63 Breakfast in Bed Meal Ideas

If your go-to brunch order is eggs Benedict, then you may be surprised to learn how easy it is to make this classic egg dish at home. With a simple blender hollandaise sauce, crispy golden Canadian bacon, and runny poached eggs, this is the best way to make restaurant-quality eggs Benedict.

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Dutch babies are known for their custardy centers and crispy, dramatically puffed edges. But when you bake them in a muffin tin, you end up with shareable pancakes that maximize the crunch factor. You can always keep them simple and get creative with the toppings, but this chocolate version incorporates even more decadence into the batter.

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When serving a crowd for brunch, a breakfast casserole should be a go-to. They’re easy to whip up and will free you from flipping pancakes for hours on end. This ham and cheese bake is one of our favorites to turn to. It’s got all your favorite breakfast components, in one easy bake.

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Finding ways to use asparagus when it’s in season becomes top priority. Using it in a quiche is one of our favorite ways; just take a look at this perfect-for-spring recipe!

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Homemade, buttery biscuits pooling with peppery sausage gravy is hard to beat, and honestly, we aren’t interested in trying. Topped with our thick gravy, our biscuits are wonderfully crispy on the outside, making each bite truly perfect.

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A truly excellent crêpe can be eaten straight out of the pan, all on its own. With that in mind, we’ve fine-tuned this recipe to yield crêpes that are buttery and just sweet enough to caramelize lightly in the pan. Fill them with whatever your mom likes—fresh fruit and whipped cream, leftover ham and cheese, roasted vegetables…

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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.

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For added crunch, we loaded this frittata with potato chips. We went with sour cream & onion, but feel free to sub in your own favorite flavor! Don’t forget to top with chives, sour cream, and even more chips to really make this frittata a next-level breakfast.

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Though you can almost always find scallion cream cheese, we included a mini recipe that adds extra herbaceous-ness thanks to fresh dill, which we all know pairs beautifully with salmon. Top these lox-y with whatever you like—we’re partial to red onion, cucumbers, and capers, but you do you.

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We love a good smoothie bowl. This one, made with nutrient-rich frozen açaí and a crunchy coconut topping, will keep your mom happy all morning long. We chose to include some of our favorite fruits in the mix, but feel free to switch it up and sub in your own favorites.

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A recipe for fruit salad? Yes, you need it. Because this simple dressing takes strawberries, raspberries, and mangos to a whole new level. Sweet syrupy honey, fresh tart orange juice, and bright lemon zest come together to elevate your fruit (even if they’re out of season) to new heights.

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