50+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes that use all your favorite Christmas flavors and ingredients – gingerbread, cranberries, cinnamon, eggnog, chestnuts and more.
When Christmas morning comes along, all the attention is always on the presents, Santa and the quality family time.
And in anticipation of having a Christmas feast, you might be tempted to skip breakfast on Christmas morning. Well not in this household! Christmas breakfast is the perfect opportunity to get the family together, try a new breakfast recipe, and find something in the spirit of the holiday.
Consider one of these Christmas breakfast recipes as an appetizer for the Christmas feast to happen later in the day, or make a Christmas brunch recipe so you have the energy to prepare the feature dinner. Or perhaps just think of these Christmas morning breakfast ideas as a way to make Christmas morning that much more special.
Make these Christmas breakfast recipes to get everyone around the table in the morning. Enjoy these 50+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes!
Christmas Breakfast Casseroles
Who can resist a hearty Christmas breakfast casseroles? Make these Christmas Breakfast Casseroles and you can easily feed the whole family at once. Look for an overnight Christmas Breakfast Casserole if you want to do all the hard work the night before.

Cheesy Baked Egg Casserole by Beyond the Chicken Coop

Eggnog Gingerbread French Toast Bake by A Kitchen Addiction

Overnight Baked Gingerbread French Toast by The Worktop

Make Ahead Bacon Breakfast Casserole by The Worktop

Caramel French Toast Casserole by Grits and Pinecones

Ham and Cheese Broccoli Strata by Gone Girl Gourmet

Orange Pecan Baked French Toast (overnight) by The Wandering Fig

Sausage and Gouda Breakfast Strata by The Anthony Kitchen

Ham and Cheese Savory Bread Pudding by The Worktop

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole by The Worktop
Christmas Breakfast for a Crowd
Find delicious and hearty Christmas breakfast recipes that you can make to feed a crowd. If you have family or friends visiting, these breakfast and brunch recipes will help you feed all the hungry mouths.

Cinnamon Pecan Pull Apart Bread by Wyld Flour

Pecan Kringle by Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Eggnog Rice Pudding by The Worktop

Orange Roll Breakfast Cake by Modern Honey

Old Fashioned Gingerbread by Bet on Dinner

Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal Bars by Savory Tooth

Baked Stuffed French Toast by The Worktop

Gingerbread Muffins by Sweet and Savoury Pursuits
Easy Christmas Breakfast Recipes
If you are looking for something quick to make on Christmas morning for breakfast, try one of these easy Christmas breakfast recipes. These breakfast recipes can be easily and quickly made on Christmas morning, so you can get to the main event – opening presents in front of the Christmas tree.

Breakfast Hand Pies with Sausage, Egg and Cheese by The Worktop

Gingerbread Biscotti by Savory Tooth

Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread by The Worktop

Easy Baked Breakfast Skillet by The Worktop

Banana Nutella Bread Pudding by The Missing Lockness

Eggnog French Toast by Snacking in Sneakers

Cranberry Orange Jam (served on toast) by The Worktop

Pancake Sausage Bites by The Anthony Kitchen

Sunburst Orange Juice Mocktail by The Worktop

Cranberry Whipped Butter by The Worktop

Cinnamon Roll French Toast by I Just Make Sandwiches

Chestnut Chocolate Spread on Toast by The Worktop

Maple Sausage Brunch Bites by Food Meanderings

Cinnamon and Walnut Porridge by Ahead of Thyme

Overnight Eggnog French Toast by Cooking on the Front Burners

Vegan Gingerbread Granola by Elephantastic Vegan

Christmas Tree Crepes with Gingerbread Whipped Cream by House of Nash Eats
Christmas Baked Goods for Breakfast
Make these Christmas baked goods for breakfast so everyone can grab a breakfast treat and enjoy it by the tree. You can also make some of these ahead of time, so Christmas morning breakfast is ready for any early risers.

Cranberry and Brie Pastry Puff by The Nutrition Adventure

Cranberry Breakfast Buns by Karen’s Kitchen Stories

Cranberry Cinnamon Scones by The Novice Housewife

Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake by Joy Filled Eats

Homemade Pound Cake by The Worktop

Greek Yogurt Christmas Muffins by Running to the Kitchen

Cranberry Scones by Earth Food and Fire

Blueberry Buttermilk Pancake Bites by The Cozy Cook

Vatrushka Sweet Russian Cheese Bread by Happy Kitchen

Cranberry Orange Nut Bread by The Worktop
Christmas Waffle Recipes
These Christmas waffle recipes are sure to please your hungry appetite on Christmas morning. Make a traditional waffle recipe for your family, and top it with your favorite Christmas flavors, make gingerbread waffles for a festive treat, or make waffles shaped as as a Christmas tree.

Apple Pie Spiced Waffles by Or Whatever You Do

Waffle Love Liege Waffles by House of Nash Eats

Gingerbread Waffles (Vegan, GF) by Allergy Awesomeness

Christmas Tree Waffles by Little Sunny Kitchen
The Best Christmas Pancakes
These Christmas Pancakes are fun and festive to make Christmas morning for breakfast. Baked pancakes are perfect for the morning since you just need to pop it in the oven, and everyone can eat at once. Or make festive gingerbread pancakes in the morning that the entire family will love.

Baked Sweet Potato Pancakes by Recipes from a Pantry

Gingerbread Pancakes by Crayons and Cravings

Spiced Dutch Baby Pancake with Maple Apple by The Missing Lockness

Christmas Gingerbread Pancakes by Kitchen Sanctuary
No Cook Christmas Breakfast Ideas
Have these Christmas breakfasts on the table in no time. These Christmas breakfast recipes require absolutely no cooking.

Blood Orange Bircher Muesli by Recipes from a Pantry

Mint Chocolate Coffee Creamer by Create Mindfully

Chestnut Smoothie by The Worktop

Fairy Bread – Sprinkles on Toast by The Worktop
Want to see more? Browse the collection of Christmas Breakfast Ideas on The Worktop.

Mint Hot Cacao by The Worktop
Kelly Anthony says
First of all, I am OBSESSED with this layout! Gorgeous. Second of all, what a seriously perfect blend of Christmas breakfast ideas!! Thank you so much for including my recipe in your beautiful roundup :) Everything looks perfectly delicious.
Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says
All these recipes look amazing! I think I need to do a 12 days of Christmas breakfast thing, and just make one of these everyday from now til the 25th!
Willow says
A chestnut smoothie – that sounds like my kind of breakfast! Thanks for sharing my Mint Chocolate Coffee Creamer!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
Oh what a treat – I cant wait to work my way thru some of these over xmas week :)