There’s nothing quite like a cozy, lazy brunch during the holidays—snow gently falling outside, the warm smell of coffee brewing, and a table set with Christmas recipes that bring everyone together.
Whether you’re hosting family, inviting friends over, or preparing a romantic brunch for two, Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware offers everything you need to make every recipe as joyful and heartwarming as the holiday season itself. In fact, our Stainless Steel Cookware combines the legacy of European craftsmanship with the passion of cooking and the performance of a brilliant design for consistently delicious results every single time.
From delicate pancakes and sizzling frittatas to the classic French Toast, our Stainless Steel collection simplifies the preparation of your favourite Christmas brunch recipes and can quickly become a staple in your household when holiday hosting.
Here are 10 holiday brunch recipes made possible with Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware.
Why Stainless Steel Cookware is Important for the Perfect Holiday Brunch?
Built to last, easy to use, and capable of withstanding higher temperatures than traditional cookware, Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware opens up endless culinary possibilities, particularly for Christmas brunch recipes.
Made in Portugal from professional-grade metals, our Stainless Steel Cookware delivers precise results time and time again. Its three-layer construction ultimately ensures even heat conduction and even heat distribution, making it perfect for delicate holiday brunch recipes.
Our Stainless Steel Cookware also comes equipped with thoughtful design details from rolled rims, built-in steam vents, and of course, stay-cool handles, ensuring both beginner and experienced chefs alike can experiment with their favourite Christmas recipes and cooking techniques.
Christmas Brunch Recipe Ideas
Christmas brunch recipes should be comforting, festive, and easy to prepare for the whole family to enjoy. These 10 Christmas recipes are ideal when entertaining over the holidays, coming together with ease thanks to our Stainless Steel Cookware. Featuring Shakshuka, a delicious Lobster Omelette, classic Pancakes, and more sweet and savoury festive brunch recipes.
French Toast
Our French Toast recipe is a holiday brunch classic, blending warm spices and rich flavours that capture the coziness of the season. This Christmas brunch recipe has all the makings to become a staple in your household for years to come.
While this French Toast recipe is typically prepared in our Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan, it can just as easily come together in our Stainless Steel Frying Pan. Simply dip the challah slices in a creamy, cinnamon-infused egg mixture, before frying them to golden perfection. Featuring a triple-layer construction, this versatile piece of cookware will expose the challah to a consistent heat source until ready.
Be sure to serve this festive brunch recipe with maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries and dust with icing sugar. Our French Toast Christmas recipe goes from stovetop to table in just under 30 minutes, serving up to four people at a time.
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Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Baked Oatmeal
Our Banana Chocolate Chip Walnut Baked Oatmeal recipe is the perfect crowd-pleasing Christmas recipe, offering a brunch meal just as healthy as it is delicious. Featuring overripe bananas, rich chocolate chips, and crunchy walnuts, this baked oatmeal recipe brings all the festive flavors you need at holiday brunch.
Our Rice Pot or the Stainless Steel Saucepan are ideal for this Christmas brunch recipe, delivering superior heat retention and even heat distribution. Combining warming cinnamon with the comforting sweetness of bananas, our Baked Chocolate Chip Walnut Baked Oatmeal is great for gathering loved ones around the table.
This holiday brunch recipe can be prepared in just under two hours, serving up to four people at a time.
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Lobster and Asparagus Omelette
Our Lobster and Asparagus Omelette makes for a truly indulgent Christmas brunch recipe, made easier with your Stainless Steel Frying Pan. This recipe brings a festive touch with rich lobster, tender asparagus, and a creamy egg base, perfect for an elegant Christmas morning spread.
Featuring a three-layer construction, our Stainless Steel Frying Pan offers even heat distribution, ensuring the eggs cook gently, while its wide surface lets you prepare a large, fluffy omelette for everyone to share. Topped with basil pesto, crumbled goat cheese, and microgreens, this festive brunch recipe is equal parts delicious and savory.
This Lobster and Asparagus Omelette can be prepared in just under an hour, providing between two and four servings.
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Sweet Dutch Babies with Fresh Fruits and Citrus Curd
Our Sweet Dutch Babies with Fresh Fruits and Citrus Curd is a holiday delight perfect for a Christmas brunch. Made effortlessly in our Stainless Steel Frying Pan, this holiday brunch recipe combines a golden, airy Dutch baby with the bright, refreshing flavors of citrus curd and seasonal fruits.
The pan’s even heat distribution creates the ideal rise and crisp edges, ensuring the pancake is puffed to perfection. Topped with juicy blueberries, blackberries, and tangy grapefruit, along with a dusting of vanilla-citrus sugar, this festive brunch recipe adds a beautiful pop of color and flavor to any Christmas brunch spread.
Our Sweet Dutch Babies recipe may take over two hours to prepare, but are well worth the wait, offering a show-stopping holiday brunch recipe.
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Shakshuka
Our Shakshuka is yet another delightful holiday brunch recipe, perfect for a festive gathering with friends and family. This vibrant dish combines the bold flavors of tomatoes, bell peppers, and spices, creating a warm, comforting base that’s topped with eggs and feta for a rich, savory bite.
Prepared entirely in our Stainless Steel Sauté Pan, this versatile piece of cookware prevents splattering while its tight-fitting lid gently poaches the eggs. The result is a beautiful, flavorful Christmas brunch recipe that’s easy to serve directly from the pan, adding warmth and spice to your holiday table.
Our Shakshuka goes from the stovetop to your table setting in just under an hour, offering up to four servings at a time.
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Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche and Caviar
Our Buckwheat Blinis with Smoked Salmon, Crème Fraîche and Caviar bring a touch of elegance to any holiday brunch. Paired with luxurious toppings like crème fraîche, smoked salmon, and a hint of caviar, these blinis make for an exquisite Christmas brunch recipe.
While traditionally prepared in our Toughened Nonstick Pro Crêpe Pan, our Stainless Steel Frying Pan is equally suited for this festive brunch recipe. Once preheated, this versatile piece of cookware allows the batter to spread easily and cook with minimal butter, giving the blinis a light, airy texture.
Perfect for Christmas or New Year's brunch, they add a festive flair that’s sure to impress guests with every bite. Our Buckwheat Blinis come together in just under an hour, offering between 25 and 30 servings.
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Caramelized Peaches with White Chocolate Cream and Almond-Pistachio Crumble
Our Caramelized Peaches with White Chocolate Cream and Almond-Pistachio Crumble bring all your favourite holiday flavours to the table, offering a Christmas brunch recipe that is sure to impress your guests. Topped with a spiced almond-pistachio crumble, this sweet treat balances crunch with a creamy decadence.
Our Stainless Steel Saucier (also known as the Chef’s Pan) is the ideal piece of cookware for this holiday brunch recipe, delivering superior heat retention. This, in turn, allows the cream to reach the ideal temperature for infusing the camomile and melting the chocolate, ensuring a silky, smooth texture.
This festive brunch recipe makes for a memorable dish that brings warmth and sophistication to any holiday table, blending flavors and textures that are both luxurious and seasonal.
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Buttermilk Pancakes
No holiday brunch table is complete without classic Buttermilk Pancakes, and this recipe is a great place to start. Perfectly fluffy with a hint of vanilla, these pancakes are ideal for festive gatherings, especially when topped with fresh blueberries, raspberries, and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Our Toughened Nonstick Pro Fry Pan or our Stainless Steel Frying Pan can be used for this festive brunch recipe, exposing the batter to a consistent heat source until your pancakes are evenly cooked. Best of all, thanks to its superior heat retention, each pancake will turn out golden brown.
Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy Christmas brunch recipe makes enough to serve the whole family, bringing warmth and cheer to your holiday mornings.
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Poached Pears
Our Poached Pears make for the perfect, complementary dish to any holiday table spread, adding a touch of festive charm to any brunch. Combining six simple ingredients, including cardamom pods, white wine, sugar, fresh lemon juice, and of course, pears, this Christmas brunch recipe is perfect for the sweet-tooth in your life.
Our Stainless Steel Saucepan makes this holiday brunch recipe effortless, bringing out the pears' natural sweetness with a warm blend of cardamom and white wine. Featuring a three-layer construction and a heat-responsive aluminum core, this piece of cookware will ensure the pears simmer to perfection while they absorb the delicate flavors surrounding them.
This holiday brunch recipe serves between two to four people in under 30 minutes, and can easily be adjusted for larger gatherings.
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Ricotta, Tomato and Herb Frittata
Looking for a simple and delicious Christmas brunch recipe? Look no further than our Ricotta, Tomato, and Herb Frittata. This elegant frittata combines fluffy eggs with creamy ricotta, juicy cherry tomatoes, and fresh herbs for a light yet satisfying holiday brunch.
Start by whisking eggs with ricotta, seasoning to taste, and pouring the mixture into a well-oiled Stainless Steel Frying Pan. Top with additional ricotta, herbs, and tomatoes, then transfer to a 500°F oven for a quick bake. This holiday brunch recipe is perfect for impressing guests with minimal effort.
Be sure to serve with a side salad or crusty bread for a complete festive brunch recipe. Our Ricotta, Tomato, and Herb Frittata is ready in just under an hour, serving between four to six people.
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There’s nothing like gathering around a table filled with warm, festive dishes that capture the magic of the holiday season. These holiday brunch recipes turn simple ingredients into a memorable meal, helping you create moments of joy with loved ones, all made effortlessly with Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware.
Our Stainless Steel essentials, including our Stainless Steel Frying Pan, Saucier, and Saucepan, have been carefully crafted with premium materials and are built to last a lifetime of Christmas recipes. After all, having the right blend of Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Cookware at your disposal is a great way to expand your culinary horizons this holiday season.
These were just 10 of our favourite holiday brunch recipes made easier with Stainless Steel Cookware, but for more inspiration, be sure to check out our Featured Recipes or shop Le Creuset’s Stainless Steel Collection. There is no better time to stock your kitchen for success for years to come as the holidays season approaches.
