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30 Christmas Morning Brunch Recipes You Can Prep Ahead for a Stress-Free Holiday!

Chances are you’ll be up early on Christmas morning, so why not plan a lovely Christmas morning brunch to share with your whole family? There’s nothing like the feeling of waking up on Christmas morning, but wouldn’t it be nice to know you had a hearty brunch waiting for you?

Whether you like a savory brunch casserole, a bite sized treat, or a sweet make-ahead delicious pastry, you’re sure to find a unique recipe that your family will enjoy.

The holiday season is always hectic, especially if you’re in charge of planning a meal for the most magical day of the year. Spend more time rocking around the Christmas tree by preparing your meal ahead of time, storing it in the fridge (or freezer), and reheating when ready to eat.

Air Fryer Breakfast Taquitos

These are simple to make, just reheat them in the air fryer or oven before your Christmas Brunch!

Air Fryer Breakfast Pockets

These breakfast pockets are so delicious rewarmed in the air fryer or oven! Packed with all of your favorite breakfast foods – scrambled eggs, sausage and/or bacon, and cheese!

Cranberry Zucchini Muffins

The colors in these muffins really scream Christmas. The flavor is incredible and of course they can be made the day before!

Pancake Sausage Bites

Kids and adults alike love these easy to make pancake sausage bites!

Air fryer Sweet and Sticky Honey Garlic Chicken DrumsticksSour and Sweets

You have to try this recipe for honey soy chicken drumsticks made in an air fryer, they are crispy on the outside and perfectly juicy and tender on the inside!

Asparagus Casserole – Wholesome Yum

Layers of soft asparagus, melted cheese, and smooth hollandaise sauce encase this simple, cheesy asparagus casserole recipe. In 20 minutes, it is ready!

When you want something a little fancier and a little more brunch-like, but without putting in a lot of extra work, try this simple asparagus casserole recipe, which is a great take on roasted asparagus. It’s almost as easy, but tastes completely different when you add melty cheeses, a few real garlic cloves, and a creamy drizzle of hollandaise sauce! Indeed, it tastes just as good as it sounds.

Asparagus Ricotta Tart with SunDried Tomatoes – Maplevine Kitchen

This flavorful and visually striking asparagus ricotta tart recipe combines fresh asparagus with creamy ricotta cheese and flaky, buttery puff pastry.

With a deliciously savory asparagus ricotta tart, there’s no better way to celebrate the official arrival of the holidays. Tangy sun-dried tomatoes give this puff pastry knockout a flavorful punch in addition to its eye-catching appearance. This mouthwatering tart is sure to be a hit, whether you’re serving it to your closest friends for brunch or you’re just searching for a new recipe to try!

Baked Ham and Cheese Squares – The Country Cook

These Baked Ham and Cheese Squares are flavorful, meaty, and cheesyóa simple yet sophisticated dish! Ideal for lunch, dinner, or a fancy Christmas brunch!

Bakery Style Blueberry Lemon Muffins – Brunch & Batter

Lemon and blueberries are a dream combination, and they don’t disappoint here. These bakery-style blueberry lemon muffins produce a nice dome, just like those from the bakery! After all, aren’t muffin tops simply the best?

Balah el Sham Tulumba – Sour and Sweets

Crunchy from outside and fluffy and syrupy inside, Balah El Sham is a new yummy treat to impress your loved ones. It is a special dessert to serve on family gatherings and special occasions li Christmas morning. Letís give this Balah El Sham recipe a-go!

Best Salad Olivieh Recipe Persian Chicken Salad – Sour and Sweets

Taste this recipe for Salad Olivieh, a popular Persian dish found on Iranian streets; it’s creamy and tangy. You’re going to love it!

Broccoli Chicken Quiche – Scotch & Scones

With a Mexican street corn seasoning blend, this savory Chicken Broccoli Quiche will liven up brunch, lunch, or dinner!

When combined with cheese, leftover cooked proteins and any veggies you have on hand make a delicious brunch quiche.

Broccoli Goat Cheese Frittata – Caroline’s Cooking

A delicious combination of broccoli, soft goat cheese, and sweet onion make this broccoli and goat cheese frittata simple to make. Ideal for picnics, brunch, and lunch.

Champagne Citrus Tart – Live to Sweet

This tart is topped with champagne-glazed citrus and filled with champagne pastry cream! It’s dessert-style mimosas!

This Champagne Citrus Tart features a sweet pastry crust with an orange scent, a champagne pastry cream filling, and a rainbow of champagne-glazed citrus on top! A dessert version of a mimosa! Not only would this glazed fruit tart be a stunning addition to any brunch, but it is also an excellent dessert option!

Cheese and Tomato Quiche – A Baking Journey

This Cheese and Tomato Quiche with Basil, with its flakey quiche pastry and creamy filling, is ideal for brunch, a light lunch, or dinner.

This quiche with basil, mozzarella, and cherry tomatoes topped with parmesan is reminiscent of an Italian caprese salad and features traditional flavors that are always a hit. It’s creamy and cheesy, but not heavy at all!

Cheesy Crustless Zucchini Quiche – Flavour and Savour

A delicious Keto brunch or lunch option is this low-carb Cheesy Crustless Zucchini Quiche. A simple crustless zucchini pie made without gluten!

Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Quiche Recipe – Thrifty Jinxy

In one bowl, this recipe for Cheesy Ham & Broccoli Quiche combines all the ingredients and, as it bakes, creates its own crust. It’s ideal for brunch on Christmas morning!

Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole – Dizzy Busy and Hungry!

Just fifteen minutes of preparation! This cheesy tater tot casserole with melted cheddar, fresh spinach, and roasted red peppers is so delicious!

This is also a great option for Christmas morning brunch because of the vivid green of the fresh spinach and the brilliant red of the peppers.

Coconut Key Lime Pie – Brunch & Batter

With just regular limes and coconut extract, you can travel straight to the tropics with this simple coconut key lime pie.

Crustless Quiche With Asparagus Ham – Sprinkled With Balance

Savory, creamy, and low in carbs this baked crustless quiche with asparagus, ham, and goat cheese is delicious! Ideal for a brunch!

Flourless Apricot Almond Cake with Streusel Topping – Flavour and Savour

This flourless apricot almond cake is fluffy and light, with a moist texture and a topping of streusel that is just slightly crunchy.

This simple gluten-free cake is perfect as a make-ahead dessert for brunch. Almonds cut thinly can be sprinkled on top in place of the streusel topping.

Giant Skillet Cinnamon Roll – Cooking With Carlee

A brunch spread would be so much fun with skillet cinnamon rolls. The mere sight of one will undoubtedly captivate you.


You also, of course, get the bonus of being able to smell it bake. You get that enticing scent along with the aroma of freshly baked bread.

Keto Crustless Quiche – Kicking Carbs

I’ve always found that quiche calls for a slow weekend pace, and this Keto Crustless Quiche with Bacon is the epitome of brunch heaven.

Mashed Potatoes with Boursin Cheese – Sour and Sweets

Make mashed potatoes with Boursin cheese for a great make ahead Christmas brunch, a delicious lunch, dinner, or get-togethers. A dish so creamy you have to try it!

Mediterranean Vegan Eggplant Stew – Sour and Sweets

A fantastic recipe for eggplant prepared Kurdish-style! Tomato sauce and perfectly cooked eggplants come together to create a filling and delicious vegetarian dish perfect for brunch.

Peaches and Cream Baked Oatmeal – Life Currents

For a special brunch, this Peaches & Cream Baked Oatmeal is delicious. It’s a classy and nutritious way to spice up boring oatmeal.

Rainbow Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette – Quiche My Grits

The vivid hues of the rainbow are combined in a salad bowl to create a delicious rainbow salad! It’s loaded with nutritious vegetables!

A quick and easy way to get the necessary amount of healthy vegetables in your diet on a daily basis is to make a fresh rainbow salad. It pairs well as an accompaniment with main courses like corned beef and cabbage, lemon chicken spaghetti, or Dutch oven ribs.

Skin on Instant Pot Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes – Sour and Sweets

This Creamy Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes Skin On recipe is great be prepared ahead of time so you can serve it to your loved ones in less than fifteen minutes.

Smoked Gouda and Chive Scones – Brunch & Batter

These scones with smoked gouda and chives are a flavorful addition to your upcoming brunch or elegant dinner gathering. They taste great warm (you can reheat them at any time), dipped in your favorite soup or served with butter alongside a salad. The slight kick from the smoked gouda contrasts nicely with the crispness of the chives. An excellent method to spice up your scones!

Smoked Salmon Quiche – Caroline’s Cooking

This quiche with smoked salmon tastes great, is simple to prepare, and is a great option for brunch or lunch. It’s also great to make ahead for a picnic!

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