19 Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Recipes (2024)

Apple and Sausage French Toast Casserole with Cinnamon Syrup

“When my family has reunions, we love making breakfast the night before so there is less cleanup to do in the morning. Then the first person up starts the coffee and puts the breakfast casserole in the oven. The sweet smell of French toast and sausage gets everybody up every time!” – Jackie

Ultimate Breakfast Casserole

“This is a delicious breakfast casserole that I made for a food day we had at work and everyone loved it. This casserole takes a little bit longer to prepare but it is well worth it. It can even be made the day before and reheated in the oven in the morning.” – Janette

Gingerbread Waffles

“Warm gingerbread in the morning. Yum!” – Virginia

Crescent Sausage Casserole

“This is a scrumptious breakfast or brunch casserole. It has all the elements of breakfast in one dish and is easy and fast to make.” – Jenny

Blueberry Cream Cheese French Toast Casserole

“This is a family favorite. It’s really for breakfast but it’s good enough for a dessert! This would be great for that special holiday breakfast.” – Roberta

Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy

“Old Fashioned Sausage Gravy is a Southern staple usually served with a buttermilk biscuit. This creamy gravy can be whipped up in minutes.” – Debbie

Overnight Sticky Buns

“When these come out of the oven your willpower will go right out the door.” – Lauren

“This is one of our favorite assemble the night before breakfast casseroles. It’s a yummy combination of croissants and Italian bread soaked in a savory eggy custard with smoked ham and three melty cheeses and topped with finely crumbled bacon and fresh chives. So delicious!” – Teresa

Texas Two-Step Breakfast Casserole

“I made some modifications to a typical Southwest breakfast casserole recipe. I love this recipe because I can make it up the night before and bake it in the morning. Egg casseroles can often be a bit dry, but this one comes out moist and delicious every time!” – Michelle

Christmas Morning French Toast

“This does require an overnight soak in the fridge. I usually only make this once a year for Christmas morning breakfast. It’s a special treat that my kids look forward to. Very rich, extremely decadent!” – Victoria

Christmas Eve Shortcut Cinnamon Buns

“One word: AMAZING!!!” – Melinda

Ham and Cheese Egg Casserole Recipe

“A super easy breakfast egg casserole with diced ham and cheddar cheese.” – Kevin

Pecan Delight Baked French Toast

“This is a very rich breakfast and very, very delish. You really won’t need syrup to enjoy it.” – Colleen

Holiday Overnight Brunch Eggs

“We started preparing this dish Christmas Eve for a special family brunch on Christmas morning and look forward to it every holiday season. It is very special and delicious!” – Laura

French Toast Souffle

“This light and fluffy version of french toast is delicious and simple. I use bread leftover from dinner, so it’s easy to prepare. It’s perfect for holidays, brunches, or anytime!” – Sea

Breakfast Awaits

“I think the name comes from having to wait a least 8 hours to dig into it.” – Christina

Christmas Eggnog French Toast

“When I became a mommy, it was important to me to carry on my family traditions for my children. Eggnog was always a favorite holiday beverage of mine. My papa always made it fresh. Rarely did we have store-bought. As my kids got older, they too enjoyed this tasty treat that great-papa would make them when we visited for the holidays. Since eggnog was a favorite, I adapted for our new tradition.” – Megan

Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Strata

“This is one of our favorites when the Broncos play at 11 on Sunday. Best Sunday brunch ever. Go Broncos!” – Silka

Brunch Eggs

“The cayenne and dry mustard add some spice to this dish. Adjust to suit your taste. You can also serve this with a side of salsa.” – Debra