Christmas Brunch Recipes You Can Make Ahead Of Time (2024)

FAQs

What to serve for breakfast on Christmas morning? ›

Create Your Brunch Menu. Brunch combines the absolute best flavors of breakfast and lunch. We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread.

You can expect to find classic morning dishes like eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, waffles, and French toast. These breakfast favorites are perfect for those who crave the comforting flavors of maple syrup, melted butter, and a hint of nostalgia.

For the main meal, there are so many festive Christmas side dishes to choose from, like green bean casserole, scalloped potatoes with apples, chestnut dressing and seasonal Christmas salad recipes—and don't forget a basket of fluffy dinner rolls.

To ensure everything runs smoothly, ask each guest to bring their favorite picnic food, plenty of rugs, plates, cutlery, and wine (or check out these ready-made co*cktail recipes for something on the fancy side - it is Christmas after all) and don't forget to bring a portable speaker and plenty of blankets for the ...

Pre-cook the veggies. Veggies are naturally watery. As they cook, they release that moisture. If they only cook in the casserole, all that extra moisture will also be IN your casserole.

Egg Casserole

They are heartier than a quiche, leaning more towards a strata in texture. If you are dairy-free, you can use almond, cashew, coconut, hemp, rice, soy milk, or any other non-dairy milk you prefer.

Cover the casserole and store it (unbaked) in the refrigerator overnight or up to one day. Bake in the morning, according to recipe instructions. To freeze breakfast casserole prepare the recipe and add to your pan. Cover well with plastic wrap and then tinfoil and freeze for 2-3 months.

What is customary for people to do on Christmas mornings? ›

Fun things, first thing

Checking the Cookie Plate- Every little detail is excited for kids on Christmas morning! On the other hand, variations of this include checking for Santas reindeer prints or trails of soot by the fireplace. Wearing Christmas Pajamas- It's great for family photos and bringing the family together!

This series of lists pertains to food and beverages popular in American breakfast. In the United States, breakfast often consists of either a cereal or an egg-based dish. However, pancakes, waffles, toast, and variants of the full breakfast and continental breakfast are also prevalent.

The traditional Irish breakfast that families have on Christmas Day usually consists of bacon, sausages, black and white pudding, eggs, and fried/grilled tomatoes.