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    Home » Recipes » Christmas

    Make-Ahead Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    By Nancy Mock December 29, 2019 Updated August 5, 2022 Leave a Comment

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    Wake up on New Year's Day to breakfast and brunch dishes that are ready in a jiffy! From muffins to coffee cakes to hot casseroles from the oven.

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    What will you be doing for the holidays this year? Last year I asked if you might be trekking to Times Square to shiver and watch the ball drop, or heading out to local bars to toast with friends.

    This year, it's more likely than not that you'll find yourself at home with family or a few close friends. Staying safe, celebrating the end of one hell of a challenging year to put it very, very mildly... and making a wish for easier and healthier days in 2021.

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    We loved letting our kids stay up with us during the holidays—most years when they were little they could barely keep their eyes open. But we had fun: games, old movies like The Wizard of Oz, snacks, and cups of eggnog.

    So even if you're staying home, odds are you'll be up late. And then sleeping in.

    That's the perfect kind of morning to have a make-ahead breakfast waiting for you in the kitchen.

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    Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

    Whether it's a basket of Christmas Muffins, a moist coffee cake, or a casserole to pop in the oven, you'll be so happy to have most of the work already done!

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    Make-Ahead Holiday Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

    Scroll down to find make-ahead breakfast recipes grouped together by the type of dish: casseroles, muffins, coffee cakes, buns, fruit dishes, and breads.

    Make-Ahead Casseroles (and a quiche)

    Best Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas
    Make a batch of savory Make-Ahead Breakfast Enchiladas for your family or your overnight guests. They're stuffed with sausage, eggs, black beans, and cheese.
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    Easy Maple Blueberry Overnight French Toast Bake
    It's always one of the most loved dishes at breakfast or brunch. This version, Maple Blueberry Overnight French Toast Bake is loaded with real maple syrup, spices and fresh blueberries.
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    French toast bake with blueberries and orange zest.
    Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches
    Loaded with sausage, egg, and cheese, you can assemble Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches in advance, and heat them up in the morning.
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    Pan full of breakfast sandwiches
    Best Blueberry Bread Pudding (With Mango and Ginger)
    A tantalizing, warm, and creamy dish. My best Blueberry Bread Pudding recipe with sweet mango and fresh ginger is a delicious make-ahead casserole.
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    Blueberry and fruit bread pudding in glass dish.
    Quiche Lorraine
    This is a classic quiche with bacon and Gruyère cheese, a sophisticated and more importantly, delicious choice for breakfast or lunch!
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    Spicy Egg & Sausage Breakfast Bake
    This make-ahead breakfast bake is loaded with savory sausage, peppers, and plenty of melty Pepper Jack cheese. It's a delicious, savory morning meal!
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    Image of a pan of baked Spicy Egg & Sausage Bake

    Make-Ahead Muffins

    Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins
    What a breakfast! Hearty Banana Chocolate Chunk Muffins are sweet and indulgent with big pieces of chocolate.
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    Easy Christmas Muffins
    A splash of eggnog and a spoonful of cranberry sauce transform muffins into a festive treat. Easy Christmas Muffins are perfect for breakfast or teatime.
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    Vegemite & Cheddar Muffins
    A curious Australian spread known as Vegemite gives a mouthwatering, savory-salty flavor to these cheesy muffins.
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    Can't find Vegemite for the muffins above? Use Marmite in its place. Look for these yeast extract spreads at health food stores and in international sections of grocery stores. And online, of course! (affiliate link.)

    Make-Ahead Coffee Cakes

    Lavender Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake Recipe with Toasted Walnut Streusel
    Loaded with juicy blueberries and soft floral notes. Make this Lavender Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee cake for home or a potluck. A walnut streusel topping gives it a little crunch!
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    Blueberry coffee cake slice on a white plate.
    Cherry Chocolate Coffee Cake
    Rich, sweet, and pretty, too! Cherry Chocolate Coffee Cake is loaded with bits of cherry and chocolate.
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    Sugar dusted slice of coffee cake
    Ocracoke Island Fig Cake
    Inspired by the traditional cake of the Outer Banks, this moist fig cake is a delicious breakfast or dessert treat!
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    Slice of Bundt cake on a white plate

    Make-Ahead Buns

    Iced Lemon Rolls With Cardamom
    A swirl of fragrant spices and bright lemon: Iced Lemon Rolls with Cardamom are a delicious treat for breakfast or afternoon snacks.
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    Frosted lemon roll on a plate.
    Breakfast Sweet Rolls with Coconut and Toffee.
    Try light and fluffy buns with a delectable filling swirled inside! Make a batch of Breakfast Sweet Rolls with Coconut and Toffee.
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    Iced roll with coconut and toffee bits on a plate.
    Chocolate Chip Cinnamon Rolls
    Everyone loves a good cinnamon roll, and these are even more lovable because there are chocolate chips inside, too!
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    Make-Ahead Fruit Dishes

    Irish Blackberry and Apple Crumble
    Easy Irish Blackberry and Apple Crumble, with juicy fruit under a buttery, crumble topping, is delicious any time of year. Inspired by a visit to Dingle, Ireland, a Delectable Destination.
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    apple blackberry crumble with cream
    Summer Fruit Salad with Creamy Peach Dressing
    Three kinds of fruit make up this easy Summer Fruit Salad, and it's extra delicious thanks to fresh mint and a creamy peach dressing.
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    Bowl of fresh fruit salad with mint and cream.

    Make-Ahead Breads

    Traditional Irish Soda Bread Recipe
    A scrumptious quick bread perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day. This traditional Irish Soda Bread recipe with raisins and buttermilk is easy to make.
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    Round loaf of soda bread in hands and on green cloth.
    Irish Brown Bread Recipe
    This bread is a staple in Ireland, and one you should try. Bake a loaf of Irish Brown Bread to enjoy with afternoon tea, with hot soup, or buttered for breakfast.
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    Hands holding round loaf of baked brown bread.

    Make-Ahead Baked Breakfast Sandwiches

    Here's one of our favorite breakfasts, in a recipe that makes enough sandwiches for everyone in your house.

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    Pan full of breakfast sandwiches

    Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches

    Nancy Mock
    Loaded with sausage, egg, and cheese, you can assemble Make-Ahead Breakfast Sandwiches in advance, and heat them up in the morning.
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    Prep Time 44 minutes mins
    Cook Time 47 minutes mins
    Overnight Chill 8 hours hrs
    Total Time 9 hours hrs 31 minutes mins
    Course Breakfast, Brunch, Holidays, Make-Ahead Breakfast
    Servings 6 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 6 English muffins

    For the scrambled eggs:

    • 7 large eggs
    • ⅓ cup milk (2%)
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch black pepper
    • 2 tablespoons sour cream
    • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter

    Other sandwich ingredients:

    • 6 precooked sausage patties, fresh or frozen
    • 6 slices Cheddar cheese

    For the butter baste:

    • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • ¼ teaspoon onion powder
    • ¼ teaspoon salt
    • 1 pinch black pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Toast the English Muffins, tops and bottoms until they are lightly browned.

    Make the scrambled eggs:

    • Crack the eggs into a large bowl and whisk them together until they're blended and smooth. Whisk in the milk, ¼ teaspoon of the salt, and one pinch of pepper.
    • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. When the pan is hot, pour the egg mixture into the pan.
    • Allow the eggs to sit for 1 minute, then slowly push a spatula across the bottom. This will push up the egg that has cooked and allow uncooked egg to flow over the bottom. Let the eggs sit for 30 seconds, then push the eggs again with the spatula. (Reduce the heat a little if they're cooking too fast.)
    • Repeat this every 30 seconds or so to slowly cook the egg and push the curds together. When the eggs are cooked—no liquid left but the eggs are still jiggly—remove the pan from the heat.
    • Gently stir 1 tablespoon of butter into the eggs until it's melted. Then, stir the sour cream gently through the eggs. Hold the scrambled eggs aside.

    Option 1: Six make-ahead sandwiches to bake in the morning

    • Spray the bottom and sides of a 9x13-inch baking dish or baking sheet with nonstick spray. Lay the bottoms of the English muffins in the pan.
    • Place a sausage patty on each muffin. Then top the sausage with the scrambled eggs, dividing the eggs between the 6 sandwiches. Do your best to keep the egg on the sandwiches, though a few curds will inevitably topple off.
    • Place a slice of cheese on each sandwich, and then place an English muffin top on each one.
    • Wrap the pan tightly with plastic wrap and pop the pan into the fridge to rest overnight.
    • In the morning, preheat the oven to 375° F.
    • Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter with the ¼ teaspoon of onion powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and pinch of pepper in a small dish in the microwave, stirring it to make it smooth.
    • Remove the sandwiches from the fridge and brush the tops of all the sandwiches with the butter mixture. Use all of the butter on the sandwiches. Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
    • Bake the breakfast sandwiches for 30 minutes. Remove the foil for 7-10 minutes more, until the tops are browned and the sandwiches are hot in the middle.
    • Serve the sandwiches immediately! Leftover sandwiches should be wrapped well and stored in the fridge.

    Option 2: Freeze individual sandwiches

    • Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter with the ¼ teaspoon of onion powder, ¼ teaspoon of salt, and pinch of pepper in a small dish in the microwave, stirring it to make it smooth.
    • Brush the insides of the English muffins with the butter mixture.
    • Place a sausage patty on each muffin bottom. Then top the sausage with the scrambled eggs, dividing the eggs between the 6 sandwiches. Do your best to keep the egg on the sandwiches, though a few curds will inevitably topple off.
    • Place a slice of cheese on each sandwich, and then place an English muffin top on each one.
    • Wrap each sandwich in aluminum foil, and place the wrapped sandwiches in a freezer-proof bag. Freeze the sandwiches for up to one month.
    • IMPORTANT: If you're planning to reheat a sandwich in an air fryer or toaster oven, put a sandwich in the fridge the night before to defrost.

    To reheat a frozen sandwich in the microwave:

    • Remove the foil from the frozen sandwich, and place it BOTTOM SIDE UP on a plate. Drape a damp paper towel over the top and sides. Microwave the sandwich for 1 minute. Turn the sandwich over, and zap it for another 30-35 seconds until it's heated through. Eat immediately.

    To reheat a sandwich in the toaster oven:

    • THE NIGHT BEFORE: Put a sandwich in the fridge to defrost overnight.
    • Open and flatten the foil, and open up the sandwich so that the eggs and cheese are on one side and the sauasge is on the other. Put the foil with the two sandwich halves on the rack in your toaster oven.
    • Set it to the Bake function at 350° F. Bake the sandwich for about 2-4 minutes until it's heated through.

    To reheat a sandwich in the air fryer:

    • THE NIGHT BEFORE: Put a sandwich in the fridge to defrost overnight.
    • Open and flatten the foil, and open up the sandwich so that the eggs and cheese are on one side and the sausage is on the other. Poke a few holes in the foil for excess moisture to escape.
    • Put the foil with the two sandwich halves on the rack inside the air fryer basket. Set it to the Air Fry function at 350° F. Cook the sandwich for about 2-3 minutes until it's heated through.

    Notes

    Tips:

    • To reheat your breakfast sandwich in an air fryer or toaster oven, remember to put a frozen sandwich in the fridge the night before to defrost. Thawed sandwiches reheat more quickly and with better results than still-frozen ones.
    • To reheat your breakfast sandwich in the microwave, doing so with a frozen sandwich works just fine.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1sandwichCalories: 553kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 27gFat: 37gSaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 329mgSodium: 1073mgPotassium: 317mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 941IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 295mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Leave a comment, tell me what you think!

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