60 Festive Recipes For The Perfect Christmas Morning Brunch (2024)

These little strawberry Santa hats might be the easiest shortcut to a festive breakfast ever. By the way, you can put Santa hats on anything, from cheesecake bites to Jell-O shots.

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If you’re looking for the ultimate breakfast casserole—loaded with Italian sausage, cheese, veggies, and bread—then this breakfast strata is it. It’s hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied, and is endlessly versatile—just like the classic frittata, a breakfast strata shines as an adaptable breakfast dish.

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If mimosas are your thing, stop here! If they aren’t, you should still stick around. Cranberries, oranges, and bubbly Prosecco incorporated into a tender cake? And for breakfast too? This is what Christmas breakfast dreams are made of.

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These mimosas are just the thing to get you in the holiday spirit (and use up that giant bottle of peppermint schnapps!). Wanna double up on holiday cheer? Serve with our classic gingerbread for full-on holiday vibes.

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It seems like there’s always a little more eggnog in the carton than we know what to do with, so we set out to create the perfect recipe to use it up. Enter: eggnog French toast!

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The contrast here between the crispy, flaky edges of the croissants and the soft, cheesy middle is very special. If you're able to, assemble everything on Christmas Eve, and bake it off Christmas morning while everyone begins opening stockings and presents.

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Homemade, buttery biscuits pooling with peppery sausage gravy is hard to beat, and honestly, we aren’t interested in trying. You could use store-bought biscuits, but homemade does make the dish that much better (even more so because our biscuits are wonderfully crispy on the outside, making each bite truly perfect).

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While the classic combo of four parts Champagne and one part fresh orange juice can certainly hold its own, this recipe adds a fun holiday twist by swapping the orange juice with fresh cranberries, cranberry juice, rosemary, and a hint of lime.

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Everything you love about a classic tiramisu is used to make an unforgettable French toast. The silky filling here uses a bit of cream cheese to make it firmer, and the custard the bread is soaked in is infused with espresso. Instead of ladyfingers, we are using day-old brioche.

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The combination of fried dough and powdered sugar works for funnel cake, zeppole, beignets, fry bread, and of course… powdered donuts. To create this sweet treat, we decided to keep it classic with a twist, adding yeast to a cake donut to give these fluffy rings the best of both worlds.

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This autumnal take on bread pudding is the perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and rich. With bright pops of cranberries, almond- and clove-scented custard, and a sweet icing made with orange zest, it’s impressive enough to serve for dessert at a dinner party, and not to sweet to serve as breakfast.

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One of our favorite seasonal drinks is a gingerbread latte, so we thought—why not turn it into an easy Christmas breakfast? When it comes to easy, nothing beats a sheet-pan dinner, so we knew we'd have success with pancakes made the same way. These are the BEST way to serve brunch to your whole holiday crowd.

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Granola should be so good that you wake up in the morning thinking about it, so we’ve created a homemade version worth dreaming about. It’s just the right mix of sweet and savory, and perfectly rides the line between crunchy and chewy. Bonus: it makes a great homemade gift!

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Nothing beats waking up on Christmas morning to smell of fresh coffee brewing. Make the holiday even better by adding some spices and topping off your cup with lots of whipped cream and sprinkles.

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Here, we took the humble breakfast sandwich and turned it into a silky quiche, then took it one step further with a crispy hash brown crust. It's an incredible holiday breakfast, or breakfast-for-dinner.

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Olive oil, in pound cake?? Yes, really! Butter is the traditional move, but olive oil gives you a moist, tender treat, complemented here by a subtle lemon flavor and a tangy lemony glaze.

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These swirly beauties feature a soft, fluffy tangzhong dough, brown sugar cinnamon butter, and cranberry sauce, creating a sweet-tart contrast that will make you want to sneak a second helping. Topped with a creamy sweet orange glaze and baked in a bit of heavy cream, these are INCREDIBLE.

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Need a crowd-pleaser quick? Frittata's got your back. This easy recipe is the perfect base for whatever toppings you have on hand (extra Christmas dinner ingredients maybe?). Follow this guide to ensure you nail a fluffy-centered, crispy-edged frittata each and every time.

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While there's no shame in devouring slices of leftover Christmas Eve pizza, if you want a substantial meal for breakfast, turn to this pizza frittata. It's loaded up with all your faves—marinara, shredded mozzarella, and sliced pepperoni—in a fun, brunch-friendly form.

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These homemade donuts are a fun way to reimagine the delicious combo of chocolate frosting and vanilla creme offered by the classic Boston Cream Pie—without all the confusion about what dessert you’re actually eating. With the right tools and a little bit of patience, you can achieve pillowy, creamy, chocolatey perfection.

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