25 Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfasts Mrs. Claus Would Cosign

Christmas morning just got more relaxing.

When it comes to Christmas breakfast, it better be super easy, something you can make ahead of time, or something that sits in the fridge overnight, to pop in the oven on Christmas morning. Enter Christmas breakfast ideas that are extra easy but still taste like a special holiday meal.

With these 25 sweet and savory breakfast recipes, you can still have a nice Christmas breakfast ready to eat, and plenty of time leftover to open presents and munch on Christmas cookies with the family.

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What Breakfast Recipes Can I Make Ahead?

With the hectic nature of Christmas morning, if you are serving breakfast, or even brunch, it is nice to know you can do some of the prep work the night before. No need to be trapped in the kitchen while everyone else enjoys the holiday.

Many egg and French toast casseroles can be made the night before, chilled and baked off the next morning. Strata has been a Christmas tradition in many families for years. This egg and bread casserole actually requires to be made ahead of time so the bread can soak up the egg and milk mixture.

Oatmeal in the slow cooker is perfect to set and forget when you go to bed and have breakfast waiting on you when you get up.

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What Are The Favorite Breakfast Foods?

With so many delicious options for breakfast, it might seem daunting to narrow the list down to favorites. Here are the top 10 foods most enjoyed in the morning:

1. bacon

2. pancakes

3. chicken and waffles

4. avocado toast

5. home fries

6. cereal

7. breakfast wraps

8. breakfast sandwiches

9. French toast

10. sausage

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Best Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Recipes

Whether it’s a recipe from scratch or semi homemade, baked in the oven or in a slow cooker, these easy, make-ahead (and overnight) Christmas breakfast dishes are ready when you are!

From Ham, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Casserole and Overnight Eggnog Waffle Casserole, to Quiche Lorraine and Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls, your holiday mornings will be yummy—and stress-free—if you go with these delicious options.

25 Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Recipes

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