Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch

You can find many egg recipes for Christmas brunch that are easy to make, can be made ahead and that are delicious. It is not compulsory that a brunch spread have eggs, but there is so much you can do with eggs that, veganism and allergy aside, it seems silly not to have any. Plus, eggs add a bit of heartiness to a Christmas brunch spread that is often riddled with loads of carbohydrates and sweets. Egg recipes can bring that savory balance to any brunch that is always appreciated. Eggs can also add a great vehicle for breakfast meats and vegetables so fewer dishes are needed. Below is a list of Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch that are sure to make any brunch maker proud and any guest’s mouth water.

Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch – Crustless Quiche

The first of the egg recipes for Christmas brunch is a crustless quiche. Being crustless makes it a bit easier and faster to make. Sure, a crust can be made and inserted into the recipe without issue if needed, but a crust is unlikely to make or break the Christmas brunch. The ingredients can be swapped out with other cheeses, vegetables or cooked breakfast meats as desired. To make it more Christmas-y consider adding some red pepper to the green broccoli.

For other egg pie type ideas check out this post.

Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch – Eggs Baked In Spinach

The second of the Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch is eggs baked in spinach. Here is the opportunity to go all Christmas brunch indulgent by adding a ½ cup of cream to the ricotta mixture and go more Christmas-y by adding a dash more nutmeg. Instead of cream, a small can of chopped tomato can be added to the spinach, too as well as fresh herbs like basil or cilantro. Some hot peppers could also be added for some spice.

For more tips about baking eggs, check this post out.

Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch – Frittata

There are many ways to make a frittata. The frittata is the heartiest of egg recipes and it makes a great vehicle for potatoes, sausages and cheese. A variety of different frittatas can be created beyond the version below. A frittata with fennel, italian sausage and (pre-cooked) potatoes or roasted garlic and butternut squash could certainly be considered. The sky is the limit really. Even a sausage and apple frittata would be delicious. Don’t forget the dollops of mascarpone and remember the mascarpone is a great vehicle for the herbs you love! A frittata is a welcome addition to a Christmas brunch because it can be made the day before and even served cold. 

Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch – Egg Hand Pies

The final recipe in the Egg Recipes For Christmas Brunch is egg hand pies. They are easy to make, but take a bit more effort and time. The kids will love them and they can be made ahead and baked on Christmas day. Serve them with spicy sriracha ketchup or salsa for dipping.

You can also just cook up some eggs on the stove top. Here are tips for making hard boiled eggs, poached eggs and eggs over easy.

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