5 Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Breakfast Ideas

Come Christmas morning, no one's got time to be slaving away in the kitchen. Luckily, we've rounded up delicious make-ahead meals to save you some time on Christmas day. Prep these breakfast dishes the night before so you can stick to worrying about unwrapping everything under the tree!

Overnight Pumpkin Pie Steel Cut Oatmeal

This decadent pumpkin pie oatmeal cooks away while Santa's making his rounds so your family can wake up on Christmas to a warm, wholesome breakfast. Just add all the ingredients to your slow cooker before you head to bed, then dish it up when everyone gets downstairs in their jammies.

Get the recipe via Five Heart Home

Eggs Benedict Casserole

If eggs Benedict is your go-to brunch order, you're going to love this recipe. Class up Christmas morning with this Eggs Benedict Casserole that boasts all the dish's classic flavors but none of the tedious assembling, whisking and egg poaching. Just construct your casserole the night before, refrigerate, and bake in the morning.

Get the recipe via Spicy Southern Kitchen

Soft and Tender Cinnamon Buns

If sweet is more your style during the holidays, consider taking the time Christmas Eve to make these simplified cinnamon buns that have all the same flavors as the classic but don't take as much effort.

These doughy rolls rise overnight in the refrigerator then get baked and covered in cream cheese frosting in the morning.

Get the recipe via Heather Likes Food

Easy Hashbrown Casserole

Fact: Christmas morning is for opening new toys, and Christmas afternoon is for playing with them. So why not keep yourself out of the kitchen until dinner with one incredible casserole that can cover two meals? Leftovers of this savory, potato-y dish are almost better than the first serving, making it great for breakfast and lunch.

Get the recipe via The Weary Chef

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Stuffed Biscuits

If your family doesn't want to waste time at the table on Christmas morning (what family does?), these stuffed biscuits are a great grab-and-go option to eat around the tree. With egg whites, bacon and cheese packaged neatly inside, they have all your breakfast favorites minus the fork.

Get the recipe via Honey and Birch