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Christmas Morning Sandwiches (Our Family Tradition)

November 30, 2021 *Updated* November 30, 2021 / By: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy 186 Comments

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What do you eat for Christmas breakfast? These Christmas Morning Sandwiches have been our family tradition for decades.

This overnight breakfast casserole is so easy. While you are busy opening presents on Christmas morning, these sandwiches bake and are ready to eat when you are.

According to my family, these are THE BEST breakfast sandwiches, and the family tradition continues.

Christmas Morning Breakfast Sandwich on a plate ready to eat.

Do you have family traditions in your home? Certain things that are a must each holiday season? We sure do. Now we have more fun with grandkids in the mix.

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RECIPE and INSTRUCTIONS for these make-ahead breakfast sandwiches can be found at the bottom of this post.

Holiday foods are so delicious, and we have a slew of favourites here.

  • Holiday croissants are great for weekend brunches. They even make a quick dessert idea too.
  • Rum and Eggnog Latte is a must for tree trimming, and movie watching.
  • Festive Granola is always a great stocking stuffer or gift for the teacher.
  • Boozy Bourbon Fudge is the ultimate food gift for holiday parties.
  • Ultimate Cranberry Sauce is always a hit (serve some with these sandwiches too).
  • Easy Gravy made from scratch is a must for mashed potatoes and stuffing.

As for Christmas breakfast, well you already know what we have. One year I thought of making something different. OMG, my adult kids went nuts. They said Christmas morning is not Christmas morning without these sandwiches. Even my grandkids now insist on only eating these breakfast sandwiches on Christmas Day.

This Breakfast Casserole Needs:

It seems like such a long time ago that I first made these sandwiches. I wanted to have something ready and waiting to put in the oven while we opened presents.

With all the excitement happening, preparing breakfast was one thing I did not want to worry about. After all, I would be in the kitchen soon enough getting the holiday dinner on the table. This is the easiest holiday breakfast hands down. Make as many pans as you need.

Sandwiches getting assembled and ready for the oven.
  • Sliced Bread of any kind. I like to use the Texas Toast thick cut. Of course home-baked bread is alwasy a delicious option.
  • Deli Meat – I use a combination of turkey and ham. Sliced chicken is another great option.
  • Butter – to help make the sandwiches nice and brown.
  • Eggs – white or brown.
  • Milk – but you can always use cream if you prefer.
  • Cheese – a variety that melts nicely.

Make Ahead Christmas Morning Sandwiches Assembly

Before we go to bed, my daughter and I assemble this breakfast sandwich casserole and place it in the fridge for the morning.

We make our little assembly line, chat, and get it done! Be sure to check the recipe card for detailed instructions.

These easy breakfast sandwiches are like a grilled cheese, stuffed french toast fusion.

  • Prepare your baking pans.
  • Butter the outside of the bread (like for grilled cheese)
  • Layer the cheese and meat, and top with the other slice of bread.
  • Cut the sandwiches in half, and place in baking dish.
  • Mix the milk and eggs (like for french toast).
  • Pour over the sandwiches, cover with foil and place in the fridge.
 Breakfast casserole ready for the oven.

In the morning I put on a pot of coffee and head down to the family room. Stockings, presents, excitement, love, and laughter fill the room. The grandkids get here REALLY early, but seriously my husband doesn’t sleep the night before Christmas either. I remember he had us up at 5:00 a.m.once!

When things start to settle down, I go upstairs and turn on the oven (and make another pot of coffee). Once the oven is ready, I take the pans of sandwiches out of the fridge and place them in the oven. This usually gives us about another 30 minutes or so to finish up with the presents. By now everyone is starting to get hungry.

We head upstairs to the dining room. Pans of sandwiches are placed on the table and everyone helps themselves. See, told you this would be easy. Our Christmas Morning Sandwiches tradition lives on.

Christmas breakfast sandwiches baked and ready to eat.

Recipe Tips/Substiutions

  • Foil pans are great for this recipe. Clean up is a breeze.
  • Any kind of bread will work, but you really want it to be able to soak up the milk/egg mixture.
  • Deli meat is a personal preference for sure. You can really use any kind you like. You can also place more or less in the sandwiches.
  • Milk can be replaced with cream, or non dairy oat milk is an option.
  • Eggs can be white, brown, large or extra large.
  • Butter can be replaced with a good quality margaine spread.
  • Cheese slices have lots of options. Be sure is melts nicely. I love using Provolone, but Swiss, Gouda, Edam, Cheddar would be great choices.
Overnight breakfast sandwiches  ready to eat on Christmas morning.

What Is The Most Common Christmas Breakfast?

There is no end to delicious options for your holiday breakfasts and brunches.

  • Gingerbread French Toast
  • Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Christmas Quiche
  • Monkey Bread
  • Egg Tacos
  • Smoked Salmon Bagel
  • Bacon and Egg Breakfast Biscuits
  • Egg Muffin Omelette
Baked sandwich recipe with meat and cheese on a plate.

In our house, the holidays are all about spending time together and our special family traditions. 

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Hope you give this Christmas sandwich idea a try. It just might become your family tradition too. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

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Christmas Morning Breakfast Sandwich on a plate ready to eat.

Christmas Morning Breakfast Sandwiches

An easy breakfast sandwich recipe that is made the night before. This breakfast casserole bakes while you open presents.
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Course: Breakfast, Seasonal/Holiday
Cuisine: Canadian
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 528kcal
Author: Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

Ingredients

  • 12 slices bread (your choice)
  • 6 ounces deli ham
  • 6 ounces deli smoked turkey
  • 6 ounces provolone cheese (or cheese of your choice)
  • 10 eggs
  • ½ cup milk
  • ¼ cup butter optional
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Instructions

  • Spray your baking pans with cooking spray, and set aside.

To prepare the Sandwiches:

  • Butter the outside of the bread slices (like for grilled cheese). Use 2 slices of buttered bread per sandwich.
  • Layers as follows: 2 slices of turkey, 2 slices of cheese, then 2 slices of ham.
  • Cut sandwich diagonally and arrange in a sprayed casserole dish, cut side down. (I try to stagger the sandwiches in the pan).
  • Beat the eggs and milk in a measuring cup and pour over the tops and sides of the sandwiches.
  • Cover with foil and place in fridge until ready to bake.

To bake in the morning:

  • Preheat oven to 375º F
  • Place sandwiches in oven uncovered and bake for about 30 minutes until crisp and golden.
  • Remove from oven and ENJOY!!

Nutrition Information

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 341mg | Sodium: 1394mg | Potassium: 411mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 916IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 4mg

Notes

For easy cleanup…use foil pans instead of a casserole dish.
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Comments

  1. Nicole W

    December 03, 2021 at 9:33 am

    So yummy, So simple, so fun. Making again.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2021 at 9:35 am

      You are correct…enjoy!!

  2. Mandy Applegate

    December 03, 2021 at 9:22 am

    My family will love these sandwhiches!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2021 at 9:35 am

      My family sure does, I hope yours does too. Happy Holidays.

  3. Sharon

    December 02, 2021 at 2:51 pm

    This is the perfect recipe to feed a crowd and feed them well! This is an awesome recipe for any morning gathering – we used it for our friend’s hockey team breakfast meeting instead of having Timmy’s. 🙂

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2021 at 9:02 am

      Oh thanks so much for the great review. I agree, this is better than takeout by far. Happy Holidays.

  4. Lindsay Howerton-Hastings

    December 02, 2021 at 2:25 pm

    These are AMAZING and so great for any holiday morning. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2021 at 9:02 am

      You are welcome. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season.

  5. Raquel

    December 02, 2021 at 1:58 pm

    Thank you for this great make-ahead recipe. I have family coming for the holidays and this is the perfect breakfast to make. I could sure use this time-saver!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2021 at 9:03 am

      This is a delicious time save for the holidays. Enjoy.

  6. Ramona

    December 01, 2021 at 4:59 pm

    Tradition is such a lovely thing. I love your family tradition, a real fun way to celebrate Christmas! These sandwiches look and sound so easy to make and super delish. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 03, 2021 at 9:03 am

      Well according to my family, these are THE BEST sandwiches ever. ENJOY!

  7. Amanda Dixon

    December 01, 2021 at 1:25 pm

    This is such a great idea! I love anything you can prepare the day before serving, especially when I don’t want to be bogged down cooking all Christmas morning.

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 01, 2021 at 2:17 pm

      I totally agree…these sandwiches are so great to have Christmas morning.

  8. Karla

    November 30, 2021 at 4:42 pm

    Great family tradition. These are going to be great after Christmas for us!

    Reply
    • Gloria Duggan | Homemade & Yummy

      December 01, 2021 at 2:18 pm

      I have suggested making something else, and my kids said they won’t eat breakfast LOL!! So the tradition lives on.

  9. Mari

    April 18, 2018 at 8:48 am

    Is it really TEN beaten eggs per sandwich?

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      April 18, 2018 at 10:39 am

      HAHA..I think you may have misread the recipe servings….this recipe is for 6 servings….so 10 eggs in total.

    • Steve-O

      December 23, 2018 at 1:23 am

      No. Your recipe is misprinted. Instead of “10 beaten eggs per sandwich” you should have written “10 beaten eggs per serving”, or simply “10 beaten eggs”.

      Horrible layout for a recipe (too long of a read) but the result was good.

    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 23, 2018 at 10:05 am

      THANK YOU so much for pointing out the error in the recipe. YES 10 beaten eggs total. Sorry, guess that slipped by during the recipe card switch. As for the layout sorry you don’t like it, but glad you enjoyed the recipe.

  10. Sara

    December 31, 2017 at 3:27 pm

    These look awesome! I won’t be able to wait til christmas to make this recipe!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      January 01, 2018 at 5:58 pm

      I know….I may have to fit it in at least once more during the year since they are so delicious.

  11. Amy Nash

    December 26, 2017 at 10:33 am

    These are basically baked Monte Cristo’s! Which are only one of my favorite sandwiches of all time! Yummy! Have you tried dipping them in jam? That’s how Monte Cristos are served and it’s so good!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 27, 2017 at 6:42 pm

      Yes very close but much easier to feed a crowd with.

  12. Julie

    December 25, 2017 at 12:50 am

    What a great way to feed a crowd with minimal preparation! We always host a big crowd overnight for New Years Eve – I need to try something like this this year.

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 25, 2017 at 7:10 pm

      Yes this is the perfect way to feed a crowd…and NO stress in the kitchen on the big day!!

  13. Amanda Mason

    December 23, 2017 at 4:25 am

    Awe! I love your family tradition! What a fun way to celebrate Christmas! These do sound delish and easy! I love how you’ve made this a tradition in your house! Thanks for sharing! I’ll have to try these out soon!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 23, 2017 at 10:10 am

      Thanks so much. These sandwiches have been part of our tradition for so many years…and still continues to this day.

  14. Erin Clarkson

    December 22, 2017 at 9:51 pm

    It’s usually stocking chocolate for breakfast for us! These look so good!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 22, 2017 at 10:10 pm

      HAHA….yeah chocolate in the form of “hot chocolate” would work here.

  15. Erin Clarkson

    December 22, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    These look so good! It’s usually stocking chocolate for breakfast for us!

    Reply
    • Homemade & Yummy

      December 22, 2017 at 10:11 pm

      Well we all tend to dig into the stocking stuffer chocolate during the “unwrapping” session for sure. Happy Holidays.

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