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Make-ahead Christmas casserole
Breakfast casseroles are a traditional hit for many come Christmas morning — and that’s exactly why we couldn’t resist sharing this delicious make-ahead ham and cheese dish featured on The Kitchn. Noted as being one of the blog’s most popular recipes ever, this meal pays homage to the egg-cheese-and-sausage casseroles that many of us grew up eating, yet includes sophisticated flavor updates, including pancetta, Gruyère, challah bread and fresh herbs. Check out the full post for more mouthwatering photos and the complete recipe.
Cream cheese cinnamon rolls
Another traditional Christmas morning flavor favorite, these homemade cream cheese cinnamon rolls featured on Joy the Baker are described as being “nothing short of amazing.” These sweet breakfast treats will need a couple of hours to prepare, but the effort is well rewarded by the wow factor. See the complete post for a full recipe and a pictorial to help you through each step, along with a link to an easier recipe for cinnamon roll muffins (for families in need of a quick fix!).
Overnight French toast
Overnight French toast recipes are all the rage, and we can’t get enough of this quick and easy blueberry make-ahead recipe featured on Chef in Training! Mom Nikki says that this recipe has not only become a morning staple in her home, but that she loves being able to simply pop it in the oven in the morning for her family to enjoy. To get started you’ll need to have French bread or Texas toast, a dozen eggs, fresh or frozen blueberries, cream cheese, maple syrup and milk. See the full recipe for the complete prep rundown — and for a yummy blueberry syrup topping recipe.
Breakfast pizza
Looking to put a fun spin on this year’s family holiday breakfast? Consider whipping up this amazing breakfast pizza featured on Smitten Kitchen. Mom Deb says that this Italian favorite is perfect for families who are hoping to have a laid-back morning meal and that it doesn’t feel too heavy though it is decked with plenty of cheesy-bacon goodness. Overall, we love the fact that the options for toppings are endless — and that there’s plenty of half-and-half opportunities for picky eaters and parents. Gotta love that!
Gingerbread waffles
Keep the Christmas flavors alive after the presents have been opened with these fabulous gingerbread waffles featured on Once Upon a Cutting Board. Getting their festive flavors with the help of cinnamon, ginger, ground cloves, molasses and sour cream, these tasty Christmas waffles are sure to be a hit — especially when topped with Natalie’s eggnog-and-Cool-Whip concoction!
Giant no-flip blueberry pancake
Kids love pancakes, but standing over a hot stove and flipping pancakes for a crowd is a tall order. Thankfully, the team at Bon Appetit came up with a genius solution: a giant no-flip blueberry pancake! This huge oven-baked pancake is a cinch to make, and for once the whole family can sit down together and enjoy their pancakes at the same time.
Pancakes — of course!
And for more in fun pancake news, this sweet breakfast snowman featured on Shockingly Delicious is sure to inspire plenty of smiles come Christmas morning! Made using pancake batter with a pinch of sugar and a splash of vanilla, cooked bacon strips, chocolate chips and mini marshmallows, this flavorful fellow is quick and easy for everyone in the family to make together. No mini marshmallows on hand? Consider using whip cream for the snow, or scrambling some fluffy eggs for some tasty winter wonderland scenery.
The easiest crustless quiche
Time seems to fly by on Christmas, what with all the hullabaloo and presents. Make things easy on yourself with this incredibly simple recipe from The Kitchn. Not only is this recipe quick to throw together but it offers different flavor options to try. This quiche looks a treat straight out of the oven and will keep the kids full all morning.
Eggnog doughnut muffins
Mom Maria of Two Peas and Their Pod shares this fun recipe for baked mini eggnog doughnut muffins. Perfected by adding eggnog, cinnamon and nutmeg to the batter, these bite-sized holiday treats are finished off with an eggnog glaze that Maria promises is not too overpowering. For more details on getting started, check out the full post.
Savory breakfast casserole
According to The Pioneer Woman, strata is “the breakfast casserole that your overnight guests will think you toiled away on all morning, when in reality, you simply whipped it up the night before and just popped it in the oven.” We already like the sound of this recipe; just add some bacon and you’ve got the perfect Christmas morning breakfast. It’s easy, comforting, decadent and perfect for a celebratory family meal — sounds pretty ideal, we know!
Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and updated in December 2020.
