It’s about time I put my favorite holiday breakfast ideas in one spot. In my opinion there is no better way to celebrate anything than starting the day with a fabulous breakfast!
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I realize everyone has their own holiday tradition.
Christmas eve on South Wildwood Avenue meant my dad running over to help his friend assemble toys for his 6 kids, three of which were identical girls.
Actually my dad really only knew how to hammer, so I’m guessing he was there just to give George moral support.
Being Jewish in most Jewish families is a day to eat Chinese food and see a movie but our family traditions included celebrating my father’s birthday.
Our Christmas morning breakfast always began with wishing my father Happy Birthday. Yes, he was a Christmas baby!
Christmas was always part of our holiday season because we always had something to celebrate.
Our holiday morning almost always began with my dad cooking breakfast and I can assure you that crispy bacon was always on his menu.
Actually it wasn’t so crispy, which is why I never loved bacon until I discovered how good it could be when it was crispy!
He also made classic French toast or Bisquick pancakes, so our table always had Log Cabin maple syrup on it along with Pillsbury poppin’ fresh cinnamon rolls.
Yes, that’s how our whole family did it!
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Things have improved a bit and now I have loads of brunch recipes with lots of make-ahead options.
Dad would have loved it, I’m sure.
So let’s get started with some of my favorite breakfast recipes!
French Toast Recipes
I think you’ll love this Praline Pecan French toast casserole made with brown sugar.
Banana’s Foster French toast bake with no vanilla.
I love a bakery basket with all the goodies. Of course, it has to include Banana Bread.
Holiday Breakfast Ideas Bakery Basket
Have those who love banana bread? All of these are fantastic!
Coffee Cake? You’ve read my mind. Who doesn’t love this sweet treat?
Holiday Breakfast Ideas: Coffee Cake or Sweet Rolls?
Cinnamon Coffee Cake with Streusel
Cream Cheese Coffee Cake with Jam
Sticky buns? Hard to decide between those or cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.
Easy Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls
Maple Glazed Maple Walnut Scones
Chocolate Cherry or Cranberry Scones
Holiday Breakfast Ideas: Eggs Anyone?
Need make-ahead breakfast casseroles? An easy breakfast casserole is perfect for an easy Christmas brunch.
Or perhaps you want a breakfast strata? No problems there!
Overnight Mexican Breakfast Casserole with Potatoes
Salami and Wine Overnight Egg Casserole
Ham and Cheese English Muffin Casserole
Artichoke and Goat Cheese Breakfast Strata
Overnight Lox and Bagel Casserole
Easy Individual Baked Egg Souffles
All of these ideas are great served with fresh fruit topped with a simple dollop of Greek yogurt and crunchy walnuts, with perhaps a sprinkle of brown sugar.
And this granola!
A waldorf salad is also good, as is this frozen fruit salad.
And if you still need cranberries, this frozen cranberry mold is always a winner.
Holiday Breakfast Ideas: Waffles and Pancakes
Love fluffy waffles? Yes, I do, too! And pancakes? Bring them on!
If you are up at the crack of dawn you might want to whip up a batch!
Belgian Dark Chocolate Waffles
Easy Buttery Crisp Golden Waffles
For a small group, I love making this German pancake.
German Apple Pancake or Dutch Baby
Savory Dutch Baby with Bacon and Cheese
Holiday Breakfast Ideas: Extras
FAQ’s
Is there a traditional Christmas breakfast?
According to AllRecipes it is cinnamon rolls. All I can say is that that works out for me!
What are good holiday breakfast ideas for work?
I vote for any of the breakfast casseeroles or a special bakery basket with your favorites. Additionally a quiche and fruit salad would work as would a granola bar.
Hopefully this list will help you design your own Christmas brunch menu.
And for sure the big day always requires a cup of coffee.
Which just may sustain you until Christmas dinner!
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