5 Amazing Breakfasts To Make Christmas Morning

Once the gifts have been torn open and the stockings unstuffed, it's a glorious, indulgent breakfast -- think cornmeal biscuits bathed in chorizo-studded gravy -- that makes the day. Hey, Santa came and went, you can be a little bit naughty.
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BY BON APPÉTIT

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Once the gifts have been torn open and the stockings unstuffed, it's a glorious, indulgent breakfast -- think cornmeal biscuits bathed in chorizo-studded gravy -- that makes the day. Hey, Santa came and went, you can be a little bit naughty.

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Credit: Nicole Franzen

1. Maple-Cinnamon Toast with Citrus and Crème Fraîche
The cinnamon butter will saturate the bread while it bakes, almost like an eggless French toast.

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2. Fried Chicken Thighs with Cheesy Grits
Yes, you have our permission to eat giant chicken nuggets for breakfast. You're welcome.

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3. Pastrami and Potato Hash with Fried Eggs
You can substitute braised short rib, pork shoulder, or brisket for the pastrami--if it's fatty and shreddable, it will make a good hash.

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4. Cornmeal Biscuits with Chorizo Gravy and Scallions
Biscuits and gravy meet loaded nachos.

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5. Egg-in-a-Hole Sandwich with Bacon and Cheddar
Warning: A fork and knife (or bib, at the very least) may be required to tackle this sandwich.

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