Christmas breakfast recipes
It can be tempting to bypass breakfast on Christmas morning and head straight to the presents (and fizz). From full-on indulgence to something a little lighter (remember, it's a marathon not a sprint), our Christmas breakfast recipes are too good to miss.
Feeling inspired? Discover our full range of Christmas food here.
Classic with a twist
Scottish smoked salmon, creamy scrambled eggs, fresh dill and zesty lemon – it's a marriage made in Christmas breakfast heaven. Pile it all into a freshly baked croissant and you've got a stunning start to the day (and, crucially, one hand free for opening presents).
Get the recipe for Smoked salmon, scrambled egg & cream cheese croissants
Festive family favourite
Tear the kids away from the present-opening panic with these fluffy pancakes, made with zesty clementine, chocolate chunks and caramel butter. Serve on a large platter, drizzling the caramel butter over for extra theatre, and watch them devour the lot.
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The best eggs Benedict
Pomegranate overnight oats
Pistachio croissant strata
Rösti eggs royale
Leek crumpet rarebits
Citrus fruit compote with rosemary, ginger & honey
Gruyère, ham & chive mini Dutch babies
Sticky cardamom Christmas bun
Smoked salmon, scrambled egg & cream cheese croissants
Clementine & star anise jam
Rye with smoked salmon & cream cheese
Christmas muffins
Clementine, cranberry & pecan Bircher muesli
Pancake blueberry stack
The best panettone French toast
Oat & cinnamon breakfast pancakes
Martha's full English with baked eggs
Festive granola
French toast with bananas, blueberries & walnuts
Soft-poached eggs with sweet potato hash browns
Poached egg & avocado on toast
Clementine & chocolate hotcakes
One-tray English breakfast
Festive eggs royale
Egg muffins with smoked salmon & herbs