Don't forget the mimosas!
Call us basic if you must, but we'll forever admit to loving brunch. It’s a chance every weekend to slow down, get together with friends, and enjoy a lighthearted, unhurried breakfast (or lunch!). While we’ll always think fondly of our favorite brunch spots, we don’t always love having to fight for a resy or the ensuing hangover from less-than-stellar sparkling wine in those bottomless mimosas. You too? Instead, take inspiration from these sweet and savory recipes, and make brunch at home. A far cry from our weekday on-the-go breakfasts, these pancakes, waffles, eggs, and more might mean you’ll never have to wake up early to snag a table again. 😎
When it comes to making brunch at home, there's one main thing to remember: Unlike the people behind the line at your favorite brunch spot, you are not a short-order cook. That means unless you’re serving just a few people, you’re going to want to avoid churning out specific egg or breakfast carb orders for everyone at your table. That said, if you're looking for the best-ever versions of your fave orders, we’ve got them here, from sweet pancakes and waffles to savory and frittatas. We’ve also got some stellar recipes that are a bit more involved: Our tiramisu-stuffed French toast, our , our Nutella pancakes, and our BLT eggs Benedict (what is brunch without eggs Benny?) are all worth the extra effort.
If you’re serving a crowd, though, we recommend skipping them in lieu of breakfast casseroles, overnight bakes, and shareable quick breads. Looking for something savory and chock-full of carbs? Check out our , our croissant casserole, our eggs Benedict rolls, or our everything bagel casserole. More of a sweet person? Spin that flavor wheel and make our overnight cinnamon rolls, our lemon-blueberry breakfast cake, or our overnight French toast. Looking to add some more freshness to your spread via fruits and veggies? Salads are all fine and good, but this is brunch after all, so sneak them into things like muffins and pound cake instead—check out our breakfast strata, our strawberry pound cake, our blueberry muffins, or our fruit tart for ideas, then get creative.
Of course, it isn’t brunch without some incredible drinks. Bloody Marys and mimosas are classic, but it doesn’t end there—check out all of our favorite brunch co*cktails to see what else we like to serve in the mornings.
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Chocolate chip pancakes should be the perfect ratio of chocolate ooze, have an exterior that’s soft and lightly crisp, and a cake base that balances the sweet and slightly savory. Pile your stack high, douse in syrup, and dive in, because these hit ALL three.
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Eggs Benedict Rolls
Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish consisting of a crispy English muffin, thick salty bacon, buttery-tangy hollandaise sauce, and creamy poached eggs that's known for being tricky to make at home. That's where these eggs Benedict rolls come in.
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Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Sometimes you want cake, sometimes you want blueberry muffins—and sometimes you want both. For that third option, there’s this soft, pillowy cake that's bursting with tart blueberries and has a crunchy sugar crust on top. You just spread the batter in a large baking dish and stick it in the oven. So easy!
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Classic Homemade Waffles
When it comes to beloved breakfast food, waffles are right up at the top with the other brunch legends (we're talking about you, pancakes and French toast). That's why, when developing this recipe, we didn't mess around—these classic waffles are crispy, fluffy, and just begging to be drowned in maple syrup.
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Frittata
Quiche’s less-fussy cousin, frittatas are the answer to almost every meal dilemma. Looking to get creative with your leftovers? Veggies going bad in your fridge? Home late and craving a simple breakfast-for-dinner recipe? Say it with us: frittata, frittata, frittata.
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Breakfast Strata
If you ask us, breakfast casseroles are the best way to serve a brunch crowd. If you’re looking for the ultimate—loaded with Italian sausage, cheese, veggies, and bread—then this strata is it. It’s hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied, and is endlessly versatile (throw whatever you got in there, it can take it!).
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Brioche French Toast
French toast is already a pretty decadent breakfast, but we’ve got a way to make it extra luxurious: thick-sliced cinnamon twist brioche. Topped with fresh berries, sweet syrup, and a little dusting of confectioners' sugar, this will make any morning special.
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Breakfast Bagel Bites
We loaded up these bagel bites with creamy scrambled eggs, melty cheese, and crispy bacon to create a poppable addition to your brunch spread your guests won't be able to get enough of. Skip the breakfast casserole—these bites are the perfect way to add some fun to your party.
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Crispy Hash Brown-Crusted Bacon & Cheddar Quiche
The only thing better than a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich? A bacon, egg, and cheese with hash browns as the crust. This is the #glowup you won't want to miss.
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
This easy recipe perfects the beloved, soft, and fluffy sweet pastry—follow it to a T if you’re looking to go classic, or use it as a jumping-off point to add your favorite seasonal flavors (the flaky and buttery dough is unbeatable, and can take everything from chocolate to fruit).
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Eggs In Purgatory
Think of this like a slightly spicy, super savory shakshuka. Even if you're not a fan of anchovies, we highly encourage including them in this recipe. Scout's honor—it won't taste like fish! The anchovies melt right into the tomatoes, and lend a super-savory flavor even a fish-hater would like.
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Cheesy Croissant Casserole
The contrast here between the crispy, flaky edges of the croissants and the soft, cheesy middle is very special. If you're able to, assemble everything the night before, and bake it off the following morning while everyone begins popping bottles for mimosas. 😉
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No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart
Looking for a show-stopping springtime brunch centerpiece? Crowned with an abundance of fresh berries, this no-bake breakfast tart is equally easy to make and stunning to look at. Hosting brunch has never been simpler.
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Best Breakfast Tacos
Load up these breakfast tacos—packed with hearty potatoes, chorizo, and crunchy pickled onions—for a meal to keep you full all morning long. Skip the chorizo and opt for vegan cheese to make these best-ever tacos into a vegan breakfast dream!
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Huevos Rancheros Casserole
Huevos rancheros is one of those dishes that normally requires multiple cooking steps and a good amount of time, from frying the tostada to making the sauce and then frying eggs at the end. It’s fabulous and super-tasty, but what if all of those flavors could come together in a few easy steps? Enter: this huevos rancheros casserole.
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Nutella-Stuffed Pancakes
A thick and fluffy stack of pancakes dripping with maple syrup is always a winning idea for breakfast. And when you slice into a flapjack to reveal a gooey, melty center of Nutella? That’s hard to beat. These Nutella-stuffed pancakes are the stuff of brunchtime dreams, and they’re easy to put together right at home.
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Breakfast Monkey Bread
This monkey bread has all the best parts of breakfast, in a convenient pull-apart monkey bread that's extra fun to make and to eat. We used a combo of seeds and spices here, but feel free to swap in for your favorite everything bagel seasoning.
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Strawberry Pound Cake
Classic pound cake gets an upgrade with swirls of strawberry jam throughout and iced with tangy strawberry glaze. This streamlined recipe relies on a few crucial ingredients to maximize the flavor while the method remains extremely simple.
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Lemon Rolls
If a cinnamon roll went on summer vacation, it’d be a lemon roll. These pillows of cream cheese-covered sunshine are stuffed with a lemon curd filling that’s studded with ground cardamom and grated ginger, making this a treat you’ll be clamoring to share…or maybe not. 😉
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Fruit Tart
If you’re one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of a spring brunch, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.
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