Christmas Morning!

After all the presents are opened and the stockings emptied, you better believe the next thing everyone will want is food! You know Diane and I love breakfast, so we plan on doing Christmas morning right and help you do the same! The thing to remember on Christmas morning is the less work, the better, so you don't miss out on all the fun and festivities.

I love recipes you can do the night before or something you can just throw together using just one bowl. Below are a few of my go-to meals for an enjoyable and filling Christmas breakfast or brunch:

• Fresh Fruit- It's always a crowd pleaser, add beautiful color, and doesn't require very much work. Don't forget the clementines!
• Bacon- I throw my bacon into the oven at the highest temp possible and it is done in 15-20 minutes. Pull it out when it is almost reached your desired doneness, because it will finish cooking out of the the oven. For a yummy twist sprinkle a bit of brown sugar before going into the oven for sweeter bacon, or crack some peppercorns over it for a spicy bacon!
• Pancakes- We love these! They don't take special ingredients or multiple bowls. It's just one bowl, and one griddle or pan!
• French Toast Casserole- Make this the night before (a.k.a. tonight!) and pop it in the oven when you wake up, everyone will be satisfied and it's great way to tackle a crowd.
• Breakfast Burritos- I love when I get to choose what I want to eat! Here's what I love to put on the line!
• Brown up uncooked refrigerator tortillas in a bit of butter.
• Oven cook bacon and pan fry sausage or whatever you have! 
• Hash browns, red potatoes, home fries, frozen for fresh, it all tastes good! (it's fun to sub french fries too!)
• Add cheddar, pepper jack, American, whatever cheese you like!
• Finish with avocados, fresh salsas, sour cream, hot sauce, whatever your group likes put it out there!

If you don't feel like making anything and you just want to pop something pre-made in the oven don't be afraid to make a last minute run to the grocery store or specialty store! I love this easy Monkey Bread recipe!

For those of you who want to get out of the house, check your local higher end hotels for a brunch or breakfast spread!


Whether you make ahead, like this Festive Holiday menu, or just pick up an assortment of pre-made items, I wish you a Merry Christmas...breakfast!

FYI: Costco (open today until 6 p.m.)- They have so many freshly made items that you can spruce up for a special day! I particularly love their family size quiche and fresh daily croissants.