep! Crescent pastry is stuffed with a cinnamon cheesecake filling for a festive, delicious treat!
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Homemade Blueberry (Muffin!) Bread
Just like a blueberry muffin, this blueberry bread batter goes from the bowl to the pan even faster! Moist and gooey, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, or served warm with whipped cream for dessert!
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Delicious Slow Cooker Cinnamon Rolls
These fluffy slow cooker cinnamon rolls are made from scratch & baked right in the crockpot. Topped with sweet vanilla icing, they’re ideal for a Christmas morning breakfast & brunch.
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Croissant Bread Pudding
This croissant bread pudding is a cross between a bread recipe and a casserole. It uses already baked croissants, layered with berries and eggs, making it a festive bread pudding.
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Chocolate Strawberry Cream Cheese Breakfast Braid
This chocolate strawberry cream cheese breakfast braid is an easy yet impressive brunch treat. A fresh strawberry cream cheese filling makes every bite a delight.
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Cinnamon Roll Bake (could prep the night before)
Cinnamon Roll Bake is made with canned cinnamon rolls and can be assembled the night before. The next morning it bakes to perfection and is topped with icing. Everyone will love it!
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Easy Chocolate Walnut Banana Bread
This chocolate walnut banana bread is moist, tender, and delicious, with a chocolatey, nutty flavor and a wonderful aroma. A cozy, heartwarming Christmas morning treat!
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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
How cute are these gingerbread cinnamon rolls? They’re the perfect easy recipe for Christmas morning, filled with gingerbread spices and topped with a smooth cream cheese glaze.
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Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread
This Monkey Bread recipe is made with balls of sweet dough smothered in caramel and topped with crunchy pecans. It’s ooey, gooey, and delicious!
You might not be ready to start your Christmas morning baking just yet, so pin this to your Pinterest boards to find it later!
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