12 Make Ahead Christmas Breakfast Ideas for Families

Vanessa M.:  This Cinnamon Baked French Toast is a Christmas morning wish come true. It can be made the night before and popped in the oven before breakfast. The end result is a pan of delicious cinnamon-topped french toast that almost tastes like bread pudding. It is sure to be a Christmas family classic!

Kelly R:  A little yeast and a lot of time transform these waffles into something magical. They're almost more reminiscent of a donut: light and crispy on the outside, rich in the middle, with a sourdough tang. Mix up the batter the night before and let it rest overnight on the counter (if you're brave) or in the fridge (if you're not) while Santa does his thing. Just fire up the waffle iron in the morning, whisk eggs and baking soda into the batter, and you'll have incredible waffles on the table faster than you can say "mimosa."

Kelly R:  This overnight baked oatmeal recipe is something special, even for families who already have oatmeal on their regular breakfast rotation. Light and fluffy oatmeal topped with streusel makes for a special make ahead Christmas breakfast idea that is healthy and filling but feels a lot like a fruit crisp. The ingredients are prepped and assembled the night before, and baked in the morning.

Katie G.:  This play on an egg and sausage sandwich comes in casserole form and is the perfect make ahead Christmas breakfast idea for the family. Made with just four ingredients, this casserole can be made the night before or assembled in the morning. To add some variety, add in some peppers, onions or mushrooms and serve with some salsa on top.

Katie G.:  With a few simple ingredients you probably already have on hand, you can whip up an easy and delicious french toast bake for Christmas breakfast. Assemble the casserole the night before, then pop it in the oven in the morning and watch the kids open presents while it bakes. Sprinkle the top with powdered sugar and serve with a side of fresh fruit for a tasty morning breakfast for the family.

Kelly R:  An easy brown sugar syrup caramelizes in the oven to elevate this French toast to indulgent Christmas breakfast status. Prep and assemble everything the night before, and it's ready to pop into the oven in the morning. You don't even have to preheat!

Vanessa M.:  These charming Asparagus and Goat Cheese Mini Quiches can be made up to two days ahead of time, leaving you extra time to wrap those last minute Christmas gifts on Christmas morning. Made with fresh asparagus, crumbled goat cheese, leeks, and eggs in a flaky crust (the secret ingredient is butter and goat cheese in the crust!) these tasty quiches are a yummy way to begin your Christmas Day.

christadiserio:  If you're a fan of make ahead Christmas breakfast casseroles, then this scrumptious spin on the typical recipe is one that you need to try ASAP. It's fruity, cinnamon-y, and oh so delicious. Not to mention, it's easy to make the night before and it will have your house smelling better than a Christmas candle the next morning.

Vanessa M.:  This make ahead breakfast casserole is easy to put together the night before, and has lovely Christmas colors that make it extra festive! Christmas Breakfast Casserole uses frozen tater tots, ham, bacon bits, eggs, cheese, and red and green peppers to create a breakfast dish the whole family will love.

christadiserio:  You've got to try this make ahead Christmas breakfast casserole! There are few ingredients and all can be chopped the night before. In the morning all you'll need to do is mix the eggs and cream, and pour them over the casserole before popping the dish in the oven. Voila - you've got yourself a Christmas breakfast that your family will enjoy.

christadiserio:  Why not switch things up a bit and do a Tex Mex make ahead Christmas breakfast? This casserole is full of very familiar ingredients, just mixed in a way that perhaps you've not had before. Prepare the casserole the night before and pop it in the oven when you wake up. Trust me - this breakfast dish is going to win over your family's tastebuds!

Katie G.:  The name really does say it all. These are simply the best cinnamon rolls you'll ever eat. I started making these for the holidays a couple of years ago and now my kids request them every holiday. These can be made several days/weeks in advance and put into the freezer. Defrost the day before in the fridge, then bake and frost on Christmas morning. I promise your family won't be disappointed and you're sure to start a new Christmas tradition.