Our 30 Best Brunch Recipes of All Time

Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

We've developed the ultimate light and fluffy pancake recipe that will 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 brunch recipe makes enough for everyone to have their own short stack—one batch of batter yields 10 to 12 pancakes.

Bagel and Lox Skillet Strata

Impress your brunch crowd with a mash-up meal. Thanks to this easy brunch recipe that combines the best parts of bagels and lox with an egg and cheese omeletf all in one pan, bagels for breakfast is even more delicious.

Egg Baguette Bakes

A baguette filled with breakfast favorites is a delicious (and creative) brunch idea to serve morning guests. Italian sausage, bell peppers, eggs, and cheese bake in a hollowed-out loaf in our twist on classic brunch egg recipes. For an tastier touch, serve it with a bowl of warm marinara sauce for dipping.

Chocolate Cake Donuts

Chocolate cake is totally acceptable to eat at breakfast when it's served in donut form. These cocoa treats are actually surprisingly healthy when made with low-fat yogurt for a bit of protein, white whole wheat flour for the fiber, and a baked-instead-of-fried cooking method that cuts the fat. So go ahead, add these healthy-ish donuts to your regular rotation of brunch ideas. Brunch is meant to be a little indulgent, right?

Mexican Miga Frittata with Chipotle Guacamole

Chop the pepper, onion, and jalapeño the night before, cover, and refrigerate. All that's left to do is toss the tortillas, eggs, and veggies in the slow cooker and mash the guacamole. Let this easy slow cooker brunch recipe simmer in the background while you pull together the rest of the menu.

Coconut-Pecan Coffee Cake

This made-for-morning baked good is dense and delicious thanks to a carton of sour cream in the mix. Layer with cinnamon and pecans or coconut and chocolate, then finish with a sprinkle of powdered sugar and cocoa powder to make this brunch coffee cake recipe even more enticing.

Avocado Egg Bake

• Not in the mood to put a lot of effort into brunch? Try this quick and easy four-ingredient, gluten-free option. It's like the classic toad in a hole (aka egg in a frame, aka egg in a hole) made with avocado instead of toast. And it'll come close to satisfying those avocado toast cravings for anyone interested in low-carb brunch ideas.

Potato Cinnamon Rolls

Not much compares to homemade cinnamon rolls fresh from the oven. After countless trials, our Test Kitchen declared this their best variation because of its perfectly flaky dough thanks to a secret ingredient: mashed potatoes. You can end your search for the best sweet brunch idea: This is the only recipe you'll ever need.

Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast with Salted Caramel-Banana Sauce

French toast is one of our favorite brunch recipes, but this dish takes it a step further. Turn a slice of Texas toast into a French toast masterpiece. Start with lush marscapone-pecan filling, then finish with a silky drizzle of caramel-banana sauce for fancy French toast guests will love.

Celery Tonic

Any good morning spread includes a few brunch drinks too. Think beyond the mimosa and opt for this refreshing cocktail. Drinking celery juice is known for a slew of benefits such as reducing inflammation, boosting gut health, and antioxidants. Here we pair it with a splash of gin, lime, and tonic for a delicious morning pick-me-up.

Breakfast Salad

Sneak some veggies onto your plate by serving this brunch recipe that actually has us excited to see salad in the morning. Bagel croutons, crispy bacon, poached eggs, and an everything bagel-seasoned dressing make this salad perfect for brunching. If you prefer, swap in fried or over-hard eggs in place of the poached.

Bread and Butter Pudding with Salted Caramel Whiskey Butter Sauce

Forget the Irish coffee, this brunch bread pudding bakes the whiskey right in. And if that isn't enough to sell you, the salted caramel butter 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.

Orange-Chocolate Chip Muffins

Every brunch deserves a dose of chocolate! These chocolate chip brunch muffins get a nice burst of freshness from both orange peel and juice. The streusel topping adds a bit of crunch and extra buttery sweetness.

Hot Grains Power Bowl

You might not usually include oatmeal on your brunch menu, but this recipe is far from usual. Nutmeg and cinnamon, plus some shredded carrot, make this 15-minute oatmeal-like recipe taste a bit like carrot cake! Drizzle with your desired amount of honey to tailor the sweetness to your palate.

Build-Your-Own Eggs Benedict

If you thought eggs Benedict didn't belong on your quick and easy brunch menu before, this recipe is about to change your mind. You can serve this 30-minute brunch the classic way (on an English muffin) or go with our Test Kitchen's gluten-free base—a crispy hash brown waffle.

Ham-and-Cheese Slab Pies

Brunch recipes don't have to be served up on a fancy plate. Some of our favorites are finger food! Bake these ham-and-cheddar brunch pies the night before and store in the fridge. Warm them up in the oven before brunch for a stress-free, melty, handheld treat.

Bacon-and-Egg Muffins

Corn bread meets bacon-and-egg sandwich in these quick and easy brunch egg muffins featuring crispy bacon and melty cheddar. Serve them warm and drizzled with sweet maple syrup for one of the best Sunday brunch ideas ever.

Mini Everything Bagel Pizzas

Refrigerated biscuits make for a super-simple crust for these bagel and lox-inspired single-serving pizzas. Fresh chives and salty capers balance the richness of the cream cheese "sauce." And of course, pile on the everything bagel seasoning.

Pumpkin Pancakes

Pumpkin adds irresistible flavor and silky texture to our made-from-scratch pancakes. We envision this easy brunch recipe taking center-stage at autumn gatherings, but it's delicious any day of the year.

Sausage-Mushroom Breakfast Pizza

No need to call for delivery. This scrambled egg and sausage pizza starts with thawed frozen whole wheat bread dough for a fuss-free crust. Rather than adding sauce, pile this brunch recipe high with double the cheese—cheddar and mozzarella.

Danish Fruit and Cheese Pastries

Store-bought dough makes spiraling these Easter brunch-worthy pastries simple. A lavish cream cheese filling and tart, fruity toppings give them bakery shop appeal. If you want, prep these brunch pastries the night before so all they need in the morning is baking and frosting.

Gooey Monkey Bread

Kids and adults will adore the warm caramel topping and soft cinnamon dough that make up this pull-apart monkey bread. Serve it for a simple Sunday brunch, or dress it up for the holidays, the easy brunch recipe goes either way!

Hash Brown Quiche

Unique and crowd-pleasing, this cheese quiche brunch recipe substitutes a crisp layer of hash browns for the traditional pastry crust. Add fresh veggies, eggs, cheese, and a generous helping of bacon for a brunch winner.

Apple Buttermilk Biscuits with Sausage-Cider Gravy

As delicious as traditional biscuits and gravy are, we can't help but swoon for this brunch spread idea. The flaky buttermilk biscuits are jeweled with fresh apples for a sweet-tart touch. Apples also go in the homemade gravy for an irresistible fall brunch.

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.

Mimosa Pancakes

Kicking off brunch with mimosas is always a good idea, but it's even better when incorporated into the main event. Champagne goes right into the batter of this brunch recipe to give every flapjack a fluffy, airy texture with a bit of tang. Enjoy with a brunch mimosa bar to let each guest whip up their own.

Best Donuts

Best donuts? You bet! These scrumptious powdered sugar-topped donuts will show up the rest of the buffet table at your next family brunch. Coat your brunch donuts with cinnamon-sugar if that's a better match for your cravings.

Ham, Asparagus, and Cheese Strata

This flavorful brunch bake can be assembled the night before. Just add the eggs when you wake up, and pop it in the oven—it's one of our best breakfast recipes. If you don't believe us, check out the dozens of four- and five-star ratings.

Sweet Potato Hash with Spicy Hollandaise

Can't decide between breakfast hash and eggs Benedict? Here's a fresh twist on a couple classic brunch favorites and a wake-up call for your taste buds. This sweet potato hash features hearty bacon, sunny-side up eggs, and a spicy adobo-infused hollandaise.