Crowd Pleasing Breakfast Casseroles for Christmas Morning. Christmas morning is always a feast for the senses. The smell of the tree, the hum of holiday music, and now, the rich and welcoming smell of a fresh out of the oven casserole. From an updated ham and cheese casserole filled with fluffy eggs, pancetta, and Gruyre cheese to a sweeter take, like lemon scented baked French toast here are 2. Christmas brunch. Sweet Breakfast Casseroles. This creamy, gooey, crunchy, and slightly savory casserole is a far cry from your standard French toast. It practically begs to be front and center at your next brunch. This beautiful breakfast strata will win you over with its apple cinnamon filling and not too sweet cream cheese glaze on top. Whether you serve this rich, seasonal breakfast treat straight from the oven, or plate it up at room temperature for the late risers in the family, this is the kind of breakfast that makes Christmas morning a little more special. Sometimes you need a breakfast thats just simple, straightforward, and plain delicious. This brioche French toast layered with lemon zest and custard, and baked until puffy, golden, and silky smooth inside is just that. Featured-Size-Christmas-morning-breakfast-.jpg' alt='Christmas Morning Breakfast' title='Christmas Morning Breakfast' />Sweet and rich, with flaky layers of bread and cinnamon flavored cream cheese sandwiched together, this casserole is just as good as a tray of hot cinnamon rolls. Savory Breakfast Casseroles. This is one to memorize, folks, and to pull out for in laws and overnight guests. Christmas morning is always a feast for the senses. The smell of the tree, the hum of holiday music, and now, the rich and welcoming smell of a freshoutoftheoven. If youre in charge of cooking Christmas breakfast this year, you have two choices about how to spend the morning You can cozy up in the kitchen with your nearest. This luscious breakfast fits the bill and, best of all, will satisfy adults and kids alike. Brew a big pot of coffee Its a meal your guests will want to linger over. Rich, eggy, and incredibly delicious, it may just be the very best brunch casserole youll ever make. When youre looking for an easy, hearty way to put breakfast on the table this holiday season, this eggy casserole loaded with potatoes and bacon is just the ticket. Vegetarian breakfast casseroles often go extra light, with fresh green vegetables or a smattering of herbs in the eggs. Well, not this one this is a hearty vegetarian breakfast casserole with rich, deep flavor. Filled with thick chunks of bread, crumbled sausage, eggs, and cheese, this is the kind of warm and cozy breakfast casserole that makes a cold Christmas morning especially bright. This breakfast casserole is smart and delicious. Its everything you love about a Spanish tortilla sliced potatoes, fluffy eggs, and bright pepper baked into a simple gratin. Meet the polenta breakfast bake a no stir, practically hands off way to make a hearty breakfast that will last you all week. Brie is the magical ingredient that makes this a truly memorable breakfast. As the cheese cooks, it melts to create a rich and gooey sauce for sauted mushrooms and custard soaked bread. Traditional omelets are tricky when youre feeding a crowd, which is exactly why we love this baked Denver omelet a pan of fluffy eggs baked with onions, colorful peppers, and ham. Sausage lends just the right amount of light spice to this make ahead breakfast casserole. And if you really want to get one step ahead, the frittata can be prepared and frozen until youre ready to bake it. This is the kind of savory and satisfying egg bake that has something for everyone meat, vegetables, and creamy goat cheese. Chilaquiles is a savory Mexican breakfast dish. Think of this version as a cross between nachos and a breakfast casserole. Its topped with eggs, melted cheese, and cool slices of avocado. This breakfast casserole is brimming with ham, cheese, and fresh herbs. Its tender and custardy on the bottom, with a crouton crunch on top, and finished off with a bright red pepper sauce. A savory bread pudding sometimes also called a strata hits all the marks for a hearty one dish meal starch, meat, and vegetables all in one. Prep this savory strata ahead of time, so all you have to do on Christmas morning is pop it in the oven. Balance out all those candy canes and chocolate candies with this veggie heavy strata. Its got slices of sourdough bread, a simple egg based custard, and a produce aisle worth of veggies. Christmas Morning Scones aka Vanilla Bean, Nutmeg, and Rosemary Scented SconesWhatever you do, DO NOT make these scones. I made them, tasted them, and did a double take. Oh my God, they are the best scones. Ever. I may have had to sit down and Im pretty sure my eyes rolled back in my head a little. I thought it was a fluke, so I made them again and invited a bunch of ladies over. And everyone whos had them has told me that theyre the best scones theyve ever had. Totally blushing here, but hey, they said it so I had to share, lol. Which sounds great, rightIm telling you, no matter how much you want to, dont go make themThe problem is that these scones then become the standard by which all future scones are judged. Your taste buds will be tainted the same way that mine are. These scones will wreck it for all the other decent scones out there, making you think a sufficiently good scone just isnt worth it not the time, not the effort, not the money, and not even the flour that went into making it. You will want Christmas Morning Scones all the time, whether its Christmas morning or not. Which normally wouldnt be a problem Im not afraid to whip up a batch of scones on a random Thursday afternoon, but they are for Christmas morning theyre special, if you will, and sacred in a way. I asked everyone who tried these scones how theyd describe them, but I think my 1. Its like you came up with the flavor of Christmas. HaThat, my dear, is exactly what I was going for. So, on the off chance that you dont heed my advice and you decide to go ahead and make these, first of all, know that you will never be the same. Homemade Chocolate Syrup more. But also take note that you can make the dough the night before and bake them off in the morning. And on Christmas morning there is nothing that will make your house smell more like Christmas morning than these scones. Christmas Morning Scones aka Vanilla Bean, Nutmeg, and Rosemary Scented Scones2 cups 3. Other Toppings optional Unsweetened dried cranberries. Fresh rosemary leaves. Preheat oven to 4. F line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silpat liner. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, nutmeg, dried cranberries, and rosemary in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a fork or using two butter knives until it looks like coarse meal. Whisk together the half and half and vanilla bean paste, and stir it into the flour mixture. The dough should come together, but not be too wet. Shape the dough into a ball, then flatten it into a disk wrap it in plastic wrap and chill 1. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll or press the dough out to a circle about 7 to 8 inches in diameter and inch thick. Cut the circle of dough into 8 equal wedges. Transfer the scones to the prepared baking sheet, lightly brush the tops with a little half and half or milk, and bake until puffed and light golden brown on top and bottom, about 1. Cool completely. Once cooled, whisk together all ingredients for the glaze, adding the water a little at a time until it reaches your desired consistency. Dip the tops of the scones into the glaze, letting it run down the sides sprinkle a few dried cranberries and rosemary leaves on top, if desired. Place the scones onto a wire rack and let the glaze set completely before serving. Make Ahead You can make the dough the night before instead of chilling it in the freezer for 1. Bake the scones straight from the fridge the morning you want to serve them.