14 Simple Breakfast Recipes for Christmas Morning

There’s nothing like the magic of Christmas morning. That is, until it’s time to take a break from the fun and get busy in the kitchen. Wha-whaaaa.
 
If you prefer to focus more time on your family and less time in the kitchen for Christmas, you’re going to love these 14 simple breakfast recipes. These easy and make-ahead recipes make it easy to kick back, relax, and enjoy Christmas morning!
 
This moist cranberry orange quick bread is made with fresh cranberries and orange peel; perfect for the holiday season.
 

This delicious eggnog bread combines the sweet taste of eggnog with dreamy pockets of cinnamon throughout. Prep the night before and pop in the oven Christmas morning.Cinnamon Eggnog Bread Recipe for Christmas | Five Marigolds

These fun Santa Pancakes are decorated to look like Santa’s face. Perfect as a simple Christmas breakfast, and the kids will love it.
 
These Danish cinnamon pastries are exactly what I bake every Christmas morning. I prep them the day before and pop in the oven first thing. They are exactly what Santa would want after such a busy night. They are quite simply incredible.
 
Christmas Muffins are the best form of chocolate chip muffins with a bit of sweet red and green thrown in! Crisp golden outside and soft and sweet on the inside.
 
These Christmas morning muffins are made with Greek yogurt, filled with rosemary, dried cranberries, nutmeg and vanilla bean. Topped with a cinnamon crumble and vanilla nutmeg glaze they’re the perfect festive bite for Christmas morning.
 
This Sausage and Biscuit Casserole is aa hearty egg and sausage casserole dotted with sausage, served with a spoonful of sausage gravy.

 
Not a morning person? I got you covered with this overnight Strawberry Banana French Toast Bake. Prepare it the night before then pop it into the oven the next morning. Voila – breakfast or brunch without the effort.

These pumpkin scones are full of wonderful spices, rich in pumpkin flavor, and super easy to make. They can be mixed up in about 15 minutes.

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Making delicious, homemade biscuits is hard. Get the recipe for these light and fluffy cream cheese biscuits and make a batch today.

Gingerbread cookie overnight oatmeal is a delicious way to start your day. Healthy steel cut oats infused with the wonderful flavors of fresh gingerbread cookies. All the flavors of Christmas in one bowl!

Holiday Hash Brown Casserole is a cheesy potato breakfast casserole that is loaded with fresh veggies and turkey sausage, making it truly holiday-worthy!

This overnight breakfast casserole is easy to assemble the night before Christmas, then bake on Christmas morning for a hearty, satisfying way to start the big day! Loaded with potatoes, peppers, sausage, and cheese, it’s sure to keep the whole family fueled up for a day of holiday festivities!

Cinnamon Roll Pie is the gooey sweet breakfast that’s the best way to start your Christmas morning. Only 2 ingredients for this Cracker Barrel holiday copycat.

Bonus idea: these sheet pan pancakes are always a hit! Add chocolate chips, swirl with cinnamon, or add your favorite jam for a simple and delicious breakfast. Freeze any leftovers and re-heat!

What is your traditional Christmas morning breakfast? Tell me in the comments below!

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