Fast and Festive Weekday Holiday Breakfast Recipes

By Lisa Cericola
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Looking for an extra special holiday breakfast that’s still easy enough to pull off on a weekday? We’ve got you covered with our favorite prep- and make-ahead holiday breakfast recipes. Choose from muffins, coffee cakes, breakfast casseroles, and more Southern-style breakfast favorites.

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Smoky Sausage and Grits Casserole

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Smoky Sausage and Grits Casserole

This hearty casserole, studded with smoked sausage and flavored with thyme, can be assembled up to four days ahead. Prep it in advance and wake everyone up with the comforting smell of sausage and cheese grits.

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Sunny Skillet Breakfast

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Recipe: Sunny Skillet Breakfast

Here’s a fun take on the usual potato hash and eggs. Made in a single skillet, this egg-topped potato bake makes a great holiday breakfast. Top with crisp chopped bacon if you like.

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Apple-Pecan Streusel Muffins

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Apple-Pecan Streusel Muffins

Muffins are a perfect make-ahead breakfast. Everyone will love these lightly spiced muffins filled with chopped Granny Smith apples and topped with a sweet pecan streusel.

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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

Recipe: One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

If you’re serving French toast to a crowd, forget standing over the stove, spatula in hand. This French toast casserole bakes up in a single pan. Serve with warm maple syrup and vanilla yogurt for an extra special breakfast.

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Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

Recipe: Cheddar Cheese Grits Casserole

You probably already have all of the ingredients on hand for this tender, fluffy, cheesy casserole. Serve with bacon and fruit salad on the side for a simple and satisfying breakfast.

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Creamy Egg Strata

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck

Recipe: Creamy Egg Strata

A strata is a savory bread pudding—and your new favorite brunch dish. It feeds a crowd, can be prepped in advance, and can be flavored in so many delicious ways. This version, made with Swiss and Parmesan cheese and a touch of nutmeg, is so rich and comforting.

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Sticky Bun Pumpkin Muffins

Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett

Recipe: Sticky Bun Pumpkin Muffins

What do you get when you combine moist, spiced pumpkin bread with ooey-gooey sticky buns? Breakfast magic.

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Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Treat your crowd to something extra special with their orange juice and coffee. This tender crumb-topped coffee cake is perfect for a holiday brunch or Christmas morning breakfast.

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Scrambled Egg Muffin Sliders

Recipe: Scrambled Egg Muffin Sliders

Muffins don’t have to be sweet. Surprise everyone with tasty, savory “sliders” split and filled with scrambled eggs. We love topping the muffins with salty, smoky bacon but you can omit it.

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Frozen hash browns make this potato casserole super easy to assemble. Prep the entire dish the night before and bake it in the morning for a hot and savory breakfast everyone will love.

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