10 Holiday Brunch Ideas: Overnight Baked French Toast, Favorite Egg Casserole, Cranberry Buttermilk Breakfast Cake & More


Hi Friends,

I didn't think I'd pop in here till after Christmas, but as I began drafting my shopping list, I found myself thinking about Christmas morning and how, in addition to having something sweet on the table, it is so nice to have something savory, like this, this, or these.

Also, I can't tell you the number of times Christmas morning has rolled around, and I have opened the fridge to find zero eggs. Stewart's to the rescue!

Below you'll find 10 favorite holiday brunch ideas, both sweet and savory. Happiest Holidays, Friends! ❄️


10 Holiday Brunch Ideas

Overnight Brioche Cinnamon Rolls:

Baked Eggs

Cranberry-Orange Buttermilk Breakfast Cake

Favorite Egg Bake

Lemony Currant Scones

Tartine's Quiche

Baked Overnight French Toast

Baked Steel Cut Oatmeal

Perfect Poached Eggs

Cranberry Snow Scones

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