28 Boxing Day Breakfast Recipes for a Festive Feast

Waking up on Boxing Day is always a treat for me. The excitement of Christmas lingers in the air, and it's the perfect time to gather with loved ones for a leisurely, festive breakfast. That's why I’m sharing my favorite 28 Boxing Day Breakfast Recipes for a Festive Feast.

Whether you're craving something sweet, savory, or a little bit of both, these recipes are sure to make your morning merry and bright. Let's dive into delightful dishes that will start your Boxing Day off on the right foot!

1. Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Soft, fluffy pancakes with the sweet taste of cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• 1/2 cup cream cheese
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. Add milk, egg, and melted butter, mixing until smooth.
3. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
4. Cook pancakes on a greased griddle; swirl the cinnamon mixture on top before flipping.
5. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk to make the glaze.
6. Drizzle glaze over pancakes and serve.

2. Smoked Salmon Bagels

A classic bagel with a luxurious twist.

Ingredients:

• Bagels
• Cream cheese
• Smoked salmon
• Red onion, thinly sliced
• Capers
• Fresh dill

Instructions:

1. Toast the bagels until golden brown.
2. Spread a generous amount of cream cheese on each half.
3. Layer smoked salmon, red onion slices, and capers.
4. Garnish with fresh dill and enjoy.

3. Stuffed French Toast

Decadent French toast filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture.

Ingredients:

• 8 slices of bread
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup cream cheese
• 2 tbsp powdered sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs, milk, and vanilla in a bowl.
2. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon.
3. Spread the cream cheese mixture on one slice of bread and top with another slice.
4. Dip stuffed bread in the egg mixture.
5. Cook in a buttered pan until golden brown on both sides.

4. Ham and Cheese Croissants

Flaky croissants filled with savory ham and melty cheese.

Ingredients:

• Store-bought croissants
• Sliced ham
• Sliced cheese (Swiss or Cheddar)
• Dijon mustard

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Slice croissants in half and spread mustard on the inside.
3. Layer with ham and cheese.
4. Bake for 10-15 minutes until cheese is melted and croissant is crispy.

5. Blueberry Muffins

Moist, fluffy muffins bursting with juicy blueberries.

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg
• 1/3 cup milk
• 1 cup fresh blueberries

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and line a muffin tin with papers.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Combine oil, egg, and milk, then add to dry ingredients.
4. Gently fold in blueberries.
5. Fill muffin papers and bake for 20-25 minutes.

6. Yogurt Parfait

Layers of creamy yogurt, granola, and fresh fruit.

Ingredients:

• Greek yogurt
• Granola
• Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
• Honey

Instructions:

1. Spoon a layer of Greek yogurt into a glass or bowl.
2. Add a layer of granola.
3. Top with fresh berries and a drizzle of honey.
4. Repeat layers as desired.

7. Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole

A hearty casserole perfect for feeding a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 6 slices of bread, cubed
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Cook sausage in a skillet until browned.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. Layer cubed bread in a greased baking dish.
5. Top with sausage and cheese.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the top.
7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until set.

8. Avocado Toast with Poached Egg

Simple yet satisfying, avocado toast topped with a perfectly poached egg.

Ingredients:

• 2 slices of bread (sourdough works great)
• 1 ripe avocado
• 2 eggs
• Salt and pepper
• Red chili flakes
• Lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Toast the bread to your liking.
2. Mash avocado with a pinch of salt, pepper, and lemon juice.
3. Spread avocado on toast.
4. Poach eggs in simmering water until whites are set but yolk is runny.
5. Place a poached egg on each toast and sprinkle with red chili flakes.

9. Cranberry Orange Scones

Tender scones with a hint of orange and tart cranberries.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 cup fresh cranberries
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in cranberries and orange zest.
5. Whisk cream and egg, add to the dry mix.
6. Form dough and shape into a circle on a baking sheet.
7. Cut into wedges and bake for 15-20 minutes.

10. Spinach and Feta Breakfast Wrap

A healthy, handheld breakfast with a Greek twist.

Ingredients:

• Flour tortillas
• Fresh spinach
• Feta cheese, crumbled
• 4 eggs
• 2 tbsp milk
• Salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook eggs in a non-stick skillet, scrambling as they cook.
3. Add spinach to the pan and cook until wilted.
4. Place egg and spinach mixture on tortillas.
5. Sprinkle with feta cheese and wrap tightly.

11. Banana Bread

Moist and flavorful banana bread, perfect for a cozy morning.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Mix mashed bananas and melted butter.
3. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla extract.
4. Sprinkle baking soda and salt.
5. Stir in flour until combined.
6. Pour batter into a greased loaf pan.
7. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

12. Nutella Stuffed Waffles

Crispy waffles with gooey Nutella centers.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Nutella

Instructions:

1. Preheat waffle iron.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. Beat eggs, milk, and oil; add to dry ingredients.
4. Pour a small amount of batter into the waffle iron.
5. Add a spoonful of Nutella on top, then cover with more batter.
6. Cook until golden brown.

13. Shakshuka

A savory Middle Eastern and North African dish with poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 4 large eggs
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a skillet, sauté onion and pepper until soft.
2. Add garlic, cumin, paprika, and cayenne, cook for 1 minute.
3. Pour in diced tomatoes, simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Make wells in the sauce, crack eggs into wells.
5. Cover and cook until eggs are set.
6. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and parsley, then serve.

14. Strawberry Banana Smoothie

A refreshing and nutritious smoothie to start your day.

Ingredients:

• 1 banana
• 1 cup strawberries, hulled
• 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/2 cup milk (or almond milk)
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a blender.
2. Blend until smooth.
3. Pour into glasses and serve immediately.

15. Breakfast Burritos

Hearty burritos filled with scrambled eggs, sausage, and cheese.

Ingredients:

• Flour tortillas
• 5 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 lb breakfast sausage, cooked
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese
• Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Scramble eggs in a skillet.
3. Lay tortillas flat, layer with sausage, eggs, and cheese.
4. Roll tightly and serve with salsa.

16. Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal

Warm, comforting oatmeal with the flavors of apple and cinnamon.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup rolled oats
• 2 cups water or milk
• 1 apple, diced
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• A pinch of salt

Instructions:

1. Combine oats, water/milk, apple, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt in a pot.
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until oats are tender.
3. Serve hot, optionally topped with more apple slices and cinnamon.

17. Chocolate Chip Banana Pancakes

Fluffy pancakes with chocolate chips and banana slices.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• 1 banana, sliced
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
2. Add milk, egg, and melted butter; mix until smooth.
3. Fold in banana slices and chocolate chips.
4. Cook pancakes on a greased griddle until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden brown.

18. Veggie Omelette

A nutritious and customizable omelette packed with vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 3 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1/4 cup spinach, chopped
• 1/4 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Cook bell pepper and onion in a skillet until soft.
3. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
4. Pour egg mixture into the skillet, cook until eggs are set.
5. Sprinkle cheese on top and fold omelette.

19. Croissant Bread Pudding

A rich and custardy bread pudding made with croissants.

Ingredients:

• 4 croissants, torn into pieces
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup raisins (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Spread croissant pieces in a greased baking dish.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla.
4. Pour egg mixture over croissants, add raisins if using.
5. Let sit for 10 minutes to soak.
6. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and set.

20. Sweet Potato Hash

A hearty hash with sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and onions.

Ingredients:

• 2 sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 bell pepper, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh parsley (optional)

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet.
2. Add sweet potatoes, bell pepper, and onion.
3. Season with salt and pepper, cook until vegetables are tender and slightly crispy.
4. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

21. Maple Glazed Bacon

Crispy bacon with a rich maple syrup glaze.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb bacon
• 1/4 cup maple syrup

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Lay bacon on a baking sheet.
3. Bake for 15 minutes, then brush with maple syrup.
4. Continue baking for another 5-10 minutes until crispy.

22. Eggs Benedict

Classic Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients:

• English muffins
• 4 eggs
• Canadian bacon or ham
• 3 egg yolks
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh chives (optional)

Instructions:

1. Toast English muffins and top with Canadian bacon.
2. Poach eggs until whites are set but yolks are runny.
3. Blend egg yolks and lemon juice, then slowly add melted butter while blending until thickened.
4. Place poached eggs on muffin halves, pour hollandaise sauce on top.
5. Season with salt, pepper, and chives.

23. Breakfast Quesadilla

A cheesy, protein-packed quesadilla perfect for breakfast.

Ingredients:

• Flour tortillas
• 4 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
2. Scramble eggs in a skillet until just set.
3. Place one tortilla in a pan, spread scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese over it.
4. Top with another tortilla and cook until crispy on both sides.
5. Cut into quarters and serve with salsa.

24. Chicken and Waffles

Southern comfort food with crispy chicken and fluffy waffles.

Ingredients:

• Fried chicken tenders
• 2 cups waffle mix
• Maple syrup
• Hot sauce (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare fried chicken tenders according to your favorite recipe.
2. Mix waffle batter and cook in a waffle iron until golden brown.
3. Serve chicken on top of waffles, drizzled with maple syrup and hot sauce if desired.

25. Gingerbread Pancakes

Festive and spiced pancakes perfect for the holiday season.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ginger
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves.
2. Whisk milk, eggs, molasses, and melted butter.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
4. Cook on a greased griddle until bubbles form, then flip and cook until golden.

26. Frittata

A versatile Italian dish baked with eggs and a variety of toppings.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup diced vegetables (bell peppers, onions, tomatoes)
• 1/2 cup cooked sausage or bacon (optional)
• 1/2 cup shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Beat eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
3. Add vegetables, cooked sausage or bacon, and cheese.
4. Pour into a greased oven-safe skillet.
5. Bake for 20-25 minutes until fully set and golden.

27. Pumpkin Spice Latte

Bring the coffee shop to your home with a homemade PSL.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp pumpkin puree
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• Whipped cream

Instructions:

1. Combine milk, pumpkin puree, sugar, and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan.
2. Heat until hot, but not boiling.
3. Whisk in vanilla extract and coffee.
4. Pour into a mug and top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin pie spice.

28. Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Sandwich

A classic breakfast sandwich that's quick and satisfying.

Ingredients:

• 4 slices of bread
• 4 slices of bacon
• 2 eggs
• 2 slices of cheese
• Butter

Instructions:

1. Cook bacon until crispy.
2. In the bacon drippings, fry eggs to your preference.
3. Toast bread and butter each slice.
4. Assemble the sandwich with bacon, eggs, and cheese between the bread slices.

Conclusion

Hopefully, these delightful recipes will make your Boxing Day breakfast as festive and delicious as it can possibly be! Enjoy your morning feast with those you love, and make every moment a little bit more special.