Christmas morning may be busy, but Christmas breakfast doesn’t have to be. Luckily, these recipes are definitely delicious and stress-free, so you can open your gift and start your morning healthy. Serving these breakfast treats at room temperature allows families to work on their own while doing last-minute wrapping, opening stockings, and greeting friends who stop by.
To feed a crowd, choose two light dishes plus one or two rich dishes, or one all-in-one dish like a breakfast wreath. No matter which breakfast menu you choose from this list, everyone will appreciate it. Check out the best Christmas breakfast recipes.
Hearty blackberry and pear breakfast crisps
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
After dreaming about sugar plums all night, you might want something sweet for breakfast. This blackberry and pear breakfast crisp tastes like a warming pie, but is secretly good for you (thanks to the oats, fruit, and protein-packed yogurt!) and can be made up to 5 days in advance and reused. Please heat. It’s held on Christmas morning, so you can focus on spending time with your family.
Breakfast sandwich with lots of steamed eggs and sausage
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
This bulk breakfast sandwich recipe makes 9 servings, can be made ahead of time, and is perfect for Christmas brunch when you want something a little more hearty. It’s ready in less than an hour and requires only 30 minutes of prep time. If you have any leftovers, you can easily save them for later use. This bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is elevated with a dab of red pepper jelly on top of the muffin.
savory french toast casserole
Greg Dupree, Prop Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Food Stylist: Claire Spollen
If you want to go for a delicious breakfast on Christmas morning but don’t know what to make, try this easy French toast casserole that incorporates eggs, cilantro, Fresno chili, and a variety of spices. You can make it up to 3 days in advance and just reheat it when you’re ready to make it so you’re ready to go on Christmas morning. Thick breads like challah or brioche produce the best texture and flavor.
big breakfast salad
Victor Protasio
Just because it’s a festival doesn’t mean it has to be unhealthy. This hearty, veggie-filled salad looks gorgeous as part of a Christmas breakfast and includes brunch favorites like bagel chips and poached eggs.
lemon raspberry dutch baby
Greg Dupree
If your family loves pancakes but you don’t want to keep flipping them all morning, Dutch Baby is the answer. These easy and fluffy pancakes are ready in the oven. Serve with a dollop of lemon curd whipped cream for this special Christmas breakfast.
Italian fried egg with tomato sauce
jen cosey
A hearty Christmas brunch dish with eggs baked to perfection in a rich tomato sauce and spicy turkey sausage. Enjoy by dipping it into crispy bread.
smoked salmon flatbread
Victor Protacio
This impressive looking flatbread is ready in just a few minutes. (The secret is the naan flatbread.)
Croissant and chocolate bread pudding
Hey, it’s Christmas. Reward yourself. This sweet bread pudding is easy to make. To soften the richness, serve the chocolate dish with a glass of milk.
sheet pan buttermilk pancakes
Just make the pancake batter the night before, pour and bake, and you’ll have freshly baked pancakes for your Christmas breakfast. (Each person can create their own preferred pancake flavor by mixing different ingredients, such as blueberries, bananas, and chocolate chips, into different parts of the bread.)
cherry berry breakfast custard
This jam-packed breakfast is inspired by French clafoutis, a custard-like dish that rises around juicy fruit. It’s sweet enough to satisfy your Christmas morning craving for something sweet, but not so over-the-top that you’ll feel tired by mid-morning. It is so beautiful that it will amaze your family and guests.
carrot cake breakfast cookies
Ah, start your day with the comforting flavor of carrot cake in a healthy cookie. Yes, it’s healthy! If you serve it for Christmas breakfast and it’s not completely gone (which it probably is), it’s a great snack to have throughout the day.
Nut-filled superfood breakfast bite
Packed with nuts, seeds and dried fruit, it’s everything an energy bar should be. Almonds are rich in heart-healthy fats, quinoa is a good source of protein, and goji berries are rich in antioxidants. These are just some of the nutrient-rich ingredients inside. It also gives a gorgeous glossy finish and can be further enhanced with a dark chocolate drizzle. A truly Merry Christmas!
Biscuit recipe by Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Table
The recipe for these crispy, buttery biscuits is by Joanna Gaines, available on the menu at Magnolia Table Restaurant. It’s so fluffy that you can use it as part of a breakfast sandwich, but it’s also great with scrambled eggs, hash browns, or bacon plates.