The Best Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes
I curated this list of Christmas morning breakfast recipes to help you prepare for your holiday morning! When the day arrives, it's important that everyone is well fed and hydrated for a day full of festivities. So, here are some of my favorites, from savory to sweet.
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Best Christmas Morning Recipes
Whether you're a breakfast family, brunch crew, or team snacks, Christmas is a busy and exciting holiday. You definitely don't want any grumpy present-openers!
That's why it's a good idea to have a nice morning meal ready for everyone.
Here's how to plan the ultimate brunch for Christmas morning with some delicious recipes.
Scroll down to the bottom for the list of recipes or keep reading for my best planning tips.
Christmas morning is a special time, so I always treat breakfast time with more care than I would on a regular day.
Here's my recipe for the perfect combination of Christmas morning breakfast recipes:
1-2 savory recipes + 1-2 sweet recipes + 1 fresh dish + 1 dessert + 1-2 drink options
It really comes down to the number of people at the table, but if there's a big group, it may be better to choose big-batch recipes like a make-ahead blueberry French toast casserole, or sourdough bagels and cream cheese instead of standing at the stove making omelets all morning.
Also, let me clarify that when I say "fresh dish," I mean something like a Christmas fruit salad. You could even do fancy avocado toast with thick bakery bread.
For most parties, you should follow the one pound rule, meaning that you should serve approximately 1 pound of food for every adult and ½ pound of food for every child.
Savory Holiday Brunch Dishes
Whether you are playing Santa Claus, cooking Christmas brunch or bringing a dish to a potluck Christmas brunch, it's a good idea to think about savory dishes. Not everyone has a sweet tooth!
Try for a couple of proteins, like sausage and bacon. For a big group, consider making a big batch of these dishes. Baking bacon in the oven is a great way to cook a lot at once.
Another must is an eggy dish. Think breakfast casseroles, frittata, creamy quiches, eggs benedict, deviled eggs or egg muffins.
On the side, consider veggies, breakfast potatoes or French onion soup. (Oh, those sweet caramelized onions.)
You can also have some bread on the table, such as thick country bread, crescent rolls, biscuits or slightly sweet rolls, to serve on the side.
Make-ahead recipes are a great option so you're not cooking all morning. This leaves you time for opening presents or a church service the next morning.
And you don't have to make everything, trust me. Some bagels from the local bakery with cream cheese and all the fixings will be the perfect addition!
Sweet Christmas Morning Recipes
When it comes to the sweet stuff, there's a lot you can do. Sweets are always a welcome addition!
Whether it's muffins, cinnamon rolls, waffles, French toast or pancakes, even Air Fryer Pop Tarts, baked goods are the perfect way to make this holiday meal special.
While most baked goods are make-ahead recipes, they can get to be a lot if you have too many. I suggest making just a few carby items. You probably have lots of other sweets around anyway! (If not, let me suggest chocolate peanut butter fudge and M&M's bars!)
Other sweet dishes can be a Mexican fruit salad with lots of bright flavors or a build-your-own yogurt parfait station with fresh fruits.
Christmas Morning Drinks
And then there's the drinks! They're a must to go with good food. You could start with fresh orange juice, but some options are a good idea.
For the coffee drinkers, I suggest brewing a pot of coffee. If booze is your thing, you can make traditional Irish coffee or even have boozy options like Irish cream or coffee liqueur for folks to mix in.
If you'd like to offer a cocktail or two, go for it! Brunch cocktails are always a hit with the grown-ups.
You could go savory with a Bloody Mary or sweet with Christmas mimosas. A white wine spritzer is a solid winning drink, or champagne floats if you want to toast the holiday!
Tips For A Great Brunch Menu
Here are my best tips for planning out the perfect Easter brunch menu for this special time with family:
Consider dietary needs. For vegetarians, consider a vegetarian egg bake and vegan sausage. For gluten-free and dairy-free folks, make sure there are options for them on the table as well.
Balance sweet and savory dishes. Try for at least one sweet and one savory brunch side, no matter what the centerpiece dish is.
Consider the carbs. Stick to just 1 or 2 bread-based dishes. For example, if you're serving biscuits and gravy with a side of sweet muffins, your other dishes should be non-bread. If you're going with my example, skip the French toast sticks as your other side and go for turkey bacon or a breakfast casserole instead.
Stick to one or two of each type of dish. If you're making quiche, you might not also want to make scrambled eggs and a ham and cheese breakfast casserole. However, more options might make sense for a big group of people.
Have fun. Christmas is a time to be festive, so why not bring some of that to the menu? Especially for the kiddos - they would love some green pancakes or gingerbread waffles!
- Serve up buttery and tender drop biscuits that are perfect for any Christmas meal. Their simplicity and warmth make them an irresistible addition to your holiday breakfast spread.
It doesn't matter if your Christmas morning meal will be large or small, sweet or savory. What is important is that you cherish the time you have together with your family and friends. Merry Christmas!
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