Sweet and Savory Combine in These All-Star Brunch Recipes (2024)

You can't go wrong with mimosas and pancakes!

By Samantha MacAvoy and Becca Miller
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Sure, having a quick breakfast recipe in your back pocket for a speedy weekday morning meal is important, but so is your arsenal of delicious brunch ideas to whip up on a leisurely weekend. These delicious egg dishes, sweet treats (pancakes anyone?) and classic brunch co*cktails will turn your Sunday morning into a feast your friends and family will love.

Looking for an easy brunch idea that gets on the table fast? Try customizable egg muffins that are easy to freeze so you can snack on leftovers throughout the week. Or pull out all the stops with an epic baked good. We gathered creative ideas like tender zucchini bread, homemade donuts stuffed to the brim with sweet, fruity jam and our favorite pancake recipes (including a sheet pan version that's a great brunch idea for a crowd!).

Whether you're hosting a brunch party for Easter or treating Mom to a delicious Mother's Day brunch, these recipes are sure to fit the bill. If you're in the mood to build a whole menu, why not include a few appetizer recipes and desserts, too? And don't forget bubbly mimosas! Cheers to a weekend meal full of your brunch favorites.

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Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata

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This feed-a-crowd brunch dish really couldn’t be easier: Add eggs, asparagus and goat cheese to a sheet pan and bake. The result is this fresh feast!

Get the Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata recipe.

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Fluffy Pancakes

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Top off this homemade stack with fresh berries and plenty of syrup, or get fancy and drizzle them with fruit compote or warm melted chocolate. Yum!

Get the Fluffy Pancakes recipe.

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Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt

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Brunch deserves dessert, too. This fresh, fruity pick is sure to be a crowdpleaser.

Get the Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt recipe.

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Carrot Mimosas

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Add a splash of carrot juice to create a colorful, sweet and slightly earthy twist on this classic co*cktail.

Get the Carrot Mimosas recipe.

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Customizable Egg Muffins

These cute bites are the perfect vehicle for your favorite flavors (try pico de gallo, veggies, even cream cheese!). Plus they freeze well, so you can eat leftovers throughout the week.

Get the Customizable Egg Muffins recipe.

6

Waffles with Spicy Glazed Bacon and Pecans

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Yes, you can have your bacon and waffles in one dish — in fact, we think you definitely should.

Get the Waffles With Spicy Glazed Bacon and Pecans recipe.

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Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake

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If you love bagels for brunch, try this easy dish with tomatoes, everything bagels, eggs and scallion cream cheese.

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8

Classic Bloody Mary

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What’s brunch without a great Bloody? This one includes pepperoncini peppers and brine for a wicked punch.

Get the Classic Bloody Mary recipe.

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Fajitas

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We like to bring the entire sheet pan over to the brunch table for a show stopping but laid back presentation.

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Winter Citrus Fruit Salad

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We’d definitely pair this gorgeous fruit salad with a freshly-baked coffee cake and hot pot of coffee.

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Classic Jelly Donuts

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These treats are a bit time- and labor-intensive, but nothing is quite as nostalgic as a stack of pillowy, powdered jelly donuts.

Get the Classic Jelly Donuts recipe.

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Pear, Bacon and Blue Cheese Tart

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Wow your crew with this sweet and savory treat that's secretly simple to make.

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Zucchini Bread

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The perfect end-of-summer brunch recipe or sweet afternoon snack!

Get the Zucchini Bread recipe.

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Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake

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Walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon give this sweet cake a lovely crunch.

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PB Chocolate Sheet Pan Pancake

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No need to flip! This sheet pan pancake is perfect — and delicious — for a group brunch.

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Jammy Egg Toasts

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Eggy breakfast lovers, this one's for you: Crunchy toast pairs with a medium-runny egg in this classic breakfast staple.

Get the Jammy Egg Toasts recipe.

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Blueberry Muffins

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Buttermilk makes these blueberry-packed muffins extra fluffy (and tasty!).

Get the Blueberry Muffins recipe.

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Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding

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This two-step casserole is the perfect centerpiece for a family brunch.

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Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Greek yogurt lends an extra dose of protein to classic fluffy pancakes.

Get the Greek Yogurt Pancakes recipe.

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Matzo Toasts

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Get creative with your toppings on these crispy matzo toasts.

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Sweet and Savory Combine in These All-Star Brunch Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What are the most popular brunch foods? ›

French toast, waffles, pancakes, and similar dishes are great choices for brunch. You could also do something even more impressive like apple pecan or ultimate berry bread pudding. Add some parfaits for a lighter option that pairs well with these dishes.

What kind of menu is ideal for a brunch? ›

Popular brunch menu items include eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and fruit salads.

How do you make a brunch menu? ›

Choose one savory entree (like a breakfast casserole), something sweet (such as muffins, or malted waffles made earlier and kept warm in a low oven), some fruit, and then a bread or pastry, like buttermilk blueberry muffins (made the night before!).

What does every brunch need? ›

Brunch combines the absolute best flavors of breakfast and lunch. We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread.

What food is good for hosting brunch? ›

We love a good savory strata or make-ahead oatmeal, or a casserole with lemony crêpes, bagels and cheese, cheesy grits, or overnight French toast. All of these recipes can be prepped the day before, and then popped in a preheated oven for a centerpiece main dish with minimal fuss.

What time do most people eat brunch? ›

As a general rule, brunch is served between 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. between the hours of the morning and the afternoon, between the hours of the morning and afternoon. Consequently, brunch can be viewed as a late breakfast or a late lunch, depending on your preferences.

What do you need to prepare for a brunch party? ›

These are some of the brunch party finger food ideas that cover all the bases:
  1. Mini quiches with various fillings (spinach and feta, bacon, cheddar, Gruyère, etc.)
  2. Bacon-wrapped dates.
  3. Mini pancakes and waffles.
  4. Bruschetta (with toppings like mozzarella, basil, tomato, avocado, etc.)
  5. Fruit skewers.
  6. Glazed bacon.
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How do you make a fun brunch? ›

Here are some fun options to offer at your party:
  1. Coffee – it's not a brunch party without coffee. ...
  2. Tea – if you have friends who are fans of tea, it's always nice to set out some tea options and a hot water kettle. ...
  3. Mimosas – I like to set out a few bottles of champagne with a variety of juices and fruit.
Apr 8, 2022

How do you set up a brunch buffet? ›

Tips for Setting a Buffet Table
  1. Vary the height. Just as you would vary heights with centerpieces, you should do the same with a buffet. ...
  2. Have a clear beginning. ...
  3. Identify dishes. ...
  4. Give some support. ...
  5. Save utensils for last. ...
  6. Position strategically. ...
  7. Use strategic layouts. ...
  8. Create an Instagram-worthy table backdrop.

What do you bring to a brunch potluck? ›

15 Breakfast Potluck Ideas That Will Wow Your Coworkers
  • 01 of 15. Scrambled Egg Muffins. ...
  • 02 of 15. Chewy Granola Bars. ...
  • 03 of 15. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls I. ...
  • 04 of 15. Baked Ham and Cheese Party Sandwiches. ...
  • 05 of 15. Lemon Poppy Seed Bread. ...
  • 06 of 15. Eggs Benedict Breakfast Pizza. ...
  • 07 of 15. Donut Muffins. ...
  • 08 of 15.
Aug 13, 2020

What's the difference between brunch foods and a typical breakfast? ›

As the word suggests,BRUNCH is a combination of words Breakfast and Lunch. So to explain,it is a meal taken later in the morning much later than breakfast hours,but before lunch time and consists of those foods which can be eaten for breakfast and lunch.

What is brunch in meal? ›

ˈbrənch. : a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch.

What is a brunch made of? ›

On special occasions, an indulgent brunch is the perfect way to kick things off. Stay classic with fluffy muffins, ham, eggs and hollandaise, or really go for it with waffles stacked with bacon, eggs and maple syrup. And if you haven't tried eggy crumpets yet, you must!

What is brunch usually? ›

Brunch is a meal, sometimes accompanied by alcoholic drinks (typically champagne or a co*cktail), taken sometime in the late morning or early afternoon – the universally accepted time is 10am-1pm. The meal originated in the British hunt breakfast. The word brunch is a portmanteau of breakfast and lunch.

What defines brunch food? ›

noun. ˈbrənch. : a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch.

What made brunch popular? ›

Brunch gained steady popularity because it was economic – a two-in-one meal with special touches not afforded during the week. Oatmeal for the rest of the week, but bacon, waffles, fruit, jams, and coffee on Sunday.

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