15 Holiday-Worthy Breakfast and Brunch Ideas

By Lindsay @ The Café Sucre Farine | Updated on April 28, 2026

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15 of our favorite breakfast and brunch ideas, perfect for all your holiday celebrations! You'll love these easy and delicious recipes.

Have you planned all your holiday menus? If you are still looking for ideas, these are some of our favorite breakfast and brunch recipes that are worthy of your holiday celebrations! Whether you have overnight guests or need recipes for Christmas morning, this post is for you.

You'll find everything from muffins to scones, quiches and much more. Plus each recipe has ideas on how to make it ahead of time so you can enjoy the holiday too. We always have the Quiche Lorraine on Christmas morning and I'm already excited about it. What are you making this year? Let us know in the comments!

French Bistro Spinach Quiche

This French Bistro Spinach Quiche comes together quickly, can be made ahead and tastes like something you might enjoy at a charming little Parisian Café.

Eggnog crumble muffins on a platter with icing.

Eggnog Crumble Muffins (with gluten-free option)

If you're an eggnog fan and you enjoy moist, tender-crumbed muffins topped with a mountain of buttery crumbs, you're going to flip over these delicious Eggnog Crumble Muffins! 

Overnight Easy Cinnamon Rolls

Make these delicious, easy cinnamon rolls at night (20 minutes) and wake your guests to a heavenly aroma no one will be able to resist!

Vertical photo of a batch of Lemon Poppy Seed Scones on a white pedestal serving platter with a small jar of Raspberry Freezer Jam in the foreground.

Ridiculously Easy Lemon Poppy Seed Scones

Think scones are dry and/or difficult to make? Think again! These Lemon Poppy Seed Scones are moist, tender, melt-in-your-mouth delicious and RIDICULOUSLY EASY!

Ridiculously Easy Orange-Glazed Cranberry Cake

Love EASY, super delicious cakes with a moist, tender, crumb? This one-bowl, no-mixer Orange-Glazed Cranberry Cake is super festive and checks all the boxes! It also works wonderfully as a breakfast/brunch coffee cake!

Vertical overhead picture of classic Quiche Lorraine with fresh fruit

Classic Quiche Lorraine with Prosciutto

This super easy Classic Quiche Lorraine with its creamy, tender custard filling, ribbons of thinly sliced prosciutto and crisp, flaky super-easy crust is perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner and makes fabulous leftovers! The crust is a refrigerated store-bought crust but we include a few tricks to make it look and taste like homemade, no blind baking needed!

Vertical picture of overnight french toast cut into a square with fresh fruit with syrup poured on top

Cinnamon Apple French Toast Casserole

You're going to love this crazy delicious overnight French Toast casserole. Prep it the night before and in the morning, breakfast is easy peasy!

Vertical picture of gingerbread morning glory muffins on a white cake stand

Gingerbread Morning Glory Muffins

Perfect for breakfast, brunch and snacking, these delicious, healthy muffins with lots of gingerbread flavor are always a crowd pleaser.

Vertical photo of a batch of Ridiculously Easy Snickerdoodle Scones on a white pedestal plate.

Ridiculously Easy Snickerdoodle Scones

These Snickerdoodle Scones are kissin' cousins to the beloved classic cookies with soft buttery insides and crisp cinnamon-sugar exteriors! They're ridiculously easy to put together and ridiculously delicious!

Baked Eggs in Bread Baskets - perfect for an easy, everyday breakfast these eggs are also wonderful for breakfast and brunch get togethers, as most of the prep work can be done ahead of time!

Bread Basket Baked Eggs

Easy enough for weekdays, these delicious eggs are also great for brunch get-togethers. The best part? Most of the prep work can be done in advance!

Vertical photo of Orange Cranberry Scones on a cooling rack with glaze drizzled over the top.

Ridiculously Easy Orange Cranberry Scones

These Easy Orange Cranberry Scones are melt-in-your-mouth delicious and can be made ahead. Pop them in the oven just before serving,  for easy entertaining!

Buttermilk sugar biscuits on a white cake stand with jam.

New York Times Buttermilk Sugar Biscuits (the ridiculously easy way!)

This fabulous Buttermilk Sugar Biscuits recipe creates tall biscuits with lots of beautiful layers. It was originally published on the New York Times Cooking site. With our ridiculously easy technique, it's super easy, in addition to being crazy delicious! 

Ridiculously Easy Sticky Pecan Rolls

Oh my! These Ridiculously Easy Sticky Pecan Rolls taste like they are a labor of love from a fine, fancy bakery but they come together quickly with the convenience of frozen puff pastry.

Ridiculously Easy Cinnamon Raisin Coffee Cake

This ridiculously easy Cinnamon Raisin Coffee Cake takes less than 15 minutes to throw together but tastes like a fabulously delicious labor of love. 

Best Ever Pancakes (with Greek yogurt)

This Best Ever Pancakes recipe employs Greek yogurt to make light, tender, super pancakes! Make the batter the night before for an easy breakfast! 

Italian Polenta Breakfast Casserole

A delicious breakfast/brunch option that's easy to put together and prep ahead, this Italian Polenta Breakfast Casserole is loaded with flavor and makes a great dinner entree too!

Almond Cherry Bran Muffins on a white stand with blue and white wrappers, butter and jam.

Honey-Glazed Almond Cherry Bran Muffins

Think bran muffins are dry and boring? Think again! These Honey-Glazed Almond Cherry Bran Muffins are moist, flavorful and decently healthy!

Thought for the day:

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby,
keeping watch over their flocks at night. 
An angel of the Lord appeared to them,
and the glory of the Lord shone around them,
and they were terrified. But the angel said to them,
"Do not be afraid. I bring you good news
that will cause great joy for all the people.  
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you;
He is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign to you:
You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

What we're listening to for inspiration:

HHallelujah

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2 Comments

  1. Thanks for the wonderful , delicious recipes at Christmas and all year long. I look forward to making the apple cranberry jam and serving it on Christmas morning. Merry Christmas to all.