If holidays mean a special breakfast at your house, you’ll love this collection of sweet and savory recipes that are perfect for breakfast and brunch celebrations. From crepes and waffles to breakfast casseroles and hash browns, you’re sure to find a recipe to help celebrate those magical holiday mornings.
I’m not one for making and serving a big breakfast, even on the weekends. I mean, who has time for that? Not me! Which means my kids have eaten a lot of muffins, pastries and cold cereal over the years.
But I do like to make something special for holidays and other important occasions, like birthdays. Whether you need a fun and festive breakfast idea for Christmas morning, or a collection of recipes for a Mother’s Day brunch, you’re sure to find it here.
One of my favorite holiday breakfast strategies is to use a “make-ahead” recipe, and you’ll find plenty of those–both sweet and savory–in this list. There are recipes for waffles, pancakes, savory egg dishes, Tex-Mex breakfasts, parfaits, potatoes and so much more.
And since I’ve usually got plenty of extra help in the kitchen during the holidays season, it’s a great time to get everyone involved in the kitchen. Who knows? You might even find a recipe or two that will inspire a new holiday tradition.
Tips For Serving a Festive Holiday Breakfast or Brunch
- Offer a variety of sweet and savory items, as well as a few options for those with dietary restrictions. It’s perfectly fine to serve a selection of store-bought pastries and baked goods alongside a few homemade dishes.
- If you’re inviting family and friends, make it a potluck! No need for you to do all of the work.
- Do as much as you can ahead of time. Use make-ahead, freezer, and slow cooker recipes where possible. Set out your dishes the night before.
- Don’t forget to relax and let everyone help out. You’ll never regret making one less dish so you can have more time to spend with family and friends. You don’t even have to do anything fancy. If your family prefers a fun, cold-cereal Christmas morning meal, then that’s what you should serve!
Best Holiday Breakfast Recipes
Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread Bake
Prepared cinnamon roll dough makes this sweet breakfast casserole quick and easy to put together.
Favorite Homemade Crepes
Whether you're serving sweet or savory crepes, this recipe is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. And so easy--your blender does all the work!
Cream Cheese Crepe Filling
Sweetened cream cheese combines with vanilla, whipped cream, and a hint of lemon in this delicious crepe filling that's perfect for breakfast or dessert.
French Toast Bake
Cheesy Bacon Egg Hashbrown Casserole
This tasty breakfast bake is loaded with crispy bacon, cheddar cheese, and of course, lots of shredded hashbrowns.
Healthy Granola Recipe
Mini Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
These adorable mini parfaits, layered with granola, yogurt and fresh fruit, are a quick and easy treat that's perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert or snacking.
Baked Denver Omelet
This hearty egg bake is loaded with ham, cheese and peppers, and it's perfect for serving a crowd at breakfast or brunch.
Cranberry Orange Cinnamon Roll Wreath
Ham and Swiss Croissant Bake
This quick and easy breakfast casserole featuring croissants, ham and cheese, is perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even dinner!
Cranberry Orange Crumb Cake
Fresh cranberries and a hint of orange highlight this delicious breakfast cake with a crumb topping.
Best Ever Cinnamon Rolls
Huge fluffy cinnamon rolls with maple cream cheese frosting that stay soft for days. They really are the best ever!
Cranberry Cream Cheese Sweet Rolls
Homemade dough is layered with sweetened cream cheese and fresh cranberries, then rolled and cut in this delicious pastry that's perfect for the holidays.
Herbed Biscuits with Sausage Gravy
Savory homemade biscuits are topped with a creamy sausage gravy in this classic comfort food breakfast.
Cranberry Orange Overnight French Toast
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Enchiladas
Stuffed with scrambled eggs, sausage and cheese, these breakfast enchiladas are a morning twist on a classic Mexican meal.
Overnight Butterscotch Monkey Bread
Made with frozen dinner rolls and butterscotch pudding, this breakfast pull-apart bread sits in the refrigerator overnight so it's ready to bake in the morning.
Oven Baked German Pancakes
A simple mixture of eggs, milk and flour is baked up in a buttery pan until it's light and fluffy. Serve for breakfast, lunch or dinner with syrup, fruit, or just a sprinkling of powdered sugar.
Red Velvet Waffles - A baJillian Recipes
Sausage and Egg Breakfast Pizzas
English muffins are dipped in beaten egg, topped with sausage, cheese and veggies, then baked until golden in this handheld breakfast that's great for lunch and dinner too.
Cheesy Green Chile Egg Casserole
This simple, easy to make baked egg casserole is always a hit an potlucks and brunches. You won't find another easier, tastier breakfast casserole recipe anywhere!
The Best 3 Ingredient Hashbrowns
Perfectly diced and seasoned hashbrowns made with just three ingredients.
Christmas Breakfast Board
Overnight Eggnog Coffee Cake
Prepare this delicious eggnog infused coffee cake the night before, then bake on Christmas morning for an easy breakfast everyone will love.
Overnight Slow Cooker Blueberry French Toast
Assemble this delicious French toast the night before, then bake it in your slow cooker the next morning. Don't forget the blueberry syrup!
Vegetable Frittata
Overnight Yeast Waffles
With a yeast batter that's mixed up the night before, these light and fluffy waffles are wonderful for both holiday breakfasts as well as busy week day mornings.
Best Ham Casserole Recipe - How to Make Ham Casserole
Make Ahead Quiche
Mix up this Make Ahead Quiche, then put it in the freezer so it's ready to go whenever you need something for brunch or a light dinner.
Bacon, Potato, and Egg Casserole
Air Fryer Cinnamon Roll Bites
Refrigerated cinnamon rolls transform in the air fryer into these fun breakfast bites that are dipped in cream cheese frosting for a sweet morning treat.
Fluffy Milk Bread Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy milk bread is swirled with a sweet brown sugar and cinnamon mixture, then slathered with cream cheese frosting in this heavenly breakfast pastry.
Overnight Pancakes
There's nothing more convenient than a make ahead breakfast, which makes these delicious pancakes perfect for weekday or weekend mornings, and even holidays and special occasions.
Easy Skillet Breakfast Potatoes Recipe
Eggnog Pancakes with Homemade Vanilla Syrup
Made with an eggnog batter, these fluffy pancakes are the perfect holiday breakfast when served with creamy homemade vanilla syrup!
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