A Christmas breakfast can be as simple or elaborate as your family desires. If entertaining guests or a large family, Christmas may necessitate an elaborate preparation of breakfast foods. A good Christmas breakfast can fuel everyone up for opening all those presents! Rich, savory dishes and sweet dishes are usually made for Christmas morning. Christmas breakfast preparation can be faster and easier if some dishes are made ahead of time. Foods that can be made in advance are breakfast casseroles, doughnuts, pastries and bagels.

Preparation time and time management are key when it comes to whipping up a delicious Christmas breakfast for friends and loved ones gathered at your home over the holiday. One thing to consider is whether you want to serve your breakfast informally, with pastries or a buffet-style spread (allowing guests to fix plates and return to the living room or den to open presents), or if you'd prefer a more formal, sit-down breakfast. If you go the formal route, you might consider preparing a savory breakfast casserole with eggs, sausage, cheese and the like. Pancakes are always a popular choice as well - though unlike casseroles, they can't be prepared ahead of time. Why not make some Christmas-themed pancakes, using decorative red or green powdered sugar? Gingerbread or eggnog pancakes are other holiday-themed options your guests might enjoy.http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Gingerbread-Pancakes/Detail.aspx