Breakfast Favorites: Recipe Ideas for Christmas Morning

Christmas morning traditions are so special. From sweet treats to savory classics, these breakfast favorites will make your holiday morning even more memorable.

Christmas morning is a time for cozy traditions, joyful moments, and delicious food! We took a deep dive into Reddit forums to discover the most cherished breakfast ideas that families enjoy during the holidays. From sweet treats to savory classics, these breakfast favorites are sure to make your holiday morning even more special.

We’ve gathered the top picks and paired them with recipes so you can bring these traditions to your own table. Whether you’re starting the day with cinnamon rolls, a hearty breakfast casserole, or something unique, there’s something here for everyone.

Let’s make this Christmas morning one to remember—deliciously!

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls were by far the number one dish people served on Christmas morning. Here are a few of our favorite cinnamon roll recipes!

These Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect addition to any holiday morning. They are delicious! We’ve included directions to make them with a sourdough starter or with yeast. These pumpkin cinnamon rolls are also a fabulous idea!

I know not everyone wants to make homemade cinnamon rolls on Christmas morning. So you may want to try these Simple Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls. They are made with Bisquick and come together in just 20 minutes.

Or, you can get even easier with these Heavy Whipping Cream Cinnamon Rolls! They are only five ingredients and are DELICIOUS! Add a side of bacon or sausage, and you have a wonderful meal! Plus, it will only take minutes to make. Win! Win!

Another great are these simple mini cinnamon rolls. They come together so quickly because they are made with puff pastry….which means absolutely no waiting for the dough to rise. They are delicious and always a hit!

Breakfast Casseroles

Easy breakfast casseroles definitely made the list. They can be made savory or sweet, and here are our favorites!

Our Cheddar Bay Biscuit Bake always receives fantastic reviews. It’s savory and pure comfort. It will definitely be a hit on Christmas!

This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is so versatile and it’s super easy. It’s perfect for Christmas morning, and it also reheats wonderfully.

A sweet breakfast bake that we love is this maple pecan french toast. This dish is made with croissants and is full of flavor. It’s a wonderful sweet treat on Christmas morning. Add a side of smoked sausage or bacon, and you’re set!

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This casserole is both sweet and savory, which makes it a huge hit. Monte Cristo sandwiches are delicious, and so is this dish! Dipping it in raspberry preserves sends it over the top.

You may also want to try this easy cherry cinnamon roll bake. We use canned cinnamon rolls and make a breakfast bake…so simple and perfect for Christmas!

Monkey Bread

Monkey bread is so popular for Christmas morning traditions! Many people on Reddit said it was something their parents started when they were little, and they carry on the traditions with their kids. This recipe is made with frozen Rhodes rolls and is definitely a favorite.

You can always include this chocolate caramel version. It’s made with Rolos and couldn’t be easier to prepare. The homemade caramel sauce is fantastic. It’s decadent and fabulous with coffee!

Christmas Cookies

Several people posted on Reddit that they always make Christmas cookies on Christmas Eve and are allowed to eat as many cookies as they want on Christmas morning. I love it when families create traditions like that, and eating cookies for breakfast sounds like a fantastic idea!

This simple treat is absolutely delicious with coffee and would be perfect for a holiday morning. Plus, you can make cookies and things like this days in advance, which is always helpful!

Our Christmas Morning Tradition

For years we’ve always made homemade cathead biscuits and country ham on Christmas Eve. We also make a big batch of sausage balls. We eat all evening, listen to music, and talk. It’s one of my favorite things. Then, on Christmas morning, we have leftovers for breakfast. I love cold sausage balls with hot coffee. Honestly, I just look so forward to it.

I hope you’ve gotten a few ideas for creating some wonderful Christmas morning traditions with food. Food is the perfect way to remember special moments in our lives. I always encourage people to add in any food traditions they can because it’s just so important. Click here to read about a food tradition we’ve had in our family for over 70 years.

Breakfast Favorites: Recipe Ideas for Christmas Morning

Cinnamon Rolls