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Christmas morning can be hectic, but Christmas breakfast shouldn’t have to be. Luckily, these recipes are dependably delicious and stress-free, so you can open gifts and have a healthy start to your morning. Serve these breakfast treats at room temperature so the family can help themselves between last-minute wrapping, opening stockings, and saying hi to friends who pop by.
To feed a crowd, opt for a couple of lighter dishes plus one or two rich ones, or pick one all-in-one dish, like our breakfast wreath. No matter which breakfast item you choose to serve from this list, everyone will thank you. Read on to see our best Christmas breakfast recipes.
Hearty Blackberry and Pear Breakfast Crisp
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
After dreaming all night of sugar plums, you may be craving something sweet for breakfast. You can’t get much better than this blackberry and pear breakfast crisp that tastes like a warming pie, but is secretly good for you (thank you oats, fruit, and protein-packed yogurt!) Make it up to five days ahead and reheat it on Christmas morning, so you can focus on spending time with family.
Big-Batch Steamed Egg and Sausage Breakfast Sandwiches
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This big-batch breakfast sandwich recipe serves nine, can be made ahead, and is a great option for Christmas brunch when you crave something a bit more hearty. It comes together in less than an hour, and you’ll just need 30 minutes of prep time. If you have any leftovers, you can easily save them for later! This bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is elevated with a quick spreading of red pepper jelly on the muffin.
Savory French Toast Casserole
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
If you want to go for a savory breakfast on Christmas morning but aren’t sure what to make, try this easy French toast casserole, which incorporates eggs, cilantro, Fresno chiles, and a variety of spices. Make it up to three days ahead so you can be present on Christmas morning, and simply reheat when you’re ready. Thick bread, like challah or Brioche, will make for the best texture and flavor.
Big Breakfast Salad
Victor Protasio
Festive doesn’t have to mean unhealthy. This hearty, veggie-packed salad will look gorgeous as part of a Christmas breakfast spread and features brunch favorites like bagel chips and soft-boiled eggs.
Lemon Raspberry Dutch Baby
Greg DuPree
If your family loves pancakes, but you don’t want to be stuck flipping all morning—a Dutch baby is your answer. This easy, puffy pancake cooks up fast in the oven. Just make sure to have plenty of the lemon-curd whipped cream for this special Christmas breakfast treat.
Italian Baked Eggs With Tomato Sauce
Jen Causey
Eggs are baked to perfection in a sea of tomato sauce and spicy turkey sausage for this hearty addition to your Christmas brunch. Serve with crusty bread for dipping, and enjoy!
Smoked Salmon Flatbread
VICTOR PROTASIO
This impressive-looking flatbread comes together in just minutes. (The secret? Naan flatbread for the crust.)
Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding
Hey, it’s Christmas—so go ahead and treat yourself. This sweet bread pudding is a cinch to make. Serve the chocolaty dish with a glass of milk to cut the richness.
Sheet Pan Buttermilk Pancakes
Make the pancake batter the night before, then simply pour and bake to have fresh pancakes ready for Christmas breakfast. (You can mix in different fixings, like blueberries, bananas, and chocolate chips, into different parts of the pan to give each person their own favorite pancake flavors.)
Cherry Berry Breakfast Custard
This jam-packed breakfast treat takes its cues from the French clafoutis—a custard-like dish that rises up around juicy fruit. It’s sweet enough to satisfy a Christmas morning craving for something sugary, but not so over-the-top that it sends you crashing mid-morning; and pretty enough to wow family or guests.
Carrot Cake Breakfast Cookies
Ahhh, the comforting flavors of carrot cake in a healthy cookie to start your day. Yes, healthy! Put them out for Christmas breakfast and, if they’re not completely gone (which they might be), they make a great snack for nibbling throughout the day.
Nutty Superfood Breakfast Bites
These are everything an energy bar should be: packed to the brim with nuts, seeds, and dried fruit. Almonds are filled with heart-healthy fats, quinoa is an excellent source of protein, and goji berries are loaded with antioxidants—those are just a few of the nutrient-packed ingredients you’ll find inside. It also gives a gorgeous shiny finish, which you can further enhance with a drizzle of dark chocolate. Merry Christmas indeed!
Joanna Gaines’ Biscuit Recipe From Magnolia Table
The recipe for these flaky, buttery biscuits comes from Joanna Gaines, whose Magnolia Table restaurant serves them on the menu. They’re fluffy enough to use as part of a breakfast sandwich, but they also pair well with a scrambled egg, hashbrowns, and bacon plate.
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