14 Easy Christmas Brunch Recipes

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Christmas morning is all about cozy vibes, happy moments, and delicious food that brings everyone together.

Whether you’re hosting a full house or just cooking for your family, these 14 Easy Christmas Brunch Recipes will make your festive morning unforgettable.

Each recipe is simple, quick, and packed with holiday flavor.

1. Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

This warm, gooey cinnamon roll casserole turns a classic breakfast into a festive treat with minimal effort. Perfect for feeding a crowd!

Ingredients

  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls

  • 4 eggs

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Icing from rolls

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Cut cinnamon rolls into quarters and place them in a greased baking dish.

  3. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon together.

  4. Pour the mixture over the rolls.

  5. Bake for 35–40 minutes until golden.

  6. Drizzle with icing and serve warm.

2. Bacon & Cheese Egg Muffins

These bite-sized brunch muffins are protein-packed, cheesy, and great for meal prepping or serving big groups.

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar

  • 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

  • Salt & pepper

  • Optional: diced bell peppers or spinach

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Whisk eggs, cheese, bacon, and veggies.

  3. Season with salt and pepper.

  4. Pour into a greased muffin tin.

  5. Bake 18–20 minutes until set.

3. Christmas Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

A refreshing bowl of festive fruits tossed in a bright citrus-honey dressing.

Ingredients

  • Strawberries, grapes, kiwi, pineapple

  • 2 tbsp honey

  • Juice of 1 lime

  • ½ tsp grated ginger (optional)

Instructions

  1. Chop fruits into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Mix honey, lime juice, and ginger.

  3. Drizzle dressing over fruit and toss gently.

  4. Chill before serving.

4. Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole

Creamy, cheesy, and crispy around the edges—your guests will want seconds!

Ingredients

  • 1 bag frozen hashbrowns

  • 1 can cream of chicken soup

  • 2 cups shredded cheddar

  • ½ cup sour cream

  • Salt, pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Mix all ingredients in a bowl.

  3. Transfer to a greased baking dish.

  4. Bake 45 minutes until bubbly and golden.

5. Classic Belgian Waffles

Light, fluffy waffles that pair perfectly with berries, whipped cream, or maple syrup.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour

  • 2 eggs

  • 1¾ cups milk

  • ¼ cup melted butter

  • 2 tbsp sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

Instructions

  1. Preheat waffle iron.

  2. Mix dry ingredients.

  3. Add eggs, milk, and melted butter.

  4. Whisk until smooth.

  5. Cook in waffle iron until golden.

6. Easy Breakfast Burritos

A filling handheld breakfast packed with eggs, cheese, and your choice of sausage or veggies.

Ingredients

  • Tortillas

  • 6 scrambled eggs

  • Cooked sausage or ham

  • Shredded cheese

  • Salsa (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm tortillas.

  2. Add eggs, meat, and cheese.

  3. Roll into burritos.

  4. Serve immediately or warm in the oven.

7. Mini Pancake Skewers

Fun, cute, and perfect for kids—mini pancakes stacked with fruit on skewers.

Ingredients

  • Pancake batter

  • Strawberries & blueberries

  • Maple syrup

Instructions

  1. Cook mini pancakes (1 tablespoon each).

  2. Stack strawberries, pancakes, and blueberries onto skewers.

  3. Serve with syrup.

8. Sausage Gravy with Fluffy Biscuits

A comforting Southern favorite with savory sausage and creamy gravy poured over warm biscuits.

Ingredients

  • Biscuits (store-bought or homemade)

  • 1 lb breakfast sausage

  • 3 tbsp flour

  • 2 cups milk

  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Bake biscuits according to package instructions.

  2. Cook sausage until browned.

  3. Add flour and stir for 1 minute.

  4. Slowly pour in milk and simmer until thickened.

  5. Season and serve over biscuits.

9. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal Bake

Warm, spiced oats baked with tender apples—perfect comfort food for Christmas morning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups rolled oats

  • 2 apples, diced

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 eggs

  • ¼ cup honey

  • Cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix oats, apples, milk, eggs, honey, and cinnamon.

  3. Pour into a baking dish.

  4. Bake for 30 minutes.

10. Christmas Morning Smoothie Bowl

Bright, colorful, and packed with vitamins—great for a lighter brunch option.

Ingredients

  • 1 frozen banana

  • 1 cup berries

  • ½ cup yogurt

  • Granola, fruit toppings

Instructions

  1. Blend banana, berries, and yogurt.

  2. Pour into a bowl.

  3. Top with granola and extra fruits.

11. Ham & Cheese Croissant Bake

Flaky croissants baked with ham, cheese, and a rich egg custard—easy and luxurious.

Ingredients

  • 4–5 croissants

  • 1 cup chopped ham

  • 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese

  • 5 eggs

  • 1 cup milk

  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Tear croissants into pieces and place in baking dish.

  2. Add ham and cheese.

  3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.

  4. Pour over the dish.

  5. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30–35 minutes.

12. Festive Cranberry Orange Scones

These flaky scones combine sweet orange flavor with tart cranberries—perfect with tea!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour

  • 1 stick cold butter

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 tbsp baking powder

  • ½ cup dried cranberries

  • Juice + zest of 1 orange

  • ½ cup milk

Instructions

  1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder.

  2. Cut in cold butter.

  3. Add cranberries, zest, juice, and milk.

  4. Form dough, cut into wedges.

  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 15–18 minutes.

13. Cheesy Veggie Frittata

A colorful egg dish packed with spinach, tomatoes, onions, and melted cheese.

Ingredients

  • 8 eggs

  • 1 cup chopped veggies

  • 1 cup shredded cheese

  • Salt & pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Whisk eggs and seasonings.

  3. Sauté veggies in a skillet.

  4. Pour eggs over veggies and add cheese.

  5. Bake 15–20 minutes.

14. Hot Chocolate Pancakes

Chocolatey, fluffy pancakes topped with marshmallows—perfect for a kid-friendly Christmas brunch.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup pancake mix

  • 2 tbsp cocoa powder

  • ¼ cup chocolate chips

  • Marshmallows

  • Milk

Instructions

  1. Mix pancake batter with cocoa powder and milk.

  2. Stir in chocolate chips.

  3. Cook pancakes on a hot pan.

  4. Serve topped with marshmallows.

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