Holiday Rise & Shine! - 80 recipes
Fuel up for opening all those presents! Start your Christmas morning with one of our favorite sweet or savory breakfast recipes.
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Hot Chocolate Pancakes
By á-50671
![Hot Chocolate Pancakes](/media/1a/a9/1ba31a8e0839ee138b113c8e719344b848cd.jpg/rh/hot-chocolate-pancakes.jpg)
Details
Servings 16
Preparation time 10
Cooking time 40
- TOPPINGS:
- 2 cups Bisquick Mix
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 cup chocolate milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 eggs
- chocolate-flavored syrup, warmed
- sweetened whipped cream
- miniature marshmallows
- chocolate candy sprinkles
Light and fluffy chocolate pancakes are perfectly prepared on a griddle and then topped with chocolate syrup, whipp...
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![Christmas Morning Cinnamon Rolls](/media/42/ec/c0c3c9b301dd8a7ad797d1e75f559fdec8cd.jpg/tsp/christmas-morning-cinnamon-rolls.jpg)
By OmenTrance
Start a new tradition this holiday season with this cinnamon roll recipe
- 1 (2.25-ounce) package active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water brought to 110°F
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
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- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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![Candy Cane Biscotti](/media/28/2e/bf5af0cdb5ba0b339570e45bb23c92ca56d4.jpg/tsp/candy-cane-biscotti.jpg)
By MJH
When you bake these small and tender peppermint biscotti cookies, the lively aroma of sweet peppermint will drift f...
- COOKIE:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 2/3 cup peppermint candy canes, finely crushed*
- COATING:
- 1 (14-ounce) package almond bark or vanilla candy coating
- 2 drops red or pink food color
- 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract, if desired
- decorator candies, sugars or crushed peppermint candy canes, if desired
Lemon Blueberry Drizzle Bread
![Lemon Blueberry Drizzle Bread](/media/da/73/89e81db940fff07424ca821592367388f715.jpg/tsp/lemon-blueberry-drizzle-bread.jpg)
By á-10847
This breakfast bread has a triple dose of lemon flavor: zest in the batter, syrup that you brush on while the bread...
- SYRUP:
- 1 1/2 cups plus 1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest, finely grated
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- GLAZE:
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 3 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Holiday Brunch Casserole
![Holiday Brunch Casserole](/media/15/e3/ed057af22484f89d55fce485f7f5a95df167.jpg/tsp/holiday-brunch-casserole.jpg)
By aerin8
If you'll be having overnight company during the holidays, you may want to consider this hearty casserole
- 4 cups frozen shredded hash brown potatoes
- 1 pound bulk pork sausage, cooked and drained
- 1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 2 cups (8 ounces) cheddar cheese, shredded & divided
- 1 green onion, chopped
- 1 cup reduced-fat biscuit/baking mix
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups milk
Amish Cinnamon Bread
![Amish Cinnamon Bread](/media/0d/61/1df2b9bdd30cae467ef9d40aba8670ebbe47.jpg/tsp/amish-cinnamon-bread.jpg)
By á-23189
Super easy sweet bread. This no kneading, just mix it up and bake it bread
- BATTER:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups butter milk
- 4 cups flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- CINNAMON SUGAR MIXTURE:
- 2/3 cups sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
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By á-4277
Set it and forget it with this delicious Crockpot Apple Pie Breakfast recipe
- 1 cup steel cut oats
- 3 apples, diced
- 1 cup apple juice
- 3 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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By á-39535
Super easy breakfast casserole that can be made in the morning and served in less than an hour! Use any breakfast ...
- 1 can flaky Grands biscuits, or any refrigerated biscuits
- 2 to 3 cups Cheddar cheese or Colby cheese, shredded
- 1 cup milk
- Pre-cooked cubed ham, sliced ham, sausage patties or ground sausage
- 10 eggs
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Cooking spray
Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
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By carvalhohm
Easy to make homemade cheese danish treat when you start with two cans of refrigerated crescent rolls
- 2 cans Pillsbury Crescent rolls
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons sugar
Make-Ahead Brunch Cup
![Make-Ahead Brunch Cup](/media/12/b0/ae877e300f23e5e7092e06301054df95df6c.jpg/tsp/make-ahead-brunch-cup.jpg)
By jms551psu
Combine brunch essentials overnight, including hash browns, eggs, cheddar cheese and bacon, for tasty brunch bites ...
- 1 (30-ounce) bag hash brown potatoes, frozen country-style, shredded
- 3/4 cup (from 10 3/4 ounce can) condensed Cheddar cheese soup
- 12 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 3/4 cup cooked real bacon pieces, from a jar or package
- 1 1/2 cups Cheddar cheese, shredded
Baked French Toast Muffins
![Baked French Toast Muffins](/media/f8/21/5167c239893a74ec3ae08fe72ce7ceeeaebd.jpg/tsp/baked-french-toast-muffins.jpg)
By BlueSchmoo
No need to rise at the crack of dawn! You can do all the prep work for these individual baked French toast cups up ...
- 2 1/2 cups milk
- 6 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 loaf French bread, cut or torn into 1/2 inch cubes
- 1/4 cup cold butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch salt
- Butter and maple syrup, for serving
The Pioneer Woman's Sausage Gravy
![The Pioneer Woman's Sausage Gravy](/media/28/55/58a754e775b6942fcf7a84e0ce12d2dbac2d.jpg/tsp/the-pioneer-womans-sausage-gravy.jpg)
By lindaauman
This is a really easy and super delicious recipe for sausage gravy poured over biscuits that will have your family ...
- 1-pound breakfast sausage, hot or mild
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
- 12 cooked biscuits, warmed, for serving
Pancake Bites
![Pancake Bites](/media/15/db/9f4eff9ee0e8c5c80d55ff69a25091d9e10c.jpg/tsp/pancake-bites.jpg)
By á-24918
This is genius! Walkabout pancakes! Perfect for a brunch buffet or breakfast on-the-go
- Optional add-ins:
- Pancake mix, regular or low fat
- Fruit, chopped
- Nuts, chopped
- Cooked sausage, chopped
- Cooked bacon, crumbled
- Chocolate chips
Southern Shrimp & Grits
![Southern Shrimp & Grits](/media/13/73/13acff0a76041d159b9f0444d7e5cc52e27e.jpg/tsp/southern-shrimp-and-grits.jpg)
By LRay
Get the true Southern comfort food experience at home with this Southern Shrimp and Grits
- GRITS:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/4 cup sharp white cheddar or Manchego cheese, grated
- SHRIMP:
- 1-pound wild-caught or sustainably raised shrimp, 16 to 30 count in size, shelled and de-veined
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Japanese Hot Cake
![Japanese Hot Cake](/media/09/82/b08496cd78ddbd4bdda4f441160ddc6d4b15.jpg/tsp/japanese-hot-cake.jpg)
By hicksofmarvin
Japanese Hot Cakes are similar to American pancakes, but are a bit fluffier and have a little more sweetness
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk, plus 1-1/2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
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Apple Cinnamon Kringle
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