Our Favorite Christmas Day Breakfast Ideas

By Patricia S York

Credit: Alison Miksch

Family and guests look forward to Christmas morning breakfast almost as much as they do unwrapping presents. You probably already have your holiday main and side dish recipes ready to go. So now what to fix for Christmas morning without spending all day in the kitchen? Choose from this lineup of delicious breakfast casseroles and breads, many with make-ahead options. While breakfast is baking, whip up a mug of cozy hot chocolate or blend a pitcher of festive cocktails for a mid-morning brunch.

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Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce

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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

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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

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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

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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"

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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.