By Courtney Minor
Published Dec 16, 2023
These Christmas Breakfast Ideas are sure to make Christmas morning the most special breakfast or brunch of the year! The kids might wake up thinking about presents, but a delicious meal should be on the menu too. Pancakes, cinnamon rolls, breakfast casseroles, eggs, French toast…the options are endless. These Christmas morning recipes are perfect for families and guests alike!
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Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes
I love Christmas morning breakfast just as much as everyone else, but preparing it for family and guests when I’m also really excited to sit down and open gifts…well, I want it to be as quick and painless as possible. These Christmas breakfast ideas make that totally possible!
Whether you prefer to eat breakfast and then open presents, or plow right through those gifts and then sit down for a nice Christmas Day brunch, these recipes are exactly what you need!
So get excited for Christmas breakfast or brunch with these nostalgic dishes, breakfast casseroles, make ahead recipes, family favorites, and more.
Bread Pudding
Classic Breakfast Ideas for Christmas
These nostalgic and comforting breakfast foods are my favorite thing to make on Christmas morning, and I know everyone will love these ideas.
- Bread Pudding : This classic recipe is perfect for Christmas breakfast. Brioche bread is soaked in a deliciously sweet custard mixture, then baked to perfection!
- Homemade Cinnamon Rolls : Everyone loves waking up on holidays to hot, fresh and fluffy cinnamon rolls drenched in sweet icing!
- Sausage Gravy : This creamy, seasoned sausage gravy is quick to make, and pairs perfectly with homemade buttermilk biscuits –or just grab a can of refrigerated biscuits for a super easy breakfast.
- Monkey Bread : Biscuit dough is rolled in cinnamon and drenched with caramel sauce to make this family favorite. There’s just something so addicting about this bread!
- Orange Rolls : These orange-infused cinnamon rolls with creamy icing are so nostalgic, so they’re extra comforting on Christmas morning.
- Corned Beef Hash : This simple and savory mix of corned beef, potatoes, and onions is so satisfying on cold mornings. It’s just perfect when served with eggs!
- Chocolate Chip Pancakes : The kids will love waking up to stacks of pancakes filled with chocolate chips. Don’t forget the chocolate syrup !
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Christmas Breakfast Casseroles
Casseroles are the easiest thing to make for holidays, and they work for breakfast too. These recipes are easy to make, and they’re deliciously filling!
- Eggs Benedict Casserole : Everything you love about classic eggs benny in an easy-to-make casserole, with the creamiest hollandaise sauce !
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole : Use leftover ham from Christmas Eve dinner to make this easy breakfast idea the next morning.
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole : This cheesy egg casserole is filled with breakfast sausage and veggies. It’s the perfect Christmas morning casserole!
- Biscuits and Gravy Casserole : Layers of biscuit dough, eggs, and cheese are baked together with a creamy sausage gravy to make this casserole version of a breakfast favorite.
- Sausage Potato Casserole : Make this hot and cheesy breakfast casserole for Christmas in just 30 minutes!
- Biscuit Breakfast Casserole : Serve up sausage, eggs, peppers, and cheese on top of a buttery biscuit base. Prep is quick, so this casserole will be ready in just 1 hour!
Belgian Waffles
Christmas Day Brunch Ideas
Eggs, bacon, potatoes, and pancakes always make for a good brunch! Serve these recipes buffet-style for a Christmas morning brunch that everyone can enjoy. And don’t forget the mimosas or bellini bar !
- Belgian Waffles : Make the perfect fluffy waffles for guests! They can top them with fruit, chocolate sauce, or maple syrup.
- Buttermilk Pancakes : Make stacks of moist, fluffy pancakes in less than 30 minutes. This is my go-to brunch or breakfast recipe.
- Scrambled Eggs : I’ve shared 4 different ways to make scrambled eggs, so you have an easy way to add them to your Christmas brunch menu.
- Brown Sugar Bacon : Cooking bacon in the oven is the best way to get super crispy strips, and the brown sugar and cayenne adds a sweet and spicy twist!
- Home Fries : These crispy potatoes will pair well with any Christmas morning breakfast you prepare.
- Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls : These big, fluffy cinnamon rolls are so easy for people to grab as they please.
- Mini Quiches : You only need 5 ingredients and 30 minutes to make these tasty, bite-size quiches! Use different mix-ins to add some variety.
Ham and Potato Casserole
Make Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas
Nothing’s easier than making a meal ahead of time. You can prepare these breakfast recipes on Christmas Eve, so they’re ready to enjoy when you wake up on Christmas morning!
- Ham and Potato Casserole : Ham, potatoes, cheese…what’s not to love about this creamy and savory breakfast casserole?
- Crockpot Breakfast Casserole : Let your Crockpot cook breakfast for you while you sleep. That’s right, you can cook this recipe overnight and wake up to a tasty casserole!
- Apple Pie Overnight French Toast : Prep this dish on Christmas Eve so that it’s ready to bake as soon as you wake up.
- Make Ahead Breakfast Burritos : Make a batch of these burritos ahead of time to keep in the freezer, and they’ll be ready to grab and reheat when guests get hungry.
- Sticky Buns : The simple cinnamon sugar filling, and sticky caramel and pecan topping, makes these buns finger-lickin’ good!
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal : Make the oatmeal batter and store it overnight in the fridge, then bake it in the morning to eat. Such a tasty idea for Christmas breakfast!
Air Fryer Donuts
Easy Christmas Morning Recipes
No need to fret when it comes time to prepare breakfast on Christmas morning, because these ideas are all so quick and easy to make!
- Air Fryer Donuts : Use biscuit dough and an Air Fryer to make crispy, fluffy, cinnamon sugar donuts in 25 minutes!
- Cheesy Migas : This cheesy, spicy, loaded egg recipe is ready in half an hour, so you can have a simple breakfast ready for the family.
- Blueberry Pancake Mix Muffins : Use pancake mix to make these moist and fluffy muffins. You only need a few ingredients and less than 30 minutes to make them.
- English Muffin Breakfast Pizza : Bacon, sausage, eggs, and cheese are baked on top of english muffins to make these individual-sized breakfast pizzas.
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bars : If you want a sweet treat for Christmas morning breakfast, these banana bread bars will hit the spot!
- Cinnamon Sugar Biscuit Bites : Use a can of biscuit dough, make a buttery cinnamon sugar coating, and this fun breakfast treat will be ready in 15 minutes!
- Sausage Biscuits Gravy Cobbler : This is an easy way to make biscuits and gravy in one pan! You don’t need many ingredients, and prep is only 10 minutes.
- Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches : Layer ham, cheese, and eggs onto croissants then warm them in the oven for fresh and tasty sandwiches.
Blueberry Sheet Pan Pancakes
Breakfast Ideas for a Holiday Crowd
If you have holiday guests staying with you, you need a breakfast that can feed a lot of people! These recipes are perfect for a crowd, because it’s easy to make a lot of food without a lot of work.
- Blueberry Sheet Pan Pancakes : This is such an easy way to make pancakes for a crowd, and they’re ready in just 30 minutes.
- Breakfast Pizza : This pizza is made with a crescent roll crust, eggs, hash browns, sausage, and cheese. It’s the best Christmas morning breakfast idea!
- French Toast Casserole : Get the beautiful texture of french toast in this make ahead casserole. Bake it on Christmas morning while everyone opens gifts, and it’ll be ready to eat!
- Breakfast Sliders : Eggs, ham, and cheese are piled onto rolls and baked into warm breakfast sliders. It’s a great way to make breakfast for Christmas guests.
- Chocolate Croissants : Make a sheet pan full of flaky croissants filled with melty chocolate in just 10 minutes!
- Baked Steak and Eggs Tacos : These breakfast tacos are stuffed with juicy steak, eggs, and cheese. You can make a big batch and they’re ready fast!
Croissant French Toast Casserole
More Holiday Breakfast Recipes
If you still need a few more ideas for Christmas brunch or breakfast, don’t worry, because there’s always more to try.
- Croissant French Toast Casserole : Combine three breakfast favorites (flaky croissants, rich french toast, and a hearty casserole) into one dish. It’s perfect for a holiday brunch with guests!
- Quiche Lorraine : This is a beautiful brunch dish for holidays, with a flaky pie crust and a creamy egg filling.
- Eggs Benedict : This is one of my favorite Christmas breakfast ideas because it’s a classic, it’s delicious, and it’s appropriately-fancy while still being totally easy.
- Cinnamon Roll Bread : Swirls of cinnamon and a crunchy streusel topping adorn this delicious cake-y bread. It’s so tasty with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.
- Hot Cross Buns : These sweet, hot, and fluffy buns are filled with warm spices and raisins, then topped with a simple icing.
- Frittata : Tart apple slices, hash browns, cooked ham, and plenty of cheese fill this easy frittata.
- Cake Mix Coffee Cake : Turn a box of cake mix into a tasty coffee cake with streusel topping. Pair it with honey almond milk flat whites , pumpkin lattes , or your favorite coffee drinks.
Any of these Christmas breakfast ideas are sure to make Christmas morning extra special! Whether you choose a traditional and comforting recipe, a make ahead casserole, a holiday brunch buffet, or any other recipe on this list, I hope you love it. Merry Christmas!
More Holiday Recipe Ideas
Now that you’ve got your Christmas morning breakfast and brunch covered, get the rest of your holiday recipes prepared! Here’s a ton of recipes and food ideas to get you through the holiday season.
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
