Holidays & Entertaining Holidays Christmas 21 Easy Christmas Breakfast Casseroles to Make Ahead (or the Morning Of) Save your stress for the main event. By Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand Lisa Milbrand has more than 20 years of experience as a lifestyle writer and editor, writing thousands of articles on topics that help people live better and healthier lives for Real Simple, Parents, and dozens of other top publications. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Updated on July 23, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Charles Masters Christmas morning breakfast needs to be something special—but not too fussy. You probably don't want to be attempting a perfect poached egg or stuck tending the griddle for an hour instead of opening Christmas gifts. Enter the Christmas breakfast casserole. The best breakfast casseroles for Christmas day can be assembled (or at least, prepped) the night before, so on Christmas morning, all you have to do is preheat the oven and pop it in (or better yet, program the slow cooker to get it baked while you sleep). Add a fruit salad or a side of sausage, and a festive Christmas breakfast is served. Read on for great ideas for Christmas breakfast casseroles to enjoy this December 25. The Best Christmas Movies on Netflix 01 of 21 French Toast Casserole Charles Masters Get the rich, custardy sweetness of French toast without having to cook each slice individually. Bonus: You can prep this the night before, then bake it the next morning. get the recipe 02 of 21 Spanish Omelet With Potatoes and Chorizo Ngoc Minh Ngo Chorizo sausage spices up this classic Spanish egg dish—which can be made ahead and served at room temperature. get the recipe 03 of 21 Panettone Bread Pudding Maura McEvoy The classic Italian fruit bread panettone lends extra sweetness to the classic bread pudding—and makes a perfect breakfast for Christmas morning. You can chop the bread and mix the liquid ingredients the night before—just combine them a few minutes before you pop the pudding into the oven. get the recipe 04 of 21 Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole Greg DuPree This is the ultimate comfort food Christmas breakfast casserole, loaded with sausage, tater tots, veggies and cheese. Add a little hot sauce and jalapeños for spicy food fans, or keep it on the milder side. get the recipe 05 of 21 Baked Oatmeal With Cranberries and Almonds Con Poulos If you're feeling a little more nice than naughty on Christmas morning, this baked oatmeal, flecked with seasonal cranberries, is a festive (yet still relatively healthy) breakfast choice. get the recipe 06 of 21 Savory Bread Strata Steve Giralt If you want a Christmas breakfast you can prep ahead of time, try this savory take on a bread pudding. You can prep the bread and veggies in advance, then simply combine with eggs and cheese that morning and bake. get the recipe 07 of 21 Cherry Berry Breakfast Custard Greg DuPree This fancy French clafoutis-like custard comes together quickly in a blender, and you can sub in whatever fruit you'd like for the cherries and berries. get the recipe 08 of 21 Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Slow Cooker Frittata Brie Passano This comfort-food casserole gets cooked low and slow in the slow cooker. Prep the night before and set the timer to have it start baking before you even get up on Christmas morning. get the recipe 09 of 21 Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding Con Poulos Rich layers of chocolate and croissants put this in the dessert category on most days—but on Christmas morning? This bread pudding is breakfast. get the recipe 10 of 21 Tomato and Ham Breakfast Casserole Charles Masters Chop up the ingredients the night before, and it'll take you just 5 minutes to assemble this tasty breakfast casserole Christmas morning. get the recipe 11 of 21 Cinnamon Pecan Monkey Bread Heather Meldrom Whip out the slow cooker for this gooey, decadent breakfast bread, studded with pecans and cinnamon. get the recipe 12 of 21 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata Brie Passano Love breakfast sandwiches? This combo of bacon, egg, cheese—and English muffins—puts it all together in one amazing Christmas breakfast casserole. get the recipe 13 of 21 Hasselback Challah French Toast Grace Elkus This ultimate make-ahead breakfast lets you prep your French toast up to 24 hours in advance, then simply slip it into the oven to bake on Christmas morning. get the recipe 14 of 21 Greek Frittata Kirsten Strecker It takes just 10 minutes to assemble this tasty frittata—and the red and green of tomatoes and spinach make it a healthy (and very Christmassy) treat. 15 of 21 Big Batch Morning Glory Baked Oatmeal Greg DuPree Baked oatmeal is simply delicious—and this morning glory version with shredded carrot and apples is tasty and super easy to make. get the recipe 16 of 21 Pepper and Pesto Tortilla Strata Caitlin Bensel You can cook this hearty casserole with pesto, peppers and corn tortillas in full the night before, then just warm up (or serve at room temperature) for Christmas morning breakfast. get the recipe 17 of 21 Banana Allspice Breakfast Risotto Heather Meldrom This sweet slow cooker risotto can be completely prepped the night before, then programmed to start cooking before you even wake up Christmas morning. get the recipe 18 of 21 Mushroom and Herb Strata Christopher Baker You can do most of the prep for this tasty mushroom-and-gruyere dish the night before, then just assemble and bake on Christmas morning. get the recipe 19 of 21 Salmon and Sweet-Potato Frittata David Prince Add a few superfoods to your Christmas morning breakfast with this easy frittata, which features salmon, sweet potatoes and a touch of tarragon. get the recipe 20 of 21 Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed French Toast Casserole Heather Meldrom A lemon-infused glaze and fresh blueberries freshen up this super-easy slow-cooker breakfast recipe. get the recipe 21 of 21 Sausage, Egg, and Kale Strata Anna Williams You can prep this tasty bread pudding the night before, then just pop it in the oven the next morning. (It's also just as tasty at room temperature, if you want to make it in full the night before.) get the recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit