Cozy Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas

Start your holiday off right with these festive Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas that are as magical as the day itself. From indulgent casseroles to sweet treats and cozy classics, these recipes will make your holiday morning feel extra special!

strawberry mascarpone stuffed french toast stacked on each other.

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1. Make-Ahead Breakfast Strata

wooden spoon scooping a sausage breakfast strata out of the pan. — *photo credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com*

This Italian Breakfast Strata layers rich, savory ingredients like eggs, cheese, and crusty bread for a deliciously hearty dish, perfect for Christmas morning.

Overnight Italian Breakfast Strata

2. Blintz Souffle with Blueberry Sauce

square of souffle topped with blueberry sauce. — *photo credit: whatagirleats.com*

This Easy Blintz Souffle with blueberry sauce is a dreamy, creamy breakfast dish that pairs delicate blintzes with a tangy blueberry sauce for a truly indulgent treat.

Blueberry Blintz Souffle

3. Easy Breakfast Board

board filed with eggs, croissants, sausage, bacon, avocado, berries, waffles and other fruit. — *photo credit: simply-delicious-food.com*

A Breakfast Board is perfect to share with family and friends on Christmas. Fill yours with a variety of options, from fresh fruit to pastries and cheeses!

Holiday Breakfast Board

4. Orange Ricotta Pancakes

stack of pancakes topped with a pat of butter and syrup pouring over the top. — *photo credit: casualfoodist.com*

These Fluffy Orange Ricotta Pancakes are packed with citrusy goodness and make a delicious Christmas breakfast or brunch dish.

Homemade Orange Ricotta Pancakes

5. Pancake Breakfast Charcuterie Board

board filled with pancakes, berries, sausage, bacon, bagels and syrup. — *photo credit: thefreshcooky.com*

This Easy Pancake Breakfast Board is a fun, customizable breakfast spread with pancakes, syrup, fresh fruit, and toppings, perfect for serving a crowd.

Pancake Charcuterie Board

6. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

cinnamon rolls partially iced and topped with red and green sprinkles. — *photo credit: ihearteating.com*

These Holiday Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect Christmas treat made with warm spices and sweet glaze.

Christmas Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

7. Pannetone Bread Pudding

bread pudding in a red dish. — *photo credit: sugarhero.com*

This Easy Panettone Bread Pudding is layered with rich, buttery panettone and creamy custard to create a decadent, comforting brunch dish.

Holiday Pannetone Bread Pudding

8. Hash Brown Quiche with Pancetta

quiche with scallions and pancetta in a cast iron skillet. — *photo credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com*

This Hash Brown Crust Quiche is filled with fluffy eggs, savory pancetta, and sharp white cheddar for a hearty Christmas breakfast.

Hash Brown Quiche with White Cheddar and Pancetta

9. Sourdough French Toast Casserole

serving of french toast casserole on a plate next to the baking dish of it. — *photo credit: apinchofzest.com*

This Sourdough French Toast Casserole with Ricotta has a fresh and flavorful twist - Made with zesty lemon and rich maple syrup, all baked to perfection.

Ricotta Lemon French Toast Casserole

10. Baked Eggs in Purgatory

poached eggs in a tomato sauce in a cast iron skillet garnished with fresh basil leaves. — *photo credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com*

Italian Baked Eggs or Eggs in Purgatory is made with a rich tomato sauce, for a flavorful and satisfying holiday breakfast or brunch.

Italian Baked Eggs

11. Easy Almond Croissants

croissant topped with almonds. — *photo credit: bonnibakery.com*

These Flaky Almond Croissants are filled with a sweet almond paste, just like the ones from a French bakery!

Bakery-Style Almond Croissants

12. Gingerbread Waffles

red cranberry sauce dripping over waffles. — *photo credit: anediblemosaic.com*

These Fluffy Gingerbread Waffles are the perfect cozy holiday breakfast, with warm spices and a fluffy texture.

Easy Gingerbread Waffles

13. Rosti Eggs Benny

fork cutting into a poached egg with chives and bacon on it. — *photo credit: mapleandmango.com*

This Rosti Eggs Benny Recipe takes the classic eggs benedict to a new level with crispy, golden rosti potatoes.

Easy Rosti Eggs Benedict

14. Stuffed French Toast with Mascarpone

stuffed french toast with mascarpone frosting and sliced strawberries. — *photo credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com*

This Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast is filled with sweet strawberries and whipped mascarpone cheese - a must for Christmas morning!

Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast with Strawberries

15. Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns and Ham

bowl of egg, hashbrown, ham and cheese breakfast casserole. — *photo credit: thefeatherednester.com*

This Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with Ham is a hearty, comforting dish full of savory flavors, ideal for feeding a crowd for Christmas.

Breakfast Casserole with Ham

16. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

cinnamon rolls in a pan topped with icing. — *photo credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com*

Soft, fluffy Cinnamon Rolls Made Overnight and topped with whipped cream cheese icing, make a showstopper for Christmas breakfast or brunch.

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

17. Ham and Cheese Croissants

ham and cheese croissant cut in half to see the inside. — *photo credit: muchbutter.com*

Flaky Ham and Cheese Croissants are the perfect savory holiday breakfast or brunch filled with melted cheese and savory ham—simple and delicious.

Easy Ham and Cheese Croissants

18. The Perfect Crepe Batter

folded crepes topped with fresh berries and powdered sugar. — *photo credit: scarlatifamilykitchen.com*

This Perfect Crepe Batter Recipe makes the best light, delicate crepes in the blender. Fill them with anything from sweet fruit to savory fillings!

Blender Crepe Batter