50 Best Brunch Recipes

I make these homemade cinnamon rolls every year for the holidays. Soft, gooey, and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, they’re one of my family’s favorite brunch recipes.

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: frittatas are the best brunch recipes. They’re flavorful, satisfying, and easy to throw together at the last minute—great for serving a crowd!

If you love make-ahead brunch ideas, you have to try this French toast casserole! You can assemble it the night before and bake it off in the morning. With its moist, custardy middle and crisp topping, it’ll be a hit with guests.

So much better than the average bowl of oats! This baked oatmeal is lightly sweet, warmly spiced, and packed with juicy berries. It stays soft and creamy in the middle, while a layer of coconut flakes and pecans gets crisp and toasty on top.

Guaranteed to impress guests, this spinach quiche has a delicate, custardy filling and the flakiest crust. Prep the pie crust a day ahead so that you can easily get the quiche in the oven before brunch.

Inspired by my mom’s classic breakfast casserole, this egg bake is a staple on our brunch table. It’s packed with flavorful veggies, and it has a secret layer of roasted potatoes hiding at the bottom.

Instead of the traditional sour cream, whole milk Greek yogurt adds moisture to this scrumptious coffee cake. My favorite part? The buttery cinnamon crumble on top!

These mini frittatas would be a delightful addition to any brunch spread! Feta cheese, scallions, and bell peppers fill them with delicious savory flavor.

Kickstart your morning with this epic breakfast burrito! Filled with eggs, breakfast potatoes, pico de gallo, and fresh veggies, it’s healthy, fun, and easy to make.

After living in Austin for over a decade, I’m convinced that migas are one of the tastiest brunch ideas. If you’re not familiar with them, they’re eggs scrambled with cheese, tortilla chips, and—in my recipe—fresh veggies. Serve them with tortillas and plenty of salsa, and you’ll be hooked.

Filled with pico de gallo, avocado, and creamy scrambled eggs, these tacos are a healthy, refreshing way to start the day.

A plant-based riff on scrambled eggs, this tofu scramble is creamy, savory, and satisfying. Dress it up with smoky salsa roja or tangy salsa verde to take it over the top.

This Middle Eastern and North African dish consists of eggs poached in a spicy tomato and red pepper sauce. Top it with tangy feta cheese, and serve it with pita or crusty bread for scooping everything up.

Tomato slices take the place of Canadian bacon in this fresh twist on classic eggs Benedict. Don’t let making the creamy hollandaise sauce intimidate you—my recipe is a cinch to make in the blender!

Customize it with your favorite filling!

You know it’s going to be a good day when it starts with a sandwich that looks like THAT. This epic brunch number is loaded up with fresh veggies, a spinach omelette, and a creamy herbed goat cheese spread.

Dress them up with simple toppings like sautéed asparagus, fresh herbs, and/or feta cheese.

One of the easiest brunch ideas! These creamy, comforting eggs cook up in less than 5 minutes.

Sweet potatoes, peppers, onions, and kale form a flavorful (not to mention healthy!) base for just-set eggs. Serve with sliced avocado and your favorite hot sauce.

Get ready for that runny yolk moment.

In this plant-based riff on bagels and lox, roasted carrot ribbons replace the traditional fish. It might sound out there, but trust me—it totally works.

The ultimate brunch side dish.

It’s crisp on the outside, soft in the middle, and seasoned to perfection with cinnamon. Best of all, it couldn’t be easier to make.

Let’s be real: toppings are half the fun of eating waffles for brunch. Pile on fresh fruit, peanut butter, powdered sugar… I wouldn’t say no to a drizzle of Nutella either!

Cozy fall vibes on a plate!

I love to top this cinnamon-spiced breakfast bake with pomegranate arils at the holidays, but feel free to swap in your favorite seasonal fruit.

Double the fun by topping your stack with my quick blueberry compote.

Moist, tender, and full of banana bread flavor, these pancakes are a tough breakfast to beat. Need a plant-based option? These vegan banana pancakes are equally yummy.

Made with 100% almond flour, these fluffy pancakes are grain-free, gluten-free, and packed with protein. They have a lovely nutty flavor too!

You don’t need mixing bowls to make these oatmeal pancakes—the batter comes together in the blender instead! They’re easy enough to make on weekends and weekdays alike.

Buckwheat flour gives these pancakes a wonderful earthy, nutty flavor…and makes them totally gluten-free! We love them with strawberry compote on top.

No eggs? No problem! These vegan pancakes are just as soft and fluffy as classic homemade pancakes, and they’re easy to make with basic ingredients.

Many banana bread recipes claim to be moist, but this one really is. 2 cups of mashed banana give it a crave-worthy moist texture.

This zesty loaf comes out perfectly with fresh or frozen berries. Top it with my 2-ingredient lemon glaze for an extra burst of bright flavor.

I love this moist, warmly spiced quick bread with walnuts, but you could just as easily add chocolate chips.

Can’t get enough pumpkin spice in your life? Make this easy loaf for a fall or winter brunch.

The poppy seeds add delightful crunch to these bright, lemony muffins.

Who doesn’t love chocolate for breakfast?!

Meet the only scone recipe you need! These mouthwatering treats have crisp edges and buttery middles with juicy berries dotted throughout. For a fun twist, change up the fruit. Fresh strawberries or dried cherries would be a delicious alternative to the blueberries.

These moist, fruit-filled treats are one of my favorite brunch ideas for Mother’s Day.

These ridiculously cute cupcakes fit right in at a spring brunch—think Easter, Mother’s Day, really any occasion. You can call them muffins if you skip the cream cheese frosting…but why would you want to do that?

Set out this cinnamon-spiced granola with yogurt and fresh fruit for a DIY parfait bar…if you can resist eating it all straight off the sheet pan.

These little parfaits taste like dessert, but they’re packed full of nutrients! The chia seeds offer plant-based protein and omega-3 healthy fats.

No matter what else you’re serving, a fresh fruit salad is a great addition to brunch! A honey-citrus dressing elevates this simple recipe.

The Instant Pot makes it easy to cook oatmeal for a crowd. Set up a fun toppings bar to go with it. I like to include fresh and dried fruit, nuts or nut butter, yogurt, jam, and honey or maple syrup. Everyone will love customizing their bowl!

Make one of the four variations pictured above, or set out an array of toppings for guests to choose from.

These 2-ingredient cocktails are a bubbly brunch classic.

Like a mimosa, but with peach puree instead of orange juice! I like to use frozen peaches to save myself the work of peeling fresh ones.

This homemade version is SO much better than Starbucks.

If your guests aren’t coffee drinkers, these energizing green tea lattes might tempt them. They’re easy to make with 4 simple ingredients.