32 Christmas Brunch Recipes You'll Make Every Year

While everyone may be excited to wake up on Christmas morning and open their presents, these recipes will help you ensure that what comes after the presents is special too. Yes, we’re talking about brunch. Thanks to these ideas, you can bake up a hearty casserole, serve savory mini quiches or create an entire breakfast buffet—no matter what, these mouthwatering dishes will tide your family over until dinner. We even have a delicious use for the ubiquitous holiday cake that everyone loves to give but no one seems to eat! Panettone's raisins, citron and pine nuts make this rich, custardy breakfast just right for special occasions.

How to improve on ham-and-cheese quiche? Bake it in an uber-crispy hash brown crust for the perfect breakfast dish for a crowd.

Potato bread adds volume to this breakfast casserole made with Gruyère cheese, white mushrooms and baby spinach.

Make breakfast pancakes extra special by baking them in a rich, creamy custard. You can cook and freeze the pancakes ahead of time (defrost them before using). An easy timesaver: Buy ready-made frozen pancakes.