80+ Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes for Christmas Morning

October 3, 2023 · Cooking · By ReportWire

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Whether it’s a small, intimate celebration with my family at home or a gathering with the extended family, my favorite way to kick off Christmas morning is with an extra-special breakfast. And since I’d much rather enjoy my time with my family than spend it in the kitchen (those presents won’t unwrap themselves!), I make a point to stick with a breakfast that can be cooked through (or at least totally prepped) the day before. That way, the most you’ll need to do on Christmas morning is warm everything up, slide a tray of bacon into the oven, and make a pot of coffee.

Muffins, Scones, and Quick Bread

The beauty of these breakfast baked goods is that they all keep well for days. And if you really want to get a head start, most can even be stashed in the freezer.

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Cranberry Orange Scones

These tender and buttery scones – chock-full of juicy cranberries and zippy orange – will be the baked good you’ll want to make for Christmas morning, all winter, and beyond.

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Pumpkin Banana Bread

Ripe, speckled bananas and earthy pumpkin give each spiced slice of this fall quick bread a moist texture and natural sweetness.

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Chocolate Chip Scones

Meet the ideal breakfast treat: they’re complete with the tender texture you love in scones and the melt-in-your-mouth chocolate that comes with a great cookie.

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These one-bowl banana muffins are made entirely with pantry staples, and will be ready to devour in just 30 minutes.

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Inspired by the pumpkin bread at Starbucks, this version is even better and uses a full can of pumpkin puree.

Cinnamon Rolls and Sticky Buns

It would be a total treat to wake up to any one of these on Christmas morning.

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Easiest-Ever Sticky Buns

These easy buns start with store-bought pizza dough and are rolled, sliced, and snuggled into a cast-iron pan in a pool of brown sugar-caramel sauce with lots of chopped nuts.

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Cinnamon Roll Wreath

You can use any cinnamon roll recipe that you like here — or even recipes for sticky buns, sweet buns, or any other kind of filled breakfast roll.

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Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls

These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are packed with gingerbread flavor, thanks to molasses and warm spices in the dough and a velvety maple cream cheese glaze.

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Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Just seven ingredients, and no yeast or rise time, means that these gooey, fragrant cinnamon rolls are truly the easiest, fastest of all time!

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Sweet Potato Cinnamon Buns

A little roasted purée in the mix gives the dough a beautiful burnished-orange color, just the right amount of moisture, and a hint of earthy sweetness. Plus it makes these buns delightfully squishy.

Coffee Cake and Other Baked Goods

You can never go wrong with coffee cake – especially when there’s streusel involved.

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Carrot Cake Coffee Cake with Cream Cheese Glaze

Spiced with fragrant cinnamon, studded with carrots and walnuts, and finished with both a crumble topping and a cream cheese drizzle, this updated twist brings together all the things I love about carrot cake and marries it with a classic coffee cake.

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Pear and Cinnamon Crumb Cake

Inspired by classic coffee cake, this version is topped with spiced pecans and brown sugar crumbs, also gets a ripple of pear and cinnamon streusel through its center.

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Christmas Kolaches

Made with a simple yeast dough and a filling made from dried fruit, they taste like a much-less-sweet version of a classic breakfast pastry.

Vegetarian Breakfast Casseroles

Not only do these hearty casseroles feed the whole table, but you’ll start the day with a helping of veggies.

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Veggie Supreme Egg Bake

This breakfast casserole is a delicious way to add more veggies to your day. Spinach, peppers, potatoes, and mushrooms all make an appearance!

Meaty Breakfast Casseroles

Get a head start by prepping and assembling any one of these casseroles the night before, so all you have to do in the morning is slide it into the oven (preferably with a tray of bacon!).

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Sausage Breakfast Casserole

This classic combination of eggs, breakfast sausage, cheddar cheese, and bread bakes up hearty and satisfying. Christmas morning is bound to smell amazing.

Sweet Breakfast Casseroles

These sweet breakfast bakes are even better when prepped in advance because it gives the bread ample time to soak up all that wonderful custard.

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Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Don’t get it twisted. We love making cinnamon rolls from scratch but we also love to spend quality time with our families during the holidays. That’s why for this decadent casserole, we turn to store-bought cinnamon rolls.

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French Toast Casserole

This easy, make-ahead breakfast bake is a crowdpleaser every time. It boasts all the classic cinnamon and vanilla French toast flavors, wrapped up into a family-style casserole.

Oatmeal

Few things are more cozy on cold winter mornings that a hot bowl of oatmeal.

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Rice Cooker Oatmeal

The rice cooker is your best friend whenever you want creamy, comforting oats but haven’t got the time to stand and stir at the stove.

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Blending oats with ripe banana, eggs, and a couple pantry staples then baking the mixture yields delicious oatmeal with a fluffy, cake-like texture.

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Masala Chai-Spiced Oatmeal

Infusing tea into oatmeal not only makes for a breakfast that’s equally as comforting as a steaming mug, but it also gives your bowl a little kick of caffeine.

Kelli Foster

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