25 Big Batch Christmas Breakfast Ideas

25 big batch Christmas breakfast ideas that are healthy and easy to prepare ahead of time! Christmas brunch ideas including casseroles, oatmeal, pancakes, waffles, sweet and savory recipes.

Just like our holiday slow cooker recipes and healthy holiday appetizers, these big batch Christmas breakfast ideas will give you your time back during the holidays so that you can spend it with your family and kids on Christmas morning!

During the Christmas holidays, most of us likely spend all of our time and effort on big meals like dry brined turkey with homemade cranberry sauce and all the fixings! While it's easy to forget about Christmas breakfast (or to run out of energy and serve cereal) there are SO many delicious big batch Christmas breakfast ideas that you can prep ahead of time for an easy and delicious holiday breakfast or brunch.

Some of these recipes are already scaled up to feed a crowd, while others are easy to double (or triple). You can make these recipes the night before and bake up the next morning, and some of them can be prepared in the slow cooker. Best of all, the whole family will enjoy these delicious recipes - from breakfast casseroles to waffles, there are so many Christmas breakfast ideas to choose from here!

breakfast casserole recipes

When it comes to savory breakfasts, eggs are one of our favorites! Here are our favorite picks for Christmas morning breakfast casserole recipes: quiches, breakfast casseroles, and frittatas.

Overnight Breakfast Casserole with Bacon and Sweet Potatoes

Overnight breakfast casserole with bacon and sweet potato is a healthy, hearty breakfast for a crowd! Assemble it the night before, refrigerate, then bake it up in the morning.

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Herb Zucchini & Kale Egg Bake (Meal Prep)

Herb zucchini & kale egg bake that you can make ahead and store in the fridge or freezer for a healthy meal prep breakfast on the go!  Packed full of protein and veggies to give you a healthy start to your day.

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Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole

With eggs, bacon, spinach, bell peppers and cheese, this Instant Pot breakfast casserole is simple to prep, healthy, and so flavorful. Make it ahead and reheat for easy breakfasts through the week.

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Crockpot Breakfast Casserole

Set your slow cooker the night before and wake up in the morning to a delicious crockpot breakfast casserole. With eggs, sausage, mushrooms, bell peppers and cheese!

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Bacon mushroom make ahead quiche

Bacon mushroom make ahead quiche is easy to prep ahead and freeze for an easy brunch or lunch. Tips on how to reheat frozen quiche, and how to serve it as a meal prep lunch.

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Oatmeal Based Breakfast ideas

oatmeal is such a versatile breakfast and is easy to scale up to feed a crowd. Whether you'd prefer steel-cut oats or baked oatmeal, there's a big batch oatmeal recipe here for everyone!

Peach Baked Oatmeal

This peach baked oatmeal recipe makes breakfast for a crowd! Loaded with fresh juicy peaches, almonds, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon, this is one of the best way to enjoy summer peaches.

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Spiced Pumpkin Steel Cut Oats (Make Ahead)

Spiced pumpkin steel cut oats taste like pumpkin pie! Creamy and with the perfect amount of chew, steel cut oats are simple to prepare ahead for easy reheat breakfasts during the week. Vegan, gluten-free, and delicious!

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Maple Apple Steel Cut Oats

These maple apple steel cut oats have the perfect texture: with a bit of a chew, they are never mushy. Loaded with apples and easy to reheat through the week, they are perfect for meal prep!

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Instant Pot Baked Oatmeal

Instant Pot baked oatmeal is tender and lightly sweet, and cooks up without the need for your oven! Customize them with different add ins, and bake them up in a cake pan or silicone molds.

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Blueberry Baked Oatmeal

Tender, lightly sweet, and loaded with juicy blueberries this blueberry baked oatmeal makes breakfast for a crowd! Naturally sweetened with maple syrup, with a hint of cinnamon and ample blueberry flavor, you can bake it up on meal prep day and enjoy through the week.

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Instant Pot Oatmeal (Perfect & Creamy!)

Creamy and ready in minutes, this Instant Pot oatmeal is an easy breakfast to prepare fresh or for meal prep. No stirring, and it always comes out perfect.

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Savory Breakfast ideas

Here are some delicious savory Christmas breakfast ideas in the form of skillets, burritos, egg muffins, and more!

Sheet Pan Eggs (feeds a crowd)

Cook breakfast for a crowd with these sheet pan eggs! Prepare them in minutes, customize with your favorite toppings, and sit back and relax while the oven does the hard work.

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Low Carb Meal Prep Breakfast Bowls

Start the day off right with these low carb breakfast meal prep bowls! Sauteed portobello mushrooms are served with asparagus, zucchini, red onion and Italian sausage, all with just 11 g carbs.

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Tofu Scramble

This vegan tofu scramble tastes so similar to actual scrambled eggs! Made with tofu, turmeric, nutritional yeast, spices, and packed with veggies. This plant-based breakfast is gluten-free and ready in 20 minutes!

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7 Healthy Breakfast Egg Muffins

Light, fluffy, and never soggy, these egg muffins are perfect for breakfast or a snack on the go! Freezer and fridge-friendly, this recipe is perfect for reheating- it is never wet or squishy. 7 tried and true flavor variations are included.

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Meal Prep Baked Eggs

Easy meal prep baked eggs in a muffin tin! Bulk prep your eggs for easy grab-and-go breakfasts in the morning. Low carb, gluten-free, and ready in under 20 minutes.

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Instant Pot Egg Bites

Instant Pot egg bites are soft, creamy, and easy to customize with your favorite add ins! Perfect for breakfast or meal prep, they are low carb and freezer-friendly.

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Breakfast Tacos (Meal Prep)

These breakfast tacos are ready in under 30 minutes and are loaded with fluffy scrambled eggs, spicy sausage, cheese, veggies, and salsa! Prep the filling ahead and reheat for easy meal prep breakfasts throughout the week.

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Sweet Brunch Ideas

Delicious ideas for baked pancakes, French toast and more oatmeal! These are big batch or easy to scale up for a crowd.

Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes

Skip the flipping with these big batch sheet pan protein pancakes! Light and fluffy, with juicy blueberries and a hint of vanilla, they are filling with 11 g protein per serving. Prep them ahead and reheat for easy breakfasts through the week.

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Crispy Buttermilk Waffles

These crispy buttermilk waffles have just 6 ingredients and are made in one bowl! With crispy edges and soft, fluffy insides, these waffles are absolutely delicious and meal prep friendly!

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Blueberry Overnight French Toast Bake

Soft and custardy on the inside with a crunchy oat topping, this blueberry overnight french toast bake makes brunch for a crowd! Prep it the night before so that the bread absorbs all the flavors; the next morning, simply pop it into the oven and bake it up.

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Air Fryer French Toast (perfect texture!)

This air fryer French toast is the best of both worlds: crispy on the outside, yet soft and tender on the inside! The texture is absolutely amazing!

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7 Homemade Pancake Recipes

7 homemade pancake recipes, made with healthier ingredients including white whole wheat flour, coconut oil, and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Tips for perfect pancakes every time, and how to meal prep pancakes!

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Easiest Instant Pot Steel Cut Oats

These Instant Pot steel cut oats are ready in less time than stovetop, are perfectly creamy, nutritious, and easy to customize with your favorite toppings. With just four simple ingredients, you can have easy reheat breakfasts for the week.

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