8 Easy To Prep Cozy Christmas Brunch Ideas
Here are some of my coziest Christmas Brunch Ideas, from Apple Cinnamon French Toast to a tasty Smoked Salmon Board! Christmas brunch is my favorite yearly Christmas tradition with my mom and my sister. Holiday seasons can get busy, but that’s no reason to skip brunch. Here are my favorite cozy brunch dishes that are super easy to prep ahead, so there’s more time to sleep in!
Cinnamon Apple French Toast
This Cinnamon Apple French Toast makes the whole house smell incredibly festive! The caramelized cinnamon apples are sweet but tart in every bite, and the peanut butter in the Hong Kong Style Fren Toast explodes with rich creamy flavor. You just melt into the apples after taking a big bite. If you’re tight on time, you can prep the cinnamon apples ahead of time. Then, just make the French toast in the morning and reheat the apples before eating.
Cinnamon Apples:
- 1 large apple peeled and chopped
- 1.5 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp Cinnamon
French Toast:
- 3 slices milk bread or any soft, thick white bread
- 2 tbsp peanut butter or any filling of choice
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tbsp heavy cream or milk
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Neutral oil for deep-frying (enough to submerge the toast halfway)
To Serve:
- Maple syrup or condense milk
- Powdered sugar optional
Salmon Caviar Brunch Board
What better time to pull out the caviar than Christmas with this Salmon Caviar Brunch Board? This was my centerpiece for last year’s Christmas brunch, and it always makes things extra festive. I love seeing everyone around the table make their own bites! Everything is easy to find at the store, and is no fuss to put together!
- 1 pack Smoked Salmon
- 1 Package Prosciutto
- ½ Cup Cream Cheese
- ½ Cup Crème Fraiche
- 1 Cucumber Sliced
- 1 tin Caviar
- Bread
- Olive Oil
Turkish Eggs with Chili Oil
There’s nothing that screams brunch more than Turkish Eggs with Chili Oil. It’s a super light dish to get the day started after a feast the night before that not only tastes great, but helps with digestion. These spicy eggs are incredibly easy to put together, and a great way to use up any leftover fresh herbs from Christmas dinner. Soak up the last bit of yogurty eggs with a garlic cheesy roll, and you’ve got the perfect morning!
Crispy Potato Cakes
These Crispy Potato Cakes are a must-have for every brunch, including your next Christmas brunch! These super crispy pancakes are better than normal hash browns, and take less than 20 minutes. Pre-make these potatoes cakes in bulk and freeze them ahead of time. Then, you can wake up Christmas morning and refry them in a pan. Super easy! They pair well with bacon, eggs, salads, and other toppings like homemade kimchi.
- 4 medium-sized russet potatoes peeled
- ½ cup Corn Starch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
These fluffy overnight Cinnamon Rolls are the best smells to wake up to Christmas morning! Thick, fluffy, and perfectly soft, these cinnamon rolls are a decadent treat for the morning. You can make it extra special by rolling in some nuts This is another recipe you can make ahead of time, and bake right when you wake up!
Yeast mixture
- ½ cup warm water
- 1.5 tsp dry yeast
- 1 tbsp sugar
Dough
- ⅓ cup sugar
- 2 eggs Whisked
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- 2-3 cup Heavy Cream enough to drizzle over your cinnamon rolls before baking
Filling
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 1 pinch cloves
- 1 pinch nutmeg
Frosting
- 4 oz cream cheese room temp
- ¼ cup unsalted butter room temp
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powder sugar sifted
Cottage Cheese Pancakes
These Cottage Cheese Pancakes are the most versatile ways to celebrate Christmas brunch. They’re super easy to make, and you can add literally any of your favorite toppings, like blueberry jam, or any seasonal ones like glazed cinnamon apples. Or, make them into fun holiday shapes with pancake molds! Even for someone who doesn’t like cottage cheese, these pancakes are my go-to for quick brunches!
- 1/2 cup cottage cheese
- 3 tbsp milk
- 2 tbsp butter melted
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1.5 tsp baking powder
- Your Favorite Additions Optional, you can use blueberries, chocolate chips. bananas, cinnamon, or any other toppings you'd like
Cheesy Garlic Rolls
You’ll probably make these for Christmas dinner anyways, why not make some extra for brunch? These Cheesy Garlic Rolls are delicious as a dinner side, but also for soaking up all your sauciest brunch dishes, like a Shakshuka or Turkish Eggs. Prep the buns ahead with Christmas dinner, and bake them right after you wake up Christmas morning! They’re the easiest way to prepare for the holidays.
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- ½ cup warm water
- 1.5 tsp dry yeast
- 2 eggs Whisked
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
- Cheese of Choice Cubed
- 1 egg whisked, for egg wash
Garlic Butter
- ½ Cup Butter
- 2 tablespoon Garlic
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- ¼ Cup Chopped Parsley
Pomegranate Burrata Waldorf Salad
This Pomegranate Burrata Waldorf Salad is always a hit at my brunches! I love a burrata salad for brunch because it adds a fresh option to my brunch spread. It’s also super simple, just toss together some veggies, mix the dressing, and add your favorite toppings.
- 3-4 Cups Spring Mix
- 1 Red Apple cored and diced
- ½ Cup Pomegranate Seeds
- ¼ Cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese
- ½ Cup Candied Walnuts See Below
- 1/2 Cup Lemon Vinaigrette See Below
- fresh burrata Optional
- honey Optional
- Balsalmic Glaze Optional
Candied Walnuts
- ½ Cup Sugar
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- 2 Cups Walnuts
Lemon Vinaigrette
- ¼ Cup Olive Oil
- 1/4 Cup Rice Vinegar
- 1 tbsp Mustard
- 1 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 tbsp Lemon Syrup
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