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Christmas Morning Breakfast Recipes: A Cozy Tradition

December 8, 2023 By Mandy 8 Comments

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A comforting tradition unfolds on Christmas morning as families gather around the breakfast table to share a special meal.  If you’re looking for breakfast recipes for Christmas morning, here are 20 ideas to help make the morning meal memorable.

breakfast recipes for Christmas morning

Christmas Tree Cream Cheese Danish
Breakfast Enchiladas
Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
Christmas Morn Casserole
Ginger Spice Pancakes
Sourdough Egg Breakfast Casserole
Cheesy Overnight Egg Breakfast Casserole with Bacon
Cranberry Rolls with Orange Icing
Crockpot Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Ham, Egg, and Cheese Wreath
French Toast Casserole with Cream Cheese
Christmas Monkey Bread
Eggnog Cinnamon Bun Breakfast Bake
Pull Apart Caramel Coffee Cake
Cherry Almond Breakfast Bread
Cheesy Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole with Potatoes and Ham
Overnight Waffle Breakfast Casserole
Sausage Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sliders with Syrup Glaze
Easy Cinnamon Roll Christmas Trees
English Muffin Breakfast Casserole

Christmas Morning Breakfast

Christmas morning often begins with the excitement of unwrapping presents. Before the whirlwind of the day takes over, families come together for breakfast, relishing the joy of sharing this moment amidst the torn wrapping paper and happy laughter.  The breakfast table becomes a canvas for holiday cheer. Families enjoy setting a festive scene with seasonal tablecloths, twinkling lights, and perhaps a few ornaments. This visual delight adds an extra layer of joy to the breakfast gathering.

christmas table setting

 

The Gift of Togetherness

As the aroma of breakfast wafts through the air, so does the scent of generational traditions in the kitchen. Many families have recipes passed down through the years, creating a delicious link to the past that is savored on Christmas morning.  In the true spirit of the season, Christmas morning breakfast often includes a small exchange of gifts or stocking stuffers. This simple tradition infuses an element of surprise and generosity as family members joyfully give and receive tokens of affection. While the immediate family is central to Christmas morning, traditions sometimes extend to include friends or neighbors. Inviting others to share in the breakfast festivities adds a touch of community warmth to the morning meal.

Christmas morning breakfast celebrates simple traditions and the joy of togetherness. As you gather around the table this Christmas, may the warmth of shared customs and the spirit of connection make your breakfast a heartwarming and memorable part of the holiday season.

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Comments

  1. Jim and Barb says

    December 9, 2023 at 12:49 pm

    We have never had a tradition of Christmas breakfast, but if we did, I think I would choose strawberry crepes and bacon!

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    • Mandy says

      December 17, 2023 at 9:03 pm

      Yes, that does sound like a winning combination! We usually do a breakfast sausage casserole and some fruit.

      Reply
  2. Live and Learn-Toss and Turn says

    December 8, 2023 at 6:01 pm

    Those pictures look so tempting. We don’t usually have a special breakfast because the morning is busy with opening gifts, cooking food, and then taking it all to my FIL’s house. And there’s a big meal ahead, so something simple at breakfast works for us.

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    • Mandy says

      December 17, 2023 at 9:04 pm

      I don’t blame you. It would be tough to find time to squeeze in a special breakfast with a hectic morning like that!

      Reply
  3. Billie Jo says

    December 8, 2023 at 5:47 pm

    Hello! Thanks for the ideas. I am going to look through them tonight!

    Reply
    • Mandy says

      December 17, 2023 at 9:05 pm

      Hope you founds some good ideas!

      Reply
  4. Mari says

    December 8, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    A special breakfast is such a treat. You have some good ones here!

    Reply
    • Mandy says

      December 17, 2023 at 9:05 pm

      I love special breakfasts! We usually do a sausage breakfast casserole and fruit on Christmas Day morning.

      Reply

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