Breakfast Ideas for Holiday Guests

Impress your overnight guests this holiday season with a menu filled with sweet and savory food, cocktails and easy-to-make table decor.

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Danish Doughnuts

These jam-filled doughnuts get their extra sweetness from powdered sugar. Tower them into a Christmas tree shape for a festive look. Get the full recipe here>>

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Kale Brunch Salad

Add vegetables and two poached eggs to kale to make a delicious brunch salad for health-conscious holiday guests. Get the full recipe here>>

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Cold Brew Coffee Cocktail

Give your morning coffee a twist with this recipe that includes amaretto. Get the full recipe here>>

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Cheese and Herb Wreath Pastry

Show guests your holiday spirit with a savory pastry. Fill pastry dough with cheese and herbs, and form it into a circlular shape to create a wreath-shaped breakfast your guests won't forget. Get the full recipe here>>

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Gold-Embossed Place Card

Serving breakfast is one of the most important aspects of hosting overnight holiday guests, which includes setting the perfect table. Make your guests feel at home with gold embossed tags at each place setting. Get the step-by-step instructions here>>

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Mixed Berry Cobbler

This mixed berry cobbler's key ingredient, mint, takes this breakfast item from delicious to irresistable. Get the full recipe here>>

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Mock Cheese Souffle

This individual-sized take on cheese souffle only requires a few ingredients and makes the perfect breakfast for holiday guests. Get the full recipe here>>

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Holiday Bellini Bar

A kumquat-flavored bellini makes the perfect morning cocktail for overnight holiday guests. Set up a small bar area with kumquats, your favorite champagne and all the other fixings to make your guests feel welcome. Create your own bellini bar with our helpful tips>>

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Allspice Waffles With Orange-Infused Syrup

Orange-infused syrup makes these fluffy waffles a refreshing, delicious breakfast option. Add a little orange zest to the waffles for added flavor. Get the full recipe here>>

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Cheddar Chive Muffin With Boiled Egg

Hard-boiled eggs add complementary flavor to these savory cheddar chive muffins. Even though this recipe looks complex, it's easy to make and will impress your guests. Get the full recipe here>>

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Christmas Tree-Shaped Frittatas

Give spinach frittatas a festive touch by shaping them to resemble Christmas trees for a breakfast item that both adults and kids will savor. Get the full the recipe here>>

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Rosemary Wreath Place Setting

Place wreath-shaped rosemary on each guest's plate or use as a festive napkin ring. Make extras, and hang them on your tree to add an organic element and a little fragrance to your home. Get the step-by-step instructions here>>

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Tea-Infused Champagne Cocktail

Add a flavorful twist to brunch with a tea-infused champagne cocktail. The longer you let the tea infuse the champagne, the more bitter the cocktail becomes. Get the full recipe here>>

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Swedish Pancakes With Lavender Honey

Give your pancakes a flavorful twist with sweet pears and lavender-infused honey. The combination of fruity and floral flavors will satisfy even the most sophisticated palate. Get the full recipe here>>

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Honeycomb Christmas Tree Centerpiece

Decorate your breakfast table with festive tableware, menu items and this easy-to-make honeycomb tree centerpiece. Make smaller versions, and give them to guests to hang on their tree next holiday season. Get the step-by-step instructions here>>

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