1Breakfast Casserole Burritoschristmas breakfast ideas burrito casseroleC.W. Newell

You can make this casserole and let everyone fill the burritos as they choose. That means they’re perfect for hectic Christmas mornings when you need to feed a crowd.

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2Cranberry-Orange Sweet Rollschrstimas breakfast ideas orange cranberry rollsRyan Liebe

These rolls are soft and buttery on the outside and full of sweet-tart flavor in the inside. They’re a fruity twist on Ree’s classic cinnamon rolls and perfect for the holidays.

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3Crescent Roll Casserolechristmas breakfast ideas crescent roll casseroleC.W. Newell

Pop open a few cans of crescent roll dough and layer them with eggs, ham, cheese, and veggies for a savory casserole everyone will love. You can assemble the night before and just bake off in the morning, too.

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4Bear Claw Pastrychristmas breakfast ideas bear claw pastryC.W. Newell

Bakeries might be closed on Christmas, but you can still get a warm bakery-style pastry right at home! These are easy to make thanks to store-bought puff pastry and will taste amazing with your morning coffee.

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5Christmas Breakfast Casserolechristmas breakfast casseroleRalph Smith

Bright red and green bell peppers add a festive touch to this breakfast casserole. It’s also packed with savory ham, buttery croissants, and gooey melted cheese throughout.

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6Sausage Gravysausage gravy christmas breakfastWill Dickey

If you haven’t tried sausage gravy yet, now’s the time! This comforting classic is simple to make and absolutely delicious poured over warm, fluffy biscuits (homemade or canned!).

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7Eggnog Bread Puddingeggnog bread pudding christmas breakfastCaitlin Bensel

Eggnog lovers will adore this warm, comforting bread pudding. The custard blends eggnog and milk with rum, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for rich flavor. A drizzle of rum-butter syrup makes it irresistible!

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8Cinnamon-Pecan Yeasted Waffleschristmas breakfast cinnamon pecan yeasted wafflesCaitlin Bensel

After tasting these waffles, you’ll never go back! The batter rests overnight in the fridge, creating perfect flavor and texture. Finish them with maple syrup and candied pecans for extra sweetness.

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9Monte Cristochristmas breakfast monte cristoC.W. Newell

What happens when warm French toast meets a ham and cheese sandwich? You get the Monte Cristo! This deliciously sweet and savory classic is always a delight.

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10Gingerbread Muffinsgingerbread muffins christmas breakfastCaitlin Bensel

For a true taste of Christmas the moment you wake up, sink your teeth into one of these heavenly spiced gingerbread muffins. They’re topped with streusel AND glaze, so you know they’re delicious.

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11Cranberry Mimosachristmas breakfast cranberry mimosaCaitlin Bensel

A sparkly drink is the best way to turn your day into a celebration. And since it’s the holidays, this cocktail has a seasonal spin with cranberry juice and fresh orange zest.

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12Ham and Cheese Croissants christmas breakfast ham and cheese croissantsC.W. Newell

These flaky pockets are made from frozen puff pastry, then filled with layers of salty ham and melty cheese. They’re the perfect grab-and-go breakfast for the busy Christmas season.

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13Cheddar Biscuitschristmas breakfast cheddar biscuitsDavid Malosh

Cheesy biscuits are delicious on their own with a generous spread of butter, but you can also serve them up with gravy, fried eggs, or even slices of holiday ham.

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14Crustless Quichechristmas breakfast crustless quicheAntonis Achilleos

There’s no fussing or rolling out pie dough for this easy breakfast. But don’t worry, the quiche is still plenty fluffy and custardy. It’s even filled with sausage, hash browns, veggies, and cheese!

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15Cranberry Sconeschristmas breakfast cranberry sconesCaitlin Bensel

These scones are studded with sweet-tart cranberries and finished with a cranberry glaze. The best part? You can prep the scones ahead and bake them from frozen!

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16Sweet Potato Hashchristmas breakfast sweet potato hashCaitlin Bensel

This seasonal hash swaps your typical spuds for sweet potatoes instead. It’s a smoky side dish to serve up with your favorite style of eggs.

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17Candied Baconchristmas breakfast candied baconHector Manuel Sanchez

Give crispy bacon a holiday makeover with this variation that’s spicy and sweet. The trick to getting them perfectly caramelized isn’t using a skillet, but cooking them in the oven instead!

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18Gingerbread-Spiced Cinnamon Rollschristmas breakfast gingerbread spiced cinnamon rollsCaitlin Bensel

This recipe replaces your typical cinnamon-sugar filling with a homemade gingerbread spice. Top the rolls off with coconut icing and sparkling sugar for that snowy white finishing touch.

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19Eggs Florentineeggs florentine christmas breakfastCaitlin Bensel

When you’ve gone overboard on Christmas cookies and candy, this savory approach to breakfast is just what you need. The homemade Hollandaise sauce is good enough to drink.

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20White Chocolate Croissant Bread Puddingwhite chocolate croissant bread pudding christmas breakfastCaitlin Bensel

Make-ahead breakfasts are essential for busy Christmas mornings, and this one will be your family’s new favorite. It’s basically dessert—filled with white chocolate chips, buttery croissants, berries, and a decadent white chocolate custard.

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