Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Tumbling out of bed in the wee hours of Christmas morning means that by the time all of the gifts are opened, most of the family has worked up an impressive appetite. Refuel for the day ahead by serving up a traditional Christmas breakfast. With just a little planning, you can do most of the menu as a make-ahead, so you can give your loved ones a delicious spread on this iconic holiday morning -- streusel <a href="/recipes/breakfast-brunch/bread-pastry/coffee-cake/">coffee cake</a>, a cheesy sausage and egg breakfast <a href="/recipes/breakfast-brunch/casseroles/">casserole</a> or a <a href="/recipes/breakfast-brunch/potatoes/hash-browns/">hash-brown</a> strata -- without any early morning stress. Just wade through the discarded wrapping paper, pour yourself a cup of coffee, and enjoy.

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Apple Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Most quick breads are loaded with nuts--not this one. In this bread recipe, the sweet, fruity flavor of apples is at its best.

Apple Bread

Monkey Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Make this yummy pull-apart bread recipe with kids to introduce them to the fun of baking. Bake the sweet treat in muffin cups or a tube pan.

Monkey Bread

Sour-Cream Pound Cake

From Taste of the South

Sour-Cream Pound Cake

Nut Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Stir together basic ingredients to create this tender, nutty bread. Add blueberries or cranberries for a fruity bonus.

Nut Bread

Spiced Apple Braid (Bread Machine)

From Better Homes and Gardens

The purchased apple rings add spicy flavor as well as color to the bright red filling for this festive yeast bread.

Spiced Apple Braid (Bread Machine)

Chocolate Nut Fruitcake

From Better Homes and Gardens

This delicious fruitcake recipe is filled with candied red cherries, chocolate, and nuts for a moist dessert that's perfect for Christmas or any occasion.

Chocolate Nut Fruitcake

Fruit Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

Bite into a piece of this moist quick bread and savor its tangy apricot-peach flavor.

Fruit Bread

Cardamom Wreath Bread

From Midwest Living

This sweet bread looks festive and tastes heavenly! Serve it for brunch or as a dessert with cheese.

Cardamom Wreath Bread

Gingerbread Loaves

From Better Homes and Gardens

These mini quick breads are loaded with fall's favorite flavors.

Gingerbread Loaves

Double Decker Pumpkin Bread

From Better Homes and Gardens

A cream cheese, sour cream, and crystalized ginger filling sets this Christmas favorite recipe apart from the others.

Double Decker Pumpkin Bread

Streusel Topping

From Taste of the South

Streusel Topping

Mocha au Lait

From Better Homes and Gardens

Coffee lovers will enjoy a Christmas gift of a coffee- and chocolate-flavored drink mix. Package in clear cellophane bags and tie with festive ribbons.

Mocha au Lait

Sugar 'n' Spice Bagels

From Better Homes and Gardens

Combine spice to sugar to sprinkle on cream-cheese-topped bagels for a super simple breakfast treat or snack.

Sugar 'n' Spice Bagels

Caramel Bubble Ring

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated breadsticks make these sweet rolls super easy to prepare.

Caramel Bubble Ring

Apricot-Walnut Loaf

From Family Circle

Dried apricots add their tangy flavor as well as colorful flecks of gold to this quick bread recipe.

Apricot-Walnut Loaf

Chocolate Pancakes

From Family Circle

Chocolate for breakfast? Sure when you make these chocolate pancakes filled with chocolate chips.

Chocolate Pancakes

Cinnamon Streusel Kuchen

From Better Homes and Gardens

Brown sugar, cinnamon, and walnuts make the filling for this simple sweet bread. A rich, cream cheese frosting goes on top.

Cinnamon Streusel Kuchen

Sweet Potato Spice Loaf

From Better Homes and Gardens

This sweet and spicy bread combines butter, cinnamon, and sweet potatoes. Clementine peels and honey grace the top of the warm, moist loaf.

Sweet Potato Spice Loaf

Carrot and Bacon Quiche

From Better Homes and Gardens

Swiss cheese, carrots, and bacon flavor this popular brunch recipe. It's ideal for serving with fruit. For lunch or dinner, serve with a green salad.

Carrot and Bacon Quiche

Crullers

From Better Homes and Gardens

The Dutch settlers in New York loved krulljes, which were crispy puffs of fried dough that we know today as crullers.

Crullers

Sweet Holiday Fritters

From Better Homes and Gardens

Serve these sweet dough and fruit fritters for breakfast, brunch, or as a an appetizer or dessert.

Sweet Holiday Fritters

Cranberry-Orange Loaf

From Better Homes and Gardens

Filled with dried figs or apricots, pistachios, and cranberries, this loaf is a Christmas recipe favorite.

Cranberry-Orange Loaf

Honey-Basil Butter

From Taste of the South

Honey-Basil Butter

Chocolate Pistachio Wreath Bread

From Midwest Living

For a holiday breakfast or open house, make this ooey-gooey chocolate bread. The frosting adds even more chocolate richness.

Chocolate Pistachio Wreath Bread

Christmas Morning Strata

From Better Homes and Gardens

Strata, the ultimate make-ahead brunch dish, gets a Christmassy look with a sprinkling of tender broccoli florets and chunks of ham.

Christmas Morning Strata

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