Planning a Christmas brunch and need recipe ideas to impress your guests? Brunch is the perfect way to enjoy light yet satisfying meals with your loved ones during the busy holiday season. To make your gatherings even more special, I’ve rounded up my favorite Christmas brunch recipes, from sweet treats to hearty dishes—there’s something here for everyone to love!
Caramelized Apple Bread with Candied Ginger and Almond
Start your Christmas brunch list with this delicious and sweet caramelized apple bread! I love how the candied ginger and almonds add a wonderful crunch, and it pairs perfectly with a dollop of whipped cream and a cup of coffee.
Caramelized Apple Bread With Candied Ginger and Almond
Luscious apples baked with candied ginger top this sweet yeasted bread, which hides a layer of almond paste in its center.
Christmas Tree Pesto Breadsticks are perfect for a Christmas brunch because they’re light, savory, and fun to eat, complementing a variety of breakfast and lunch dishes. Their festive shape adds a holiday vibe, while the pesto flavor offers a unique twist that pairs well with eggs, salads, or soups.
Christmas Tree Pesto Breadsticks
Christmas tree never looked this good! When you fuse perfectly kneaded pastry and homemade pesto, you get this – an incredibly flavorful bite. It is fantastic to serve as an appetizer with salads and dips or as a side dish with roast, soups, or stews. Either way, one thing is clear – the pesto Christmas tree will be a superstar of the show. The recipe for these breadsticks is from scratch but super simple! Check it out!
Bake this Christmas tree-shaped bread and let your house smell wonderful! This bread is so delicious that I can’t wait to bake it again!
Christmas Tree Garlic Bread Pull Apart
This Christmas tree pull apart garlic bread recipe is the only one you’ll need for the rest of your life! You can shape it any way you desire; I chose to roll it for this festive look. It is perfect as a centerpiece for your Christmas dinner or a casual lunch to prepare for the whole winter. It tastes like home – an ideal Christmas bread recipe choice for the holidays. Christmas tree garlic bread pull apart is a perfect Christmas recipe for a crowd!
Greek yogurt bagels are an excellent centerpiece for a Christmas brunch. They’re simple to make, high in protein, and versatile enough to pair with sweet spreads like jam or savory toppings like smoked salmon. Freshly baked and warm, they’ll bring a comforting, homemade touch to your holiday meal.
Greek Yogurt Bagels from the Air Fryer
These Greek yogurt bagels are the perfect mix of easy and delicious, making them ideal for high-protein breakfast, snacks, or brunch. Whip up a batch and see how versatile and satisfying homemade bagels can be. They’re a game-changer! Quick and easy to make in an air fryer, these 2-ingredient bagels are a perfect DIY project.
Cottage cheese muffins are a wholesome and delicious option for your Christmas brunch. They’re moist, protein-packed, and perfect for pairing with coffee or tea. These muffins add a balance of nutrition and flavor to your holiday table, making them a hit for both kids and adults.
Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins
These Chocolate Chip Cottage Cheese Muffins are the perfect mix of indulgence and nutrition, making them ideal for any time of day. Whip up a batch and treat yourself to a healthier take on a classic favorite—you’ll be hooked! The best part? These easy chocolate chip muffins are made in blender!
If you are looking for a high-protein and healthy recipe, crustless spinach pie is the one you have to try!
Easy Crustless Spinach Quiche
This High-Protein Crustless Spinach Quiche is not just delicious and filling, it’s also incredibly versatile and perfect for almost any occasion. Whether it’s a cozy weekend brunch or a simple weekday dinner, this quiche fits right in. Give it a try and make mealtime both effortless and enjoyable!
These deviled egg cupcakes are tasty, that’s for sure. But what really makes them perfect for Christmas brunch tables is their shape. They look like small Christmas trees! So pretty!
Deviled Egg Cupcakes
If you hate peeling the boiled eggs or simply want fancier appetizers -this one is for you! Eggs and avocados are a match made in heaven, so I used that combination. I made them as tiny Christmas trees to fit the holiday theme! Chilli, lime, and smoked paprika fuse all the flavors together in one perfect bite!
Some prefer sweet brunch, some savory brunch. If you are in the latter group, then you have to try this Chicken Pâté! Serve it on almond flour bread and get the full experience!
Easy Chicken Pâté
This easy chicken pâté is the perfect addition to any meal, whether you're looking for a delicious spread for your morning toast or a fancy appetizer for your next dinner party. Its creamy texture and rich flavor are sure to impress. Give it a try for your next gathering or when you want a touch of elegance at your meal. It’s particularly great for occasions like brunches or casual get-togethers.
These cinnamon rolls amazed me with their softness and taste. What makes them perfect for your Christmas brunch is how they are served – they are baked to look like the Christmas tree!
Christmas Cinnamon Rolls
If you are looking for an idea of what to bake for a Christmas party, look no more! Here is the step-by-step recipe for Christmas-themed cinnamon rolls!
This Prosciutto Melon Mozzarella Salad is a fantastic way to enjoy a light, flavorful meal on a hot summer day. Its combination of sweet, savory, and creamy is sure to satisfy your cravings and impress your guests at any gathering.
Cornbread is a “must” on the Christmas table. However, did you know that you can turn it into dessert?
Cornbread with Berries
Enjoy this delightful Cornbread with Berries as a special treat that’s sure to bring smiles and a bit of sweetness to your table! A wonderful addition to your holiday celebrations that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.
Flavorful, crispy, soft, cheesy… Do I have to say anything else?
Cheesy Crispy Potato Pancakes
Whether you’re looking for a new way to use up those leftovers or just in the mood for something cheesy and delicious, these potato pancakes are sure to hit the spot. Happy cooking!
Zucchini waffles are a delightful twist on a classic breakfast item. Easy to make and delicious to eat, they offer a fantastic way to start your day on a savory note. Enjoy them with a dollop of cream cheese, or go wild with your favorite combinations!
Don’t worry about the title; feel free to serve this chicken pasta salad warm or cold – you choose! I love to serve it warm during winter time and cold during summer.
Easy Cold Chicken Pasta Salad
This cold chicken and pasta salad is particularly delicious because of the addition of caramelized onions, which add a unique aroma and sweetness to the dish. You can serve the salad cold or warm, as you prefer. The recipe is easy and fun to make!
Have you ever heard of cheesy cauliflower breadsticks? This dish combines the mild, nutty flavor of cauliflower with the rich, melty goodness of cheese, creating a delicious and irresistible combination. It's a perfect appetizer or side dish that's easy to prepare and sure to please a crowd, appealing even to those who usually shy away from vegetables.
You don’t have to run to Honey Baked Restaurant to eat their famous Chicken Salad sandwich. With this recipe, you can easily replicate it at home!
Honey Baked Ham Chicken Salad [Copycat Recipe]
Honey Baked Ham Co's Chicken Salad is one of the best ones I've tried! It comes on a flaky croissant which makes it one of a kind. I recreated it completely, so of course, there are fresh, juicy grapes in the filling. To achieve that signature Honey Baked Ham, a drizzle of honey in the Greek yogurt-based sauce does the work!
Wow, this festive eggnog bread pudding is perfect for Christmas brunch! The rich and creamy (yummy!) eggnog custard transforms it into an ideal holiday treat that everyone will love!
Eggnog Bread Pudding Will Be Your Go-To Holiday Casserole
If you’re in a rush for your Christmas brunch but still want to make something everyone will love, this crustless quiche is your best choice! With ham and collard greens, it’s both easy to prepare and absolutely delicious.
Crustless Ham and Collard Greens Quiche Recipe
Leftover ham has met its match this crustless quiche recipe. The secret to building this crustless collard green quiche is creating a sturdy base of ham, collards, onion, and cheese.
Extra-Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
I already love cinnamon rolls, but these take it to another level with their extra fluff and delicious cream cheese filling! Perfectly gooey and incredibly soft, they’re an absolute meal that will make any brunch special.
Extra-Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls With Cream Cheese Frosting
Come for the fluff, stay for the brown butter–cinnamon sugar filling.
It’s a crime to not include any salad in a Christmas brunch list, so here’s an easy, healthy, and delicious red and green breakfast salad that you’ll love! It comes with fresh veggies and a festive amount of colors!
A Crunchy, Flavorful Red and Green Breakfast Salad Recipe
With this easy breakfast salad recipe, you can enjoy a satisfying, crunchy bowl of veggies any time of day. Who says you can’t have salad for breakfast?
Are you looking for something that will surely elevate your Christmas brunch table? Then you should 100% make this fruit Christmas tree—it’s like magic with how it improves your menu, and it’s tasty and healthy too!
Fruit Christmas Tree
A fruit Christmas tree is an easy and fun way to serve fruit at your holiday brunch! The possibilities are endless for this creative dish.
This French toast is another Christmas brunch classic! The gingerbread flavor really ties it all together, making it a festive and delicious addition to your holiday menu.
Baked Gingerbread French Toast Casserole
Festive baked gingerbread french toast casserole with cranberries is soft on the inside and crispy outside. The best holiday breakfast on Christmas morning.
You could never go wrong with scones! My favorite part is probably the orange drizzle that adds a unique flavor, and the cherry flavor really makes it fitting for Christmas.
Cherry-Chocolate Scones
Try this Cherry-Chocolate Scones with tasty orange drizzle!
This frittata made me so hungry! Just looking at it, I can tell its creamy flavor will brighten any mood and make your brunch a lot more delicious! I know that everyone will love this frittata!
How to Make a Frittata
Learn how to make a frittata with this simple guide, plus 5 delicious frittata recipe variations. An easy, healthy dinner or brunch!
Crepes are my #1 go-to for Christmas brunch desserts! I love how easily you can customize your toppings to match any flavor craving, making them a versatile and delicious choice for the holiday season.
Crepe Recipe
These classic crepes are easy to make at home. Fill them with your favorite ingredients, savory or sweet, and enjoy for breakfast or dessert!
These smoky Spanish potatoes and eggs are so easy to make and incredibly tasty! Potatoes and eggs are such a classic duo for brunch, and this dish brings out their flavors perfectly with a delicious smoky twist.
Smoky Spanish Potatoes and Eggs
This dish is relatively quick to make but very satisfying at any time of day; it makes as good a smoky-spicy breakfast as it does dinner with a side salad.
What’s a better brunch cake flavor than coffee? I love how the crunchy texture in this cake adds such a delightful contrast, making it the perfect addition to any brunch spread.
Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
Make this on Sunday to enjoy an on-the-go breakfast or snack all week.
This is my new favorite chocolate muffin recipe! It’s perfect for Christmas, adding a wonderful feeling of coziness and comfort with every bite. Plus, muffins are so easy to make too!
Hot Chocolate Muffins
Looking for a simple Christmas breakfast recipe? These hot chocolate muffins are easy to make and delicious. They can even be frozen.
Here’s another French toast recipe because I can’t get enough of them, especially for brunch! This apple caramel French toast tastes heavenly, and the presentation is simply the best—trust me, you won’t be disappointed!
Our Apple-Caramel French Toast Is the Best Make-Ahead Breakfast
Prep this French toast recipe the night before, then bake and serve the next morning. Slices of challah bread and caramelized apples soak in custard before baking. It’s an easy way to make French toast for a crowd, and special enough for holiday breakfast.
Last but definitely not least is this herbed ricotta pastry wreath with pesto eggs! The wreath presentation itself screams Christmas, and the herbs and eggs add such a delicious flavor—I know this will truly impress the guests!
Herbed ricotta pastry wreath with pesto eggs
Collect this Herbed ricotta pastry wreath with pesto eggs recipe by Australian Eggs.
Laura Bais is the owner of Julie's Cafe Bakery food blog. From a young age, she had a passion for cooking, and at the age of 13, she made her first meal. After finishing high school, she undergraduates in Cultural Studies at the University of Rijeka, and graduates in Journalism at the University of Zagreb. At that time she honed her cooking skills, but also worked in marketing. Since her love for cooking never faded, in 2021 she finally decided to share her recipes with the world. Laura turned her hobby into a career and loves every moment of it. Now she writes about common mistakes in the kitchen and how to avoid them, about adding twists to traditional meals, etc. Her love for trying new foods often leads her to visit restaurants and attempt to recreate the meals at home. She has been featured on F and B Recipes and BOXROX, to name a few.
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