Whether your tradition is to breakfast or brunch over the holidays, we’ve got made-from-scratch ideas to make the season merry and bright!
1. Cinnamon Rolls
Start the day with irresistible gooey, glazed cinnamon rolls! Serving tip: This Christmas-morning classic gets an extra dose of holiday magic when served with a Gingerbread Almond Latte.
2. English breakfast goes grazing board
Give holiday brunch or breakfast a bit of ole Britannia with this robust, generous grazing board featuring U.K. favourites. Soft-cooked eggs, rashers, breakfast sausages, Branston Pickle, baked beans, and more are calling!
3. Waffle Eggs Benny
Make it eggs Benny for breakfast or brunch, only make it on Compliments Original Belgian Waffles, topped with a few crispy Compliments Tater Treats Potato Nuggets, turkey bacon-style, eggs, and smooth hollandaise. Or choose any one of our other four eggs Benny options.
4. Strawberry-Lemon Crescent Roll Wreath
For those of you who prefer a sweet start to your day, try this no-fuss shortcut to a festive crescent-roll wreath, using strawberry jam, cream cheese, and pre-made crescent-roll dough. Interactive, fun, and fabulous with a cup of tea or coffee to get your day started right.
5. Savoury Panettone French Toast
If breakfast or brunch means something savoury and satisfying, look no further than this semi-homemade Savoury Panettone French Toast. The addition of leeks, Parmesan cheese, and bacon give any leftover holiday panettone a new lease on life. That’s amore!
6. Latkes with Spiced Applesauce and Horseradish Cream
Whatever you celebrate, there are few things more delicious than made-from-scratch latkes with spiced applesauce. We’ve used horseradish cream to give it some oomph, but feel free to riff and add smoked salmon, sour cream, and capers to your table, poached eggs, or a spinach salad.
7. Stuffed Eggnog French Toast
French toast gets dressed up for the holidays in this Stuffed Eggnog French Toast recipe. The bread gets a soak in eggnog, milk, and spices before it’s filled with cream cheese and dried cranberry-cherry stuffing. The result is a rich, delicious take on a brunch classic.
8. Mushroom, Spinach & Goat Cheese Strata
Here’s a tasty way to feed a crowd for the holidays. This make-ahead strata allows you to assemble the night before, then bake off in the oven while you open presents with the kids over a good cup of coffee. Easy-peasy!
9. Jumbleberry Croissant Strata
Take it easy Christmas morning and serve up this sweet berry-studded strata made with day-old croissants, eggs, cream, orange zest, and frozen jumbleberry blend. It’s bound to become a new family favourite.
10. Cannoli Pancakes
Take a time-saving shortcut using Compliments Original Complete Pancake and Waffle Mix when you’ve got unexpected guests or you’re running low on festive fuel. These Cannoli Pancakes are quick and easy, and they use the flavours of a cannoli to bring the kid in everyone out to play with ricotta, chocolate chips, vanilla, and orange zest.
11. Shakshuka
Go off the beaten path with this Middle Eastern–inspired dish featuring eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce with a side of naan bread for dipping.
12. Spiced Hazelnut Latte
This Spiced Hazelnut Latte gives you all the flavours of the holidays, with a hazelnut twist. Ideal for a lazy weekend morning.
