Christmas morning is the perfect time to enjoy a delightful breakfast that can be shared with family and friends. Here are 10 delicious recipes that will make your Christmas breakfast special:
- Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients:
– 2 cans of refrigerated cinnamon rolls
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
– Icing (from the cinnamon rolls)
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Cut each cinnamon roll into quarters and spread them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Pour over the cinnamon rolls.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set. Drizzle with icing before serving.
- Eggnog French Toast
Ingredients:
– 8 slices of thick bread (like challah or brioche)
– 1 cup eggnog
– 3 large eggs
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
– Butter for frying
Instructions:
- In a shallow dish, whisk together eggnog, eggs, vanilla, and nutmeg.
- Dip each slice of bread into the mixture, coating both sides.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook the bread for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Serve warm with syrup or powdered sugar.
- Breakfast Quiche
Ingredients:
– 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
– 6 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
– 1 cup diced vegetables (spinach, bell peppers, onions)
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Place the pie crust in a pie dish.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in cheese and vegetables.
- Pour the mixture into the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until set.
- Let cool slightly before slicing and serving.
- Baked Raspberry Oatmeal
Ingredients:
– 2 cups rolled oats
– 1 cup milk
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine oats, milk, brown sugar, baking powder, and vanilla. Stir in raspberries.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes. Serve warm with yogurt or milk.
- Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
– 1 pound breakfast sausage
– 6 large eggs
– 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or mozzarella)
– 4 cups cubed bread
– 2 cups milk
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a skillet, cook sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Stir in bread cubes, cooked sausage, and cheese.
- Pour the mixture into the baking dish and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set.
- Maple Pecan Sticky Buns
Ingredients:
– 1 package of frozen bread dough (or homemade dough)
– 1 cup chopped pecans
– 1/2 cup brown sugar
– 1/2 cup maple syrup
– 1/2 cup butter, melted
Instructions:
- Thaw and prepare the bread dough according to package instructions.
- Mix together pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, and melted butter in a bowl.
- Shape dough into buns, placing them in the pecan mixture in a baking dish.
- Let rise until doubled, then bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes.
- Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients:
– 2 cups Greek yogurt
– 2 cups granola
– 4 cups mixed fresh fruit (berries, bananas, kiwi)
Instructions:
- In a glass or bowl, layer Greek yogurt, granola, and mixed fruit.
- Repeat the layers until desired, finishing with fruit on top.
- Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Muffins
Ingredients:
– 1 cup diced ham
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
– 4 large eggs
– 1 cup milk
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking powder
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease muffin tins.
- In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, flour, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
- Fold in diced ham and cheese, then pour the mixture into the muffin tins.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until muffins are puffed and golden.
- Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
Ingredients:
– 3 ripe bananas, mashed
– 1/3 cup melted butter
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– Pinch of salt
– 3/4 cup sugar
– 1 large egg, beaten
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix mashed bananas with melted butter. Stir in baking soda and salt.
- Add sugar, egg, and vanilla, then mix in flour and chocolate chips.
- Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
- Savory Hash Brown Casserole
Ingredients:
– 1 package frozen hash browns
– 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar or pepper jack)
– 1 cup sour cream
– 1 can cream of mushroom soup
– 1 cup diced cooked ham or bacon
– Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix hash browns, cheese, sour cream, soup, diced meat, salt, and pepper.
- Spread the mixture in the baking dish and bake for 45-50 minutes until bubbly and golden.
Conclusion
These recipes are sure to bring joy and deliciousness to your Christmas morning celebrations. Whether you’re serving a crowd or enjoying a cozy breakfast with family, these dishes will create a warm, festive atmosphere.