Hi Reader!

The holiday countdown is on, friends!

Whether hosting holiday guests or craving cozy December breakfasts or simply wanting a special treat on Christmas morning, you'll love these festive and delicious breakfast ideas.

And for either celebrating at home or heading to a party, the scrumptious appetizers below would be perfect for Christmas, New Year's Eve, or ANY holiday get-together!

Holiday Breakfast Ideas

​Eggnog French Toast Bake​
​This is my family's Christmas morning tradition! It's a quick-to-prepare overnight casserole featuring French bread soaked in an eggnog custard. In the morning, simply pop it in the oven for a special holiday breakfast!

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​Cinnamon Roll Casserole​
​This easy recipes starts with shortcut refrigerated cinnamon rolls to impress a crowd for a holiday or make any morning special. And as a bonus, it can be assembled the night before and baked off in the morning!

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​Slow Cooker Eggnog Bread Pudding​
​This warm, delectable, holiday breakfast or brunch effortlessly cooks up in the crock pot before getting drizzled with eggnog syrup!

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​French Breakfast Puffs​
​Tender vanilla muffins are drenched in melted butter and dipped in cinnamon sugar for a sweet and crunchy coating that makes holiday breakfast time a treat!

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​Chocolate Peppermint Baked Donuts​

A decadent holiday breakfast or dessert, these baked donuts are soft and tender, with a rich chocolate glaze and crushed candy canes on top!

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​Cream Cheese-Filled Cinnamon Roll Cups​

No time (or energy) to make homemade cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning? Jazz up store-bought rolls with this easy yet scrumptious recipe! This recipe is as simple as fitting refrigerated cinnamon rolls into a muffin pan, filling with sweetened cream cheese, and baking!

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​Gingerbread Pancakes​

These fluffy, tender pancakes boast the flavors of ginger, spice and everything nice...perfect for the holidays or to make an everyday winter breakfast special!

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​Whole Wheat Gingerbread Waffles​
​Or opt for tender, fluffy, and perfectly spiced waffles instead, which are also great for making ahead and reheating any December morning!

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​Eggnog Overnight Oats​
​With just five ingredients and two minutes of prep before bed, you can wake up to a ready-to-eat holiday breakfast of creamy, wholesome, festive overnight oats!

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​Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal​
​This wholesome winter breakfast is delicious, easy to make, and loaded with warm cozy spices!

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​Gingerbread Granola​
​Sweet, lightly spiced granola is studded with red dried cranberries, green pistachios, and white chocolate chips, making it a perfect holiday breakfast or addition to brunch!

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​Easy Cheesy Egg Bake​
​This flavorful crustless quiche is loaded with cheddar cheese and (optional) green chiles for a quick, simple breakfast that's perfect for serving to overnight houseguests!

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​Creamy Grits Casserole (with Ham + Cheese)​
​This savory, delicious dish features creamy grits, scrambled eggs, shredded cheese, and diced ham for a special breakfast that's hearty, comforting, and perfect for making ahead!

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Festive Appetizers, from Christmas to NYE

​Christmas Brie​
​This simple, red-green-and-white holiday appetizer features Brie, pomegranate, and pistachios. You can leave it plain on top or garnish it with a festive rosemary Christmas tree!

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​Holiday Cheese Wreath​
​Make an easy and festive party appetizer by arranging cubes of cheese in a ring, accenting with cherry tomatoes and a garland of rosemary, and finishing off with a bell pepper bow!

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​Christmas Ornament Cheese Balls​
​These fun, festive additions to your holiday party menu can be made in three mouthwatering flavors — Cranberry, Blue Cheese, + Pecan; Garlic, Feta, + Dill; and White Cheddar, Rosemary, + Pomegranate!

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​Mini Cheese Ball Bites​
​Perfect for any party, these cuties are studded with dried cranberries and blue cheese, rolled in pecans, and skewered with pretzel sticks for fun, easy, bite-sized party appetizers!

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​Blue Cheese, Cranberry, + Pecan Crescent Pinwheels​
​This quick and simple appetizer features refrigerated crescent rolls and a flavorful cream cheese filling!

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​Marinated Cheese + Olives​
​This easy recipe comes together in an herb- and garlic-infused dressing for a quick, attractive, tasty appetizer!

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​Cheddar Jalapeño Thumbprints​

These savory appetizers are bursting with sharp cheddar cheese and filled with sweet and spicy jalepeño jelly for a fun twist on classic thumbprint cookies!

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​Artichoke Bruschetta {or} Dip​
​Toasty baguette slices are topped with a creamy artichoke spread and then broiled until bubbly in this easy appetizer that’s fancy enough for a party…or, for a more casual variation, bake it up as a hot dip instead!

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​Cream Cheese Dip​
​This dip is quick and easy to make with just five ingredients for a savory, garlicky, versatile dip that's great with breadsticks, crackers, raw veggies, and more!

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​Fluffy Chocolate Fruit Dip​
​A blend of cream cheese, chocolate, and real whipped cream, this quick, 5-ingredient dip is like dunking fresh fruit in creamy chocolate cheesecake!

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Hope you get to try one of these yummy recipes before the end of the year!🤗

Wishing you all a wonderful holiday season with your family and friends.❤️