Our Favorite Christmas Day Breakfast Ideas

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.

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.

Recipe: Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

This recipe makes great use of the canned tomatoes you put up during the summer.

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.

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.

Recipe: Smoky Sausage-and-Grits Casserole

This delicious breakfast casserole can be assembled up to 4 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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.

Recipe: Gluten-Free Buttermilk-Pecan-Walnut Cake

A piece of this not-too-sweet cake makes a perfect snack for an afternoon coffee break.

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.

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

Recipe: Blueberry Kolaches

You can use your favorite berries and preserves in this holiday favorite.

Recipe: Chocolate Breakfast Wreath

This silky dough is a dream to work with, so even beginning bakers can make this beautiful wreath.

Recipe: Ham-and-Swiss Sticky Buns

Refrigerated biscuits and chopped deli ham make this a quick and easy-to-assemble Christmas morning treat.

Recipe: Cheesy Grits Soufflé

Feel free to substitute frozen corn kernels for fresh in this delicious grits dish.