A slow holiday morning with family and presents is my favorite part of Christmas! And anything is better with food.
These sweet and savory Christmas breakfast ideas go from Eggnog pancakes and Red Velvet cinnamon rolls to fun Grinch donuts and healthy Gingerbread granola – everyone will find a recipe to try. Warm spices, eggnog boozy flavors, and colorful decorations, I love how festive usual breakfast meals become with just a few tweaks!
To please kids and husbands, try my time-tested breakfast recipes I make year after year for Christmas Day.
Gina’s Rundown:
Why I love it: Because Christmas morning always looks a little different each year. Sometimes we want cinnamon-sugar everything, and sometimes we want something cheesy and savory before the day gets busy. These are the recipes I keep coming back to, year after year.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
If you love red velvet desserts, you have to make these red velvet cinnamon rolls for Christmas breakfast or a sweet snack. Fluffy cinnamon rolls with creamy frosting and sprinkles, so elegant, so delicious, and super easy to make with red velvet cake mix.
Get the recipe: Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Christmas Doughnuts
Perfectly soft oven-baked donuts with simple glaze and Christmas decoration. You can never go wrong with a batch of donuts for breakfast. They will be amazing if you’re visiting friends or family on Christmas morning, too.
Get the recipe: Christmas Doughnuts
Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
Start Christmas Day with this hearty breakfast casserole, layered with flaky biscuits, sausage, scrambled eggs, and melted cheese—comfort in every bite.
Get the recipe: Biscuit Breakfast Casserole
Croissant French Toast
Croissant French Toast is a delicious twist on the classic, made with buttery croissants soaked in cinnamon-vanilla custard. It’s quick to make and perfect for a special breakfast during the holidays!
Get the recipe: Croissant French Toast
Amish Breakfast Casserole
It may not look fancy, but Amish Breakfast Casserole is an all-time classic for a hearty, savory breakfast. It is a hearty blend of eggs, cottage cheese, gooey cheese, and bacon, all baked until a golden crust.
Get the recipe: Amish Breakfast Casserole
Christmas Kringle
Inspired by Danish traditional Kringle, this puff pastry not only looks festive, but it is filled with Nutella! Every sweet tooth in your family will rave about it.
Get the recipe: Christmas Kringle
Christmas Pancakes
If you’re a pancake person, it is even easier to make your usual breakfast meal festive. This recipe adds colorful sprinkles to homemade buttermilk pancakes, and they are AMAZING!
Get the recipe: Christmas Pancakes
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Doughnuts
Skip takeout glazed donuts, why would you spend money when you can make THESE at home in just under an hour? Soft-baked donuts made with cinnamon toast crunch cereal and warm spices, and glazed with rich maple cinnamon icing.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Doughnuts
Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious home-cooked cinnamon rolls infused with eggnog flavors will be a great start to Christmas Day. If you love sweet breakfast recipes, give these eggnog cinnamon rolls a go!
Get the recipe: Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Eggnog French Toast
Everyone loves a good French toast! Jazz up your usual recipe with store-bought or homemade eggnog and rum – perfect Christmas breakfast for grown-ups. Not to worry, you can easily skip rum and make these French toasts kid-friendly.
Get the recipe: Eggnog French Toast
Triple Chocolate Banana Bread
Chocolate banana bread, anyone? Make it triple chocolate, and I am IN! Perfect way to use any ripe bananas and another excuse to indulge in chocolate. This recipe will deliver 3 mini loaves (perfect for gifting) in under 1 hour.
Get the recipe: Triple Chocolate Banana Bread
Homemade Gingerbread Pancakes
Kids love a stack of freshly made pancakes! Topped with whipped cream and a gingerbread man cookie, these Christmas pancakes were a hit at my household when the kids were young.
Get the recipe: Homemade Gingerbread Pancakes
Cranberry Quick Bread
Cranberries taste so well in quick breads and banana breads; it is a no-brainer every season. For a bright, sweet and tart breakfast idea, go for this cranberry recipe. It is moist, soft, and bakes in a loaf pan in 40 minutes.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Quick Bread
Grinch Donuts
I love Christmas holidays for all the fun we can have with food! These Grinch Donuts are perfect for breakfast. They are made with canned biscuits and decorated with green frosting and a single Grinch heart.
Get the recipe: Grinch Donuts
French Toast Casserole
This easy French Toast Casserole is made with buttery, sweet layers of bread, eggs, and maple syrup, all baked into a comforting dish. Perfect for a family breakfast on Christmas Day.
Get the recipe: Easy French Toast Casserole
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Simple and savory overnight Christmas breakfast casserole loaded with eggs, bread, bell peppers, cheese, and ham. A great solution for a make-ahead breakfast for a crowd during the holidays.
Get the recipe: Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Who doesn’t love a good spread?! Make it brunch-style with this easy idea loaded with fluffy waffles, savory sausage links, creamy cheeses, and fresh fruits for you to enjoy on Christmas morning. No cooking skills required!
Get the recipe: Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Grinch Pancakes
My favorite Christmas breakfast idea on the list is these adorable Grinch pancakes! Bright green, they are fun to make from scratch and come with cream cheese frosting and green whipped cream for a Christmas tree decoration on top of a stack!
Get the recipe: Grinch Pancakes
Nutella Christmas Tree
Rustic puff pastry Nutella Christmas tree is the perfect sweet breakfast to tear and share. Flaky dough filled with rich chocolate hazelnut spread and topped with a cinnamon sugar mix – simple and delicious.
Get the recipe: Nutella Christmas Tree
Ham And Cheese Quiche
This Ham and Cheese Quiche is a classic savory blend of diced ham, Swiss and cheddar cheeses, and a creamy egg custard, all nestled in a flaky pie crust. Super easy-to-make dish that’s amazing for a holiday breakfast gathering.
Get the recipe: Ham and Cheese Quiche
Gingerbread Granola
Making homemade granola is an amazing way to always have a snack, a gift, or a healthy breakfast idea handy. This recipe makes a Christmas-themed granola mix with pecans, dried cranberries, and warm spices.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Granola
Eggnog Pancakes
Rich, fluffy, and delicious eggnog pancakes are an easy Christmas breakfast idea anyone can make. You can even use store-bought eggnog! My fav part about this recipe is that it takes only 15 minutes.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Pancakes
Gingerbread Muffins
This list wouldn’t be complete without good old muffins! But they need a holiday twist as well, so I make them packed with gingerbread cookie flavors, Streusel topping, and sweet icing!
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Muffins
Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Loaf
This 3-ingredient Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Loaf is made with Pillsbury cinnamon rolls, cranberry sauce, and simple sweet icing. Effortless Christmas breakfast recipe!
Get the recipe: Cranberry Cinnamon Roll Loaf
Holiday Spice Monkey Bread
Any day during the holidays, including Christmas morning, this pull-apart monkey bread is a hit! I make it the old way, with yeast and from scratch, but what makes it so good is the spices and sweet glaze!
Get the recipe: Holiday Spice Monkey Bread
Poppy Seed Ham and Cheese Sliders
One of the most popular recipes on my blog, no matter the season! These sweet rolls are loaded with layers of ham, cheese, and brushed with savory poppy seed, mustard, and butter glaze. Gooey, golden, and perfect, they are perfect for a crowd.
Get the recipe: Poppy Seed Ham and Cheese Sliders
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