Let’s create memorable Christmas Brunch ideas that everyone will love as they are a go-to recipe. Christmas Day means a lot to everyone. It is a tradition for every family to have a table full of excellent foods with over a million things going on. Everyone gathers at the table for a memorable brunch together on Christmas day. Here are some of my favorite brunch ideas. Let’s dive in!
1. Cherry Berry Breakfast Custard
This recipe is the best for traditional morning brunches. It is inspired by clafoutis, a French dish that has fruits in it. These are inspired to have baked fruits in the flan-like batter. You can add your favorite frozen yogurt or frozen fruits on top. I love adding black, dark cherries, and mixed berries. They look colorful and taste very sweet.
2. Gingerbread Pancakes With Pears and Yogurt
You have to elevate the game of pancakes. Mix your favorite pancake recipes and make them with gingerbread flavor. It is a great brunch idea that comes together very quickly. It tastes totally homemade. It has sliced pears and vanilla extract. You can add yogurt of your choice on top.
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 large egg
- 1¼ cups buttermilk (or milk with 1 tablespoon vinegar/lemon juice)
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ripe pears, thinly sliced
- Yogurt of your choice (e.g., plain Greek yogurt or vanilla yogurt)
- Maple syrup, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, beat the egg and add the buttermilk, melted butter, and vanilla extract. Mix well.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Be careful not to overmix; a few lumps are okay.
- Cook the Pancakes:
- Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with butter or cooking spray.
- Pour about ¼ cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes until bubbles form on the surface and the edges start to look set.
- Flip the pancakes and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes, until golden brown and cooked through.
- Serve:
- Stack the gingerbread pancakes on plates and top with sliced pears.
- Add a generous dollop of yogurt of your choice on top.
- Drizzle with maple syrup for extra sweetness, if desired.
- Enjoy:
- Serve warm and savor the perfect combination of spiced pancakes, juicy pears, and creamy yogurt.
3. French Toasts with Pecans and Raisins
This breakfast, also known as a casserole, can be prepared right before midnight. It requires soaking the bread in advance. Add cinnamon and vanilla of your choice to get some crunch flavor.
4. Italian Baked Eggs
This dish takes around 25 minutes and is hard to make. This is such an accessible item to serve right on Christmas morning. The tomatoes are saucy, and the recipe has all the flavors, such as onion or garlic tastes. It’s crispy and cheesy.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil or parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Crusty bread or toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Sauce:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and cook for 3-4 minutes, until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and black pepper. Simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the Eggs:
- Using a spoon, make 4 small wells in the tomato sauce. Crack an egg into each well.
- Sprinkle the shredded mozzarella cheese and grated Parmesan evenly over the eggs and sauce.
- Bake the Eggs:
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still slightly runny (or to your desired doneness).
- Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let it cool slightly. Garnish with fresh basil or parsley.
- Serve warm with crusty bread or toasted baguette slices for dipping.
5. Breakfast Wreath
These are delicious crescent roll triangles in a circle. They are a festive wreath perfect for the holiday brunch menu. They come with bacon or chicken, eggs, and a lot of cheese.
6. Sunny Side Up Sheet Pan Breakfast
This is a kind of breakfast that seems too good to be true. My favorite and most simple recipe comes in a single pan and has the flavors of cooked potatoes. It also has sunny-side-up eggs with a lot of spinach and cheese.
Ingredients
- 4 cups potatoes, diced into ½-inch cubes (Yukon Gold or russet work best)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4-6 large eggs
- ½ cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
Instructions
- Prepare the Potatoes:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- On a large sheet pan, toss the diced potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Spread them out in an even layer.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, stirring halfway through, until the potatoes are golden and crispy.
- Add the Spinach and Eggs:
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and scatter the fresh spinach over the potatoes.
- Make 4-6 small wells in the potatoes and crack an egg into each well.
- Bake the Eggs:
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the spinach and potatoes, avoiding the yolks.
- Return the sheet pan to the oven and bake for an additional 8-10 minutes, or until the egg whites are set, but the yolks remain runny.
- Serve:
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven and let it cool slightly. Season the eggs with a pinch of salt and pepper, if desired.
- Serve warm straight from the pan with toasted bread, if desired.
7. Hasselback Challah French Toast
You have heard of Hasselback challah potatoes but never the Hasselback potatoes. Well, they’re more easy than any other breakfast. They are also known as monkey bread or traditional French toast, and they have a lot of maple syrup.
8. Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole
An eggy and cheesy breakfast with a lot of frozen potatoes at the base is essential to make this recipe. It also has crispy sausages or chicken, bell peppers, and eggs that bind everything together.
Ingredients
- 1 (32-ounce) bag frozen potato tots
- 1 pound sausage or cooked chicken, crumbled or diced
- 1 cup bell peppers, diced (any color)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare the Base:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Arrange the frozen potato tots evenly in the bottom of the dish.
- Cook the Sausage and Peppers:
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the sausage (or diced chicken) until browned and fully cooked. Drain any excess grease.
- Add the diced bell peppers and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until softened.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Sprinkle the cooked sausage (or chicken) and bell peppers evenly over the potato tots.
- Pour the egg mixture over the top, ensuring the eggs coat the ingredients evenly.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese evenly over the casserole.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Let the casserole cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy warm!
9. Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
The homemade cinnamon rolls are known to be difficult but worth the wait. Your house will smell like tasty cinnamon, and you’ll have fluffy yet beautiful tender buns for brunch.
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Filling:
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2 tablespoons milk (to adjust consistency)
Instructions
- Activate the Yeast:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- Stir in the sugar, egg, egg yolk, and melted butter until well combined.
- Make the Dough:
- Add the flour and salt to the wet ingredients. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface (or in a stand mixer with a dough hook) for 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1½ hours, or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until it forms a spreadable paste.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a 14×9-inch rectangle.
- Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut it into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss.
- Second Rise:
- Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Make the Frosting:
- While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add milk as needed to achieve your desired consistency.
- Frost and Serve:
- Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
10. Breakfast Strata
It is a recipe for brunch in which we add a lot of veggies, blend them up, and make it perfect for the holiday. It has very few easy steps, making such a nourishing meal for the table. Add mustard and egg custard; you will have a savory bread pudding.
11. Brown Butter Waffles
It would help if you browned your waffles with butter. Add some nuts that make your waffle game to the peak. This is a big batch recipe that will feed the whole group.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2½ cups buttermilk
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts, or almonds, optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Butter:
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until it begins to foam and turns golden brown with a nutty aroma (about 4-5 minutes).
- Remove the butter from the heat and let it cool slightly.
- Prepare the Waffle Batter:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, vanilla extract, and cooled brown butter.
- Gradually pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined. Be careful not to overmix—some lumps are okay.
- Cook the Waffles:
- Preheat your waffle iron and lightly grease it with non-stick spray or butter.
- Pour the batter into the waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions (about ½ to ¾ cup per waffle, depending on size).
- Sprinkle chopped nuts onto the batter before closing the waffle iron, if using.
- Cook until the waffles are golden brown and crispy, about 3-5 minutes per batch.
- Serve:
- Serve the waffles warm with your favorite toppings, such as maple syrup, whipped cream, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.
12. Tomato And Ham Breakfast Casserole
Casseroles are now a popular trend. They are perfect for hearty brunches and for serving crowds. You can add cheddar cheese to them for rich protein and a creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked ham, diced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 large tomato, diced)
- 8 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 cups cubed bread (stale or day-old bread works best)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick spray or butter.
- Assemble the Casserole:
- Spread the cubed bread evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Layer the diced ham and cherry tomatoes evenly over the bread.
- Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese on top.
- Prepare the Egg Mixture:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until fully combined.
- Combine and Bake:
- Pour the egg mixture evenly over the bread, ham, and tomatoes in the baking dish. Gently press down with a spatula to ensure the bread soaks up the eggs.
- Sprinkle the remaining ½ cup of cheddar cheese over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the eggs are set and the cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Serve:
- Remove from the oven and let the casserole cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
- Slice into squares and serve warm.
13. Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros
This is an easy pot meal. It takes hardly 15 minutes to make. The salsa, beans, and eggs are a perfect blend of sour cream and crispy tortillas.
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