17 Christmas Breakfast Recipes (Half are Make-Ahead)

Make ahead some recipes tonight and finish the rest Christmas morning.

December 24, 2025

Guests showing up too early on Christmas Day? 

This holiday breakfast menu will save you! Half of the 17 recipes are make-ahead, while the rest are quick enough to make in the morning.

Rise & Shine: Your Christmas Morning Lineup

Here's a sneak peek at 6 of the 17 breakfast dishes:

MAKE-AHEAD

Breakfast Casserole

Overnight sausage, egg, and cheese bake for Christmas morning.

Apple & Cinnamon Breakfast Strata

Spiced apple bread bake prepped ahead for an easy holiday morning.

SWEET BAKES

Eggnog French Toast

Eggnog-soaked French toast baked for a hearty breakfast.

Pecan and Cranberry Cinnamon Rolls

Soft rolls with cinnamon, cranberries, and pecans.

SIPS & SIDES

White Spiced Coffee

Creamy coffee warmed with subtle holiday spices.

Surprise Cheddar Biscuits

Cheesy biscuits hiding a baked egg inside.

These plus 11 more crowd-pleasers inside! 

Holiday Pantry Swaps

Out of ingredients? Swap in these easy alternatives:

• Eggnog → whole milk + vanilla + nutmeg

• Cranberries → dried cherries or raisins

• Pecans → walnuts or almonds

• Heavy cream → half-and-half

• Buttermilk → milk + lemon juice (5 min rest)

Full swap guide plus all recipes waiting for you.

Merry Christmas and Happy Cooking,

Homemade Recipes 🎄

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