14 Christmas morning breakfast recipes

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Start your Christmas morning with warm, festive breakfast dishes that bring family and friends together.

From sweet treats to savory favorites, these 14 recipes are perfect for the holiday.

1. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 cups buttermilk

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/4 cup melted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tbsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat.

  2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

  5. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon separately.

  6. Pour pancake batter into the skillet, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar, and swirl with a knife.

  7. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side. Serve warm with icing or syrup.

2. Christmas Morning Casserole

Ingredients:

  • 6 slices bread, cubed

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage, cooked

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

  • 6 eggs

  • 2 cups milk

  • 1 tsp mustard

  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Spread bread cubes in a greased baking dish.

  3. Sprinkle cooked sausage and cheese evenly over the bread.

  4. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, mustard, salt, and pepper.

  5. Pour egg mixture over the bread and sausage.

  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Let cool slightly before serving.

3. Gingerbread Waffles

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 2 tsp ground ginger

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 tsp cloves

  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1/4 cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 cup molasses

  • 1 1/2 cups milk

  • 1/4 cup melted butter

Instructions:

  1. Preheat waffle iron.

  2. Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt.

  3. In another bowl, whisk eggs, brown sugar, molasses, milk, and butter.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.

  5. Pour batter into the waffle iron and cook until golden brown. Serve with whipped cream or syrup.

4. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Pancakes

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 cups flour

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1 1/4 cups milk

  • 2 eggs

  • 1/4 cup melted butter

  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract

  • Chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions:

  1. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

  2. Whisk milk, eggs, melted butter, and peppermint extract in another bowl.

  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips if using.

  4. Heat a skillet and pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake.

  5. Cook until bubbles form, flip, and cook until done. Top with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

5. Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Muffins

Ingredients:

  • 6 large eggs

  • 1/4 cup milk

  • 1 cup cooked breakfast sausage

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

  • 6 English muffins, halved

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

  3. Stir in sausage and cheese.

  4. Place egg mixture on each English muffin half in a greased muffin tin.

  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes until eggs are set and golden. Serve warm.

6. Cranberry Orange Scones

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1/3 cup sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed

  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

  • Zest of 1 orange

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

  3. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

  4. Stir in cranberries and orange zest.

  5. Mix in milk and vanilla until dough forms.

  6. Shape into triangles and place on baking sheet.

  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Cool slightly before serving.

7. Eggnog French Toast

Ingredients:

  • 6 slices of bread

  • 2 cups eggnog

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tsp vanilla

  • Butter for cooking

Instructions:

  1. Whisk eggnog, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.

  2. Dip bread slices into the mixture, coating both sides.

  3. Heat butter in skillet over medium heat.

  4. Cook bread slices until golden on both sides. Serve with syrup or powdered sugar.

8. Holiday Fruit Parfaits

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 cup granola

  • 1/2 cup cranberries

  • 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

  • Honey for drizzling

Instructions:

  1. Layer yogurt, granola, cranberries, and pomegranate seeds in a glass.

  2. Repeat layers until the glass is full.

  3. Drizzle with honey before serving.

9. Christmas Tree Avocado Toast

Ingredients:

  • 4 slices of bread

  • 2 ripe avocados

  • Cherry tomatoes, halved

  • Salt and pepper

  • Olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Toast bread slices.

  2. Mash avocados with salt and pepper. Spread on toast.

  3. Arrange cherry tomatoes in the shape of a Christmas tree.

  4. Drizzle with olive oil before serving.

10. Nutella-Stuffed Croissants

Ingredients:

  • 1 package croissant dough

  • 1/2 cup Nutella

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions:

  1. Preheat oven as per package instructions.

  2. Roll out croissant dough and place a teaspoon of Nutella in each.

  3. Roll up the croissants and place on baking sheet.

  4. Bake until golden brown. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

11. Maple Pecan Oatmeal

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup rolled oats

  • 2 cups milk or water

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon

Instructions:

  1. Cook oats in milk or water over medium heat until thickened.

  2. Stir in cinnamon, maple syrup, and pecans.

  3. Serve warm with extra syrup or fruit.

12. Red Velvet Waffles

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • 1/2 tsp baking soda

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 3/4 cups buttermilk

  • 1/2 cup melted butter

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • Red food coloring

Instructions:

  1. Preheat waffle iron.

  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl.

  3. Whisk eggs, buttermilk, butter, vanilla, and red food coloring.

  4. Combine wet and dry ingredients.

  5. Cook in waffle iron until golden brown. Serve with cream cheese frosting or syrup.

13. Breakfast Quesadillas

Ingredients:

  • 4 flour tortillas

  • 4 eggs, scrambled

  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese

  • 1/4 cup cooked bacon bits

  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

  1. Heat butter in a skillet.

  2. Place tortilla in skillet, layer eggs, cheese, and bacon on half, fold over.

  3. Cook until golden, flip carefully and cook the other side. Slice and serve warm.

14. Festive Berry Smoothie Bowl

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup frozen mixed berries

  • 1 banana

  • 1/2 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1/2 cup milk

  • Granola, coconut flakes, fresh berries for topping

Instructions:

  1. Blend frozen berries, banana, yogurt, and milk until smooth.

  2. Pour into a bowl and top with granola, coconut, and fresh berries.

  3. Serve immediately for a refreshing, healthy breakfast.

This set of 14 recipes offers a mix of sweet and savory options that make Christmas morning special and festive.

Each recipe is designed to be simple enough for a joyful morning yet impressive enough to delight family and friends.

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