29 Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfasts 2022

Christmas is all about spending time with those you love, and what better way to spend time together than sharing a fabulous make-ahead breakfast or brunch on Christmas morning?

This collection of 29 Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfasts, updated for 2022, includes quick and easy make-ahead recipes and menu ideas, whether you are creating a Christmas buffet menu for a crowd or want to serve a cozy breakfast for two.

A collage of Christmas breakfast dishes including ambrosia and a strata.

There is something for everyone in this collection, and it includes traditional make-ahead breakfast casseroles, unique baked goods, healthy egg dishes, and even a breakfast cocktail or two. And, if you have kids or toddlers, there are also cute recipes created especially for them.

You are sure to find just what you are looking for to create a memorable Christmas breakfast that can be prepared ahead of time so you can sit back and enjoy spending time with your family or guests.

Easy Eggs Benedict Breakfast Casserole – Grits and Pinecones

Easy Eggs Benedict Breakfast Casserole with Blender Hollandaise Sauce is the answer to your make-ahead Christmas breakfast or brunch dreams! A family favorite, this creamy and decadent breakfast casserole recipe only takes minutes to prepare and boasts a short list of ingredients.

Easy Eggs Benedict Casserole on a white plate with Blender Hollandaise Sauce

Make-Ahead Oven-Baked Caramel Soaked French Toast Casserole – Grits and Pinecones

The name Caramel French Toast says it all. Perfect for a Christmas breakfast or brunch, this delicious, make-ahead wonder, easy Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast Casserole, is filled with crusty french bread soaked in sweet, creamy caramel and then baked in a decadent and creamy custard sauce.

Oven Baked Caramel French Toast ready to eat

Four Cheese Strata with Zucchini and Tomatoes – From a Chef’s Kitchen

If you’re unfamiliar with stratas, they’re a layered dish of bread, cheese, and meat or vegetables over which a mixture of eggs and milk is poured. It’s then refrigerated for several hours or overnight so that the bread can soak up the egg and milk mixture. After sitting a spell, it’s baked.

This makes it the perfect make-ahead dish for your Christmas breakfast or brunch!

Four Cheese Strata with Zucchini and Tomatoes

Breakfast Sausage Cheese Bread – Grits and Pinecones

Sausage cheese bread is an excellent choice for a fabulous make-ahead Christmas breakfast or brunch. Also, this versatile, tasty, and easy-to-make bread is delicious when served as an appetizer with marinara sauce or even as a light entrée with a salad.

Old Fashioned Southern Ambrosia – Grits and Pinecones

Ambrosia is a traditional Christmas dish for many southerners, and I am no exception. I actually can’t imagine the holidays without ambrosia, and if you have never tasted it, you are in for a treat.

A bowl of Old Fashioned Southern Ambrosia with orange segments and coconut

Overnight Southern Biscuit, Ham, and Egg Bake – The Seasoned Mom

For a make-ahead Christmas breakfast or a fancy brunch, this Overnight Southern Biscuit, Ham, and Egg Bake is a 10-minute crowd-pleaser! Just toss together the ingredients the night before, leave them to sit in the refrigerator, and bake the breakfast casserole in the morning.

There’s no hassle, no stress, and no last-minute rush to get a comforting and satisfying dish on the table fast!

Easy Southern Cheese Grits Casserole – Grits and Pinecones

Cheese grits are about as Southern as it gets, and my easy, oven-baked Southern Cheese Grits Casserole recipe is true to its name. It’s easy, it’s creamy, and it’s cheesy. This make-ahead wonder is not only perfect for serving at an elegant Christmas brunch, but it’s also ideal for a weekend breakfast with the family.

Easy Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche – Grits and Pinecones

My foolproof and flavorful, low-carb, Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche is full of silky egg custard, melted cheddar cheese, and chunks of sweet and savory ham. This crustless quiche recipe is perfect for a make-ahead Christmas breakfast and is so easy that anyone, even beginner cooks or kids, can make it.

A crustless ham and cheese quiche in a white pie plate.

Peppermint White Chocolate Sweet Rolls – Three Olives Branch

The holidays are here! I love to cook and bake things that are representative of the season, and these make-ahead Peppermint White Chocolate Sweet Rolls are a perfect treat for your Christmas breakfast or brunch!

Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread- Grits and Pinecones

Sweet on multiple levels and bursting with flavor, it’s love at first bite with my irresistible make-ahead Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread. Made with frozen bread dough and butterscotch pudding mix, this decadent make-ahead treat is perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast or brunch!

Butterscotch pecan monkey bread on a white plate.

Breakfast Fruit Salad with Orange Syrup

Easy Breakfast Fruit Salad with Orange Syrup is full of fresh luscious berries and seasonal fruit, including blackberries, peaches, grapes, and strawberries. Besides being delicious and low-calorie, fresh fruit salad is kid-friendly and the perfect dish for a make-ahead Christmas breakfast or brunch.

A glass dish full of a mixed fruit salad.

Cranberry Scones – Beyond the Chicken Coop

Cranberry Scones are perfect for Christmas breakfast or brunch!

Make-Ahead Sausage and Grits Casserole – Grits and Pinecones

Make-Ahead Sausage and Grits Casserole is a very Southern breakfast or brunch entrée full of thick, cheesy grits and spicy pork sausage. This versatile, hearty, make-ahead grits casserole is then baked to perfection and perfect for a Christmas morning breakfast or brunch.

Make-Ahead Sausage and Grits Casserole in a white baking dish with a serving spoon

Spinach and Bacon Quiche with Tomatoes – Grits and Pinecones

Make-ahead Spinach and Bacon Quiche with Tomatoes is quick, easy to make, and sure to impress! Fresh spinach, crisp, smoky bacon, and sliced cherry tomatoes are the superstar ingredients in this savory quiche recipe.

A slice of spinach and bacon quiche with tomatoes on a white plate.

Cinnamon Pecan Pull-Apart Bread – Wildflower

Unlike much biscuit-variety pull-apart bread, this recipe is made with frozen rolls. The best part is that it can be made ahead the night before in five minutes and left to rise in a cold oven. (no joke – five minutes.)

Cinnamon Snowflake Bread – Pudge Factor

Cinnamon Snowflake Bread is the perfect breakfast for Christmas Day. While sugar plums are dancing in the heads of your family, make this amazing bread for a memorable start to Christmas Day.

Cinnamon snowflake Bread on a cutting board with Christmas decorations in the background.

Slab Breakfast Pie – My Kitchen Love

There is simply nothing better than waking up to the smell of eggs and bacon cooking. I love waking up a few minutes early on Christmas to prep this dish, so when the rest of the family makes it downstairs, this pie is cooked with melted cheese and still-soft eggs.

Slab Breakfast Pie being cut up with a knife and fork/

Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas – Pudge Factor

Make Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas is the perfect dish for your Christmas breakfast or brunch. This breakfast enchilada recipe is full of cheesy sausage and bacon goodness.

Two breakfast enchiladas on a plate topped with melted cheese and crumbled bacon.

Make-Ahead Sausage Egg Breakfast Casserole – My Gorgeous Recipes

Sausage egg breakfast casserole is a hearty and satisfying dish that can be prepared the night before and refrigerated. Just pop in the oven Christmas morning, and a heavenly golden casserole will be cooking while you enjoy your cup of tea or coffee.

Make Ahead Sausage Breakfast Casserole in a black and white casserole dish.

Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole – Living Sweet Moments

This delicious Overnight French Toast Casserole is stuffed with maple peanut butter and berries. Perfect for Christmas brunch, breakfast, or even dessert. Yum!

Overnight French Toast Casserole with a slice cut out on a white plate.

Sunrise Mimosa – Pudge Factor

Sunrise Mimosa is a refreshing and simple twist on a classic cocktail, making it the perfect drink for a Christmas breakfast or brunch!

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes with Candied Pecans – The Unlikely Baker

Light, fluffy, and full of the warm, cozy flavors of fall, these pumpkin buttermilk pancakes are sure to become a Christmas morning favorite! Top with candied pecans, drizzle with maple syrup, and enjoy with your favorite cup of coffee or tea.

Pumpkin Buttermilk Pancakes topped with pecans with syrup being poured on top.

Sous Vide Bacon And Gruyère Egg Cups – Pudge Factor

Sous Vide Bacon and Gruyère Egg Cups are amazingly delicious, easy to make, and quite versatile. With their velvety texture, they’re perfect for a Christmas breakfast or brunch. Also, they can be refrigerated and reheated with no loss of flavor, so they can be made ahead of the big day.

Two Sous Bide Bacon and Egg Cups on a plate topped with chopped parsley.

Ricotta Orange Pancakes with Cranberry Sauce – Berry Maple

A fantastic combination of juicy orange, creamy ricotta, and tart cranberries makes these pancakes a perfect festive breakfast dish.

Ricotta Orange Pancakes stacked on a plate topped with cranberry sauce.

Orange Cranberry Coffee Cake – A Turtles Life for Me

This orange cranberry coffee cake has so few ingredients; it almost seems like a mistake. Trust me, though, resist the urge to throw in anything extra. This is exactly as it should be, and you will not regret it. Not for one second.

Christmas Breakfast Danish – Kitchen Gidget

Try this festive Christmas Breakfast Danish – cherry cheese pastry in the shape of a candy cane! This gorgeous candy cane danish is easy to assemble with crescent rolls, cherry pie filling, and sweetened cream cheese. It’s a fun Christmas breakfast treat to make with kids!

Christmas Tree Waffles – Little Sunny Kitchen

Christmas Tree waffles for a festive Christmas breakfast!

Peppermint Chocolate Truffle Pancakes – Kleinworth and Co

There are so many wonderful ideas for breakfast & Christmas morning is the perfect time to enjoy them. I came up with these Peppermint Chocolate Truffle Pancakes that are FABULOUS. Chocolate & peppermint are the perfect match – especially this time of year.

Peppermint Chocolate Truffle Pancakes topped with a sugar glaze and crushed peppermint.

Caprese Quiche – The Life Jolie

Caprese Quiche is an easy breakfast or brunch recipe. This is simple, feel-good food at its finest, with mouthwatering tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil. It’s great to make ahead or eat right away and perfect to whip up for Christmas Morning!

A slice of Caprese Quiche being removed from the while quiche.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What will you be serving for breakfast on Christmas morning?

Our traditional Christmas breakfast menu includes Make-Ahead Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast Casserole, Old Fashioned Southern Ambrosia, and longtime family favorite, Breakfast Sausage Cheese Bread. If we are having guests, I might also include another make-ahead favorite, Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread.

What’s a traditional Southern Christmas breakfast?

A Christmas breakfast in the South would definitely include either Cheese Grits or a make-ahead Cheese Grits Casserole. It might also include Southern Ambrosia, cooked bacon or sausage, and maybe Sweet Potato Biscuits or Cornmeal Biscuits.

What recipes or menu ideas are best for a Christmas brunch?

It really depends on how many folks you will be feeding and whether you plan to serve it family-style or on a buffet. You will also want to offer a combination of both sweet and savory dishes, and of course, make-ahead recipes are essential.

On the savory side, I like to serve a Baked Ham with Pineapple and Cherries along with my make-ahead Eggs Benedict Breakfast Casserole along with either my Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche or Spinach and Bacon Quiche.
For something sweet, nothing beats my Oven-Baked Caramel French Toast Casserole or Butterscotch Pecan Monkey Bread.

For sides, I would serve either Southern Ambrosia, Baked Pineapple Cheese Casserole, Old-Fashioned Frozen Fruit Salad, or Breakfast Fruit Salad with Orange Syrup. And, of course, festive Mimosas are always a welcome addition.

A nice assortment of baked goods, such as Sausage Cheese Bread, Sour Cream Apple Bread, Easy Orange Cinnamon Rolls, or Apple Cranberry Muffins, would round things out nicely.