A couple minutes’ preparation on the night before Christmas can turn your Christmas morning breakfast into a delicious, no-fuss, stress-free, family meal.

These recipes are actually more delicious if you make them ahead of time, let them soak up flavours, and just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to eat. You might already be familiar with some of these classic “overnight” breakfasts, and there might be some new ones, but they will all definitely tide you over until your holiday feast. What a way to make your morning even more merry!

“Land of Nod” Cinnamon Buns

These are a favourite family tradition, and they couldn’t be easier. The night before, put frozen dinner rolls (available in the freezer section of most grocery stores) into a bundt pan, and top with a few simple ingredients. Let them rise overnight, and simply bake in the morning! They’re gooey, soft, cinnamon-y and you can’t mess them up. Get the traditional recipe here, but you can also find the recipe on the packaging for the frozen dinner rolls!

Eggs Benedict Casserole

This make-ahead recipe turns a brunch classic into simple comfort food classic, and it’s much easier than trying to attempt making traditional eggs bennies for a crowd. The casserole is made up of English muffins, Canadian bacon and eggs, and then topped with creamy, flavourful hollandaise. Get this awesome recipe here! If homemade hollandaise sauce intimidates you, try this easy recipe for hollandaise made in your blender.

Eggnog Overnight French Toast

Eggnog is the perfect ingredient for scrumptious French toast, since it’s already full of French toast ingredients: eggs, cream and cinnamon! This recipe also has a cinnamon pecan topping that makes it even more special than your average French Toast. Serve with a generous splash of maple syrup and you’ve got a new Christmas tradition! Check it out here.

Ham and Swiss Croissant Bake

Who doesn’t love the bakery flavours of a fresh, warm, ham and swiss croissant? You can throw this together the night before and serve it up in a pinch for breakfast time. It’s a simple and classy way to enjoy flavours that you already love, and if you’re feeling fancy, you could even mix in veggies like asparagus or tomato. Find the recipe here.

Pecan Pie Baked Oatmeal

If you love oatmeal, you’ll love this twist on it inspired by decadent pecan pie! Simple ingredients come together to make a healthy yet stunning breakfast option, and again, you can make it so easily the night before! Your whole family will be impressed by this beautiful dish and its cozy flavours. It’s also gluten free! Get all the details here.

Best of Bridge “Wife Saver” Casserole

This recipe has been a Canadian classic for years, and it might already be a staple in your home. The Best of Bridge “Wife Saver” combines bread, bacon, cheese, eggs, spices, and a few other kitchen sink ingredients (including cornflakes!). Baked up, it becomes a flavourful symphony of textures that will not only be delicious on Christmas morning, but also easy. Here is the recipe, in case you don’t already have it!

Whatever holiday you might be celebrating, there’s never a bad time to enjoy a delicious breakfast with the people you love. #TreatYoSelf to one of these easy make-ahead dishes to save yourself some time without skimping on the “yummy!”

Kelowna born and raised, Keddy Pavlik of TheTreatLife has been passionate about the local food scene basically since birth. If she's not in the kitchen, you can probably find her at the farmer's market or taking pictures of food. Photo Credit: Jordana Dickson.