β˜•οΈ Bite-Sized Sundays: Your Christmas Morning Game Plan (Easy Make-Ahead Recipes)


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Happy Sunday, Friends.

This week: The make-ahead breakfast that saves Christmas morning, the citrus secret that brightens everything, and why having frozen puff pastry makes you smart

"The best gift you can give yourself is a little advance planning." - Me, while prepping breakfast for Christmas morning

🌟 SO Easy: Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole​

This Brioche French Toast Casserole comes together in 15 minutes and solves the biggest problem with overnight breakfasts: texture. Using a "press and soak" method and the right bread ensures a souffle-like center and a crispy, golden top. (NEW Video in the post this week.)

  • Difficulty level: Medium
  • Prep time: 25 minutes active, overnight rest (can be started up to 3 days ahead)

🌟 Better than Bakery! Brioche Cinnamon Rolls​

Rich, fluffy no-knead brioche spirals filled with buttery cinnamon and slathered in luscious cream cheese frosting - this isn't just breakfast, it's morning magic that happens while you sleep. With make-ahead flexibility up to 3 days in advance, you can prep these when you have time and bake them when you need them. Perfect for Christmas morning.

  • Difficulty level: Medium
  • Prep time: 25 minutes active, overnight rest (can be started up to 3 days ahead)

🎯 Quick Hits

  • Trending Taste: Toast bars have replaced elaborate breakfast spreads. Set out good bread (like my easy, no-knead Brioche Bread) interesting spreads, and seasonal toppings - it's the perfect solution for a houseful of guests who wake up at different times.
  • Market Find: Cara Cara oranges 🍊 are at their peak right now - they're sweeter than regular navels and add a gorgeous pink burst to winter salads and cheese boards (and they're perfect for Christmas morning breakfast baskets)

🎨 Food for Thought Consider setting out a breakfast basket the night before for early-rising guests: fresh fruit, granola bars, and simple pastries. It takes the pressure off having to orchestrate the perfect timing for your Brioche Cinnamon Rolls or Brioche French Toast Casserole, and early birds won't go hungry while others sleep in.

πŸ‘©β€πŸ³ What's Cooking Next Week Coming Friday: "New Year's Eve Your Way" - whether you're hosting friends, heading to a party (I've got the perfect dish for you to bring), or planning a cozy night in, I'll share my favorite festive recipes that won't keep you in the kitchen all night.

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All my best,

Overnight Brioche French Toast Casserole


No-Knead Brioche Cinnamon Rolls


Fluffy Cream Cheese Frosting


No-Knead Brioche Bread Recipe


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