We told you you need a delectable sausage breakfast casserole, golden and bubbling, gracing your Christmas morning table. This crowd-pleasing dish alone might be all the inspiration you need to start planning your holiday menu. But if you’re still seeking the perfect brunch inspiration for yourself or your loved ones this Christmas Day, we’re here to guide you.

Christmas brunch isn’t just another meal — it’s truly a magical celebration that elevates the breakfast experience to new heights. As the crown jewel of the holiday season approaches, it’s high time for us to showcase our most cherished and beloved breakfast creations. This morning feast transforms the day’s first meal into a grand celebration, perfectly befitting the splendor and joy of Christmas morning.

Ahead, we’re dropping tools for you to create the best Christmas morning with these brunch ideas that will bring joy to your holiday gathering.

Christmas Brunch Ideas:

@hazel.slifestyle

FRENCH TOAST x CRÈME BRULÉE 🤤🍞🧡🍯 #frenchtoast #cremebrulee #brunch #breakfastideas #brunchideas #breakfast #fyp #foryoupage #fypage #fypシ゚viral #explore #explor #CapCut

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Crème Brǔlèe French Toast

Ingredients

• 1 loaf brioche bread, sliced 1-inch thick
• 6 large eggs
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped (or 2 tsp vanilla extract)
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Additional granulated sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, milk, vanilla, sugar and salt.
2. Arrange bread slices in a large baking dish.
3. Pour the custard mixture over the bread. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F.
5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until custard is set.
6. Before serving, sprinkle each slice with sugar and caramelize with a kitchen torch.

@caprililly

Easy Breakfast Casserole | Breakfast Strata #breakfastcasserole #stratarecipe #glutenfree #glutenfreefood #breakfast

♬ Life Is a Beautiful Moment – ASMR PINK

Breakfast Strata Casserole

Ingredients

• 8-10 slices day-old bread, cubed
• 2 cups shredded cheese (cheddar or Swiss)
• 1 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 8 large eggs
• 2 cups whole milk
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried mustard
• 1/2 cup diced onions
• 1/2 cup diced bell peppers

Instructions

1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Layer half of the bread cubes in the prepared baking dish.
3. Top with half of the sausage, vegetables, and cheese.
4. Repeat layers with remaining ingredients.
5. Whisk together eggs, milk, salt, pepper and dried mustard.
6. Pour egg mixture evenly over the layers.
7. Cover and refrigerate overnight (or at least 6 hours).
8. Preheat oven to 350°F.
9. Bake uncovered for 45-55 minutes until set and golden brown.

@crystyle82

Orange Cranberry Pound Cake 🍊🍰 Calling all dessert lovers and holiday bakers! ✨ This Orange Cranberry Pound Cake is like no other with zesty orange flavor and fresh cranberries—perfect for the season! 🎄 Serve it at your your Thanksgiving feast or Christmas family gathering. **Ingredients** – 1 cup unsalted butter (room temp) – 2 1/4 cups granulated sugar – 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract – 1 tbsp orange extract – 1/2 tsp baking powder – Zest of 1 orange (finely minced) – 1/2 tsp salt – 4 large eggs (room temp) – 2 1/4 cups cake flour – 1/4 cup sour cream – 1/4 cup orange juice – 2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries **Instructions** 1️⃣ Preheat oven to 300°F. Toss cranberries in 1/2 cup flour, set aside. 2️⃣ Beat butter & sugar until pale & fluffy (about 6 min). 3️⃣ Add vanilla, orange extract, salt, baking powder & 1/2 cup flour. Mix well. 4️⃣ Add eggs one at a time, beating well. 5️⃣ Alternate adding flour & sour cream, then drizzle in orange juice. 6️⃣ Fold in floured cranberries and orange zest. Pour batter into greased tube pan. Bake 1 hr 15 min, until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool! Orange Glaze – 3 cups powdered sugar – 1 tbsp orange extract – 1/4 cup orange juice Beat until smooth, adding juice for desired thickness. Drizzle over cooled cake and top with sugared cranberries. Enjoy! #poundcakerecipesfromscratch #cakerecipes #over40tiktok #fyp #holidaybaking #christmas #thanksgiving #dessert #howtomakepoundcake #creatorsearchinsights

♬ The Christmas Song (Merry Christmas To You) – Nat King Cole Trio

Orange Cranberry Breakfast Poundcake

Ingredients

• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2½ cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons orange zest
• ¼ cup fresh orange juice
• 2 cups fresh cranberries
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt

How To Make Orange Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon orange zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5. Mix in sour cream, orange zest, orange juice and vanilla extract.
6. Gradually fold in the flour mixture until just combined.
7. Gently fold in cranberries.
8. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
9. Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
10. Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely.

For the Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar, orange juice, and zest until smooth.
2. Drizzle over cooled cake.

@kellyscleankitchen

Margherita Pizza Frittata 🍕 #breakfast #brunch #recipe #foodtok #pizzs @misenkitchen

♬ On an Evening in Roma – Dean Martin

Margherita Pizza Frittata

Ingredients

• 8 large eggs
• 1/2 cup whole milk
• 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella, torn into pieces
• Fresh basil leaves
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Whisk together eggs and milk in a large bowl and season with salt and pepper.
3. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium heat.
4. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
5. Pour in egg mixture and arrange tomatoes and mozzarella on top.
6. Cook on stovetop for 5 minutes until edges start to set.
7. Transfer to oven and bake for 10-12 minutes until set.
8. Top with fresh basil leaves before serving.

@cookin.depot

day 6 of 25 days of cookmas 🎄🎅❄️☃️🎁 breakfast quiche 🥰 ingredients: + 1 pie crust + 3 eggs + 1 cup heavy whipping cream + 1 tsp salt + 1/2 tsp pepper + 2.5 oz baby spinach + 1 small shallot + 5 pieces bacon + 10 cherry tomatoes + 3-4 oz mozzarella directions: + prep spinach, shallots, and tomatoes + melt a little butter on med heat, add shallot, then spinach + cut bacon into small pieces and cook 3/4 of the way + whisk together heavy whipping cream, eggs, salt, and pepper + prebake crust on 350 for 15 min + add cheese, spinach, tomatoes, and bacon + pour egg mixture over mixings + bake 350 for 45 min notes: + recipe was inspired by momsdish.com breakfast quiche – I used different mixings + I bought a deep dish pie crust + the most time consuming part is prepping the mixings but even still this is such an easy breakfast that’s perfect for christmas morning! + you can do whatever mixings you want! #breakfastquiche #breakfastquicherecipe #breakfast #breakfastideas #breakfastrecipes #easybreakfast #easybreakfastrecipes #christmasbreakfast #christmasbreakfastideas #holidaybreakfast #familybreakfast #25daysofcookmas #cookindepot #cookwithme #cooktok #foodtok #asmrfood #foodasmr

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Spinach, Bacon, and Cheese Quiche

Ingredients

• 1 pre-made pie crust
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 8 oz fresh spinach, chopped
• 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1½ cups shredded cheese (Gruyere or Swiss)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
3. Cook bacon until crispy, crumble, and set aside.
4. Sauté onions and garlic until translucent.
5. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
6. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt and pepper.
7. Layer spinach mixture, bacon, and cheese in pie crust.
8. Pour egg mixture over the filling.
9. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
10. Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.