56 Best New Year's Day Brunch Ideas for the First Morning of 2025
Wake up to muffins, breakfast casseroles, and mimosas.
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One of the best ways to kick off the first day of the New Year is with a festive brunch for 2025! Go big with breakfast casseroles, crowd-pleasing pancake ideas, eggs, and more. Here, you’ll find the best New Year's Day brunch recipes to celebrate a fresh start. Cure your late-night party woes with a biscuit breakfast sandwich or a classic baked French toast. Then, serve up some tasty breakfast side dishes, like potatoes and crispy bacon. Many of the brunch ideas are easy to prep ahead so you can feel free to hit the snooze button and get your New Year’s Day beauty rest.
Looking to start the year off on the right foot? Check out some of the healthy breakfast recipes like Ree Drummond's resolution smoothie, the breakfast salad, or the pretty layered yogurt parfaits. Prefer something a little more indulgent? Try the biscuits and gravy casserole or the lemon-poppy seed waffles with citrus glaze. And who can forget a few New Year's good luck foods to add to your brunch spread? The hoppin' John is a great place to start. Whichever you choose, you'll want to serve it up with a mimosa recipe that'll keep the party going!
Bloody Mary Dip
Yes, this party dip is inspired by the brunch cocktail! The vodka is optional but it's still got that tangy flavor everyone loves. Serve with crackers and assorted pickled vegetables.
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Bear Claw Pastry
If you're hosting anyone with a sweet tooth, these pastries are just the ticket! They're sweetened with almond extract and drizzled in a sugary glaze.
Get Ree's Bear Claw Pastry recipe.
Christmas Margarita
The Twelve Days of Christmas ends on January 5, so technically you can enjoy a holly jolly margarita. It's the perfect cocktail for New Year's Day.
Get the Christmas Margarita recipe.
Crescent Roll Casserole
No waking up at the crack of dawn for this casserole—it's one you can prep and refrigerate the night before. It's hearty with layers of eggs, cheese, and deli ham.
Get Ree's Crescent Roll Casserole recipe.
Healthy Blueberry Muffins
Committed to a New Year resolution of healthier eating? These muffins are a light option made with oats, whole wheat flour, and Greek yogurt, and sweetened with honey.
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Fried Deviled Eggs
These crispy golden bites are a deviled egg lovers' dream! The whole platter is sprinkled with paprika and chopped chives.
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Ham and Cheese Croissants
These flaky puff pastry bites are filled with melty cheese, dijon mustard, and salty ham. They're easy to make so you can enjoy them no matter what time you wake up!
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Brunch Charcuterie Board
Feeding a crowd on New Year's Day? Try swapping your typical sit-down brunch for a charcuterie board instead! It's filled with goodies, like biscuits, jams, cheeses, and meats, for folks to build their own breakfast sandwiches.
Get the Brunch Charcuterie Board recipe.
Monte Cristo
If you're a fan of sweet and savory brunch, you'll love this twist on ham and cheese! It's sandwiched between two slices of French toast and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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Air Fryer Bacon
This might just be the easiest way to whip up crispy bacon! There's no messy grease splatters and the side dish can be on the table in just 30 minutes.
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Hash Brown Casserole
This brunch casserole starts with a package of frozen diced hash browns so it couldn't be easier. Then, add some of Ree's favorite ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella, and herby pesto.
Get Ree's Hash Brown Casserole recipe.
Corn Muffins
If you're looking for a symbol of good luck on New Year's Day, try golden corn muffins slathered with honey butter. They're subtly sweet and perfect for serving up with eggs, bacon, or even hoppin' John.
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White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Along with a glass of champagne, this decadent recipe will make the day feel like a true celebration! After all, what's more special than flaky croissants baked with white chocolate custard and finished with whipped cream and fresh berries?!
Sheet Pan Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches
Those looking to celebrate the New Year with a crowd will appreciate this approach to making breakfast sandwiches! All you need are store-bought frozen buttermilk biscuits cooked on sheet pan with scrambled eggs and sausages.
Peach Bellini
Instead of your typical mimosa, try a bubbly brunch cocktail like this fruity peach bellini. The blended strawberry-peach mixture can be made in advance and stored in the fridge overnight or in the freezer for up to two months.
Get the Peach Bellini recipe.
Collard Green Salad
Ensure a year of good fortune by adding this collard green salad to your New Year's brunch menu. It's a fresh new way to serve up a Southern favorite.
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Sausage Balls
These sweet and savory sausage balls were made for snacking! Each bite is even better when dipped in honey-mustard.
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Rainbow Fruit Skewers
Even a chilly January day can be brightened up with these rainbow fruit skewers. Serve them up with a sprinkle doughnut on one end and a sweet yogurt sauce for dipping.
Get the Rainbow Fruit Skewers recipe.
Breakfast Pizza
Skip the leftover cold pizza in fridge and make this breakfast pizza instead! It'll satisfy your brunch cravings by topping the dough with scrambled eggs, hash browns, and bacon.
Get the Breakfast Pizza recipe.
Baked Oatmeal with Berries
Not only is this recipe a healthy way to start the day, but it's also great for making ahead. You'll definitely want to put the berry-packed dish on repeat throughout the year.
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