Christmas Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Planning a Christmas breakfast or brunch? Start the big day with a delicious egg strata, cherry coffee bread, or cinnamon rolls. Our breakfast and brunch recipes give you plenty of ideas to make Christmas morning special.

 
 
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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

Caramel Bubble Ring

From Better Homes and Gardens

Refrigerated breadsticks make these sweet rolls super easy to prepare.

Caramel Bubble Ring

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

From Better Homes and Gardens

Fresh baked cinnamon rolls are the quintessential breakfast bread. Because this recipe's make-ahead directions let you mix and shape the rolls the night before, even late-risers can enjoy them fresh from the oven.

Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls

Fresh Cranberry Scones

From Midwest Living

Honey adds sweetness to the dough but is also a great topper for the baked biscuits when they're still warm from the oven.

Fresh Cranberry Scones

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

Gingerbread Scones

From Midwest Living

Ginger and molasses unite in this spicy breakfast bread. Ground ginger and crystallized ginger provide a double dose of the popular seasoning.

Gingerbread Scones

Christmas Morning Casserole

From Smithfield

A hearty brunch dish that is lightening fast to make!

Christmas Morning Casserole

Homemade Granola

From Better Homes and Gardens

If you prefer, substitute 3/4 cup slivered almonds for the coconut. Wait to add the almonds along with the wheat germ.

Homemade Granola

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

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

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

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)

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

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

Festive Holiday Brioches

From Better Homes and Gardens

A French classic with its egg-and-butter richness and quaint knob atop, brioche gets in the holiday spirit with the addition of colorful dried fruits.

Festive Holiday Brioches

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

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

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