Christmas morning feels extra special when the table is full of festive, flavorful dishes. You’ll find them in this collection of Christmas brunch recipe ideas!
There are sweet treats like gingerbread cinnamon rolls, pecan pumpkin waffles, and cookies and cream french toast. Or, try savory favorites like sweet potato sausage breakfast casserole, potato-crusted quiche, and eggs benedict casserole.
Add a bagel board, waffle charcuterie spread, or a few festive drinks, like gingerbread lattes or cranberry mimosas. Suddenly, your holiday table is cozy, colorful, and full of deliciousness! 🎄🍽️
In addition to these Christmas brunch recipe ideas, you can round out your breakfast, or even Christmas dinner, with easy Christmas appetizers, side dishes, salads, soups, desserts, and potluck-style dishes featuring seasonal produce. See below the recipes for frequently asked questions and gifts for foodies. 🎁
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I hope you love these Christmas brunch recipes. Merry Christmas to you! 🎄❄️🎁
Christmas Brunch Recipe Ideas
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How to Build a Bagel Board – Heavenly Spiced
This bagel board is a colorful, customizable brunch spread with sweet and savory toppings like smoked salmon, bacon, cream cheese, fruits, and veggies. You can make it extra festive with rosemary, sugar-coated cranberries, or other edible Christmas decorations!
Cookies and Cream French Toast – Heavenly Spiced
This cookies and cream French toast is fluffy inside with a lightly crispy, caramelized Oreo exterior. Finished with a creamy Oreo filling glaze, it’s a fun and indulgent Christmas brunch recipe.
Glazed Applesauce Fritters Recipe – Heavenly Spiced
These applesauce fritters are crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and filled with bits of fresh apple and warm cinnamon spice. A drizzle of maple glaze and a dusting of powdered sugar make them a cozy Christmas brunch recipe everyone will want seconds of.
30-Minute Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Eggs
These chorizo breakfast tacos are loaded with seasoned sausage, fluffy scrambled eggs, and fresh toppings like cilantro, onion, and cotija cheese. They make a flavorful addition to any Christmas brunch spread and are great for feeding a crowd.
Collagen Hot Chocolate – Heavenly Spiced
This protein hot chocolate is rich, creamy, and ready in just a few minutes, with 32 grams of protein per serving. Add crushed candy canes and sprinkles for a festive touch that’s perfect for Christmas brunch.
Veggie Egg Bites – Heavenly Spiced
These veggie egg bites are creamy, packed with fresh herbs and vegetables, and full of flavor in every bite. They make an easy, make-ahead option for a Christmas brunch or holiday breakfast spread.
Carrot Cake Loaf Cake – Heavenly Spiced
This spiced carrot cake loaf is moist and packed with protein and fiber from cottage cheese, whole grains, flaxseeds, and nuts. Topped with a creamy, tangy frosting, it’s a cozy Christmas breakfast or brunch treat everyone will enjoy.
Orange Poppyseed Muffins – Heavenly Spiced
These orange poppyseed muffins are soft, citrusy, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Packed with protein from cottage cheese, they make a tasty addition to any Christmas breakfast or brunch table.
Fried Chicken Tacos with Andouille Sausage Gravy – Heavenly Spiced
These fried chicken tacos with andouille sausage gravy combine crispy, juicy chicken with a rich, savory gravy. Topped with pickled peppers and fresh chives, they’re a flavorful addition to a Christmas brunch table and perfect for serving a crowd!
Easy Breakfast Casserole – The Forked Spoon
This breakfast casserole layers eggs, sausage, cheese, and day-old bread into a hearty, flavorful dish. It’s a perfect centerpiece for Christmas morning or a festive holiday brunch.
Christmas Charcuterie Board – The Fresh Cooky
This Christmas Charcuterie Board offers a delightful assortment of meats, cheeses, fruits, and nuts, all arranged in a festive tree shape. It’s a visually appealing and delicious centerpiece for any holiday gathering.
Eggnog French Toast – Love From the Oven
This Eggnog French Toast recipe replaces regular milk with rich eggnog, infusing each slice of brioche with warm vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg. It’s a festive breakfast or Christmas brunch that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Cranberry Mimosa – The Littlest Crumb
This Cranberry Mimosa (also known as a Poinsettia Cocktail) combines cranberry syrup and sparkling wine for a festive and elegant drink. Great for serving at a Christmas brunch or holiday happy hour.
Danish Aebleskiver – Dutch Oven Daddy
These aebleskiver are light, fluffy Danish pancake balls made with buttermilk, eggs, and a touch of sugar and butter. Cooked in a cast iron pan and turned as they brown, they’re served with powdered sugar or maple syrup for a fun and festive holiday breakfast.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole – I Heart Eating
This Biscuits and Gravy Casserole combines fluffy biscuits baked over rich homemade sausage gravy, creating a hearty and comforting breakfast dish. It can be made ahead, making it an ideal choice for Christmas brunch or holiday mornings when you want a warm, satisfying meal with minimal effort.
Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls – I Heart Eating
These gingerbread cinnamon rolls are made with soft, fluffy dough spiced with cinnamon and ginger, filled with a sweet gingerbread mixture, and topped with creamy cream cheese frosting.
Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Croissant Casserole – The Virtual Caterer
This Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Croissant Casserole layers buttery croissants with sweet caramelized onions, creamy custard, and melted Gruyère cheese. It’s a rich and savory option for Christmas brunch or a special holiday breakfast.
Overnight New York Style Bagel Recipe – The Candid Cooks
This New York-style bagel recipe uses an overnight fermentation to develop flavor and a chewy texture. After shaping and boiling, the bagels are baked to a golden crust and can be topped with sesame seeds, everything seasoning, etc.
Build Your Own Waffle Board – My Chef’s Apron
This waffle charcuterie board allows everyone to create their own combinations, making it a fun addition to your Christmas brunch table. Start with homemade or store-bought waffles, then add a variety of toppings such as fresh fruits, cheeses, meats, spreads, and syrups!
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole – Small Town Woman
This hearty casserole layers thawed hash browns with cooked sausage, sautéed onions, red bell peppers, and sharp cheddar cheese. Topped with a seasoned egg mixture and baked until golden, it offers a comforting, make-ahead breakfast option.
Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring – The Cookin’ Chicks
This Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring is a quick and flavorful treat made with canned biscuit dough, brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped pecans. It bakes into a gooey, caramelized ring!
Cheesy Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole – Fine Foods Blog
This Cheesy Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole layers day-old baguette slices with thinly sliced ham and a rich béchamel sauce, topped with melted Gruyère cheese. It’s a savory, French-inspired dish that’s perfect for Christmas brunch or a special holiday breakfast.
Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bake Recipe – Sweet Fix Baker
This Super Easy Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bake combines gooey cinnamon rolls with tender apple pie filling for a warm, effortless dessert. Perfect for Christmas brunch or holiday mornings, it’s a sweet, cozy treat that comes together in just one dish.
BLT Egg Bites with Cheese – Hip Hip Gourmet
These BLT egg bites use hard-boiled eggs as the base, filled with crispy bacon, fresh lettuce, juicy tomatoes, and melty cheese. Creamy mayo and a hint of mustard make them a flavorful, protein-packed option for Christmas brunch or holiday breakfast.
Ultimate Latke Platter – Rachel Phipps
The Ultimate Latke Platter features crispy potato latkes served with smoked salmon, lumpfish caviar, sour cream, capers, chopped onion, fresh dill, and lemon wedges. It’s designed for sharing and can be customized with variations like root vegetable or cauliflower latkes, crème fraîche instead of sour cream, or additional toppings such as chopped egg or fried capers.
Sausage Breakfast Pizza – On My Kid’s Plate
This breakfast pizza is loaded with sausage, eggs, tomatoes, and gooey cheese, with optional jalapeños for a little kick. Fun and customizable, it’s a festive choice for Christmas brunch that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Chocolate Sweet Rolls with Espresso Frosting – Next Level Baker
These Chocolate Sweet Rolls with Espresso Frosting feature soft, cocoa-infused dough filled with rich chocolate and topped with a creamy espresso glaze. They’re a decadent choice for Christmas brunch.
Homemade Gingerbread Latte – Coffee Copycat
This homemade gingerbread latte uses espresso, steamed milk, and a gingerbread syrup made from brown sugar, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, and vanilla. It can be topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of nutmeg for a cozy, spiced drink.
Skillet Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash – Hungry Whisk
This Skillet Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash combines tender, crispy sweet potatoes with sautéed bell peppers, red onion, garlic, and spices, all cooked in one skillet. It’s topped with fried eggs and garnished with fresh parsley.
Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake – Hungry Whisk
This cranberry orange coffee cake combines a buttery, tender crumb with tart cranberries and a sweet orange glaze. Topped with a crunchy oat, almond, and cinnamon streusel, great for a cozy holiday brunch or Christmas breakfast.
Eggless Lemon Cranberry Scones – A Taste of Madness
These eggless lemon cranberry scones are tender and slightly sweet, with fresh cranberries and a bright lemon glaze. They’re a delicious treat for a Christmas brunch!
Eggs Benedict – Living Chirpy
This Eggs Benedict is made with toasted English muffins, Canadian bacon, arugula, poached eggs, and a lighter Greek yogurt hollandaise. It’s a cozy, satisfying breakfast for Christmas morning or any weekend brunch.
Baked Apple French Toast – Recipes From a Pantry
This baked apple French toast casserole layers brioche with a rich custard, tender apples, and warm spices like cinnamon and apple pie spice. Topped with pecans, powdered sugar, and a drizzle of maple syrup, it’s a comforting and festive Christmas brunch recipe.
Gingerbread Cake – Tessie’s Table
This gingerbread cake is moist and warmly spiced with cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Topped with a rich caramel sauce, it’s a perfect dessert or treat for a Christmas brunch or holiday gathering.
Zesty Lemon Biscuits – Dutch Oven Daddy
Lemon Dill Biscuits are light and flaky, infused with the bright flavors of fresh lemon zest and dill. They bake up golden and buttery, making them a flavorful addition to your Christmas brunch spread.
Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole – Chew Out Loud
This Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole combines roasted sweet potatoes, ground sausage, kale, and red bell peppers, all baked together with eggs for a hearty, flavorful dish. It’s naturally gluten-free, dairy-free, and Paleo-friendly, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Nutella Swirl Upside-Down Apple Cake with Festive Snowflakes – Join Your Life
Nutella Swirl Upside-Down Apple Cake with Festive Snowflakes features a moist cinnamon-spiced sponge topped with caramelized apples. It’s finished with a rich Nutella-infused whipped cream, creating a sweet and creamy treat that’s festive for Christmas brunch.
Pecan Pumpkin Waffles – Grits and Gouda
These Pecan Pumpkin Waffles are a cozy fall breakfast that combines a box waffle mix with canned pumpkin, chopped pecans, and warm spices. They’re crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside, topped with maple syrup and whipped cream for extra flavor.
Potato-Crusted Sausage Quiche with Caramelized Onions and Gruyere – Foodess
This hearty quiche features a crispy hashbrown potato crust topped with browned turkey sausage, sweet caramelized onions, and melted Gruyère cheese, all baked into a fluffy egg custard. It’s a savory, comforting dish that’s ideal for Christmas brunch gatherings.
Sourdough Discard Cinnamon Raisin Bagels – This Jess Cooks
These cinnamon raisin bagels use sourdough discard, giving them a subtle tang alongside sweet raisins and warm cinnamon. Boiling the dough before baking creates a chewy interior with a golden, crisp crust.
Air Fryer Egg Cups – Summer Yule
These air fryer egg cups are protein-packed, low-carb, and gluten-free, and can be customized with fillings like sausage, ham, bacon, veggies, or fresh herbs. With endless flavor possibilities, they’re a fun and tasty option for Christmas brunch or a holiday breakfast.
FAQ: Christmas Brunch Recipe Ideas
What’s a good Christmas brunch menu?
For a good Christmas brunch menu, always go for a mix of sweet and savory!
Try sweets like Cranberry Orange Coffee Cake and Sticky Bun Breakfast Ring with savory favorites like Biscuits and Gravy and Caramelized Onion & Gruyère Croissant Casserole. Classics like Eggs Benedict are always a hit, too.
For a family-style brunch menu, a bagel board or latke platter with several add-ons and toppings works great. For a multi-course brunch menu, start the meal with salads and soups featuring seasonal produce!
With these ideas in mind, you’ll have a table that looks and tastes like a holiday feast. 🎄🍽️
What are some crowd-pleasing brunch dishes?
Christmas brunch recipe ideas that are easy to share always go over well with a crowd. Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Cilantro Lime Crema and Fried Chicken Tacos with Andouille Sausage Gravy are popular choices. You can make a bunch, and everyone can grab what they want to make their own perfect plate!
Can I make some of these dishes ahead of time?
Yes, you can definitely make some of these dishes ahead of time! Casseroles like Eggs Benedict Casserole, Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole, or Potato-Crusted Quiche can be prepped the night before. Then, bake them in the morning.
Sweet stuff like Orange Poppyseed Muffins, Cinnamon Roll Apple Pie Bake, or Carrot Cake Loaf Cake is also easy to prep ahead. This way, you can actually enjoy Christmas morning instead of being stuck in the kitchen. 😊
How can I make my brunch table look festive?
Tiny touches make a big difference. For example, sprinkle fresh sugar-coated cranberries or pomegranate seeds across boards. Tuck in rosemary sprigs or dust powdered sugar on baked goods for a snow effect. Use cookie cutters to shape fruit and cheese.
Even little things like candy canes in drinks, festive muffin liners, or orange twists make the table feel special.
What drinks pair well with Christmas brunch?
Coffee and tea (see my favorite homemade tea blends) are good basics to offer. To take it up a notch, serving Gingerbread Lattes, Cranberry Mimosas, or Protein Hot Chocolate with sprinkles or candy canes instantly ups the holiday vibes! Top with whipped cream, cinnamon sticks, or even a little grated nutmeg. This will make your drinks feel extra festive.
How do I plan a Christmas brunch or breakfast that appeals to everyone?
When planning a Christmas brunch or breakfast that appeals to everyone, variety is key! Mix sweet and savory, rich and light. Don’t forget vegetarian options like Veggie Egg Bites. Adding a few gluten-free or dairy-free dishes will keep everyone happy. With a spread full of color, flavor, and texture, your Christmas morning table will feel cozy, indulgent, and truly festive!
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! – Jenna 😊🎄
Yum! These Christmas brunch recipe ideas are amazing! So many delicious options! My holiday menu is set!
SO glad I could help plan your holiday menu, Debbie! Happy Holidays to you! I hope it’s a great one. 🙂
Christmas brunch is such an important meal at our home. I want something festive, but that will also nourish everyone so that the mood stays festive all day. That’s why I love your recipes. They fit the bill perfectly. Like your collagen hot chocolate, breakfast tacos, and orange poppy seed muffins. Thanks for sharing these fabulously festive breakfast ideas for Christmas morning!
Thanks so much, Heidi! I’m so happy these recipes fit what you’re looking for…festive and nourishing! I hope the hot chocolate, breakfast tacos, and orange poppy seed muffins make you and your family’s Christmas morning and delicious. 🙂
What a great brunch idea list. Can’t wait to try a few of these at our holiday events.
I’m happy you’re loving these Christmas brunch ideas, Mandy! I hope you enjoy whichever recipes you decide to try. 🙂
Completing my Christmas menu list- thank you for the ideas. Copied your recipes.
You are so welcome, Leir! Thank you for using my Christmas brunch recipe list to plan your menu. 🙂 I hope you love the recipes, and please feel free to reach out if you have any questions!