We consider these special Christmas breakfast recipes a gift.
Make Christmas morning special with this lineup of delicious breakfast casseroles and breads, many with make-ahead options.
The rich smells from the oven are certain to draw your family back to the kitchen.
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It can be made the night before and stored in the refrigerator overnight.
then all you have to do is pop it in the oven on Christmas morning.
The result is elegant twist on abreakfast casserolethat is perfect for entertaining.
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Just see to it to fully thaw if before baking on Christmas morning.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Transform frozen cinnamon rolls into a crowd-friendly casserole with this recipe.
Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole
Using frozen biscuits helps this casserole come together with just 15 minutes of hands-on time.
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You’ll then have plenty of time to spend with your family while the casserole bakes.
Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls
Nothing says Christmas like the smell of cinnamon wafting from the kitchen.
This recipe, perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch, is great when Christmas Day rolls around.
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Turn them into a Christmas morning breakfast that kids and adults will love.
From start to finish, the whole casserole comes together in under an hour.
Cheese-And-Sausage Quiche
This savory quiche is sure to impress your holiday guests.
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Your guests will feel wholesome and indulgent at the same time.
The dish can be assembled up to four days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
Let it stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Skip the pie crust and substitute grits for a Southern twist on quiche.
Bake up to two days ahead and chill.
Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole
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Why not combine all your breakfast favorites into one satisfying dish?
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The addition of Gruyere cheese elevates this recipe from good to great.
you’re free to use Swiss cheese, if you prefer.
But this cake also offers a few surprises for Christmas morning.
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Sprinkle a light dusting of powder sugar over the sweetened layers of challah and you’re ready to serve.
A package of frozen, pre-shredded hash browns makes the process easy.
Sprinkle with parsley and chives for extra flavor.
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Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Is there anything more satisfying than sausage gravy and biscuits?
This dish is made to be frozen but you might also bake and serve it immediately.
The homemade biscuits are outstanding, but the recipe also offers a shortcut with store-bought biscuits.
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Why not combine the two?
Gingerbread Muffins
Package the beloved holiday flavor of gingerbread in a breakfast muffin.
This pull-apart bread is very forgiving and it just adds to the character.
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Roll the sausage egg-mixture into tortillas, place in your baking dish, and refrigerate the night before.
Serve with coffee and a fruit salad on Christmas morning for a simple yetsatisfying breakfast.
Blind-baking the crust is key to getting it crisp.
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Then bake the cheesy, creamy mixture in the oven.
you could assemble this breakfast strata the night before and refrigerate.
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