65 of The Best Christmas Breakfast Ideas
Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes
The Best Christmas Breakfast Recipes for a Magical Morning
Christmas morning calls for something warm, cozy, and extra special—but still easy enough that you don’t miss a moment around the tree. In our house, everyone stays in pajamas, Christmas music is playing, and the smell of something delicious in the oven makes the whole morning feel even more magical.
These Christmas breakfast ideas include make-ahead casseroles, sweet rolls, pancakes, waffles, muffins, and festive drinks your family will look forward to every year. Many of the recipes can be prepped the night before or even frozen ahead of time, so you can enjoy a relaxed, memorable morning without being stuck in the kitchen.
As you plan your menu, it also helps to keep food safety in mind, especially if dishes will sit out for a while on the table or buffet. For helpful guidance on keeping hot foods hot, cold foods cold, and leftovers safe, you can review the latest holiday food safety tips from FoodSafety.gov.
French Toast & Waffle Recipes
French toast and waffles feel extra special on Christmas morning, and they’re perfect for serving with berries, whipped cream, or a dusting of powdered sugar. You can mix up the batter or custard the night before and cook in batches while the kids are checking stockings. Many of these recipes also double as great brunch options if your family likes to eat a little later in the morning.
The BEST Air Fryer French Toast Sticks
Air Fryer Raspberry French Toast Cups with Raspberry Lemon Syrup
Keto Chocolate Chaffles with Peanut Butter Whip
Nutritious Banana Quinoa Waffles
The Best Gourmet French Toast Recipe
More French Toast & Waffle Ideas:
- Blueberry Baked French Toast
- Cinnamon Roll Waffles
- Praline French Toast
- Overnight Yeasted Waffles
- Overnight Stuffed French Toast
Pancake Recipes
Pancakes are a Christmas classic for a reason—they’re easy, comforting, and endlessly customizable. Make them plain and let everyone top their own, or choose one of the fun flavors below for something a little more festive. To keep things simple, you can cook pancakes ahead, keep them warm in a low oven, and bring a big platter to the table when everyone is ready.
Baked Pancake Squares (Oven Baked Pancakes)
Air Fryer Pancake Donuts Recipe
Fluffy Pumpkin Cinnamon Streusel Pancakes
Easy Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes Recipe
Eggnog Pancakes Recipe
German Pancakes Recipe (AKA Dutch Babies)
More Pancake Ideas:
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Vanilla Sauce
- Overnight Cinnamon Oatmeal Pancakes
- German Pancakes
- Swedish Pancakes with Caramel Syrup
- Whole Wheat Blender Pancakes
Muffins & Biscuits
If your family likes to nibble throughout the morning, muffins, biscuits, and breakfast sandwiches are a great option. You can bake them a day or two ahead, warm them in the oven before serving, and set everything out on a tray so people can grab what they want between gifts and games. They also pack well if you’re heading out to visit family on Christmas morning.
Healthy Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich Recipe
Simple Make-Ahead Biscuits Recipe
Air Fryer Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Low Carb Blueberry Muffins Recipe
Healthy Baked Oatmeal Muffins To Go
Zucchini Lemon Poppy Seed Bread
More Muffins & Biscuit Ideas:
- Scrambled Egg Muffins with Sausage
- Lemon Ricotta Blackberry Muffins
- Biscuits & Sausage Gravy
- Bacon Egg & Cheese Sandwich
- Breakfast Grilled Cheese
- Orange Donut Muffins
Baked & Overnight Breakfasts
Overnight casseroles and baked breakfasts are the ultimate Christmas morning hack. You assemble everything the night before, stash the dish in the fridge, then bake it while you’re opening gifts. By the time everyone is ready to eat, breakfast is hot and the house smells amazing. These recipes are also perfect if you’re feeding a crowd or hosting family for the weekend.
Lemon Berry Baked Oatmeal in the Air Fryer
Overnight Coffee Cake Recipe with Sour Cream
The Best Air Fryer Egg Bake in Minutes!
The Best Cinnamon Swirl Bread Recipe
Make-Ahead Cheesy Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Berry Croissant Bake Recipe (Breakfast Casserole)
Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Breakfast Egg Rolls
The EASIEST Instant Pot Yogurt - Just 3 Ingredients "No Boil" Method
Easy Baked Omelet Roll-Up Recipe
More Baked & Overnight Ideas:
- Egg & Sausage Breakfast Bake
- Homemade Baked Oatmeal
- Make-Ahead Sausage Hash
- Overnight Omelet
- Maple Pecan Scones
- Overnight Breakfast Casserole (Slow Cooker)
Breakfast Pastries
Sweet rolls, danishes, and other breakfast pastries make Christmas morning feel like a bakery day at home. Many of these recipes can be made the day before, then baked or reheated so they’re warm and gooey right when you want them. If your family has a cinnamon roll tradition or loves orange rolls, this is a great place to start.
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls in 15 Minutes!
Tasty 3-Ingredient Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Simple and Delicious Air Fryer Puff Pastry Danishes
Our Favorite Monkey Bread Recipe in the Air Fryer!
Homemade Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch
Tasty and Easy 3-ingredient Air Fryer Bagels
More Breakfast Pastry Ideas:
Breakfast Drinks
Round out your Christmas breakfast menu with something fun to sip. From hot chocolate and festive punches to smoothies and juices, these drink recipes pair perfectly with casseroles, pancakes, and all the sweet rolls on the table. You can even set up a small drink station with toppings so everyone can customize their own mug.
Best Nutella Hot Chocolate Recipe
Pumpkin Hot Chocolate in Just 15 Minutes!
Best Green Smoothie Recipe Ever (Healthy & Tasty)
Healthy Low Calorie Strawberry Smoothie Recipe (Under 200 Calories!)
Easy Banana Chocolate Chip Smoothie Recipe
More Drink Ideas:
Christmas Breakfast FAQs
What is a good breakfast to serve on Christmas morning?
A good Christmas breakfast is something warm, comforting, and easy to serve family-style. Overnight casseroles, sweet rolls, French toast bakes, or a big pancake bar are all great options. Choose recipes you can prep ahead so you can relax and enjoy the morning instead of cooking the entire time.
What can I make for Christmas breakfast the night before?
Many of the recipes in this list can be made or assembled the night before, including baked French toast, breakfast casseroles, sweet rolls, and some muffin recipes. Simply assemble according to the instructions, cover, refrigerate overnight, and bake in the morning. You can also pre-chop toppings like fruit, nuts, or cooked bacon so they’re ready to go.
How do I feed a large group on Christmas morning?
For a large group, focus on recipes that scale well and bake in one or two big pans, like breakfast casseroles, baked oatmeal, and layered French toast. Add a sheet pan of bacon or sausage, a tray of store-bought fruit, and a big drink dispenser of juice or cocoa. Setting things up buffet-style makes it easy for everyone to serve themselves.
What are some kid-friendly Christmas breakfast ideas?
Kids love anything they can help decorate or customize. Try fun-shaped pancakes, cinnamon roll waffles, hot chocolate with whipped cream and sprinkles, or a simple yogurt parfait bar with fruit and granola. Letting kids choose their toppings or add their own sprinkles makes breakfast feel extra festive and fun.
More Easy Holiday Recipes You’ll Love
If you’re planning out your whole holiday menu, here are a few more ideas to check out after you pick your Christmas breakfast:
- All Christmas Recipes & Ideas
- More Easy Breakfast Recipes
- Raspberry Pretzel Jello Salad (Perfect Holiday Side)
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Final Thoughts
Whether you love sweet rolls, pancakes, casseroles, or simple make-ahead breakfasts, these Christmas breakfast ideas will help make your morning warm, cozy, and memorable. Choose a couple of recipes that fit your schedule, prep what you can the day before, and give yourself permission to keep things simple. The most important part of Christmas morning is being together—breakfast is just the (very delicious) bonus.
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