Christmas morning is one of those wonderful times when everything is warm and inviting. Excitement is always met with warmth, which makes the joy of enjoying fine food together with the love of a family or friends unforgettable at that moment. Moreover, having plans can even make a special Christmas breakfast as well. Here are some amazing fun breakfast ideas, helpful tips, and holiday drinks below to make your morning especially special.
What to Serve on Christmas Morning? Delicious Breakfast Ideas
A good Christmas breakfast is all about the right blend—delicious and warm dishes that are not too long in preparation. Here are some fantastic ideas for your meal:
- Breakfast Casserole
Breakfast casseroles are super convenient for Christmas morning. Taking eggs, cheese, sausage, bacon, and vegetables puts them all together into one huge dish. The best part is: you can make it overnight. Just put it in the oven the next day, and you'll get a warm, filling dinner without any fuss. And you can change it to how your family likes it – if they like a veggie-filled casserole or like a meat-filled one.
- Holiday Pancakes
Pancakes are always a favorite, and they're easy enough to make festive. So, try some gingerbread pancakes, cranberry orange pancakes, or even fluff up the stack a bit with some spiced apples on top. It's a great way for a colorful holiday-themed breakfast that will bring smiles to each face.
- Cinnamon rolls
It was one of our favorite breakfast dishes throughout the year. Christmas morning smells like cinnamon rolls baking. If you are too busy to make them, you can buy them pre-made at the store; however, nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing, even comes close to homemade cinnamon rolls. They're hot, gooey, and utterly topped with icing, making the classic breakfast fave never get old.
- Smoked Salmon Bagels
Smoked salmon bagels are a classy breakfast option. Toast some bagels, spread cream cheese on them, and top with smoked salmon, capers, and red onions. These are light but feel like a special treat, great for anyone wanting something a bit nicer.
- Fresh Fruit Salad
This amount of heavy breakfast food can be easily offset with a lively fruit salad. Prepare some seasonal fruits such as a pomegranate, pineapple, and oranges and add cinnamon or orange zest for added festiveness.
How to Prepare Smooth Christmas Morning Breakfast
Nobody wants to spend the entire Christmas morning in the kitchen. Here are some tips to help you prepare for an easy and relaxed breakfast.
- Plan for the next day in advance
It is essential to prepare before midnight so that one will have a peaceful Christmas morning. One can prepare breakfast casseroles, cinnamon rolls, and pancake batter and then place them in the oven once it's time to leave on Christmas morning.
- Setting up a breakfast buffet
If you are catering to many people, you should have a breakfast buffet because it's an easy way of providing different kinds. Place all your pancakes and fruit salad, bagels, casserole there and allow everyone to have whatever he or she feels like taking. In doing this, you will not fuss about what to serve anymore-you'll enjoy the morning, too!
- Request for Assistance
Don't wait to beg for help from family members or friends who come over as guests. One will make the fruit salad, another will take care of laying out the table. And that holiday will be totally savoured.
- Select foods that are not overly demanding.
Look for recipes you can make while doing something else. How about making a breakfast casserole or setting something to slow cook so you can get it in the pot, forget about it, and join for coffee or opening presents, so you don't spend Christmas morning stuck in the kitchen.
How to Make Christmas Morning Breakfast Special?
Not just the food, but the whole experience itself. Here's how to make your breakfast feel special:
- Setting Up a Gorgeous Holiday Table
A nicely arranged table can make all the difference. Cheerful tablecloths, napkins, and decorations can add to its friendly and welcoming appeal. A few pinecones or some candles can make the simple centerpiece so much more charming.
- Set up a Hot Chocolate Bar
A hot chocolate bar is fun to drink warm beverages with people. Put out cups, cocoa mix, marshmallows, whipped cream and such toppings as crushed peppermint or chocolate chips and let everyone make his or her own cup, it being a fun activity for your guests.
- Play Christmas Music
Play Christmas music so people will feel the holiday spirit. It can be traditional carols or your favorite holiday songs. Music will bring the room to life, making it warm, and hence breakfast is going to be even more special.
- Help with Kindness
The best part of anything you eat is the love attached to it. Whether it came from your kitchen, through your hands, or out of a packet, what's put into it matters less and less. What does the thought and effort go toward making your breakfast unforgettable?
Fun Christmas drinks to enjoy with your special morning fare
Add a little cheer to your Christmas morning breakfast with these festive cocktails:
- Mimosas
Mimosas are always a crowd-pleaser and substitute the usual orange juice with cranberry juice on Christmas. Garnish with a few fresh cranberries, or a sprig of rosemary for that extra festive touch.
- Eggnog
Eggnog is a Christmas classic. Serve it plain for a creamy, comforting drink, or add a splash of rum or bourbon for a little extra warmth. Don't forget the sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg to complete the experience.
- Spiked Hot Chocolate
It's great for a special treat. Mix in Baileys, rum, or Kahlúa with the hot cocoa. Top with whipped cream and marshmallows. The best warm drink to be enjoyed by the fire.
Make it a Christmas morning breakfast to remember.
The main idea of Christmas morning is spending time with people you love, and the food is just a nice extra. You can enjoy a breakfast casserole or keep it easy with pancakes and a hot chocolate bar; the important thing is to enjoy the moment. A little planning, some holiday decorations with love, will change Christmas morning into a breakfast that one would never forget for the rest of his life.
