Start your Christmas Day off with a bang with these brilliant recipes

<p>When do you sit down for Christmas dinner? Traditionally, it can take place any time between Christmas Eve and the evening of Christmas Day itself. If the prospect of eating meat, gravy and sprouts (washed down with half a bottle of wine) at midday has you reaching for the Rennies, perhaps you ought to schedule the main event a little later in the day. </p><p>Christmas Day is notoriously boozy, and we all know that we shouldn't drink on an empty stomach &ndash; so gear up by way of a bolstering brunch. </p><p>We've rounded up 12 scrumptious Christmas brunch recipes, from decadent smoked salmon and eggs to buttery pastries and seasonally-spiced porridge. Happy Christmas eating.</p><h2>Cheat&rsquo;s cranberry Danish</h2><p>Made with tangy cranberries, aromatic spices and easy puff pastry, these <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cheats-cranberry-danish" target="_blank">seasonal Danishes</a> are a real treat - and can be on the breakfast table in just 30 minutes. Serve with warmed <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pastry-and-dough/jusrol-6-croissants-dough/910002296645" target="_blank">croissants</a>, <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/pastry-and-dough/jusrol-6-pain-au-chocolat-dough/910000459532" target="_blank">pains au chocolat</a> and <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/brioche/asda-extra-special-all-butter-brioche-loaf/910003081178" target="_blank">brioche</a> with a selection of jams and marmalade.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cheatscranberrydanishHero__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Bucks Fizz smoked salmon with root vegetable mini rostis</h2><p>Looking for an elegant adults-only brunch recipe? Guests will love this <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/bucks-fizz-smoked-salmon-with-root-vegetable-mini-rostis" target="_blank">Bucks Fizz smoked salmon with root vegetable mini rostis recipe</a>. The silky texture and zestiness of the fish works perfectly with the crispy potato cakes. And, obviously, serve with a glass of <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/sparkling-wine/bucks-fizz-sparkling-cocktail/910002078040" target="_blank">Bucks Fizz</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="bucks-fizz-smoked-salmon-root-veg-mini-rosti__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/bucks-fizz-smoked-salmon-root-veg-mini-rosti__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Eggy panettone with bacon</h2><p>Traditional Italian bread meets creamy eggs and crispy bacon in this <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/christmas-breakfast-eggy-panettone-with-bacon" target="_blank">delicious eggy panettone with bacon</a>. What better way to enjoy that <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/swiss-roll-sponge-cakes/asda-extra-special-italian-panettone/1000065199129" target="_blank">Christmas Panettone</a>?</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="panettone__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/panettone__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>German apple pancake</h2><p>Known as Apfelpfannkuchen in Germany, <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/german-apple-pancake" target="_blank">these fruity baked pancakes</a> are filled with apples and cinnamon. Serve with a dollop of crème fraîche for a beautiful tangy accompaniment.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="german-apple-pancake__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/german-apple-pancake__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Mince pie porridge</h2><p>Creamy, spicy, fruity and utterly delicious, this <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/mince-pie-porridge-recipe" target="_blank">mince pie porridge</a> has a festive twist on your morning breakfast. All you need to do is mix together oats, spices, lemon and orange zest with milk and water the night before and then stir it into your <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/traditional-porridge-oats/asda-jumbo-scottish-porridge-oats/1000001092407" target="_blank">regular bowl of hot porridge </a>on Christmas morning. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="mince-pie-porridge__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/mince-pie-porridge__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Cinnamon eggy bread (Rabanada)</h2><p>A treat at Ceia de Natal - Christmas supper eaten after Mass - <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cinnamon-eggy-bread-rabanada" target="_blank">this sweet dish</a>, like many Brazilian dishes, has Portuguese roots.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cinnamoneggybreadrabanadaHero__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Christmas tree crumpets with smoked salmon</h2><p>These <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/crumpets/asda-christmas-tree-crumpets/910002914562?cmpid=otc-good-_-ghs-_-christmas-brunch-ideas-_-christmas-_-section" target="_blank">festive crumpets</a> (which the whole family will love) might be great simply spread with butter, but are even better topped with <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/soft-cheese/asda-original-soft-cheese/910000542825" target="_blank">softened cream cheese</a> and slices of <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/view-all-salmon/asda-extra-special-mild-delicate-smoked-salmon/910002458369" target="_blank">ASDA Extra Special Mild & Delicate Smoked Salmon</a>.</p><p>To finish, scatter with a few chopped chives, sprinkle with cracked black pepper and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="crumpets__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/crumpets_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Cherry & pistachio pastries</h2><p>Made with cinnamon, marzipan, crunchy pistachios and juicy cherries, <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/cherry-pistachio-pastries" target="_blank">these buttery pastries</a> are sure to go down a treat.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt="cherry-and-pistachio-pastries__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cherry-and-pistachio-pastries__square_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>Santa bread</h2><p>Children will enjoy making and tucking into this soft <a target='_blank'href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/santa-bread" target="_blank">Santa bread</a>. It's deceptively simple - just grab some <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/baking-mixes/asda-white-bread-mix/80190767" target="_blank">bread mix</a>.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/santabreadHero__square_GL?scl=1"></p><p><em>Stock up on all your Christmas brunch ingredients at <a target='_blank'href="https://groceries.asda.com/" target="_blank">Asda.com</a> or <a target='_blank'href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">in store</a>. </em></p>

The best Christmas morning breakfast and brunch ideas

By Asda Good Living,18th December 2018

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