30 Wholesome Christmas Breakfast Recipes for a Festive Feast

Waking up on Christmas morning is a magical experience, but it’s even better when the smell of a delicious breakfast fills the house. I’ve always believed that the best way to start this festive day is by gathering everyone around the table for a warm, hearty meal.

That’s why I’ve put together 30 wholesome Christmas breakfast recipe ideas for family cheer. These recipes are all about celebrating togetherness, with something for every palate—sweet treats, savory dishes, and quick options for those who want to dive into gift-opening. So, let’s make this Christmas morning even more memorable with these irresistible breakfast recipes!

1. Classic Cinnamon Roll Bake

Warm, gooey cinnamon rolls baked to perfection in one dish—perfect for sharing.

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated cinnamon rolls
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Place cinnamon rolls in the dish and pour heavy cream over them.
3. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
4. Mix powdered sugar and vanilla extract, drizzle over the rolls, and serve warm.

2. Fluffy Christmas Pancakes

Nothing says Christmas morning like a stack of fluffy pancakes topped with festive sprinkles.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• 3½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1¼ cups milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• Holiday sprinkles (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, baking powder, salt, and sugar in a bowl.
2. Add milk, egg, and melted butter, and whisk until smooth.
3. Heat a skillet over medium heat and pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake.
4. Cook until bubbles form, then flip and cook the other side until golden brown.
5. Serve with butter, syrup, and a sprinkle of holiday cheer.

3. Gingerbread Waffles

These spiced waffles are a festive twist on a breakfast favorite.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp ground ginger
• ½ tsp ground cloves
• ½ tsp salt
• 1¼ cups milk
• 2 eggs
• ½ cup molasses
• ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions:

1. Preheat your waffle iron and grease it lightly.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients.
3. In another bowl, mix milk, eggs, molasses, and melted butter.
4. Combine wet and dry ingredients until smooth.
5. Cook the batter in the waffle iron until golden and crisp. Serve with whipped cream and maple syrup.

4. Christmas Morning Casserole

A hearty casserole packed with eggs, sausage, and cheese to feed a crowd.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 6 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices of bread, cubed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a casserole dish.
2. Cook the sausage in a skillet until browned and drain the grease.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
4. Layer the bread, sausage, and cheese in the dish. Pour the egg mixture over it.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the eggs are set and the top is golden.

5. Cranberry Orange Muffins

Bursting with tangy cranberries and zesty orange, these muffins are a delightful treat.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup fresh cranberries, chopped
• Zest of 1 orange
• ¾ cup orange juice
• ⅓ cup vegetable oil
• 1 egg

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F and line a muffin tin with liners.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add cranberries and orange zest, tossing to coat.
4. In another bowl, whisk orange juice, oil, and egg.
5. Combine wet and dry ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Spoon into muffin cups and bake for 18-20 minutes until golden.

6. Eggnog French Toast

Give your classic French toast a holiday twist with rich and creamy eggnog.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf brioche or challah bread, sliced
• 2 cups eggnog
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• Butter for cooking

Instructions:

1. In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggnog, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg.
2. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
3. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook each slice until golden brown on both sides.
4. Serve with powdered sugar, syrup, or whipped cream.

7. Holiday Hash with Sweet Potatoes

A colorful hash filled with sweet potatoes, bell peppers, and crispy bacon.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium sweet potatoes, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• ½ onion, chopped
• 4 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add sweet potatoes and cook for 8-10 minutes until they start to soften.
3. Add bell peppers and onion, cooking until tender.
4. Stir in bacon and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm.

8. Peppermint Mocha Pancakes

Chocolate pancakes with a hint of peppermint make for a decadent Christmas breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup cocoa powder
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 cup milk
• 1 egg
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• ½ tsp peppermint extract

Instructions:

1. Mix flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
2. In another bowl, whisk milk, egg, butter, and peppermint extract.
3. Combine wet and dry ingredients and whisk until smooth.
4. Cook pancakes on a greased skillet until bubbles form, then flip. Serve with whipped cream and crushed candy canes.

9. Maple Bacon Biscuits

Flaky biscuits with a hint of maple and bits of crispy bacon.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 5 tbsp cold butter, cubed
• ¾ cup milk
• ¼ cup maple syrup
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in milk, maple syrup, and bacon until a dough forms.
5. Roll out dough and cut into biscuits. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.

10. Christmas Tree Fruit Platter

A healthy and festive option shaped like a Christmas tree.

Ingredients:

• Green grapes
• Strawberries, halved
• Kiwi, sliced
• Starfruit for the tree topper
• Pretzel sticks for the trunk

Instructions:

1. Arrange green grapes in the shape of a Christmas tree on a large platter.
2. Add layers of strawberries and kiwi as decorations.
3. Place a starfruit slice at the top and use pretzel sticks for the trunk.
4. Serve as a fun, refreshing addition to the breakfast table.

11. Sausage and Egg Breakfast Burritos

A hearty, on-the-go option packed with eggs, sausage, and cheese.

Ingredients:

• 6 large tortillas
• 6 eggs
• 1 lb breakfast sausage
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup salsa

Instructions:

1. Cook sausage in a skillet over medium heat until browned.
2. Whisk eggs and scramble in a separate pan.
3. Warm tortillas and layer with sausage, eggs, cheese, and salsa.
4. Roll into burritos and serve immediately.

12. Cherry Almond Danish

A sweet and flaky pastry filled with cherry preserves and almond flavor.

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
• ½ cup cherry preserves
• ¼ cup almond paste, crumbled
• 1 egg, beaten

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Roll out puff pastry and spread cherry preserves in the center.
3. Sprinkle almond paste over the preserves and fold the edges over.
4. Brush with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden.

13. Veggie and Cheese Frittata

A light and fluffy frittata packed with veggies and melted cheese.

Ingredients:

• 6 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 cup chopped vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, mushrooms)
• ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a pie dish.
2. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
3. Stir in vegetables and cheese. Pour into the dish.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes until the center is set. Serve warm.

14. Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

A moist and sweet banana bread with melted chocolate chips.

Ingredients:

• 3 ripe bananas, mashed
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• ¾ cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp baking soda
• Pinch of salt
• 1½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
2. Mix bananas, butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla in a bowl.
3. Stir in baking soda, salt, and flour. Fold in chocolate chips.
4. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 60 minutes.

15. Ham and Cheese Croissant Bake

A buttery casserole loaded with ham, cheese, and croissant pieces.

Ingredients:

• 4 large croissants, torn into pieces
• 1½ cups diced ham
• 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
• 4 eggs
• 1½ cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish.
2. Layer croissant pieces, ham, and cheese in the dish.
3. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Pour over the layers.
4. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden and bubbly.

16. Spiced Apple Oatmeal

A warm and comforting bowl of oatmeal with a touch of cinnamon and sweet apples.

Ingredients:

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

Instructions:

1. In a medium saucepan, bring the milk or water to a boil.
2. Add oats and reduce heat to a simmer. Stir occasionally.
3. Add diced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and salt.
4. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the oatmeal thickens and the apples soften.
5. Serve warm with a drizzle of honey or extra brown sugar, if desired.

17. Cranberry Pistachio Scones

These light, buttery scones are packed with tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ¼ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed
• ½ cup buttermilk
• ¾ cup dried cranberries
• ½ cup shelled pistachios, chopped

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
3. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in buttermilk, cranberries, and pistachios.
5. Shape the dough into a circle, cut into wedges, and bake for 15-20 minutes.

18. Baked French Toast Sticks

Crispy, cinnamon-coated French toast sticks that are perfect for dipping into syrup.

Ingredients:

• 1 loaf French bread, cut into sticks
• 3 eggs
• ½ cup milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• 2 tbsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F and grease a baking sheet.
2. Whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and sugar in a bowl.
3. Dip each bread stick into the egg mixture and place it on the baking sheet.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve with syrup for dipping.

19. Pear and Brie Crostini

A savory-sweet bite of pear, brie, and honey on crispy toasted bread—perfect for a light breakfast or appetizer.

Ingredients:

• 1 baguette, sliced into 1-inch pieces
• 1 pear, sliced
• ½ cup brie cheese, sliced
• 2 tbsp honey
• Fresh thyme (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Arrange baguette slices on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes until golden.
3. Top each slice with a piece of brie and a pear slice.
4. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with fresh thyme, if desired.
5. Return to the oven for an additional 5 minutes, then serve warm.

20. Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

Simple, yet delicious breakfast sandwiches filled with fluffy scrambled eggs and melted cheese.

Ingredients:

• 4 English muffins, split
• 4 eggs
• 4 slices cheddar cheese
• 4 breakfast sausage patties
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions:

1. Toast English muffins in a toaster or oven.
2. Cook sausage patties in a skillet until browned.
3. Scramble eggs in a separate pan with butter until cooked through.
4. Assemble the sandwiches by layering egg, sausage, and cheese on the bottom half of the muffin.
5. Top with the other muffin half and serve warm.

21. Cranberry and Orange Breakfast Quinoa

A healthy, protein-packed breakfast with tangy cranberries and zesty orange.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup quinoa
• 2 cups water
• ½ cup dried cranberries
• Zest of 1 orange
• 1 tbsp honey
• ¼ cup chopped almonds

Instructions:

1. Rinse quinoa under cold water, then combine with water in a saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes until the quinoa is tender.
3. Stir in cranberries, orange zest, and honey.
4. Top with chopped almonds before serving.

22. Chocolate and Hazelnut Stuffed Crepes

Thin, delicate crepes filled with a rich chocolate and hazelnut spread, perfect for a holiday treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tbsp melted butter
• ¼ cup chocolate-hazelnut spread (e.g., Nutella)

Instructions:

1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, milk, eggs, and melted butter to form a smooth batter.
2. Heat a non-stick pan over medium heat and pour in a small amount of batter, swirling to coat the bottom of the pan.
3. Cook each crepe for 1-2 minutes, flipping once golden.
4. Spread chocolate-hazelnut spread on each crepe, fold, and serve.

23. Breakfast Tacos

Tasty tacos filled with scrambled eggs, bacon, and avocado—perfect for a fun, festive breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 6 small flour tortillas
• 6 eggs
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 avocado, sliced
• Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

1. Scramble eggs in a skillet over medium heat.
2. Warm tortillas in a separate pan.
3. Fill each tortilla with scrambled eggs, crumbled bacon, and avocado slices.
4. Serve with salsa on the side, if desired.

24. Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits

Layered yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola create a colorful and healthy breakfast option.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Greek yogurt
• 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (berries, bananas, etc.)
• ½ cup granola
• 1 tbsp honey

Instructions:

1. In serving glasses or bowls, layer Greek yogurt, fresh fruit, and granola.
2. Drizzle with honey on top.
3. Repeat layers and serve immediately.

25. Mini Quiches

These bite-sized quiches are perfect for a crowd, with a fluffy filling and your favorite veggies.

Ingredients:

• 1 package refrigerated pie crusts
• 6 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• ½ cup diced ham
• ½ cup diced bell pepper

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a muffin tin.
2. Cut pie crusts into circles and press them into the muffin tin.
3. Whisk together eggs, milk, cheese, ham, and bell pepper.
4. Pour egg mixture into the crusts and bake for 15-20 minutes until set.

26. Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Warm, fluffy donut holes coated in cinnamon sugar—just like from your favorite bakery.

Ingredients:

• 1 can refrigerated biscuit dough
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tbsp cinnamon
• Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions:

1. Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
2. Cut biscuit dough into small pieces and fry until golden.
3. Mix sugar and cinnamon in a bowl and toss the donut holes in the mixture.
4. Serve warm and enjoy!

27. Apple Cinnamon Crepes

Delicate crepes filled with sweet apple cinnamon filling—an elegant breakfast option.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 apples, peeled and diced
• ½ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp sugar

Instructions:

1. Prepare crepe batter by whisking together flour, egg, milk, and melted butter.
2. Cook crepes in a hot non-stick skillet, then set aside.
3. In a separate pan, cook apples with cinnamon and sugar until tender.
4. Fill each crepe with apple mixture and roll up. Serve warm.

28. Pear and Gorgonzola Salad

A light salad with crisp pears, tangy Gorgonzola, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze.

Ingredients:

• 2 pears, sliced
• 2 cups arugula
• ½ cup crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
• ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
• Balsamic glaze

Instructions:

1. Arrange arugula on plates and top with sliced pears, Gorgonzola, and walnuts.
2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

29. Chocolate Dipped Fruit

Sweet, rich chocolate dipped fruit for a decadent holiday breakfast treat.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup mixed fresh fruit (strawberries, bananas, pineapple)

Instructions:

1. Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
2. Dip fruit into chocolate and let excess drip off.
3. Place on parchment paper and allow to set in the fridge.

30. Breakfast Burrito

A warm tortilla wrapped around scrambled eggs, cheese, and your favorite fillings—perfect for breakfast on the go.

Ingredients:

• 2 large flour tortillas
• 4 eggs, scrambled
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 1/2 cup cooked bacon or sausage
• Salsa (optional)

Instructions:

1. Scramble eggs in a skillet.
2. Warm tortillas and fill with scrambled eggs, cheese, and bacon or sausage.
3. Roll up and serve with salsa.

Conclusion

These 30 wholesome Christmas breakfast recipes are sure to bring joy and warmth to your holiday mornings. From sweet treats to savory options, there’s something for every taste. Enjoy making lasting memories with your loved ones while savoring these delicious meals that are perfect for celebrating the season.