47 Brunch Recipes That Are Perfect for Every Occasion
From timeless favorites to fresh, unexpected twists, there’s a dish here for every craving.
Weekday breakfasts may call for something quick and easy, but weekends are made for lingering over a delicious brunch. Whether you’re craving a savory egg dish, a stack of pancakes, or a sweet baked treat, these brunch ideas have everything you need to turn a slow Sunday morning into a meal worth gathering around.
These recipes work just as well for a special occasion as they do for a casual weekend meal. Serve them at an Easter brunch or Mother’s Day brunch, or mix and match your favorites to create a full spread with appetizers, desserts and, of course, bubbly mimosas. Cheers to a weekend meal that everyone will enjoy!
Monte Cristo Morning Buns
This dessert gives the iconic sandwich a sweet spin. It's perfect for lovers of sweet and savory combinations.
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Thyme and Cheddar Scones
These flaky, savory scones combine sharp Cheddar with fragrant fresh thyme for a flavorful twist on the classic bake.
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The Easy Asparagus Tartines Recipe You’ll Make on Repeat
This chic and easy-to-make recipe is perfect for anyone looking to impress guests with minimal effort.
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Mini Guava and Cream Cheese Danishes
Inspired by Latin American desserts, this recipe puts a delicious twist on traditional Danish pastries by mixing cream cheese and guava paste.
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Croque Monsieur Casserole
This hearty casserole is perfect for anyone craving the flavors of a classic Croque Monsieur in an easy, crowd-friendly format.
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Tomato and Feta Baked Eggs
Make brunch a little more effortless with these tomato-and-feta baked eggs, which come together in one pan.
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Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata
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!
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Fluffy Pancakes
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!
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Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt
Brunch deserves dessert, too. This fresh, fruity pick is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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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.
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Waffles with Spicy Glazed Bacon and Pecans
Yes, you can have your bacon and waffles in one dish—in fact, we think you definitely should.
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Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake
If you love bagels for brunch, try this easy dish with tomatoes, everything bagels, eggs and scallion cream cheese.
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Classic Bloody Mary
What’s brunch without a great Bloody? This one includes pepperoncini peppers and brine for a wicked punch.
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Sheet Pan Breakfast Fajitas
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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Pear, Bacon and Blue Cheese Tart
Wow your crew with this sweet and savory treat that's secretly simple to make.
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Zucchini Bread
The perfect end-of-summer brunch recipe or sweet afternoon snack!
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Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake
Walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon give this sweet cake a lovely crunch.
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PB Chocolate Sheet Pan Pancake
No need to flip! This sheet pan pancake is perfect—and delicious—for a group brunch.
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Jammy Egg Toasts
Eggy breakfast lovers, this one's for you: Crunchy toast pairs with a medium-runny egg in this classic breakfast staple.
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Blueberry Muffins
Buttermilk makes these blueberry-packed muffins extra fluffy (and tasty!).
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