37 Easy Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas (Make-Ahead & Kid-Friendly)
Christmas morning has a way of running away from you. One minute the kids are tearing into gifts, the next you’re standing in the kitchen in your dressing gown wondering what on earth everyone’s going to eat.
The good news? You don’t need to be a five-star chef to pull off a Christmas morning breakfast that actually feels special.
From make-ahead casseroles you can prep the night before, to cinnamon rolls and sweet bakes, to fun, festive pancakes the kids will love helping decorate, to an easy breakfast board you can just lay out and walk away from, there’s a way to do Christmas morning breakfast that doesn’t have you missing the moment because you’re stuck by the stove.
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I’ve pulled together some of the best Christmas morning breakfast ideas out there across all four, so you can pick whatever suits your family’s Christmas morning best, without adding to your to-do list.
37 Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas Your Family Will Love
I challenge you not to drool as you read through this list… I am all about the breakfast boards this coming Christmas, I am planning to get super creative!
Breakfast Casserole Ideas
Easy Christmas breakfast casseroles, including recipes you can make the night before so the casserole is ready for Christmas morning.
Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Sausage Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole is a filling, hearty and delicious way to start off your morning! Make with turkey sausage, ham or bacon!
Brioche French Toast Casserole
Brioche french toast casserole is soaked overnight with cream, cinnamon, and vanilla, then baked to golden, decadent perfection.
Breakfast Casserole With Bread
Enjoy comfort food with this Breakfast Casserole with Bread. It's made with sausage, egg, cheese, and bread. Easy to make, and bursting with flavor!
Christmas Morning Wife Saver
This Christmas Morning Wife Saver is the perfect casserole for Christmas morning made with ham and cheese and topped with cornflakes.
Easy Cinnamon Roll Casserole recipe (7 ingredients!)
Cinnamon Roll Casserole is perfect for Christmas morning, with cinnamon roll pieces baked in a warming syrup, and topped with a sweet glaze.
Breakfast Casserole
This easy Breakfast Casserole recipe is made with eggs, sausage, and cheese, is quick to prepare and can be made ahead of time, for an easy breakfast.
Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole
This Ham and Cheese Croissant Casserole recipe is an easy and delicious dish for breakfast or brunch! Only 10 minutes prep time and feeds a crowd!
Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
This easy breakfast casserole is made with shredded hashbrowns, sausage, & eggs. It can even be made ahead & then frozen!
Overnight Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
This overnight Crockpot breakfast casserole layers hash browns, sausage, eggs, & melty cheese into an easy holiday morning brunch.
Christmas Morning Breakfast Casserole
This Christmas morning breakfast casserole is the perfect easy, make-ahead holiday brunch recipe to feed a crowd. Prep overnight & pop it in the oven!
Cinnamon Roles
Cinnamon Roles perfect for Christmas
How to make a Cinnamon Roll Christmas Tree
Learn how to make fun and festive cinnamon rolls baked up in the shape of a Christmas tree with this step-by-step recipe tutorial.
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnabon Copycat)
These gooey cinnamon rolls are so very simple. Before you know it (with a little patience), you'll have a sweet, soft bread with buttery cinnamon, ooey-gooey centers, and an amazing, fluffy Cinnabon frosting—a clone of a Cinnabon!
Viral TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream
My famous TikTok Cinnamon Rolls with Heavy Cream are a super easy, 5-ingredient dessert that takes just minutes to prep!
Frosted Gingerbread Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls
Easy and delicious buttercream frosted gingerbread sourdough cinnamon rolls recipe for Christmas morning baking!
Fluffy Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls with Eggnog Glaze
Fluffy eggnog cinnamon rolls made with eggnog, filled with spices, and drizzled with eggnog glaze. Prepare them overnight, then wake up to cinnamon buns!
Christmas Pancakes
Festive Christmas pancake ideas and recipes, including fun pancake ideas kids will love
Reindeer Pancakes
Reindeer Pancakes (Easy Christmas Breakfast for Kids) Start Christmas morning with the cutest breakfast ever! These Reindeer Pancakes are made with fluffy homemade pancakes, decorated with candy eyes, a bright red candy nose, and simple
Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe
These pancakes are the perfect Christmas morning breakfast or a wintery weekend brunch. Serve them with maple syrup and a hot cup of coffee. Gingerbread Pancakes Recipe Recipe Type: Breakfast Author: Carina Prep time: 5 mins Cook time: 10 mins Total time: 15 mins Serves: 6 Festive Gingerbread Pancakes Ingredients 1½ Cups | 190g Flour
Winter Warmup – Hot Chocolate Pancakes Recipe
Warm up with this fun homemade hot chocolate pancakes recipe. Using a pancake mix make this easy recipe even more simple. Just add some cocoa, whipped cream, marshmallow and sprinkles and your kids are going to love it!
Christmas Santa Hat Pancakes
Christmas pancakes add a festive twist to a breakfast classic, with colorful sprinkles and a strawberry Santa hat they're a guaranteed hit!
Christmas Tree Pancakes With Berries
Start your morning with this festive and delicious Christmas French Toast. Topped with fresh berries and blueberries, it's the perfect holiday treat. Enjoy it next to a beautifully decorated Christmas tree. Xmas food, Christmas foods, Christmas brunch
Christmas Tree Crepes with Gingerbread Spice Whipped Cream
Christmas Tree Crepes with Gingerbread Spice Whipped Cream are simple to make and the perfect way to start your Christmas morning!
Christmas Tree Crepes With Smarties
Indulge in these festive Christmas tree crepes that are as beautiful as they are delicious. Get inspired by AmourDuCake's creative culinary creations on Instagram. Christmas desserts, Christmas food, Pastry
Grinch Pancakes
Easily turn a store bought pancake mixture into Grinchy green pancakes for Christmas morning!
Snowman pancakes!
Get inspired with these festive Christmas breakfast ideas featuring adorable snowman pancakes topped with powdered sugar. Perfect for holiday gatherings and Christmas parties! | Christmas time, Christmas 2022, Christmas 2023
Christmas Themed Breakfast
A pancake decorated to resemble a reindeer face. The pancake is adorned with banana slices for ears, blueberries for eyes, and a raspberry for a nose. Christmas foods, Christmas treats, Christmas breakfast ideas
Santa Pancakes Breakfast Ideas
A pancake decorated to resemble Santa Claus, featuring bananas as buttons, a raspberry for a nose, and cream for a hat. The plate is red and white polka dot, and there are raspberries on top of the cream. Holiday pancakes, Christmas day breakfast ideas, Xmas breakfast
Christmas Breakfast & Brunch Boards
Pop a selection of festive-themed food onto a board and place it as a centerpiece on your Christmas morning breakfast or brunch table.
Christmas Themed Breakfast Board
This Christmas Breakfast Board is such a fun and simple way to celebrate on christmas morning. Kid's love getting to pick what they want to build their plate!
Holiday Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Make your Christmas breakfast extra special this year with a fun and festive holiday breakfast charcuterie board.
How To Build Breakfast Charcuterie Board
Here’s everything you need to build the most beautiful, complete breakfast charcuterie board. It includes croissants, mini quiches, bagels, eggs, smoked salmon, cheeses, cured meats, crackers, pastries, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, and even breakfast mimosas!
Christmas Breakfast Board
Easy Christmas breakfast charcuterie board for Christmas morning. Gingerbread theme with waffles, bacon, eggs, and sugared cranberries. Make ahead!
How To Make A Breakfast Charcuterie Board
If you want to know how to make a breakfast charcuterie board that will have your friends and family in awe, we’ve got a few pointers that will help you...
Christmas Snowman Brunch Sweet Treats Board
A festive dessert display featuring a snowman made from powdered donuts, surrounded by various treats. The snowman is adorned with a red and white striped scarf and a small chocolate hat. Christmas entertaining, Christmas brunch, Christmas treats
French Toast Board
Elevate your weekend breakfast with a fabulous French Toast Board that the whole family will enjoy!
Once breakfast is sorted, you might want to check out our free Christmas planning checklist to keep the rest of the day running smoothly, or browse our Christmas charcuterie board ideas if you want to keep the grazing going all day long.
And if you’re still deep in Christmas prep, our last-minute Christmas kitchen reset is a lifesaver for getting the whole day’s food sorted without the stress.

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