Three Ways to Get a Hot Christmas Breakfast on the Table With Minimal Effort
The season of joy is upon us, and we all need as much holiday magic as the world can provide right now. Whether you’re an avid Christmas fanatic or just happy to have a few days off from work, this series will help you choose the perfect gifts, playlists, meals and activities to make this the best Christmas ever .
If you’re the type of person who’s worried about serving a memorable meal on Christmas morning, let me remind you that your family and guests likely won’t care how much time you spend on what you cook, as long as there’s something to chew on . after the gifts have been opened.
Since what you serve is less important than the meal you share, if you’re short on time or energy, it’s okay to put in less effort. Here are three easy Christmas breakfast options, depending on how much you have left to give.
Cinnamon rolls – a flavorful treat
Let’s face it, breakfast may only be the second most important thing on Christmas morning. Recognize this and serve an extremely simple breakfast of cinnamon rolls.
In cases like this, the origin of the goods doesn’t matter: whether you take them out of a jar at the grocery store or grab a pan from the local bakery, your family will only remember the smell wafting through the house while they were warm in the oven and the patience they had to muster until you covered them with ice. Serve alongside coffee (or hot cocoa for the kids) with some festive mint whipped cream on top and everyone will have enough energy to tackle the rest of the present.
Pancakes or waffles can be served with spread.
Pancakes or waffles make a great family breakfast because it’s hard to find someone who isn’t a fan, and everyone at the table can make them their own. To keep it simple, start with a ready-made mixture (there are no awards for making from scratch) or at least mix up the dough to your preferred recipe the night before and store it in a jar in the refrigerator to keep it easy. pour. If you have a waffle iron, waffles may be an easier option since you can keep them warm and crispy in a 250°F oven while cooking. Otherwise, you can also keep the pancakes in the oven on low heat (I suggest 200°F) to keep them warm.
The key to making Christmas pancakes or waffles is to serve them with a variety of toppings – such as chopped fruit, syrups, jams and soft butter – so people can enjoy them the way they like. You can, of course, do all of these preparations yourself (preferably the night before), although if you don’t mind outsourcing the job, that’s why your grocery store has a section with all the gorgeous, out-of-season, pre-cut fruit. . (Don’t forget to add some chocolate chips too.)
Make this breakfast casserole the night before.
If you’re obsessed with creating some Christmas magic in the kitchen, you can’t go wrong with this breakfast casserole. It will be as impressive as a quiche without the risk of failure, and the recipe is very flexible and can be adjusted to suit the needs of your guests.
Easy Christmas Morning Casserole
Ingredients:
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5 cups torn croissants
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14 eggs
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1-1/2 cups half and half
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1 cup grated cheese of your choice
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1-1/2 cups mix-ins (see recipe for details)
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Oil or Pam to grease the pan
Start by greasing a 9×13 pan using vegetable oil on a paper towel. Place the croissants (the drier the better) on the bottom of the pan. Grocery store croissants are a good choice for this: they’re fluffy enough, but not so tasty that you think they’ll go to waste. (You don’t need them to be as fresh as coffee to serve their purpose in a casserole.)
You’ll pour the egg mixture on top of this layer, but first it’s time to add your own additions, which can be adjusted to suit your guests’ tastes. I recommend diced ham as you can buy it already prepared, but you can also crumble up some cooked bacon or sausage. For vegetables, consider mushrooms, peppers, onions, spinach and tomatoes. While some can be used fresh, like tomatoes, most should be sautéed before they go into the egg mixture, which can be done with a little olive oil in a frying pan over medium heat.
Add the ingredients of your choice to the eggs and make sure everything is well mixed, then pour over the croissants. You can leave the mold in the refrigerator overnight. In the morning, let it sit on the table for about 20 minutes. Once it reaches room temperature, cover with foil and place in the oven at 375°F for 40 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for another 15 minutes. Let it sit for 15 minutes before cutting and serving. It will taste like you put a lot more effort into it than you did, and that’s what I call a Christmas miracle.