15+ Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas

Spend more time with your family and enjoy not cooking on Christmas morning, because you can prep these easy breakfast recipes the night before so all you have to do come morning is pop them in the oven!

Simplify Christmas Morning with One of these Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes

You don’t actually have to work away in the kitchen all morning on to enjoy a festive breakfast or brunch. It’s totally possible to have a relaxing, leisurely meal on Christmas morning while barely lifting a finger.

These make-ahead recipes require all of the prep the night before, so all you have to do in the AM is turn on your oven (and some can even be eaten cold or at room temp!).

This way you can savor watching the kiddos open their presents, stay in your pajamas until noon (at the very least), and enjoy more of the magic that is Christmas morning.

Enjoy!

Savory Christmas Breakfast Recipes

1

Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole

This ham and cheese breakfast casserole is my go-to around the holidays because it’s made with just 8 simple ingredients and can be assembled the night before.

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2

Custardy Crustless Quiche

This easy crustless quiche with bacon, broccoli, and Gruyère cheese is rich and custardy, and because there’s no pie crust to bake, it’s hassle-free and simple to make.

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3

Smoked Salmon Quiche

Thanks to a pre-made puff pastry crust, this recipe comes together in no time for an easy brunch, breakfast, or dinner. Serve with a simple salad or fresh fruit to complete the meal.

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4

Homemade Biscuits and Gravy

This biscuits and gravy recipe with flaky buttermilk biscuits and a flavorful, creamy sausage gravy makes for such a classic, warming, hearty breakfast at home. You can prepare the biscuit dough in advance, freeze (raw), and bake from frozen on Christmas morning. The gravy reheats like a dream in a skillet over medium-low heat.

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5

Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This sausage breakfast casserole with hashbrowns is studded with bell peppers, onions, bread, and cheese, for an easy, delicious, and filling breakfast you can make ahead of time—perfect for company!

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6

Ham and Broccoli Quiche

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Did the whole thing from scratch including your crust recipe and it was divine. Got rave reviews from the family…” -Laura, FoodieCrush reader

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7

Salmon Cream Cheese Bagels

Salmon cream cheese bagels are the perfect grab-and-go breakfast, or try them as part of a laid back Christmas brunch. You can mix together the salmon cream cheese spread the night before and store separately from all of the prepped toppings.

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8

Egg Muffin Cups

These egg muffins cups with ham and cheese are light and custardy, so simple to make, easy for meal prep, and perfect for breakfasts on the go.

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9

Quiche Lorraine

This quiche Lorraine recipe is an easy make-ahead breakfast, brunch, or lunch made of the creamiest egg custard, bacon, and cheese filling. 

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10

Egg and Sausage Breakfast Burritos

Filled with mild Italian sausage, veggies, eggs, and cheese, these homemade breakfast burritos are a great freezer-friendly breakfast option (especially for the holidays!).

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Sweet Christmas Breakfast Recipes

11

World’s Fluffiest Cinnamon Rolls

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I have made these at least a dozen times in the last year and I have had multiple people tell me that they are the best cinnamon rolls they have ever had! They truly are perfect in every way.” -Gabrielle, FoodieCrush reader

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12

Banana Muffins

These banana muffins are everything a muffin should be: easy to make, perfectly moist, with a tender crumb that bakes up beautifully every time.

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13

Overnight Maple Bacon French Toast Casserole

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I made this and the whole family loved it!! I think it tasted even better the next morning when I reheated it! Thanks Heidi for another fabulous recipe.” -Vasyleah, FoodieCrush reader

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14

The BEST Banana Bread

Bananas are always in season, and even better if they’ve hung around a bit, making any time the right time for this classic, unbelievably moist banana bread recipe that’s perfectly delicious every time.

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15

Easy Instant Pot Monkey Bread

This easy pull-apart bread starts with frozen dinner rolls that rise overnight that are then baked in the Instant Pot pressure cooker for a fast breakfast or brunch treat. 

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16

German Chocolate Banana Bread

My favorite banana bread recipe gets a nutty chocolate chunk upgrade, making this quick bread a dessert lover’s dream.

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17

Banana Bread Muffins with Coconut and Pecans

Studded with coconut flakes and chopped pecans, these moist banana bread muffins are a quick and easy breakfast treat ready to eat in just 30 minutes.

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