From stick-sweet monkey bread to our family’s beloved cheesy Christmas-morning casserole, today’s post includes a roundup of holiday breakfast recipes worthy of a festive celebration! Most are easy to make and many can be prepped ahead, making them all the more appealing for holiday hosting!
Hi friends! Today I’m popping in with a roundup of easy holiday breakfast recipes. Whether you’re hosting a big gang of people this holiday season or plan to keep your celebrations small, ’tis the season for sticky-sweet monkey bread, deliciously savory egg bakes and festive favorites! All of the recipes I am sharing today are recipes we love in our house that I think are also very worthy of making during the holiday season when loved ones are visiting, friends and family are in town or when you are simply in the mood for a little something special!
I hope you enjoy these sweet and savory recipes as much as we do!
Holiday Breakfast Recipes
My Mom’s Monkey Bread Recipe
You know this one had to make the list! Sometimes recipes are more than just recipes and, to me, my mom’s monkey bread is comfort, love, home, safety and holiday magic. It’s a sticky-sweet, buttery, nostalgic reminder of Christmas morning and one of our family’s most cherished recipes.
Holiday Cheese Puff Casserole
This Holiday Cheese Puff Casserole is perfect for a holiday breakfast or special family brunch, this recipe for cheese puff casserole is a savory dish the whole family will love. Made with creamy sharp cheddar cheese and diced ham, it’s a recipe you can prep ahead to make breakfast a breeze! It’s a part our family’s Christmas morning tradition!
Gingerbread Granola
This Gingerbread Granola is a perfectly crunchy, packed-with-clusters granola recipe! It’s wonderful as a festive holiday snack but also worthy of wrapping up in a pretty little jar and gifting to neighbors, coworkers, friends and family. Enjoy it on its own, incorporated into a holiday trail mix or on top of Greek yogurt.
Easy Breakfast Casserole from PaleOMG
This PaleOMG recipe is a go-to casserole I love to make when we have guests in town because because I can prep it ahead of time and everyone loves it! It’s a great way to get some veggies in making it a wonderful way to start the day when you know the rest of the day is going to be packed with heavier, more indulgent food.
Paleo Pumpkin Oatmeal
A naturally sweet, warm and comforting breakfast, this Pumpkin Paleo Oatmeal is the perfect way to start your day. Made with a combination of egg whites, almond milk, flax seeds and pumpkin, it’s a voluminous Paleo and Whole30-friendly dish that will fill you up without weighing you down. This is a great option to serve to any gluten or dairy-free family and friends.
Gingerbread Oatmeal
I posted this recipe for Gingerbread Oatmeal recently and have loved watching so many of you make it and share your Instagram Stories of this deliciously festive dish! It’s a nourishing recipe made with deliciously fragrant gingerbread spices — ginger! cinnamon! nutmeg! cloves! all spice! — that will make your house smell amazing and your mouth start watering.
Nana’s Famous Egg Dish from The Fitnessista
Gina has raved about this recipe on her blog for years and when I finally took the time to make it, I instantly understood why! It’s fluffy and cheesy and wonderful topped with fresh pico de gallo and avocado.
Best Ever Morning Glory Muffins
Packed with carrots, apple, pineapple, coconut, raisins and walnuts these Best Ever Morning Glory Muffins earn every last bite of their delicious name. These are a bit more labor-intensive to make, but are 100% worth the extra effort. (You can absolutely make them in advance, too!) This is the type of muffin that feels special and very much holiday-worthy!
Egg and Croissant Brunch Bake from Pinch of Yum
Yes, this is all kinds of indulgent and it’s all kinds of worth it. This Egg and Croissant Brunch Bake pairs perfectly with a mimosa during the holiday season. Bonus: A lot of it can be prepped ahead!
French Toast Casserole from Belle of the Kitchen
This recipe makes the whole house smell amazing! It’s a great alternative to traditional French toast I love to make when we have guests in town because it doesn’t require you to stand over the stove and flip a million pieces of French toast. We love this recipe topped with fresh berries… and, okay, sometimes whipped cream, too!
Do you have any favorite holiday breakfast recipes?
