96 Christmas breakfasts that are better than the presents

There’s nothing like a relaxed Christmas brunch to ensure you start the festive season off on the right foot. From pancakes and baked eggs to French toast and corn fritters, these indulgent Aussie breakfast recipes are the little bit of holiday relaxation we all deserve after a hectic 12 months. Take full advantage of the public holidays, stay in bed on Christmas or Boxing Day morning and then lavish yourself and your family with the gift of brunch.

by delicious. team

delicious. team

Dec 15, 2025

Ham and smoked cheddar rosti

Ham and smoked cheddar rosti.

Credit: Mark Roper

“This dish makes for the perfect Boxing Day brunch – it’s quick, easy and so tasty.” – Lucy Nunes

All-day breakfast salad

"Why only eat your favourite bacon, avocado, egg and toast combo for breakfast when you can enjoy it as a beautiful salad for lunch or dinner?" – Lucy Nunes

Vodka lemon drizzle pancakes with blackberry compote

Easy, yet elegant.

Cream cheese bagel pull-apart loaf

Your typical cream cheese bagel is transformed into a savoury loaf in this recipe.

Brown butter peaches with cinnamon yoghurt and macadamia and coconut praline

Clare Falzon shares her favourite stone fruit dessert, best eaten on a warm summer's day.

Pancakes with roasted vanilla bean berries

“To me, berries are a perfect fruit! Blitzed into ice cream, macerated, roasted, turned into jam or simply scattered straight from the punnet over your dessert (like these pancakes), it’s impossible to go wrong.” – Tracey Pattison

Panettone French toast

Panettone french toast

Bring a little slice of Italy and France to the brunch table.

Spicy sugo eggs with sausage and cannellini beans

"A twist on Italian ‘eggs in purgatory’, we’ve turned this one-pan wonder into a filling meal by adding sausages and beans." – Tracey Pattison

Breakfast cheesecakes with almond oat streusel and berries

When porridge isn't cutting it for breakfast, these mini yoghurt cheesecakes are the perfect replacement. As a healthier option to the classic cheesecake recipe, these individual cheesecakes are made with a creamy yoghurt, milk and cottage cheese filling with a pinch of vanilla bean and honey for a touch of sweetness, and a nutty almond and oat base. Ideal for whipping up the night before, this easy breakfast recipe is sure to be a favourite. Recipe note: Begin this recipe at least 5 hours ahead. You’ll need a 3/4-cup (180ml) capacity Texas muffin pan.

Smoky black bean shakshuka with feta

Shake up your weekend brekkie with this hearty vegetarian shakshuka recipe.

Fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes

Thick, jiggly and light as air, these irresistibly fluffy Japanese souffle pancakes make the perfect breakfast or dessert treat. Enjoy them with sweet with a drizzle of syrup and butter or with some fresh fruit for a morning indulgence.

Berry French toast pudding

This quick-to-assemble breakfast could also be served as dessert with scoops of ice cream. Make it work with what you have on hand – bread, different fruit or jam combos or yoghurt for a healthier finish. You'll need a 20cm (2L-capacity) baking dish for this recipe.