20 Best Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

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RECIPES HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS RECIPES CHRISTMAS
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH
Our 20 Best Christmas Breakfast and

Brunch Ideas of All Time
By Melanie Fincher | Published on October 13, 2021
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Looking for a show-stopping Christmas morning breakfast? These are our very
best Christmas breakfast and brunch recipes, and they have the ratings and
reviews to back it up. From overnight breakfast casseroles to cinnamon buns
and more, you'll look forward to waking up to these breakfasts year after year.
01 Christmas Breakfast Sausage Casserole

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You can assemble this casserole ahead of time to make Christmas morning a
breeze. Sausage, eggs, bread, and cheese are baked into one hearty breakfast to
fuel your Christmas morning.

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02 Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns

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You'll want to serve these sticky buns straight from the oven with a cup of
coffee. The smell alone will be enough to draw people into the kitchen on
Christmas morning!
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03 Oven Scrambled Eggs Log In

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Cooking for a crowd this Christmas? This oven method is the absolute easiest
way to prepare scrambled eggs for Christmas brunch.
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04 Hash Brown and Egg Casserole

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We think Christmas breakfast ought to be cozy and comforting, and this hash
brown, sausage, and egg casserole is just that. Assemble ahead of time so all
you have to do in the morning is bake and serve.
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05 Make Ahead French Toast

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"We have made this French Toast for Christmas brunch for twenty four years!"
says recipe creator Debbie Tate. This easy-to-assemble French toast might just
be your new Christmas morning tradition too.
06 Christmas Brunch Casserole

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Here's another breakfast casserole that can be prepared on Christmas Eve and
baked on Christmas Day. The wholesome combination of bacon, onion,
mushrooms, hash browns, eggs, and Cheddar cheese is just what you'll want to
wake up to on Christmas.
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07 Baked Omelet
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No one wants to be in the kitchen making made-to-order omelets for everyone

on Christmas morning. Instead, make this ham and cheese baked omelet that
serves four. You can also double the recipe and serve in a 9x13 casserole dish to
serve up to eight people.
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08 Orange Pecan French Toast

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PHOTO: KIMBERLY KAHMANN HARVEY
Orange juice and zest are the perfect complement to the syrupy brown sugar
glaze and the chopped pecans in this French toast. This recipe was inspired by a
bed and breakfast, so it's sure to impress your guests too.
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09 Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup

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Two of the season's most iconic flavors, pumpkin and apple, combine in this
special occasion breakfast treat. "I couldn't make them fast enough to keep my
kids happy," says reviewer CHRISTIEKOHLHAAS.
10 Eggs Benedict Casserole

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Here's an easy way to serve eggs Benedict to a crowd. This casserole

incorporates eggs, English muffins, Canadian bacon, and, of course, Hollandaise
sauce.
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11 Overnight Caramel Pecan Rolls

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sticky pecan rolls

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"This is the best dough recipe for a cinnamon roll that I've tried," says reviewer
Jill. "I used my bread machine and the dough turned out perfect." If you prefer,
you can make them the night before and bake in the morning.
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12 Pumpkin Pie French Toast

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Pumpkin Pie French Toast
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Give your guests a taste of what's to come later with this pumpkin pie French
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toast. You can find pumpkin pie spice in the spice aisle or you can make your
own using spices you likely already have on hand.
13 Tater Tot and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

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A square of Cheddar-topped casserole on a plate with tomato

wedges and parsley garnish, with a bowl of orange wedges in the
background
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Kids and adults alike will flock to the kitchen for this frozen potato, bacon,
cheese, and egg casserole. Reviewers had success making this one the night
before and baking in the morning.
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14 Christmas Breakfast Pizza

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Christmas Breakfast Pizza
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We've all wished we could have pizza for breakfast, but this recipe turns that
dream into a reality. Sausage, Cheddar cheese, and eggs are served on a
crescent roll dough, but you can add any toppings of your choice.
15 Breakfast Strata Log In

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Breakfast Strata
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"My grandmother makes this every Christmas morning, and it's amazing," says
recipe creator Robynnsmom. This strata is loaded with sausage, mushrooms,
eggs, bread, Cheddar cheese, ham, and spinach.
16 Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict

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Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict
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If you're cooking for two this holiday, make breakfast extra-special with this
smoked salmon and dill eggs Benedict that serves exactly two — no leftovers
here!
17 Christmas Morning Wife Saver (Breakfast

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Casserole)
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casserole with cheese, bread, and peppers

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This make-ahead breakfast casserole has been a lifesaver to many in the

Allrecipes community: "This is a great recipe and I have made it frequently in
years past for Christmas and for brunches at work," says reviewer Kristine.
18 Gingerbread Waffles
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stack of gingerbread waffles with butter and syrup
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"These waffles will impress your breakfast guests, and they are also more
nutritious than regular waffles," says recipe creator DIANA38. This recipe uses
whole-grain Kamut flour and whole-wheat pastry flour, but you can substitute
with all-purpose flour as well.
19 Marzipan Christmas Kringle (Juleskringle)

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braided bread with sliced almonds
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Christmas Kringle is traditionally served for dessert, but we think it makes a

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pretty great breakfast too — after all, it's Christmas! "I was looking for something
to bake on Christmas that was a little fancier than my standard cinnamon rolls,"
says reviewer sobachatina. "This was perfect."
20 Cranberry Orange Rolls

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cranberry and orange rolls with icing
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Cranberry and orange were made for each other, especially around the holidays.
These cinnamon rolls feature a cranberry and orange filling and a simple vanilla
glaze that is sure to be a hit on Christmas morning.

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25 Recipes That Perfect the Cranberry-Orange Combination
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4/29/23, 5:45 PM 20 Best Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

RECIPES HOLIDAYS AND EVENTS RECIPES CHRISTMAS

BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH

Our 20 Best Christmas Breakfast and

01 Christmas Breakfast Sausage Casserole

PHOTO: MACKENZIE SCHIECK

fuel your Christmas morning.

Watch the video.

02 Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns

Watch the video.

Our 15 Best Cinnamon Roll Recipes

03 Oven Scrambled Eggs Log In

PHOTO: WANNABE CHEFETTE

Watch the video.

04 Hash Brown and Egg Casserole

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PHOTO: DAVE GONZALEZ

Watch the video.

05 Make Ahead French Toast

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06 Christmas Brunch Casserole

Watch the video.

No one wants to be in the kitchen making made-to-order omelets for everyone

Watch the video.

How to Convert a 9x13 Recipe for an 8x8 Pan

08 Orange Pecan French Toast

PHOTO: KIMBERLY KAHMANN HARVEY

Watch the video.

09 Pumpkin Waffles with Apple Cider Syrup

10 Eggs Benedict Casserole

PHOTO: ALLRECIPES MAGAZINE

Here's an easy way to serve eggs Benedict to a crowd. This casserole

Watch the video.

11 Overnight Caramel Pecan Rolls

sticky pecan rolls

Watch the video.

The 7 Best Bread Machines for Effortless Loaves, According to Thousands of

12 Pumpkin Pie French Toast

Pumpkin Pie French Toast

13 Tater Tot and Bacon Breakfast Casserole

A square of Cheddar-topped casserole on a plate with tomato

PHOTO: BAKING NANA

Watch the video.

14 Christmas Breakfast Pizza

Christmas Breakfast Pizza

15 Breakfast Strata Log In

PHOTO: HELLO ANGIE

16 Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict

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Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict

17 Christmas Morning Wife Saver (Breakfast

casserole with cheese, bread, and peppers

This make-ahead breakfast casserole has been a lifesaver to many in the

stack of gingerbread waffles with butter and syrup

19 Marzipan Christmas Kringle (Juleskringle)

braided bread with sliced almonds

Christmas Kringle is traditionally served for dessert, but we think it makes a

20 Cranberry Orange Rolls

cranberry and orange rolls with icing

glaze that is sure to be a hit on Christmas morning.

25 Recipes That Perfect the Cranberry-Orange Combination

21 More Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes:

PHOTO: HOUSE OF AQUA

Pictured: Eggnog Latte