While the presents may try to steal the show, Christmas morning breakfast is the real holiday show stopper. But there’s just one problem: Who wants to spend Christmas morning running around the kitchen? These breakfast casseroles allow you to do the prep work on Christmas Eve, leaving Christmas morning open for you to spend time with family. Simply pop them in the oven when you wake up, and you’ll have a breakfast to remember—it’s a Christmas miracle! From sweet to savory, make these breakfast casseroles your next Christmas morning tradition.
Sausage, Cranberry, and Biscuit Breakfast Bake
Kim
Biscuits and gravy get a seasonal twist thanks to dried cranberries. This dish can be prepared the morning of or in advance; you’ll just need to increase the cooking time a bit if it’s been refrigerated overnight.
Farmer’s Casserole
Allrecipes Magazine
“Made it on Christmas morning and it was delicious,” says reviewer PEGGIV of this easy overnight casserole made with frozen hash browns, pepperjack cheese, ham, green onion, and eggs.
Christmas Breakfast Sausage Casserole
Mackenzie Schieck
Reviewer Lisa Scott Provost says, “I’ve made this three times (for a houseful of company each time), and it’s always a hit. It’s also really nice to be able to visit in the morning instead of standing at the stove. These are generous servings, and thank goodness—everyone goes for seconds!” This cheesy egg and sausage casserole is the fuel you need to tackle those presents under the tree.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Casserole
Allrecipes Magazine
Rye bagel pieces, smoked salmon, and cream cheese star in this special occasion dish that’s garnished with sour cream, capers, and chopped dill. Follow the Cook’s Note for make-ahead instructions—and of course, feel free to substitute plain or everything bagels for the rye bagels.
Bananas Foster French Toast Bake
lindadesign
“Great to serve on Christmas morning. It’s simple to make, and most of the work is done the day before baking. Who doesn’t love French toast and bananas Foster? Two great tastes combine for this must-make holiday favorite in my home,” says recipe submitter NIKNORMAN.
Ham and Cheese Overnight Breakfast Casserole
“This delicious and easy breakfast casserole is a great way to use leftover cooked ham, but you can also substitute cooked bacon to change it up. You can make it the night before so all you have to do is bake it in the morning,” says recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar fabeveryday.
Panettone French Toast Casserole
“This version [of French toast casserole uses panettone] an Italian sweet bread baked for the holidays—definitely something to be happy about!” says recipe creator Karen Rankin. “Soak your casserole overnight to achieve best results…. you want the bread to be completely saturated in the custard so that it gets light and fluffy in the oven.”
Cheesy Amish Breakfast Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
If you’ve got family in town over the holidays (meaning extra mouths to feed) then this is the recipe for you, according to reviewer SEWNUTS1980: “When I need to feed a crowd this is the recipe I use. It is delicious. There are never any leftovers—even if I make two pans.”
Breakfast Strata
hello angie
“My grandmother makes this every Christmas morning, and it’s amazing. My husband hates eggs and he always has seconds, even my 1 and 2-year-old gobble this up,” says recipe creator Robynnsmom. “Perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Ingredients are forgiving; add your favorites or spice it up. Just make sure your veggies are not going to water it down.”
Hash Brown and Egg Casserole
Sharyn
This casserole puts the comfort in comfort food. Reviewer Sharyn used bacon instead of breakfast sausage and added the cheese as a separate step: “Well, that was a big fat dish of YUM! I recommend using thawed shredded potatoes mixed with a little melted butter and seasoning and pressing them down into a buttered dish, pre-baking them at 350 for 35 minutes. When you remove the potatoes from the oven, add thick layers of sliced cheese directly on top of the hot potatoes. I think shredded cheese can get lost when you mix it in with other ingredients, so I frequently choose to add layers of cheese instead because my palate likes to treat cheese like the diva that it is.”
Apple Raisin French Toast Strata
YelenaH
Do the prep work for this dish on Christmas Eve, so all you have to do on Christmas morning is turn on the oven. Recipe creator TerrieS says, “A simple but elegant way to make breakfast fast. Put together the night before, and bake while you’re in the shower. Serve with lots of extra maple syrup! You may also add extra raisins if you wish.”
Hash Brown Crust Quiche
Dotdash Meredith Video Studios
This breakfast bake makes a great presentation. If you use a springform pan, grease it well and wrap the bottom of the pan with foil to catch any butter drips. The quiche can be made up to two days in advance, and freezes well, too.
Christmas Brunch Casserole
Allrecipes/Karen Hibbard
“Everyone enjoyed this when I made it for Christmas morning! It was so easy with most of the prep done the night before, so I was able to spend the morning with my family instead of in the kitchen,” says reviewer SCUBBUDDY. Bacon, onions, mushrooms, hash browns, cheese, and eggs all come together for a savory Christmas brunch.
Christmas Breakfast Pizza
pomplemousse
“Sausage, eggs, crescent rolls, and cheese snuggle down in a casserole, chill overnight, and bake in the morning. It’s a great dish for a holiday brunch,” says recipe creator Womanmarine. It’s a savory comfort food casserole that will win any Christmas breakfast buffet.
Eggnog and Apple Bread Pudding
Sylvie Fredette Tibben
We think bread pudding is just strata by another name. Refrigerate the foil-covered baking dish overnight, then add an extra 10 minutes or so to the baking time on Christmas morning.
Christmas Green Chile Egg Casserole
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“This was a hit Christmas morning,” says reviewer Doone. “I had misplaced my usual recipe, but I think this is going to be a permanent replacement. I drained the chilies, using 1 can in the casserole, and serving the other can as a side. The bake temps and times worked perfectly in my oven.”
Overnight Breakfast Bake with Ham, Cheese, and Croissants
Bibi
“I love breakfast casseroles and this is the first one I have seen that uses croissants and gruyere cheese! It’s seriously so SO good!” says reviewer Rose.
Pecan French Toast
LynnInHK
Reviewer mcqueenbee says, “Very filling! Had a delicious sweetness and the orange zest added a perfect touch of flavor!” Some reviewers recommend increasing the cooking time by 10 to 15 minutes.
Holiday Sausage and Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole
Ms. Chef Esh
“All of your favorite holiday ingredients are in this breakfast casserole,” says Ms. Chef Esh. “Jimmy Dean® sausage, sweet potatoes, spinach, and rosemary. Easy to make ahead the night before and pop it in the oven in the morning!”
Nana’s Green Chile Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
Sour cream and green chiles give this egg casserole a bit of a Southwestern flair. It’s meant to be prepared the night before and refrigerated overnight, so it’s perfect for a hectic holiday morning.
Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping
Easy Overnight Pancake Casserole with Streusel Topping.
Allrecipes
This 5-star recipe keeps things quick and simple by using frozen pancakes; however, you can also use homemade pancakes or pancakes made from a mix if you prefer. No need to poke holes in freshly made pancakes, as they’ll absorb the custard mixture more easily than frozen.
More Christmas Breakfast Inspiration
Alberta Rose