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Christmas Breakfast Recipes

As you get older, you don’t need the pile of presents you needed as a kid to feel the magic of Christmas. Presents are still fun, but you start to realize other traditions hold even more of the charm of the season. One of my favorite holiday traditions these days is Christmas breakfast. My mom makes a big pan of amazing cinnamon rolls and another big pan of Egg & Grits casserole. My mother-in-law makes this incredible Breakfast Pie with eggs and hot sausage. The day wouldn’t feel complete without that indulgent first meal.

To help make your Christmas morning breakfast extra special, I’ve collected all of my best breakfast recipes below. I’ve even broken them down into categories to help you find your perfect meal: make-ahead recipes, fancy recipes, simple recipes, and fun recipes. Which best describes your Christmas morning mood?

Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Sassy Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Bake
Sassy Sausage and Hash Brown Breakfast Bake

Make-Ahead Gingerbread Coffee Cake with Cranberry Pecan Streusel
Make-Ahead Gingerbread Coffee Cake with Cranberry Pecan Streusel

Winter Breakfast Chili Over Eggs in Sourdough Bowls
Winter Breakfast Chili Over Eggs in Sourdough Bowls

Cinnamon Sparkled Pastry Stix with Egg Nog Glaze
Cinnamon Sparkled Pastry Stix with Egg Nog Glaze

Fancy Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Croque Madame French Toast Cups
Croque Madame French Toast Cups

Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread with Butter Rum Glaze
Pumpkin Spice Pull-Apart Bread with Butter Rum Glaze

Buttery Coconut Almond Pull-Apart Bread (with Heavenly Coconut Cream Glaze)
Buttery Coconut Almond Pull-Apart Bread (with Heavenly Coconut Cream Glaze)

Blueberry Stuffed French Toast Bowls
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast Bowls

Sausage & Toast Breakfast Strata in Baked Tomatoes
Sausage & Toast Breakfast Strata in Baked Tomatoes

Buttery Coconut & Almond Morning Buns
Buttery Coconut & Almond Morning Buns

Breakfast Stuffed Mushrooms (Portobellos Stuffed with a Leek and Gruyère Scramble)
Breakfast Stuffed Mushrooms (Portobellos Stuffed with a Leek and Gruyère Scramble)

Almond Scones with Raspberry Jam and Clotted Cream
Almond Scones with Raspberry Jam and Clotted Cream

Homemade Buttery Croissants and Pains au Chocolat
Homemade Buttery Croissants and Pains au Chocolat
(also, see the phototutorial)

Lemon Cheesecake Morning Buns
Lemon Cheesecake Morning Buns

Simple Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Raspberry Almond Braid
Raspberry Almond Braid

Eggs à l’Oignon
Eggs à l’Oignon

Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Breakfast Braid
Pumpkin Pecan Streusel Breakfast Braid

Eggs in a French Toast Basket
Eggs in a French Toast Basket

Blueberry Cream Cheese Almond Braid
Blueberry Cream Cheese Almond Braid

Strawberry Walnut Ricotta Muffins
Strawberry Walnut Ricotta Muffins

'Magic' Chocolate, Coconut, and Pecan Pastry Braid
“Magic” Chocolate, Coconut, and Pecan Pastry Braid

Fun Christmas Breakfast Recipes

The “Just Trust Me” Fried Bologna Breakfast Doughnutwich
The “Just Trust Me” Fried Bologna Breakfast Doughnutwich

Maple Bacon Doughnuts
Maple Bacon Doughnuts

Pecan Maple Bacon Pancakes
Pecan Maple Bacon Pancakes

Carrot Cake Waffles
Carrot Cake Waffles

Krispy Kreme Doughnut Croque Madame
Krispy Kreme Doughnut Croque Madame

Here are more ideas I’ve collected for you from some of my favorite blogs. Enjoy!

14 Comments on Christmas Breakfast Recipes

  1. Ala
    December 13, 2013 at 1:49 am (10 years ago)

    Julie, I’m glad I checked back in time for this because you should know that I’ve tried a few recipes from your site over the past two years and I have never, ever had anything turn out less than superb. I’m especially looking to my favorites–danishes, pull-apart bread, and pastry braids galore! Awesome, thanks for sharing, gal!

    Reply
    • Julie Ruble
      December 13, 2013 at 11:44 am (10 years ago)

      That’s so sweet of you to say, Ala! Thank you!

      Reply
  2. Meg Jones | The Spatularettes
    December 13, 2013 at 8:08 am (10 years ago)

    What and awesome [and beautiful] breakfast roundup! A special breakfast is a key ingredient to any great holiday [or weekend, for that matter].

    Reply
    • Julie Ruble
      December 13, 2013 at 11:44 am (10 years ago)

      Thank you, Meg! I totally agree — special breakfasts all around! 🙂

      Reply
  3. Savannagal
    December 13, 2013 at 11:48 am (10 years ago)

    Ah, but where is the recipe for the eggs and grits casserole?? That’s the one that really peaked my interest. Thanks for all the other recipes too.

    Reply
    • Julie Ruble
      December 13, 2013 at 11:55 am (10 years ago)

      This is where my mom comes in 🙂 I’ll ask her to post it for you!

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    • Julie Ruble
      December 13, 2013 at 1:01 pm (10 years ago)

      See below, Savannagal 🙂 My mom posted it!

      Reply
  4. Vivian
    December 13, 2013 at 12:05 pm (10 years ago)

    Here it is!
    Christmas Grits and Sausage Casserole

    Ingredients

    1 cup grits, uncooked
    1 lb. sausage, cooked
    8 eggs, beaten
    1 ½ cups whole milk
    ¼ teaspoon garlic salt, (or fresh)
    ¼ teaspoon white pepper
    3 tablespoons butter, or margarine
    2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
    few dashes hot sauce, optional
    Method

    Cook grits as directed. Mix ingredients together and place into lightly greased 3 qt. casserole. Bake uncovered for 1 hour, or until set. Can add dash of hot sauce.

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  5. Alison
    December 13, 2013 at 2:14 pm (10 years ago)

    I’ve made the Sassy Sausage & Hashbrown bake and it’s always a huge hit. Perfect for sitting over night and eating on Christmas morning. Can’t wait to try a few of these other recipes as well. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Julie Ruble
      December 13, 2013 at 2:35 pm (10 years ago)

      Thank you, Alison! So glad you enjoyed it! It’s one of my faves!

      Reply
  6. Sue Head
    May 4, 2017 at 2:02 pm (7 years ago)

    Could I please have recipe for hot cranberry oange cake baked in iron skillet

    Reply
  7. http://kitchentuts.com/
    September 28, 2017 at 3:05 am (7 years ago)

    In one post, I get almost everything now for 1 month. I’ll try all this recipe because they are looking amazing and tasty.

    Reply

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