"As a kid on Christmas morning, what we were having for breakfast was the absolute least of my concerns. I couldn’t care less whether we ate pancakes or oatmeal or stale Pop-Tarts from the back of the pantry—I just wanted to get on with the present opening. But now, kicking off Christmas morning with a warm, cozy, festive breakfast spread is an absolute non-negotiable. At least in my household, present opening typically takes a few hours (we like to savor the moment, OK?), so it’s not something you want to do on an empty stomach. Every year leading up to the 25th of December, I’m on the lookout for easy Christmas breakfast ideas worthy of our holiday spread.
In my experience, the best Christmas breakfast recipes are ones that you can throw together quickly or prep the night before and simply pop in the oven on the day of. You don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen when everyone’s antsy to start opening gifts. That means things like make-ahead breakfast casseroles, quick pancake recipes, and baked goods like cinnamon rolls are ideal for Christmas morning.
Sure, you could reach for yet another sprinkled holiday cookie, or you could whip up a delicious Christmas breakfast that feels appropriately festive for the day. Fill your home with yummy smells and take your holiday breakfast spread to the next level with one (or several) of these 30 easy and festive Christmas breakfast ideas.
1. Homemade Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
2. Spinach, Sun-Dried Tomato & Basil Puff Pastry Quiche
3. French Toast Casserole
4. Cranberry Orange Muffins
5. Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
6. Caprese Frittata
7. Gingerbread Pancakes
8. Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake
9. Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
10. Breakfast Strata
11. Giant Frosted Strawberry Pop Tart
12. Easy Breakfast Quiche
13. Egg Nog Cinnamon Rolls
14. Crispy Prosciutto and Havarti Dutch Baby
15. Cinnamon Crunch Swirled Banana Bread
16. Sour Cream Coffee Cake
17. Potato and Veggie Breakfast Casserole
18. Sheet Pan Pancakes
19. Cranberry Maple Pecan Baked Oatmeal
20. Cinnamon Roll Pigs in a Blanket
21. Breakfast Potatoes
22. Fluffy Dutch Baby Pancake
23. Breakfast Sausage and Apple Cheesy Pull Apart
24. Peanut Butter Zucchini Baked Oatmeal
25. Keto-Friendly Breakfast Hash
26. Cranberry Scones
27. Apple Cinnamon Baked Oatmeal
28. Nutella Crepes
29. Breakfast Portobellos
30. Strawberry Banana Baked Oatmeal
Jessica Friedhoff, Senior Lifestyle Editor
Jessica Friedhoff is the Senior Lifestyle Editor at The Everygirl, where she oversees the Home & Living category of the site. She writes and edits stories across a broad range of topics including decorating, food, entertaining, travel, and more. With a pulse on the latest trends, she uses her eye for detail and design to create timely, inspiring content for our readers.