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    Home / Recipe Roundups / 50+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes

    Dec 2, 2017 · Last Updated: Nov 12, 2021

    50+ Christmas Breakfast Recipes

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    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!

    50 Christmas Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop


    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

    Cheesy Baked Egg Casserole by Beyond the Chicken Coop

    Christmas Morning Breakfast Eggnog Gingerbread French Toast

    Eggnog Gingerbread French Toast Bake by A Kitchen Addiction

    Baked Gingerbread French Toast - warming and comforting | The Worktop

    Overnight Baked Gingerbread French Toast by The Worktop

    Make Ahead Bacon Breakfast Casserole for Christmas Morning | The Worktop

    Make Ahead Bacon Breakfast Casserole by The Worktop

    Christmas Breakfast French Toast

    Caramel French Toast Casserole by Grits and Pinecones

    Ham and Cheese Broccoli Strata | Thanksgiving Casserole Breakfasts

    Ham and Cheese Broccoli Strata by Gone Girl Gourmet

    Orange Pecan Baked French Toast | Thanksgiving Breakfast Casserole

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

    Breakfast for Christmas Morning - Overnight Strata

    Sausage and Gouda Breakfast Strata by The Anthony Kitchen

    English Breakfast Baked Omelette | Thanksgiving Breakfast Casserole

    English Breakfast Baked Omelette (overnight option)  The Worktop

    Savory Bread Pudding - Ham and Cheese classic! | The Worktop

    Ham and Cheese Savory Bread Pudding by The Worktop

    Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole - Easy Christmas Breakfast Recipe | 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.

    Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas - Cinnamon Pecan Pull Apart Bread

    Cinnamon Pecan Pull Apart Bread by Wyld Flour

    Christmas Breakfast Baked Goods Pecan Kringle

    Pecan Kringle by Karen's Kitchen Stories

    Eggnog Rice Pudding - topped with chocolate drizzle | The Worktop

    Eggnog Rice Pudding by The Worktop

    Christmas Breakfast Orange Cake

    Orange Roll Breakfast Cake by Modern Honey

    Old Fashioned Gingerbread

    Old Fashioned Gingerbread by Bet on Dinner

    Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal Bars | Easy Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas

    Cranberry Sauce Oatmeal Bars by Savory Tooth

    Baked Stuffed French Toast Casserole for Christmas Morning | The Worktop

    Baked Stuffed French Toast by The Worktop

    Christmas Morning Breakfast Gingerbread Muffins

    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 | The Worktop

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

    Gingerbread Biscotti for Christmas Breakfast

    Gingerbread Biscotti by Savory Tooth

    Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread | The Worktop

    Cinnamon Sugar Pull Apart Bread by The Worktop

    Baked Breakfast Skillet with Sausage for Christmas Brunch | The Worktop

    Easy Baked Breakfast Skillet by The Worktop

    Christmas Breakfast Ideas - Bread Pudding

    Banana Nutella Bread Pudding by The Missing Lockness

    Christmas Breakfast Ideas - French Toast

    Eggnog French Toast by Snacking in Sneakers

    Cranberry Orange Jam | The Worktop

    Cranberry Orange Jam (served on toast) by The Worktop

    Pancake Sausage Bites - Christmas Breakfast Idea

    Pancake Sausage Bites by The Anthony Kitchen

    Sunburst Orange Juice Brunch Mocktails

    Sunburst Orange Juice Mocktail by The Worktop

    Whipped Cranberry Butter | Thanksgiving Breakfast Recipes

    Cranberry Whipped Butter by The Worktop

    Christmas Breakfast Idea - Cinnamon Roll French Toast

    Cinnamon Roll French Toast by I Just Make Sandwiches

    Chestnut Chocolate Spread - perfect for topping on toast | The Worktop

    Chestnut Chocolate Spread on Toast by The Worktop

    Maple Sausage Brunch Bites for Christmas Morning

    Maple Sausage Brunch Bites by Food Meanderings

    Christmas Breakfast Porridge

    Cinnamon and Walnut Porridge by Ahead of Thyme

    Christmas Morning Breakfast Overnight Eggnog French Toast

    Overnight Eggnog French Toast by Cooking on the Front Burners

    Christmas Granola Breakfast

    Vegan Gingerbread Granola by Elephantastic Vegan

    Christmas Tree Crepes for Christmas Morning Breakfast

    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 Brie Pastry Puff for Christmas Breakfast

    Cranberry and Brie Pastry Puff by The Nutrition Adventure

    Christmas Breakfast Recipes - Cranberry Buns

    Cranberry Breakfast Buns by Karen's Kitchen Stories

    Thanksgiving Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

    Cranberry Cinnamon Scones by The Novice Housewife

    Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake

    Cranberry Walnut Crumb Cake by Joy Filled Eats

    Easy Pound Cake - Homemade Recipe | Christmas Breakfast Ideas | The Worktop

    Homemade Pound Cake by The Worktop

    Greek Yogurt Christmas Breakfast Muffins

    Greek Yogurt Christmas Muffins by Running to the Kitchen

    Christmas Breakfast Idea Cranberry Scones

    Cranberry Scones by Earth Food and Fire

    Breakfast for Christmas Russian Cheese Buns

    Vatrushka Sweet Russian Cheese Bread by Happy Kitchen

    Orange Cranberry Bread | Christmas Breakfast Recipes | The Worktop

    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 Christmas Waffles

    Apple Pie Spiced Waffles by Or Whatever You Do

    Waffle for Christmas Breakfast Recipe

    Waffle Love Liege Waffles by House of Nash Eats

    Gingerbread Waffles (Vegan, GF) for Christmas Breakfast Idea

    Gingerbread Waffles (Vegan, GF) by Allergy Awesomeness

    Christmas Tree Waffles for Breakfast

    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

    Baked Sweet Potato Pancakes by Recipes from a Pantry

    Gingerbread Pancakes Christmas Breakfast

    Gingerbread Pancakes by Crayons and Cravings

    Spiced Dutch Baby Pancake for Christmas Morning

    Spiced Dutch Baby Pancake with Maple Apple by The Missing Lockness

    Christmas Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe

    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

    Blood Orange Bircher Muesli by Recipes from a Pantry

    Christmas Morning Mint Chocolate Coffee Creamer Recipe

    Mint Chocolate Coffee Creamer by Create Mindfully

    Chestnut Smoothie | The Worktop

    Chestnut Smoothie by The Worktop

    Fairy Bread - Sprinkles on Toast | 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 | The Worktop

    Mint Hot Cacao by The Worktop

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    Christmas Breakfast Ideas - Recipes | The Worktop

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    By Tina Jui
    Filed Under: Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes, Recipe Roundups, Seasonal, Winter Breakfast Recipes

    About Tina Jui

    A breakfast lover and food blogger. Tina develops everyday breakfast recipes on The Worktop, and writes about all things related to breakfast and brunch. Read more about Tina Jui or drop an email to say hi.

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    Comments

    1. Kelly Anthony says

      August 28, 2018 at 3:34 am

      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.

      Reply
    2. Chrissy @ Snacking in Sneakers says

      December 13, 2017 at 9:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
    3. Willow says

      December 07, 2017 at 12:47 am

      A chestnut smoothie - that sounds like my kind of breakfast! Thanks for sharing my Mint Chocolate Coffee Creamer!

      Reply
    4. Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says

      December 06, 2017 at 9:27 pm

      Oh what a treat - I cant wait to work my way thru some of these over xmas week :)

      Reply

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