By the time I wrap and painstakingly arrange the presents under the tree on Christmas Eve, I am totally and utterly WIPED out. And when my kids wake me up before dawn to tear open their presents, my main focus is on coffee and grabbing my camera…not on creating a Pinterest worthy breakfast. So I’m here to share some of my favorite Christmas breakfast recipes that won’t add extra stress to your Christmas morning (promise!) and are yummy enough that your kids will take at least a five minute break from their new toys to eat.
Festive Frittata
I love this recipe because you can make it the night before and fill it with whatever you can find in the pantry and fridge. Just make sure you have eggs, milk, cheese, and whatever veggies that your family enjoys and you are all set.
7 eggs
¼ cup milk
¼ cup cheese (I prefer cheddar but any kind will do)
Diced veggies (onions, peppers, potatoes, and broccoli are popular in our house)
Diced meat (we love using leftover sausage, bacon, or ham in our frittatas)
Sautee veggies in a tablespoon of olive oil, seasoning with salt and pepper until veggies are softened. Meanwhile, whisk together eggs, milk, and half of the cheese mixture. Grease pan and pour egg mixture in. Slowly add sautéed veggies (and meats). Top with cheese and bake at 350 degrees until cooked through and the top is browning, about 15 minutes.
Store Bought Cinnamon Rolls So Good You Would Think They Were Homemade
Christmas mornings were made for giant cinnamon rolls…out of a can. Yes, that’s right, give yourself a break and bust out the Pillsbury cinnamon rolls. They are simple, delicious, and you can even post them on Instagram with the hashtag #homemade. Your secret is safe with me.
Egg in the Tree
You know those cookie cutters you have been using all December long? Well, take out your favorite one (mine is a Christmas tree) and use it to put a fun Christmas spin on the popular “Egg in the Hole” recipe.
Bread
Cookie Cutter
Egg
Salt and Pepper
Olive Oil
Use the cookie cutter to cut a shape into the piece of bread. Place bread into a hot, greased pan. Crack an egg into the opening in your toast. Cook three minutes, season with salt and pepper, and CAREFULLY flip over. Cook another two to three minutes. Enjoy while hot!
Traditional Breakfast, Reindeer Style
For those who love to cook and want to escape the chaos of the wrapping filled room and hide in the kitchen, this recipe is for you. It’s basically your typical lazy weekend morning breakfast of waffles, bacon, and berries but with some festive holiday cheer.
Bacon
Waffles
Strawberries
Blackberries
Turn a waffle so it is diagonal on a plate. Add two pieces of bacon for antlers, berries for eyes and a nose. The kids will love it, and you will be one of those Pinterest Perfect moms. A Christmas Miracle!
Make ahead French Toast Casserole
I’m not going to lie…this isn’t the healthiest recipe on this list. But it just might be the yummiest.
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup butter
Cubed loaf of bread (8-10 ounces)
2 cups milk
5 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Place cubed bread in a greased dish. Combine all other ingredients in a bowl (whisking thorough to avoid any lumps) and then pour over the bread. Top with a sprinkle of brown sugar and cinnamon.
On Christmas Eve, combine the ingredients in a greased pan. Cover overnight and then place into a 450 degree oven until bubbling, about 30 minutes.
For other holiday meal ideas, such as the best holiday appetizers and the ultimate holiday cocktail, check out my recipes page.
Bon Appetite!
Amanda
I need to get planning for this year’s breakfast. Last year I didn’t do much and you would have thought I btrayed my whole family.
Oh the drama! Make a casserole the night before, brew some coffee, and you are all set. We moms really get the short end of the stick on Christmas, right? Take it back and relax!
We love orange rolls around the holidays
Oooh, what are those?
These are so great! I’m with you; after the craziness of Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, I hate spending a ton of time in the kitchen. These recipes offer a great solution!
The easier the better, right? And of course…the largest coffee mug available since my kids will be up before the sun!
Christmas morning breakfast is my favorite! The Rudolph waffle is so cute and I think the frittata sounds relish (might be making that even after the holidays). My family always makes Pillsbury orange rolls and pigs in a blanket (mini sausage weenies wrapped in crescent roll dough). Easy and so good.
We do pigs in a blanket aka “hot dogs wrapped in dough” on football Sundays!
Oh my gosh cinnamon rolls are my favorite! Especially on Christmas morning!
Right? And I love taking the easy route with store bought ones!
The rain deer pancakes are such a cute idea!
And oh so easy!
I love those suggestions for Christmas morning breakfast. Festive Frittata will be a hit in my family. Egg in the Tree and the French Toast Casserole seem similarly delicious.
They are all so good–still haven’t decided what to serve this Christmas morning yet!
These are great recipes. My boys would love the reindeer waffles.
They are definitely a big hit in our house!
These recipes are the bomb! I just love the french toast idea; I may try this on Christmas morning,
It’s so delicious and SO addictive!
The reindeer are so cute! My son will enjoy eating these for breakfast. I see him playing with his food a bit first.
I’ll have to pry my kids away from their toys in order to eat, that’s for sure!
Love these Christmas breakfast ideas. I haven’t planned ours yet, I find yours totally inspirational! The reindeer are so cute!
So cute and so easy!