Whether you’re planning a simple gathering for a small group or a holiday menu to wow the crowd, we’ve got the best brunch recipes. Choose from sweet pancakes, savory breakfast sandwiches, hearty egg casseroles, and other utterly irresistible brunch ideas.
Classic Buttermilk Pancakes
We’ve developed the ultimate light and fluffy pancake recipe to inspire everyone in your house to leap out of bed in the morning. How can you resist pancakes this enticing, especially topped with melty butter and syrup? Rest assured, this is the best brunch recipe that makes enough for everyone to have a short stack—one batch of batter yields 10 to 12 pancakes.
Egg Baguette Bakes
A baguette filled with breakfast favorites is delicious, creative, and one of the best brunch ideas for morning guests. Italian sausage, bell peppers, eggs, and cheese bake in a hollowed-out loaf in our twist on classic brunch egg recipes. For a tastier touch, serve it with a bowl of warm marinara sauce for dipping.
Blueberry and Cream Cheese Coffee Cake Muffins
Jason Donnelly
This made-for-morning baked good is dense and delicious thanks to a cream cheese in the mix. Fold in fresh blueberries and portion into individual muffin tins to make this brunch coffee cake recipe even more enticing.
Potato Cinnamon Rolls
Not much compares to homemade cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven. After countless trials, our Test Kitchen declared this their best brunch (or anytime!) variation because of its perfectly flaky dough, thanks to a secret ingredient: mashed potatoes. You can end your search for the most delicious, sweet brunch idea: This is the only recipe you’ll ever need.
Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole
French toast is one of our favorite brunch recipes, but this dish takes it a step further. Turn an entire French baguette into a French toast masterpiece. Start with lush marscapone filling, then finish with cinnamon sugar for fancy French toast guests will love.
Chocolate Bread Pudding Casserole
Forget the hot chocolate; this is the best brunch bread pudding because it bakes the chocolate right in. And if that isn’t enough to sell you, the homemade chocolate ganache sauce certainly will. Fork, please!
Blue Cheese-Bacon Cloud Eggs
Cook an egg yolk in a fluffy cloud of whipped egg whites and serve with a side of toast and fruit for a well-balanced dish. We suggest sprinkling your brunch eggs with bacon, but there’s no limit to garnish ideas. Try cooked and crumbled sausage, goat cheese, or hot sauce, depending on your mood.
Double Chocolate Muffins
The best brunch menus include muffins with a dose of chocolate! These chocolate brunch muffins get a nice burst of flavor from mini chocolate chips. The chocolate ganache topping takes these muffins to the next level.
Flat Croissant Ham & Cheese Sandwich
Kelsey Hansen. Food Stylist: Annie Probst. Prop Stylist: Addelyn Evans
Brunch recipes don’t have to be served up on a fancy plate. Some of our favorites are finger food! Prep these ham-and-cheese breakfast sandwiches the night before and store in the fridge. Warm them up in a skillet before brunch for a stress-free, melty, handheld treat.
Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
Jason Donnelly
Cinnamon adds irresistible flavor to our made-from-scratch pancakes. We envision this sweet brunch recipe taking center stage at autumn gatherings, but it’s delicious any day of the year.
Spinach and Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Quiche
Unique and crowd-pleasing, this creative quiche recipe includes the traditional pastry crust but everything bakes up in a sheet pan. Add fresh veggies, eggs, sweet potatoes, cheese, and a generous helping of bacon for a brunch winner.
Hash Brown Potato Cakes
We always want to see brunch potatoes on the table. Use a tablespoon or a mini ice cream scoop to create bite-size hash brown patties. They make a great side to an omelet or use two as a bun for breakfast sausage sliders.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Jake Sternquist
You’re looking at our easiest brunch casserole yet. To make, simply cut up refrigerated cinnamon rolls and layer them into a baking dish with a custardy vanilla sauce. A sprinkle of pecans gives the entire dish some much needed crunch. As one BHG home cook shares, “Wow! Talk about a crowd pleaser! Simple, delish, gooey!”
Million Dollar Bacon
Photo: Brie Goldman Food: Annie Probst Props: Breanna Ghazali
Bacon is great on its own, but when you slather it with a spicy brown sugar glaze, it becomes downright addicting. Our million dollar bacon recipe has earned rave reviews since the day we published it. And for good reason. It’s sweet, spicy, and savory all at once.
Oven Baked Pancakes
Kelsey Hansen
If you’re hosting a crowd for brunch, there’s no need to stand over the stove flipping pancakes. Make a batch of these oven-baked pancakes using a boxed mix, cinnamon, and fresh blueberries. Cut into squares and finish with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.
Huevos Rancheros Skillet
Kelsey Hansen
Our take on classic Huevos Rancheros includes one ingredient that we think sets it apart from the rest. Adding cubed sweet potatoes gives the dish a subtle sweetness that perfectly balances the spicy sauce. Serve with slices of avocado and lots of fresh cilantro.
Farmer’s Breakfast Casserole
Sheri Giblin
This big-batch breakfast casserole recipe serves 12. Each bite is loaded with hashbrowns, eggs, ham, green onions, and shredded cheese. Once you’ve got the basic recipe down, we’re sharing variations for different meats, veggies, and cheeses.
Baked Scrambled Eggs
Rachel Marek, Sophie Babcock
Our recipe testers were floored by how well these baked scrambled eggs turned out. They’re fluffy with the perfect scrambled texture. And the method couldn’t be easier. Simply pour an egg and milk mixture into a baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, stir, and bake for 5 more minutes. That’s it!
German Pancake
Brie Goldman
This German pancake recipe is a big-batch take on the classic Dutch baby. After it puffs in the oven, drizzle on our homemade lemon syrup and pile high with fresh berries. A sprinkle of powdered sugar is the final touch.
