20 Easy Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas
Christmas morning breakfast is a treasured holiday tradition. Whether you wake up early or eat Christmas brunch, having recipes that are easy to make is important. Today I am sharing easy and stress free recipes that are sure to become your family’s favorites.
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There is nothing quite like Christmas morning. The anticipation of gifts under the tree normally gets everyone out of bed earlier {especially if you have little ones} than normal.
That is why it is so important to be prepared for Christmas morning breakfast and help take the stress out of the morning.
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How to achieve a Stress Free Christmas Morning Breakfast
- Keep the menu super simple! It can be easy to want to make a handful of things to enjoy but don’t. Keep your Christmas breakfast menu super simple and only make one or two things. Almost everyone will be having another meal later, so don’t stress over making breakfast a 5 course feast.
- Plan and shop ahead of time. Waiting until the last minute to plan any part of your holiday menu can be stressful. So be sure to take time before the holiday to finalize your menu and shop a couple of days ahead of time.
- Prep ahead when you can. If there is something that can be prepped ahead of time…do it! Set your table the night before so it is ready to go. Bake items ahead of time and freeze them. Assemble casseroles the night before and put them in the oven when you get up. Do anything you can to make your Christmas morning simple.
- Relax and Enjoy! As wonderful as the holidays are, they also bring with it stress. It is so important to relax and enjoy every last moment.
20 Easy Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas
20 easy and delicious recipes perfect for your Christmas morning breakfast or brunch.
Easy Cinnamon Roll Cake Recipe Made with a Cake Mix
This recipe starts with a cake mix which means that it is so darn simple to bake. You will love the gooey and soft texture that is just like a traditional cinnamon roll you know and love.
Easy Cheesy Ham Breakfast Casserole
This recipe is perfect for leftover holiday ham. Complete with buttery crescent rolls and perfectly seasoned egg mixture, this breakfast casserole is just what your Christmas breakfast menu needs.
Pancake Mix Donuts with Maple Glaze
Donuts for Christmas breakfast is ALWAYS a good idea, especially when they start with pancake mix. Every single bite of these soft donuts with maple frosting is breakfast heaven!
French Toast Monkey Bread Recipe
Who doesn’t love a mash up of two different breakfast recipes? The very best part is that the recipe uses refrigerated biscuits, so it is really easy to make. The maple butter drizzle isn’t bad either.
Pancake Sausage and Egg Sliders Recipe
Frozen pancakes are transformed into a slider when used as the bun for sausage and scrambled eggs. It is the maple butter however, that makes these breakfast sliders so darn tasty.
Eggnog Coffee Cake Recipe
Using eggnog in this coffee cake screams Christmas but it is the crumb topping that takes it to the next level. With a perfect blend of spiced eggnog and buttery topping, this breakfast cake is great alone or with a little something extra.
Pigs in a Blanket Breakfast Casserole Recipe
Sausage links are wrapped in refrigerated crescent dough, topped with shredded cheese and baked in an egg mixture. Not only is this breakfast casserole easy to assemble but it can bake while you are opening gifts.
Easy Chocolate Crumb Cake Recipe made with a Cake Mix
If you love chocolate for breakfast, this Chocolate Crumb Cake needs to be on your Christmas breakfast table. It starts with a cake mix and ends with the most wonderful chocolate crumb topping.
How to make an Easy Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Don't have a lot of time? Put together a Breakfast Charcuterie Board with items found at the grocery store. See all of my tips and ideas.
Cranberry Bliss Mimosa's
A Christmas breakfast or brunch isn't complete without a festive beverage. This Cranberry Bliss Mimosa has a white chocolate rim and can be made into a mocktail.
Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish
This Crescent Roll Cream Cheese Danish recipe is ready in minutes. Add a pie filling or jam to the top of the danish for an extra special treat.
Easy Gingerbread Coffee Cake Recipe
Adding this Gingerbread Coffee Cake to your breakfast table brings a nostalgic flavor to your table.
One Rise Cinnamon Rolls
Cinnamon rolls are always a fun treat on Christmas morning. This recipe is wonderful because it only takes an hour from start to finish.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll Cake
Add a fun and festive color to your breakfast table with this Red Velvet Cinnamon Roll Cake. The best part...it starts with a cake mix.
Super Easy Pancake Mix Crepes
Crepes can be a bit complicated but not with this easy to make Pancake Mix Crepe recipe. Everyone will love to customize their own toppings.
Easy Blueberry Muffin Cake Recipe
Change up traditional blueberry muffins and make them into this amazing Blueberry Muffin Cake. It is the perfect addition to any meal.
Easy Bisquick Scones with Vanilla Glaze
Sometimes you want a light but delicious Christmas breakfast and these easy Bisquick Scones with Vanilla Glaze are just that. Add fresh fruit and breakfast is served.
Easy Red Velvet Crumb Cake Recipe with a Cake Mix
There is nothing more festive than red at the holidays and this Red Velvet Crumb Cake is perfect for Christmas morning.
Sheet Pan Ham and Eggs in a Hole
Need to feed a crowd but don't want to stand over the stove? Make these simple and delicious Ham and Eggs in a Hole on a sheet pan. You will have them ready in no time.
Banana Crumb Cake Recipe
Want to make breakfast ahead of time? Try this Banana Crumb Cake. It is the perfect make ahead dish that also freezes wonderfully.
Make Ahead Breakfast Tips
- Precook any sausage or meats the night before to save time.
- Make breakfast cakes up to 3 months ahead of time and freeze. Remove from the freezer the night before and defrost at room temperature.
- Gather all of the items you will need for a recipe onto a tray in the refrigerator so that it is easy to put together in the morning.
- Premeasure any ingredients a day or two ahead of time.
- Cut up fruit, vegetables or other items that you need for a recipe the night before.
Enjoy your holiday breakfast with a recipe that everyone is sure to go crazy for. Best of all you are going to love how simple it was to prepare.
Have extra dinner rolls? You could use them to make this Hawaiian Roll French Toast!
