22 Christmas Breakfast Recipes for a Festive Morning

Add some festive cheer to your Christmas mornings with this collection of Christmas breakfast recipes.

From fluffy sugar cookie pancakes to a donut hole Christmas wreath and cranberry coffee cake, these holiday breakfast ideas will make your Christmas mornings magical.

Christmas Tree Waffles

Kick off Christmas day with these adorable Christmas tree waffles. They’re so easy to decorate; even the kids can help. A list of topping ideas is included, too.

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Donut Hole Christmas Wreath

Perfect for Christmas brunch, this donut hole wreath has an irresistible homemade glaze. The donut holes are made with canned biscuit dough, which is a genius idea.

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Christmas Tree Pop Tarts

Made with puff pastry and filled with jam, these Christmas tree pop tarts will be a hit with everyone.

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Cinnamon Rolls with Gingerbread Cream Cheese Frosting

These mouthwatering cinnamon rolls are topped with homemade gingerbread cream cheese frosting.

This recipe uses canned Pillsbury crescent rolls, which is a hassle-free way to make cinnamon rolls.

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Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast enchiladas are a great choice to feed a crowd for Christmas brunch.

Tortillas are filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, black beans, bell peppers, and other ingredients. Then, the enchiladas are covered in a homemade salsa and cheese sauce.

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Air Fryer Christmas Tree Cinnamon Rolls

Learn how to make Christmas tree cinnamon rolls two ways: either as one big pull-apart Christmas tree or smaller Christmas trees.

This air fryer recipe is practically foolproof since it uses canned cinnamon rolls.

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Sugar Cookie Pancakes

Get your sugar cookie fix with these delicious pancakes made with sugar cookie creamer and topped with icing and mini cookies.

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Rudolf Donuts

If you need a quick Christmas breakfast idea for the kids, you’ll want to make these no-bake Rudolf donuts. In just 10 minutes, you can transform store-bought donuts into cute reindeer.

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Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket

A fun twist on pigs in a blanket, this recipe uses sausage instead of hotdogs. Dipping them in maple syrup is delicious.

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Cranberry Coffee Cake

This moist coffee cake is filled with fresh cranberries and finished off with a homemade brown sugar cinnamon streusel.

Not only does this cranberry coffee cake make a fantastic breakfast, but it’s also a great Christmas food gift to give to friends and family.

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Gingerbread Chocolate Chip French Toast Casserole

This overnight gingerbread French toast casserole is an excellent option for people who don’t want to do any cooking on Christmas day.

The casserole is made with brioche bread, homemade gingerbread custard, chocolate chips, and more. A tasty brioche bread recipe is included, but you can also use store-bought.

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Eggnog Donuts

Made with box cake mix, these donuts are covered in a delectable eggnog glaze and sprinkled with nutmeg.

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Crescent Roll Breakfast Casserole

This savory sausage and egg breakfast casserole with a flaky crescent roll crust can be prepped in ten minutes. Breakfast casseroles are the way to go if you’re feeding a big crowd on Christmas.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Pancakes

These buttermilk pancakes are finished with a heavenly cream cheese topping, strawberry sauce, and fresh strawberries.

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Orange Cranberry Scones

Forget the bakery; make a batch of these orange cranberry scones at home for way cheaper. The orange glaze goes perfectly with the tartness of the cranberries.

Plus, you can make these days in advance, making your Christmas morning less hectic.

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Crescent Danish Wreath

This crescent roll wreath is filled with cherry pie filling, cream cheese, and sweet almond flavor.

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Spinach and Bell Pepper Egg Bites

These keep for around four days, so you can make a big batch ahead of time if you need a hands-off breakfast that everyone will love.

If you’re looking for a savory and lighter breakfast idea, this Starbucks copycat recipe is a must-try.

Recipe: Spinach and Bell Pepper Egg Bites

Snickerdoodle Bread

If you love chewy snickerdoodle cookies, you will want to make this cinnamon-swirled bread. The crust is filled with tones of cinnamon and sugar goodness in every bite.

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Banana Snowmen

Having fruit is a healthy option to serve along with other breakfast dishes. These fun fruit snowmen on a stick will be a favorite among kids and adults.

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Red Velvet Donuts

Once you have these red velvet donuts with cream cheese frosting, you’ll want to make them every holiday season. Sprinkle the donuts with some red velvet crumbs or festive Christmas sprinkles.

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Overnight Pancake Casserole

Want a hassle-free Christmas morning? Make this foolproof pancake casserole the night before and heat it up the next day.

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Chocolate Peppermint Biscotti Recipe

This decadent chocolate peppermint biscotti is so yummy to serve with your Christmas morning coffee. It’s topped with white chocolate and crushed peppermint, yum!

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Vegetable Quiche

This quiche has a flaky crust and is made with various veggies and Havarti cheese. This recipe uses store-bought pie crust, which will save you time.

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