17+ Festive Christmas Brunch Ideas for a Crowd
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Christmas comes with enough moving parts, and figuring out what to serve everyone before noon shouldn’t add to the stress. These 17+ festive Christmas brunch ideas are great for families and friends who want something fun on the table without juggling a dozen complicated recipes at once.
You’ll find easy Christmas brunch recipes that still feel special, whether you’re prepping the night before or pulling things together between gifts and coffee refills.
From overnight French toast and breakfast casseroles to Christmas tree shaped pastries, waffle boards, eggnog treats, and a few lighter options, these fun breakfast ideas make holiday brunch feel doable and festive.
Easy Christmas Brunch Recipes
1. Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Casserole
This Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Casserole lets you do the prep the night before, then wake up Christmas morning to cozy gingerbread spices baking away while the coffee’s still brewing.
Rich custard-soaked bread, warm molasses spice, and a buttery crumble make it a low stress brunch centerpiece that feeds a crowd without chaining you to the kitchen, which is exactly what we need during the holidays.
Serve it for family mornings or houseguests, add it to your Christmas morning brunch spread, and keep this one bookmarked for December breakfast ideas.
Get the recipe: Overnight Gingerbread French Toast Casserole
2. Fruit Christmas Tree
Tired of bringing the same old fruit plate?
This Fruit Christmas Tree layered with vibrant fruit on pineapple base brings visual wow to brunch spreads, and family gatherings. Not to mention it’s a “tree-rific” healthy treat.
It’s super simple to make, and a fun, hands on addition to your Christmas brunch plans. My youngest loves helping assemble it, and getting all the accolades for her creativity ;).
Get the recipe: Fruit Christmas Tree
3. Christmas Breakfast Casserole
Christmas morning casseroles are my jam, and this one is so good.
Full of rich, savory flavors of the breakfast sausage (we like a spicier version), eggs, peppers and some sharp cheddar, it’s always a favorite for the breakfast crowds.
Prep the casseole the night before, and have it baking while your guests arrive and are getting settled.
Get the recipe: Christmas Breakfast Casserole
4. Cranberry Christmas Brunch Punch
Christmas punch is a nice addition to any holiday brunch party. What makes this even more festive is the frozen cranberry ring on top, that looks great AND keeps the punch cool.
While this recipe is non-alcoholic, you can easily add rum, vodka or your favorite alcohol for a more adult centred spiked drink.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Christmas Brunch Punch
5. Sheet Pan Breakfast Potato Hash
This hearty one pan breakfast brings crispy potatoes, colorful veggies, and baked eggs together in a way that actually feeds a hungry crowd without juggling multiple skillets.
Sheet Pan Breakfast Potato Hash is a smart pick for holiday mornings when you want something filling, flexible for different diets, and easy to meal prep the ingredients ahead, because nobody wants chaos before coffee. Ok, maybe that’s just me.
Add it to your Christmas day brunch spread for a savory option that balances out the sweets and keeps everyone happily full.
Get the recipe: Sheet Pan Breakfast Potato Hash
6. Christmas Tree Cheese Platter
Our Christmas tree cheese platter is my go-to for any holiday gathering.
It’s so easy to dress up or down, and looks so festive. For breakfast gatherings, I like to add some rolled deli meat layers, and use strawberries instead of tomatoes. But feel free to play around with your favorite ingredients.
Get the recipe: Christmas Tree Cheese Platter
7. Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
Are you team eggnog?
We are divided in our household, but these cinnamon rolls seem to bridge that gap.
Warm, fluffy, eggnog rolls are soaked with butter, sugar, and cinnamon for a cozy, sweet treat all ages will be happy to dig into.
Get the recipe: Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls
8. Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
Sweet rolls, fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, and melty cheese turn these Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders into a savory-sweet brunch bite everyone can grab with one hand.
Because they’re assembled ahead and baked all in one pan, they’re ideal for feeding a group without having to hover in the kitchen for hours.
Get the recipe: Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
9. Pecan Shortbread
Pecan Shortbread are another of my family’s favorite holiday recipes I bring out for all sorts of gatherings.
Buttery, nutty, and with just the right amount of crunch, these easy shortbread are decadent, yet simple enough to make.
They also work beautifully as a host gift.
Get the recipe: Pecan Shortbread
10. Guava Cream Cheese Candy Cane Pastry
How cute is this candy cane pastry!
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around sweet guava paste and creamy cheese makes this holiday breakfast pastry feel extra special without being fussy.
Inspired by Puerto Rican classics, it bakes up golden and glossy, slices beautifully, and brings just the right balance of sweet and tangy to the table.
Set it out for Christmas brunch when you want something that looks bakery worthy but still lets you roll with a relaxed holiday morning.
Get the recipe: Guava Cream Cheese Candy Cane Pastry
11. Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole
Brunch food is either sweet or unapologetically savory, and this Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole fully commits to the second camp.
Crisp edges, a soft center, plenty of sausage, and a three-cheese combo make it hearty enough to stand on its own while still feeling brunch-worthy.
Assemble it the night before, and enjoy a dish that brings that comfort food feeling, during a busy time of year.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Potato Breakfast Casserole
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12. Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
Gingerbread cinnamon rolls are always a holiday favorite in our house. Especially when they’re iced and topped with sprinkles.
Soft, fluffy molasses dough is swirled with warm gingerbread spice and finished with a creamy frosting that makes the whole kitchen smell like Christmas.
Serve them for Christmas breakfast or brunch when you want something cozy, and a little extra special on the table.
Get the recipe: Gingerbread Cinnamon Rolls
13. Raspberry Brioche French Toast Casserole
This Raspberry Brioche French Toast Casserole is a fun twist on a breakfast everyone already loves.
Soft brioche bread is baked into a creamy custard with tart raspberries, pockets of goat cheese, and crunchy pecans giving it a great texture and just the right balance of sweet and tangy.
It’s an easy way to serve French toast to a group and have everything hot, baked, and ready at the same time.
Get the recipe: Raspberry Brioche French Toast Casserole
14. Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole (Gluten & Dairy Free)
Eggs Benedict is a favorite around here, and this overnight version makes it doable for a crowd without juggling a lot of different bits.
Chunks of ham, asparagus, gluten free English muffins, and eggs bake together, then get finished with a dairy free hollandaise that brings all the classic flavor.
Prep it the night before, bake it in the morning, and add it to your Christmas brunch menu when you want something savory, comforting, and allergy friendly.
Get the recipe: Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole
15. Cranberry Jam Christmas Tree Puff Pastries
These cranberry jam filled Christmas Tree puff pastries look like something from a bakery case but are surprisingly easy to pull off at home.
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around spiced cranberry jam bakes up golden and crisp, with that sweet-tart filling tasting like pure holiday.
Dust them with powdered sugar or leave them plain, then set them out for your Christmas brunch buffet as a fun, hand-held pastry.
Get the recipe: Cranberry Jam Christmas Tree Puff Pastries
16. Waffle Charcuterie Board
A waffle board is one of those fun additions to any breakfast holiday party.
Pair your warm waffles with your favorite fruits, syrups, spreads, or savory sides to give everyone plenty of choices and keep the meal interesting.
We like maple syrup (yes very Canadian), bacon, raspberries, and whip cream.
Get the recipe: Waffle Charcuterie Board
17. Cheesy Christmas Wreath Bread
You can’t go wrong with some cheesy, herby bread shaped as a Christmas wreath.
Festive, and kid-friendly it looks impressive without being overly complicated, so very doable during a busy December.
Get the recipe: Cheesy Christmas Wreath Bread
18. Eggnog French Toast
Eggnog French Toast is for the people who buy the carton every December and don’t know what to do with the leftovers.
Using eggnog instead of milk gives the bread a richer flavor with warm spice baked right in that works so well in french toast.
Just customize with your favorite toppings, and syrups or spreads.
Get the recipe: Eggnog French Toast
Final Thoughts: Festive Christmas Brunch Recipes
Planning a holiday brunch doesn’t need to feel like another thing on an already full to-do list.
With these easy Christmas brunch menu ideas, you can mix and match dishes that work just as well for Christmas Eve brunch with friends, as they do for relaxed Christmas day brunch ideas with family.
Whether you lean sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, these holiday breakfast recipes give you flexibility without sacrificing the festive feel.
Prep a few favorites ahead of time, add one fresh-baked treat, and let the rest fall into place.
However your morning unfolds, these Christmas morning brunch ideas are designed to keep things simple, special, and actually enjoyable, because the best part of the day shouldn’t be spent stuck in the kitchen.
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