20 Breakfast Recipes to Make Christmas Morning Magical

You wake up on Christmas morning wanting something a little special, and that’s exactly what these breakfast ideas are here for. With 20 cozy, festive recipes, you can start the day with dishes that feel warm, comforting, and easy enough to make even when the house is buzzing. You get a mix of sweet and savory options so you can enjoy a slow, happy morning without stressing over what to serve.

Orange Cranberry Scones

Orange Cranberry Scones are light and flaky with a delicious orange flavor and chewy cranberries. This simple scone recipe will hit the spot if you’re craving some tender scones with a little bit of flavor to jazz them up. These are American scones, not biscuit-like English scones. They don’t rise as much as an English scone, but they are warm and soft inside. Get the recipe

Green Chili Egg Casserole

Green Chili Egg Casserole is an awesome dish for an easy breakfast or brunch. With plenty of cheese and green chilis, it’s a scrumptious and simple Mexican-inspired dish. Eggs, cheese, and green chilis come together in this delicious casserole recipe to make for the ultimate breakfast dish. It’s tangy, savory, and creamy – a wonderful flavor trio. Get the recipe

Strawberry Banana Granola Parfait

This Strawberry Banana Granola Parfait is a great way to start your morning. It’s packed with fresh fruit, nuts, and natural Greek yogurt. Not only are these a simple way to prepare breakfast, they’re also a great way to make sure you’re getting your daily servings of fruit, protein and grains. The best part about yogurt parfaits is that they can be customized to the way you like them. Add whatever fruit you like, and adjust the ratio of granola to yogurt as you like. Get the recipe

Bacon and Egg Pie

This bacon and egg pie is an easy New Zealand-inspired breakfast casserole that has all the main breakfast ingredients – bacon, egg, cheese, and onion, wrapped in a puff pastry. It’s a great way to cook quickly for a crowd. This bacon and egg pie is perfect for a quick make-ahead breakfast that everyone enjoys. Get the recipe

Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread with Walnuts

For the holidays, nothing beats this Cranberry Cream Cheese Bread with Walnuts, which can be given as gifts to friends and family or served on Christmas morning or as an afternoon snack with a cup of tea. Get the recipe

Bagel & Lox Sharing Board

This Bagel & Lox Sharing Board is loaded with all the ingredients to make a perfect breakfast or brunch for a crowd. Sharing boards are a fun way to present food at a family brunch. Rather than having everyone go into the kitchen to assemble their bagels, presenting all the options on a sharing board is way more fun. Get the recipe

Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuits

These fluffy, flaky Bacon Egg & Cheese Biscuits are the ultimate breakfast comfort food. Fill your homemade biscuits with crispy bacon, melted cheddar cheese, and fried or scrambled eggs and the result is a warm, flaky biscuit that is packed with protein and loaded with flavor. Get the recipe

Bananas Foster Pancakes

These moist and sweet bananas foster pancakes turn dessert into a satisfyingly sweet breakfast, with a rich caramel topping and fresh bananas. The caramelized bananas and sticky sweet butter and brown sugar syrup is irresistibly good and you won’t believe how aromatic it is. Get the recipe

Classic Waffle Recipe

If you’re craving waffles, this tried and true Classic Waffle Recipe is the one you’ll go to every time. It leads to crispy and fluffy waffles that are irresistible. Get the recipe

Banana Nut Muffins

These easy and moist Banana Nut Muffins are the perfect sweet start to the day, while also having a mix of textures and flavors from the bananas and walnuts. If you enjoy muffins, or specifically banana nut muffins, this is a must-try recipe. The flavors of banana, walnuts, and butter shine through in every bite, making this a go-to recipe for breakfast or as a grab and go snack. Get the recipe

Sausage & Egg Breakfast Bowl

These Sausage & Egg Breakfast Bowls are packed with protein, healthy fat, and veggies so you’ll get a great start to the day. Breakfast can be difficult, because many of the breakfast items that a go-to are too carb-heavy. That’s why we love these breakfast bowls. You’ll get eggs, sausage, spinach, mushrooms, avocado, and cheese in one delicious bowl. Get the recipe

Easy Mexican-Style Chilaquiles Recipe

Chilaquiles can be eaten for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s a versatile, filling, and flavorful snack or meal. This Easy Mexican-Style Chilaquiles Recipe leaves the chips crunchy and full of flavor. Get the recipe

Pumpkin French Toast with Cinnamon & Nutmeg

Change up your typical French toast for the holidays with this Pumpkin French Toast with Cinnamon & Nutmeg. This eggy bread with cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin, and topped with butter and maple syrup will always be welcome at my breakfast table. Get the recipe

Butternut Squash & Sausage Frittata

This low-carb butternut squash & sausage frittata, made with eggs, crumbled sausage, and tender butternut squash is the perfect way to start your day.  It’s easy to make ahead of time and reheat for a quick and hectic holiday breakfast. Get the recipe

Cinnamon Rolls With Heavy Cream

These viral TikTok Cinnamon Rolls With Heavy Cream are a sensation! Make them with store-bought cinnamon rolls, heavy whipping cream, butter, cinnamon, and brown sugar and you won’t be able to tell they aren’t homemade. Get the recipe

Cottage Cheese Toast

Cottage Cheese Toast is a delightful and healthy breakfast or snack option. It combines the creaminess of cottage cheese with the wholesome goodness of whole wheat bread, topped with any extras you like. One of the great things about this recipe is its versatility. By simply changing the toppings, you can easily customize your cottage cheese on toast to suit your taste preferences. Get the recipe

Avocado Egg Toast – A Simple Breakfast Idea

Avocado Egg Toast is a simple breakfast idea that is both quick to make and healthy. A quick poached egg, a slice of toast and half an avocado is all you need to make this delicious breakfast. Avocado toast quickly became a favorite breakfast item around the world, and its quite obvious why. Get the recipe

Eggs Benedict Cups

This recipe is a great way to skip the English muffin in the classic dish without missing it. The ham forms a firm base for the eggs and a vessel for the sauce – which, let’s face it, is the star of the show here.  With these baked eggs benedict cups, you won’t even miss the bread. Get the recipe

Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe

This Healthy Homemade Granola Recipe is not difficult to make at home and it allows you to control the amount of sugar and quality of ingredients. You can also add whatever extras you like. Rather than spending money on not great store-bought granolas, the better alternative is to make it at home, so you can add the ingredients you like and adjust it to your own preferences. Get the recipe

Bacon Cheddar Broccoli Breakfast Casserole

This low-carb Bacon Cheddar Breakfast Casserole is super tasty and quick to put together, so it makes a great addition to your family holiday breakfast or brunch spread. If you don’t like broccoli, substitute it with spinach. If you don’t like bacon, substitute it with ham or sausage. It’s very versatile. Get the recipe