Recipe Roundup

6 Make-ahead Breakfasts for Christmas Morning

Simplify your Christmas morning with the perfect make-ahead breakfast guaranteed to satisfy hunger pains so everyone can focus on the important things—like opening gifts—and not on growly stomachs. Read on to see how we’ve adapted our favorite breakfast recipes to prep for a fuss-free holiday morning.

Sorghum Bread Pudding

Prep time: 75 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes

Ninth-generation Southerner Rebecca Lang lives in Athens, Georgia, and is a cooking instructor, cookbook author, and contributing editor to Southern Living.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes

This breakfast casserole has it all: sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese, and most important of all, tater tots! 

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Briggs' Buttermilk Biscuits

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12-18 minutes

We love how the tops and bottoms of these biscuits are slightly crispy and the insides stays tender and flaky.

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Cranberry Scones

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes

These cranberry scones have a delightful texture and crunch thanks to the addition of sesame seeds in the batter.

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Carrot Walnut Bread

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 55 minutes

For a twist on traditional banana walnut bread, this autumnal quick bread uses both orange and purple carrots for a little extra flair.

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Classic Quiche Lorraine

Prep time: 15-20 minutes
Cook time: 40-45 minutes

This classic recipe marries the saltiness of bacon and cheese with the sharp tang of shallot and woody sweetness of nutmeg.

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