Our Favorite Christmas Day Breakfast Ideas
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Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce
Recipe: Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce
You can substitute any hearty winter green you like but don't skip the hot and tangy vinaigrette—it makes the dish.
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Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe: Chistmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe, perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch, can be made up through Step 6 and frozen for a month.
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Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips
Recipe: Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips
This recipe makes great use of the canned tomatoes you put up during the summer.
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Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns
Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns
If you happen to have any leftovers (and we seriously doubt it), these sweet honey buns make great treats for a late afternoon coffee break.
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The Original "Pam-Cakes"
Recipe: The Original "Pam-Cakes"
Some people toast special occasions with Champagne, but at Southern Living, we often celebrate with Pam-Cakes, the lightest and fluffiest pancakes we have ever tasted, developed by the Test Kitchen's Pam Lolley.
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Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole
This delicious breakfast casserole can be assembled up to 4 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Recipe: Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Spread cheese to the edge of the grits crust to prevent any custard from seeping out while the quiche bakes.
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Gluten-Free Buttermilk-Pecan-Walnut Cake
Recipe: Gluten-Free Buttermilk-Pecan-Walnut Cake
A piece of this not-too-sweet cake makes a perfect snack for an afternoon coffee break.
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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
The addition of Gruyère cheese elevates this recipe from good to great. You can use Swiss cheese, if you prefer.
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Streusel Coffee Cake
Recipe: Streusel Coffee Cake
This is ideal as a "bake-and-take" breakfast or brunch dish. You can make it a day ahead and, after it is cooled, wrap securely in aluminum foil
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Blueberry Kolaches
Recipe: Blueberry Kolaches
You can use your favorite berries and preserves in this holiday favorite.
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Chocolate Breakfast Wreath
Recipe: Chocolate Breakfast Wreath
This silky dough is a dream to work with, so even beginning bakers can make this beautiful wreath.
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Ham-and-Swiss Sticky Buns
Recipe: Ham-and-Swiss Sticky Buns
Refrigerated biscuits and chopped deli ham make this a quick and easy-to-assemble Christmas morning treat.
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Cheesy Grits Soufflé
Recipe: Cheesy Grits Soufflé
Feel free to substitute frozen corn kernels for fresh in this delicious grits dish.