28 Winter Breakfast Recipes for When You’re Craving Comfort Food

Winter Breakfast Recipes to warm you up: from breakfast skillets to hearty egg casseroles, find the perfect dish for a cozy snow day breakfast.

Team sweet or team savory breakfast, it doesn’t matter.

I’ve found some incredibly delicious eat-me-now winter breakfast recipes that are pure comfort food.

Also, they’re the perfect excuse to take in a bunch of calories on a cold Saturday morning.

These winter breakfast ideas are perfect for days when you’re snowed in (or it’s just really cold) and you want to cozy up to a warm and hearty breakfast.

So grab a few recipes, start warming up your home with all the cooking, eat a little too much, and enjoy yourself

1. Ham & Cheese Croissant Casserole

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I’ve always wanted to try a croissant casserole, and this looks like the perfect recipe to start the day with. And with all that cheesy goodness, I don’t think you can really pass it up.

Get the Recipe: Ham & Cheese Croissant Casserole

2. Breakfast Skillet

Photo Credit: Tastes Better from Scratch

I love cheesy potato pepper and egg skillets. They’re always so savory and satisfying on a morning off.

And if you love ultra warming breakfast ideas like this, then it’s time to wake up and warm up with this cozy recipe.

Get the Recipe: Breakfast Skillet

3. Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

Photo Credit: Homemade Hooplah

Again, another breakfast recipe I’ve wanted to try for quite a while. I feel like stuffed French toast is breakfast on a whole different level, so I should probably try this very soon!

And whether you’re bunkered down because of all the snow or you’re craving brunch, then this is probably one of the best winter breakfasts on the list to try.

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Stuffed French Toast

4. Creamy Apple Baked Oatmeal (With Silky Caramel Sauce)

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If you like creamy cinnamony caramelly goodness, then this comforting cozy baked oatmeal recipe is for you!

It’s the perfect thing to smell cooking in the morning, and it’s one of the healthy winter breakfast ideas on the list for those looking for something a little lighter.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Apple Baked Oatmeal (With Healthy Caramel Sauce)

5. Bagel French Toast

Photo Credit: Mae’s Menu

Bagels and French toast kind of feel like the perfect breakfast combination.

Also, you can put so many different types of spreads and toppings on them, pick them up with your hand, and enjoy.

Get the Recipe: Bagel French Toast

6. Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

Photo Credit: Dishes With Dad

A sweet potato breakfast skillet sounds like it would really hit the spot! Also, it sounds like one of those cold weather breakfast ideas that would make the freezing temperatures a lot more bearable!

Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet

7. Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

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Yes. So much yes to this one dish. A biscuit and gravy casserole just sounds so comforting and creamy and delicious.

Also, the biscuits just look perfect!

Get the Recipe: Biscuits and Gravy Casserole

8. Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole

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If you’re a bacon, egg, and cheese lover like me, then this winter breakfast is probably going to be your best friend all winter long.

Get the Recipe: Bacon and Egg Breakfast Casserole

9. Bananas Foster Pancakes

Photo Credit: The Littlest Crumb

I like pancakes, but I feel like this recipe would have me fall in love with them.

They look so fluffy and that pecan and banana topping looks perfect!

Get the Recipe: Bananas Foster Pancakes

10. Apple Butter French Toast

Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry

If you’re going to make French toast, why not have it with apple butter? The flavor and combination just sounds so good on a cold morning!

Get the Recipe: Apple Butter French Toast

11. Savory French Toast with Bacon and Eggs

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Savory French toast sounds so good and satisfying!

Also, extra points if you get thick-cut bacon; I think it would go so great with this recipe!

Get the Recipe: Savory French Toast with Bacon and Eggs

12. Banana Bread Pudding

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I like bread pudding, but banana bread pudding sounds so much better.

I feel like the flavors would be so delicious and decadent!

Get the Recipe: Banana Bread Pudding

13. Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

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I feel like it’s hard to go wrong with a hash brown casserole filled with tasty ingredients and flavors.

It’s kind of the perfect crowd pleaser and great for cold weather.

Get the Recipe: Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

14. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Photo Credit: Scarlati Family Kitchen

You make them at night, wake up, and pop them in the oven. Then you’re enjoying a very sweet and very warm comforting breakfast. I don’t know how you could go wrong with this amazing looking breakfast recipe.

Get the Recipe: Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

15. Baked Eggs With Ham and Cheese

Photo Credit: Chocolate Moosey

I love eggs in a basket and this baked version of it with cheese and ham sounds so good on a very cold morning.

Pair it with some cozy hot coffee and you’re all set!

Get the Recipe: Baked Eggs With Ham and Cheese

16. The Best Hot and Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes Recipe

Photo Credit: The Bonnie Fig

I need these pancakes right away.

I mean with a pear compote and pecans and chocolate, how do you not make these pancakes?

Get the Recipe: The Best Hot and Fluffy Chocolate Pancakes Recipe

17. Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Photo Credit: Haute and Healthy Living

They’re healthy, but honestly, they don’t look very healthy.

And those kind of breakfast recipes are the best.

The kind that looks amazing, tastes amazing, and also makes you feel amazing. And if you’re looking for a healthy winter breakfast, then here it is!

Get the Recipe: Healthy Blueberry French Toast Casserole

18. Italian Baked Eggs

Photo Credit: Life as a Strawberry

Something about a recipe called Italian baked eggs sounds so delicious and flavorful and comforting.

And with some crispy buttery toast and maybe some ricotta, I think this breakfast will taste amazing.

Get the Recipe: Italian Baked Eggs

19. Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

Photo Credit: Mary’s Whole Life

Baked oatmeal is already good, but making it a pumpkin baked oatmeal recipe sounds so much better!

Maybe top it with some warmed half-n-half and you’re all set for a super comforting breakfast.

Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal

20. Bread and Butter Pudding

Photo Credit: Baked Collective

With cream, butter, and spices, I feel like this is kind of a simple yet fancy-looking breakfast to have either by yourself or with someone you love.

Definitely a warming breakfast to make on the weekend!

Get the Recipe: Bread and Butter Pudding

21. Brownie Chocolate Baked Oats (No Banana)

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More baked oatmeal, but with lots and lots of chocolate.

And if you’re a chocolate lover like me, then I think this is the recipe you should try come Sunday.

Get the Recipe: Brownie Chocolate Baked Oats (No Banana)

22. Hash Brown Bowls With Baked Eggs

Photo Credit: Chocolate Moosey

A hash brown and egg bake. It sounds so wholesome and simple for a nice Saturday morning. Or maybe a good meal prep idea for all your cold morning breakfasts!

Get the Recipe: Hash Brown Bowls With Baked Eggs

23. Homemade Apple Danish

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If you’re in the pastry kind of mood, then I think this apple danish is the perfect thing to have with your cup of coffee.

Get the Recipe: Homemade Apple Danish

24. Rich Hot Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl

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If you’re gonna have a bowl of oatmeal, you might as well make it ultra creamy and chocolatey.

Also, this list isn’t about healthy breakfasts, it’s about having recipes that make you feel cozy on a cold morning.

Get the Recipe: Rich Hot Chocolate Oatmeal Breakfast Bowl

25. Creamy Southern Cheese Grits

Photo Credit: Pink Owl Kitchen

I love grits, and this cheesy, creamy, garlicky version sounds so comforting and delicious!

Maybe pair it with some eggs and then I think you have a pretty rich and tasty breakfast.

Get the Recipe: Creamy Southern Cheese Grits

26. Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Photo Credit: Emma Duckworth Bakes

I’ve had strawberry cinnamon rolls before and all I have to say is make them.

You won’t regret it.

They’re amazing, super satisfying, and really worth the time!

Get the Recipe: Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

27. Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

Photo Credit: Garlic and Zest

I love corned beef and hash!

Also, it’s a comfort breakfast classic, so it felt a bit strange not adding it to the list.

And if you also love it, then this recipe is for you.

Get the Recipe: Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

28. Shakshuka With Feta

Photo Credit: Non-Guilty Pleasures

Shakshuka has always been such a simple and delicious breakfast recipe for me to make.

And if you’re craving cheesy tangy eggs on a cold morning, then you’ll like this recipe!

Get the Recipe: Shakshuka With Feta

Grace Moser is the author and founder of Chasing Foxes, where she writes articles to help women create a life they love in big and small ways. She's been a full-time traveler since 2016 and loves sharing her experiences and exploring the world with her husband, Silas. Her lifestyle and travel advice can also be seen on sites such as Business Insider, Glamour, Newsweek, Huffpost, & Apartment Therapy.

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