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    Home » Season » Fall Recipes » 110+ Best Brunch Recipes

    110+ Best Brunch Recipes

    Published: April 6, 2022 · Jill Baird · 4 Comments

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    110+ best brunch recipes

    Here you will find a collection of the most popular brunch recipes. They're perfect for serving a small or large crowd as Easter Brunch Recipes, Christmas Brunch Recipes, Thanksgiving Brunch Recipes, Father's Day or Mother's Day Brunch, or even just some ideas for Sunday Brunch Recipes.

    Jump to:
    • Favorite Brunch Recipe Ideas
    • 6. Mini Egg Quiche
    • Best Breakfast Casseroles
    • Brunch Egg Recipes
    • Potato Brunch Recipes
    • 29. Ranch Roasted Potatoes
    • Classic Breakfast Recipes
    • Sweet Rolls
    • Breakfast Muffins
    • Quick Breads
    • Syrups and Sauces
    • Monkey Bread Recipes
    • Brunch Appetizers
    • Bacon Brunch Recipes
    • Drink Recipes
    • Bundt Cakes
    • Dessert Recipes
    • More Breakfast Favorites

    Favorite Brunch Recipe Ideas

    One of the best reasons for planning a brunch is the wide variety of foods that can be enjoyed for breakfast or lunch **insert best brunch menu! Hooray!

    These are our go-to make-ahead brunch recipes. When planning a BRUNCH MENU FOR A CROWD, We always like to keep a few things in mind. Plan to have...

    1. Something Sweet
    2. Something Savory
    3. Something Fresh
    4. A fun Drink.

    If you start with these 4 things in mind, you're sure to have a successful and delicious brunch menu with just enough variety. Everyone will love these best brunch recipes for a crowd or just for a small gathering!

    1. Classic French Toast Bake

    This is a classic Overnight French Toast Recipe, an easy make ahead brunch recipe. It's made with simple ingredients and is so easy to make! Serve it with berries, whipped cream or this Buttermilk Syrup Recipe.

    This is a classic French Toast Bake or Overnight French Toast Recipe. It's made with simple ingredients and is so easy to make!

    2. Fruit Tray with Dip

    This Easy Fruit Board is a great idea for dinner parties and get-togethers all year long.   Served with a side of fruit dip or caramel sauce, it’s a beautiful and simple option that takes very little preparation and is easy to adapt.

    fruit tray for brunch, fruit Charcuterie board idea

    3. Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

    This is one of the best asparagus brunch recipes. and is always a hit.  Seasoned simply with salt, pepper, garlic, and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese, this recipe is perfect for any holiday brunch, bridal shower, baby shower or party appetizers.

    air fryer bacon wrapped asparagus cooked to perfection, on a white serving plate.

    4. Veggies Cups with Ranch

    These Mini Veggie Cups are perfect to make ahead, only take a few minutes to put together, and are perfect for adding color and veggies to your brunch menu. They are fun, healthy, fresh, and super simple to prep.

    veggies and ranch in small cups with ranch dressing

    5. Honey Glaze Ham

    This brown sugar Honey Glaze for Ham is the perfect way to finish a spiral ham for any occasion.  Flavored with orange juice and warm baking spices, it’s super simple and takes just about 5 minutes to throw together. It's an easy protein to add to brunch and feed a crowd!

    how to make honey glaze for ham

    6. Mini Egg Quiche

    This mini quiche recipe is one of the best brunch egg recipes. It's easily customizable and can be made ahead of time. They can be served warm or cold. It's an easy brunch recipe your family will love! Serve it with a dollop of sour cream of some fresh salsa on top.

    mini quiche recipe

    7. Orange Julius

    This recipe for a simple copycat Orange Julius is super creamy, frothy, and refreshing. And just like the original, it tastes like a cold melted creamsicle - yum!

    Orange Julius recipe in a glass cup

    8. Candied Bacon

    This bacon will be a hit at your next brunch. It's complete with several amazing flavor variations. Oven-Baked Candied bacon is an easy way to make bacon for breakfast or brunch and it is easy to do for a crowd.  

    Brown Sugar Bacon, candied bacon

    9. Cinnamon Rolls

    Our Best Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are light and fluffy, soft and chewy and made with simple ingredients.  These step-by-step instructions also include our recipe for a delicious cream cheese icing that is perfect for slathering over your warm cinnamon rolls right out of the oven. It's a delicious Sunday Brunch idea!

    The best cinnamon rolls recipe, on a white plate

    10. Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread

    This simple Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread starts with refrigerated biscuits that are tossed in cinnamon sugar and smothered in sticky brown sugar pecan caramel.  It’s ooey gooey, absolutely delicious and easy peasy to throw together for a holiday or any weekend morning.

    caramel pecan monkey bread recipe for breakfast or brunch,

    Best Breakfast Casseroles

    Brunch Casserole Recipes are some of the best brunch foods and an easy way to feed a crowd. Most can be made ahead of time so you have time for all the other last-minute party plans just before your guests come. Here you will find a bunch of sweet breakfast recipes and also some savory ones too. Add a drizzle of your favorite syrup or hollandaise sauce and you've got a real treat.

    11. Strawberry and Cream French Toast Bake

    This Strawberries and Cream French Toast Bake are sweet and custardy with a crisp streusel topping that’s studded with fresh strawberries and ooey-gooey cream cheese.  This is one of the best french toast casseroles of all time. Add some Macerated Strawberries or Berry Syrup to finish these off. Prep the day before and bake the morning of for a sweet, simple, and decadent make-ahead breakfast casserole.

    strawberry french toast bake recipe, breakfast casserole recipe.

    12. Berry French Toast Bake with Cream Cheese Filling

    If you love cream cheese, this one is for you. This is an easy mixed berry or overnight blueberry French toast bake.  It’s made with simple ingredients, frozen mixed berries, milk, cream cheese, and eggs.  It’s a delicious baked French toast casserole with streusel topping.

    This is an easy mixed berry overnight French toast bake.  It’s made with simple ingredients, frozen mixed berries, milk, cream cheese, and eggs.  It’s a delicious overnight French toast casserole with streusel topping.

    13. Red, White, and Blue French Toast Bake

    This Red White and Blue French Toast Bake is the perfect way to start your Memorial Day weekend, Fourth of July or any other patriotic holiday celebration.  It’s an easy overnight breakfast casserole made with French bread soaked in a yummy egg custard and topped with blueberries, strawberries, cream cheese and a cinnamon brown sugar streusel just before baking.

    4th of july french toast bake, berry french toast bake with cream cheese.

    14. Pumpkin Stuffed French Toast Bake

    This pumpkin stuffed french toast is filled with sweetened cream cheese, has a pumpkin custard-like egg mixture and topped with a sweet pecan crumble topping. It's a delicious pumpkin recipe everyone will love.

    cream cheese stuffed pumpkin french toast

    15. Coconut French Toast Bake

    This Easy Coconut French Toast Bake is such a delicious treat for breakfast or brunch.  It's perfectly custardy on the inside and topped with a crisp pecan crumb.  Best of all, it's simple enough to make for a crowd, and it can be prepared ahead of time.

    coconut french toast bake recipe for breakfast or brunch.

    16. Apple French Toast Bake

    pple Cinnamon French Toast Bake is an easy and delicious french toast bake you can make ahead of time. It's especially wonderful in the fall with some apple cider syrup.

    Apple French Toast Bake

    17. Blueberry French Toast Bake

    This Blueberry French Toast Bake is made with French bread, creamy custard, fresh blueberries and a delicious, buttery brown sugar streusel.  It makes for an easy, scrumptious overnight breakfast casserole that is perfect for potlucks, Christmas morning and everything in between.

    blueberry breakfast casserole recipe.

    18. Sausage and Egg Biscuit Casserole

    This Sausage Egg Biscuit Casserole is the ultimate breakfast recipe.  It's made with crumbled sausage, eggs, cheese, and big canned homestyle biscuits.  It's perfect for a large gathering or a simple Sunday morning breakfast. This Sausage Biscuit Casserole is soon to be a favorite savory breakfast casserole at your house too.

    sausage and egg biscuit casserole recipe, best brunch foods.

    Brunch Egg Recipes

    There isn't quite anything as easy as an egg casserole or egg quiche recipe. It's a great make-ahead breakfast recipe that can be made the night before and is easily customizable to fit the needs of your guests.

    19. Baked Denver Omelet

    This Baked Denver Omelet is perfect for busy mornings!  It's hearty, delicious and can be ready on the table in no time.  Just like the traditional Denver omelet, it’s chock full of ham, green peppers, onions, and cheese, only baked casserole-style making it a simple no-fuss breakfast.

    egg casserole, a good brunch foods ideas.

    20. Ham and Cheese Quiche

    This Easy Ham and Cheese Quiche Recipe is a perfect breakfast quiche recipe.  It's a recipe using pre-made pie crust and all your favorite quiche ingredients.  It's layered with ham, cheese, green onions, cheese. and has the option for a delicious hollandaise sauce. 

    Hama and cheese quiche recipe, egg quiche recipe.

    21. Spinach and Feta Quiche

    This Spinach and Feta Quiche recipe has a buttery crust and creamy custard filling that pair perfectly with wilted spinach and tangy feta cheese.  It is so simple to throw together and can be made ahead of time and seve hot or cold.

    bacon and asparagus Quiche, best brunch dish,

    22. Bacon and Asparagus Quiche

    This Bacon and Asparagus Quiche makes a beautiful, flavorful and simple dish for anything from Easter Brunch to a weekend at home.  It’s filled with fresh asparagus, homemade bacon bits, Swiss cheese and creamy custard all baked into a delicious flakey pie crust. This asparagus quiche is a delicious breakfast recipe.

    spinach and feta quiche recipe, an easy egg breakfast recipe.

    23. Bacon and Mushroom Quiche

    This Bacon and Mushroom Quiche has a silky smooth custard filling that is packed full of bacon, mushrooms, baby spinach and cheese.  It’s appropriate for any time of the day and goes great with just about anything.

    bacon and mushroom quiche recipe with avovado and tomato slices on top, a healthy breakfast recipe.

    24. Cheese and Pesto Quiche

    This 3 Cheese and Pesto Quiche has a buttery crust and light custard filling that we jazz up with a trio of cheeses and the fresh flavor of basil pesto.  This sophisticated yet simple quiche holds its own as a light breakfast or lunch, but it also tastes great when paired with a green salad or roasted potatoes.

    cheese and pesto quiche recipe, best brunch recipes.

    25. Vegetable Quiche

    This Vegetable Quiche is the perfect vegetarian quiche recipe for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. It’s loaded with fresh veggies, sauteed to perfection and baked into a flakey crust along with a velvety custard and plenty of Swiss cheese.

    vegetable quiche recipe, healthy breakfast or brunch idea.

    26. Tater Tot Casserole

    This delicious Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is filled to the brim with crowd-friendly favorites like bacon, cheese and tater tots. It’s quick, easy and sure to be your family’s new favorite breakfast recipe.

    bake tater tot casserole recipe, easy potato breakfast reicpe.

    27. Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

    This Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole makes the perfect weekend meal - hearty, healthy and it couldn’t be more simple.  It’s packed with veggies, ham, eggs and cheese and has a delicious spicy kick, thanks to the pepper jack cheese.

    sweet potato breakfast casserole recipe, best brunch casserole recipe.

    Potato Brunch Recipes

    Potatoes are one of our favorite breakfast items. They can be prepped ahead of time and are an easy side dish too. They're naturally gluten-free so they're perfect to serve to anyone with a gluten sensitivity. Potatoes are so versatile and are another great breakfast or brunch recipe to add to your menu.

    28. Roasted Red Potatoes

    This Oven Roasted Red Skin Potatoes recipe is one of the most simple and versatile side dishes that you can make.  These little spuds are crispy on the outside, soft in the middle and perfectly seasoned to go with just about anything.

    roasted red potatoes, an easy brunch side dish recipe.

    29. Ranch Roasted Potatoes

    These Ranch Roasted Potatoes are coated in a cheesy, delicious ranch dressing mix, then roasted to crispy perfection.  They are a seriously simple side dish that the whole family will love.

    oven roasted ranch potatoes, a crispy potato recipe.

    30. Smothered Hash Browns

    These Smothered Hash Browns are covered in cheese and loaded with veggies, ham and bacon.  They take just a few minutes to whip up and are sure to become your new breakfast favorite.

    smothered hash browns served for breakfast, breakfast hash brown recipe.

    31. Loaded Ranch Potatoes

    These Cheesy Bacon Ranch Potatoes are total comfort food that the whole family will love. They’re made with red potatoes that have been tossed in ranch dressing mix, oven-roasted and smothered in gooey cheddar cheese and bacon bits.

    cheesy ranch potatoes on a baking sheet, cheesy roasted potato recipe,

    32. Smashed Potatoes

    This smashed potato recipe is an easy and fun smashed red potatoes recipe. This delicious side dish flavored with garlic salt, cheddar cheese, and bacon bits.  It's a fun alternative to roasted fingerling potatoes or potato skins.

    smashed potatoes recipe on a baking dish, easy potato recipe.

    33. Twice Baked Potatoes

    These 3 cheese twice baked potatoes with bacon are the ultimate twice baked potatoes. They're made with Havarti, Gruyere, and shredded cheddar cheese. They're an easy way to get fancy at brunch. These easy twice baked potatoes are creamy, delicious, and loaded with flavor. These are the best twice baked potatoes. They can be made a day or two ahead of time or even a few weeks ahead of when you need them and then stored in the freezer until it's time to reheat them.

    twice baked potato recipe, the best potato side dish recipe.

    34. Potato Crusted Quiche

    This Potato Crust Quiche, made with a base of thinly sliced potatoes, is simple, delicious, packed with protein and naturally gluten-free.  It’s loaded with ham, bacon bits, shredded cheese and a velvety smooth custard that goes perfectly with its yummy, beautiful potato crust.

    potato crusted quiche, easy potato breakfast recipe.

    35. Air Fryer Ranch Potatoes

    This Air Fryer Red Potato Recipe is fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and uses only a fraction of the oil that fried potatoes do.  They are super simple to make, use just a few ingredients and are the perfect side dish,ready in under 30 minutes.

    air fried potatoes, red skin potatoes.

    Classic Breakfast Recipes

    These next few are the best brunch dishes that have stood the test of time. These homestyle, classic breakfast recipes are a hit every time. They're nostalgic and everyone will feel at home when you serve these Old-Fashioned recipes. Add some fresh fruit, whipped cream, and some syrup and you've got yourself a great party on Saturday morning or any holiday brunch.

    36. Pancakes

    This is the Best Buttermilk Pancake Recipe, it beats each and every pancake mix hands down.  This makes the best light and fluffy pancake recipe and couldn’t be simpler.  All you need is a little slab of butter, some maple syrup, and voila - the perfect breakfast!

    homemade buttermilk pancake recipe, best breakfast recipe.

    37. Waffles

    These easy Homemade Belgian Waffles are super fluffy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and can be ready in no time.  Top them with whipped cream, powdered sugar, your favorite syrup, and fresh berries for a true breakfast treat.

    homemade waffles with syrup on top.

    38. French Toast

    This recipe for Classic French Toast is light, fluffy and super simple.  Lightly sweetened, with just a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, this makes the perfect accompaniment to just about any breakfast dish.  It also tastes great served solo with maple syrup, fresh fruit and whipped cream.

    homemade french toast recipe.

    39. Coconut French Toast

    Coconut French toast is a crispy, chewy, spin on the classic French toast recipe.  Also included is a recipe for a knockout coconut syrup.   It’s loaded with coconut and defiantly a coconut recipe you’re gonna want to try!

    coconut french toast recipe.

    40. German Pancakes

    This is the best Best German Pancake Recipe! It only takes a few simple ingredients and a few minutes to prepare.   You can make it in a baking dish or in a cupcake tins for the cutest little dutch baby german pancakes. 

    Hootenani in a glass baking dish

    41. Flakey Homemade Biscuit

    This Homemade Flaky Biscuit Recipe, Baking Powder Biscuits are soft, fluffy, buttery and so quick to make. With just a few easy steps, you’ll have delicious homemade biscuits to rival anything from the can in no time.

    flaky biscuit recipe. homemade biscuit recipe.

    42. Sausage and Biscuits

    This homemade Sausage Gravy is our absolute favorite country gravy recipe.  It’s quick and easy to make and tastes great with your favorite canned or homemade biscuits.

    sausage and biscuits recipe. best breakfast recipes.

    43. Pumpkin Waffles

    These light and fluffy Pumpkin Waffles are made with real pumpkin puree and lightly spiced with warm baking spices.  Served with butter, maple syrup and your favorite toppings, they make the perfect sweet fall breakfast.

    pumpkin waffles recipe with syrup on top,

    Sweet Rolls

    If you're looking for the best brunch items, look no further. These sweet roll recipes are the best of the best brunch items. They can be made in advance and warm up to taste just like these are fresh from the oven.

    44. Lemon Sweet Rolls

    These Lemon Sweet Rolls are light, fluffy, and slathered in lemon buttercream frosting.  They make the perfect sunshiney breakfast alternative to cinnamon rolls that taste great all year long. 

    lemon cinnamon rolls recipe, lemon sweet rolls for brunch or breakfast.

    45. Caramel Sweet Rolls

    These Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are absolutely ah-mazing.  We start with our favorite homemade cinnamon roll dough and smother them in delicious caramel sauce hot out of the oven.

    caramel Cinnamon Rolls

    46. Raspberry Sweet Rolls

    These are the best raspberry sweet rolls ever! If you love gooey sweet rolls, I'll show you step by step how to make the best sweet rolls of all time ever.  They are fluffy, soft, chewy and have an incredible raspberry filling, lemon cream cheese frosting, and a raspberry cream cheese drizzle too. 

    raspberry sweet roll unbaked

    47. Orange Sweet Rolls

    These Homemade Sweet Orange Rolls with a Dreamcicle Orange Frosting are ooey and gooey and so fun to make.  They're bursting with orange flavor and smothered with a sweet and tangy dreamcicle orange frosting. It's a match made in heaven!

    homemade orange sweet rolls with orange dreamcicle frosting

    48. Pumpkin Sweet Rolls

    These Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls are made with soft and tender pumpkin dough, gooey cinnamon sugar swirl and velvety cream cheese frosting.  Serve with a mug of hot tea for the coziest fall breakfast. 

    pumpkin sweet rolls recipe

    49. Raspberry Sweet Rolls

    These Triple Berry Sweet Rolls are a fun, fresh variation on traditional homemade cinnamon rolls.  They’re filled with a mixed berry and lemon juice compote, baked until golden brown and then slathered in a sweet and tart buttercream frosting.

    triple berry sweet cinnamon rolls rising

    Breakfast Muffins

    There isn't anything better than a warm, homemade muffin, straight out of the oven. These are sure to be a crowd favorite. They're made from scratch and you can make any one of these for the holidays or your family brunch. The leftovers are perfect to serve as a snack when company is in town or just pop them into the freezer for another day.

    50. Berry Muffins

    These triple berry muffins are the best-mixed berry muffins made from scratch. This is a moist berry muffin recipe made with greek yogurt and a sugar-crusted top. You can easily substitute the triple berries for blueberries and make the most amazing blueberry muffins for brunch or an afternoon snack.

    Best triple berry or Blueberry muffin recipe from scratch

    51. Pumpkin Muffins

    These Easy Pumpkin Muffins are a quick and delicious way to enjoy the flavors of the fall season.  They’re super moist, full of yummy pumpkin flavor and topped with a crunchy brown sugar streusel.

    homemade pumpkin muffins recipe, easy pumpkin recipe for breakfast or brunch ideas.

    52. Pumpkin and Cream Cheese Swirl Muffins

    These Pumpkin Muffins with Cheesecake Swirl have all of the yummy flavors of fall, plus a sweet cream cheese swirl.  They are super moist, impossible to resist and can double as either breakfast or dessert.

    pumpkin muffin with cream cheese swirl.

    53. Double Chocolate Chip Muffins

    These moist and tender Double Chocolate Chip Muffins are packed with a double helping of chocolate flavor.  They’re perfect for a sweet breakfast or afternoon snack.

    chocolate chip chocolate muffins

    54. Banana Muffins

    This simple recipe for Healthier Banana Muffins is full of banana flavor and quick to throw together.  These muffins are packed with ripe bananas and rely on a hefty amount of Greek Yogurt to keep them nice and moist, while cutting back on the saturated fat.

    Easy Banana Muffin Recipe

    55. Applesauce Muffins

    These Applesauce Muffins are unbelievably moist, super simple and make the most delicious breakfast or quick snack.  They are flavored with cinnamon, applesauce and a touch of vanilla then finished with a light dusting of cinnamon sugar for a real breakfast treat.

    apple sauce muffin recipe.

    56. Ham and Cheese Cornbread Muffins

    These sweet and savory Ham and Cheese Cornbread Muffins are soft, chewy, perfectly moist and so simple to make.   Inspired by the sandwich classic, this fun and flavorful recipe is loaded with ham, cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions.  

    These Ham and Cheese Cornmeal Muffins have little bits of ham, sharp cheddar, and thinly sliced green onions. These cornmeal muffins are the perfect side to a bowl of soup or warmed up for breakfast with a little slab of butter!

    57. Cornbread

    These lightly sweetened, soft and tender Cornbread Muffins are quick, easy and so delicious.  Serve with everything from whipped honey butter to winter chilis and soups, or even your summer BBQ favorites.

    moist cornbread muffins recipe

    Quick Breads

    Here's a list of some of our favorite quick bread recipes. There is everything from berry breads to chocolate and seasonal favorites too!

    58. Blueberry Scones

    These Lemon Blueberry Scones are a delightful treat for brunch or an afternoon snack.  They are crumbly and moist, and further proof that lemons and blueberries are a match made in heaven!

    Lemon Blueberry scone with lemon glaze

    59. Strawberry Scones

    These Strawberry Cream Scones are fluffy, tender and topped off with a tart lemon glaze.  Made with simple ingredients, they are an easy strawberry recipe and make the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack.

    This Strawberry Scone recipe is made with simple ingredients and delicious every time! thecarefreekitchen.com

    60. Brazillian Cheese Bread

    These Brazilian Cheese Bread puffs are slightly crisp on the outside, chewy and cheesy in the middle and naturally gluten-free.  Make them once and you’ll see why they are the best quick and easy snack you never knew you needed in your life.

    image for brazzillian cheese bread in white bowl

    61. Zucchini Bread

    This recipe for Zucchini Bread is the perfect way to use up all of the summer zucchini from your garden.  It’s packed with freshly grated zucchini, simply seasoned with lemon juice, cinnamon and allspice, and super moist every time.

    zucchini bread recipe, homemade zucchini bread recipe.

    62. Homemade Banana Bread

    This Homemade Banana Bread recipe is soft and tender, and packed with ripe bananas, melted butter and Greek Yogurt making it super moist and full of flavor.  It’s the perfect way to use up all of those ripe bananas!

    homemade banana bread recipe.

    63. Chocolate Banana Bread

    This double chocolate banana bread is an easy chocolate chip banana bread recipe.  It's ooey, gooey, and soft and moist.  It is loaded with chocolate flavor and is loaded with chocolate chips.  This is a delicious dark chocolate banana bread.

    double chocolate banana bread recipe

    64. Lemon Blueberry Bread

    This yummy Lemon Blueberry Bread is soft, moist, super simple and topped with a sugary homemade lemon glaze.  It’s the perfect breakfast treat, afternoon snack or even dessert.

    lemon blueberry bread recipe, blueberry quick bread.

    Syrups and Sauces

    These syrup and sauce recipes are a way to really level up your breakfast game. Whether you're making it for a crowd or just your friends or family for the weekend. Make a special syrup to go alongside your favorite family breakfast recipes. I promise, your family is going to love it too!

    65. Strawberry Sauce

    This homemade Strawberry Sauce is the perfect sweet accompaniment to pancakes, waffles, ice cream, cheesecake and so much more.  Made with either fresh or frozen strawberries, this recipe takes less than 15 minutes to prepare and just a few simple ingredients.

    strawberry sauce for breakfast

    66. Macerated Strawberries

    Macerated Strawberries are the perfect sweet, juicy topper for everything from pancakes and waffles to ice cream and cake.  All you will need to make this simple recipe are fresh strawberries, sugar, and a little time.

    macerated strawberries for waffles or pancakes.

    67. Chocolate Sauce

    This easy Homemade Chocolate Syrup is super smooth, perfectly sweet and tastes so much better than the store bought version.  Use this syrup to make chocolate milk and hot chocolate, or drizzle over ice cream, brownies and so much more.

    homemade chocolate syrup

    68. Berry Syrup

    This Mixed Berry Syrup is a perfectly delicious topping for pancakes, waffles, French toast, ice cream and so much more. It adds a serious blast of flavor to every bite, and only takes about 10 minutes to make.

    mixed berry sauce recipe

    69. Blackberry Syrup


    This homemade Blackberry Syrup is absolutely exploding with sweet and sour blackberry flavor and couldn’t be more simple to make.  It tastes incredible served over your breakfast pancakes and waffles, a bowl of vanilla ice cream or even added to cocktails.

    homemade blackberry syrup recipe, easy breakfast syrup recipe.

    70. Coconut Syrup

    Coconut French toast is a crispy, chewy, spin on the classic French toast recipe.  Also included is a recipe for a knockout coconut syrup.   It’s loaded with coconut and defiantly a coconut recipe you’re gonna want to try!

    Coconut French Toast and Coconut Syrup--A dream come true for every coconut lover!!

    71. Lemon Syrup

    This Lemon Syrup Recipe is naturally flavored with fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.  It’s the perfect syrup recipe for pancakes, waffles, Fresh toast or ice cream

    lemon syrup recipe being poured over waffles and whipped cream

    72. Buttermilk Syrup

    We've been making this Homemade Buttermilk Syrup Recipe for decades. It's creamy and rich and has a deep sweet caramel flavor.  It only takes a few minutes to make and is perfect on waffles, pancakes, or french toast.  It's the best Buttermilk Syrup Recipe. 

    the best buttermilk syrup recipe

    73. Pumpkin Spice Syrup

    his easy homemade Pumpkin Spice Syrup brings the flavors of fall right into your very own kitchen.  Made with pumpkin puree, brown sugar simple syrup and pumpkin pie spices, this seasonal syrup tastes great served over pancakes, added to coffee or cocktails or even spooned over ice cream.

    pumpkin syrup recipe

    74. Apple Cider Syrup

    This Homemade Apple Cider Syrup, made with apple juice, brown sugar, butter and fall spices, is creamy, smooth, sweet and super simple to make.  It’s the perfect seasonal syrup to serve over pancakes, waffles, ice cream and so much more.

    apple cider syrup recipe, brunch syrup

    75. Homemade Honey Butter

    This whipped honey butter recipe is light, fluffy, cinnamon honey butter with a blend of honey, cinnamon, and butter with just a dash of pure vanilla extract and sea salt! It's a simple, easy, and delicious honey butter recipe!

    Homemade whipped cinnamon honey butter with an electric hand mixer

    Monkey Bread Recipes

    76. Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread

    This Apple Cinnamon Monkey Bread is the perfect fall breakfast treat.  It’s made with fluffy pull-apart biscuit bites and ooey gooey caramel apple sauce that bakes into every nook and cranny.

    apple cinnamon monkey bread recipe

    77. Pizza Monkey Bread

    This Pizza Monkey Bread is a deliciously fun twist on pepperoni pizza.  It’s stuffed full of mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, pepperoni and garlic and tastes great with a side of warm marinara sauce.

    pizza monkey bread recipe.

    Brunch Appetizers

    Appetizer recipes aren't just for your pre-dinner game. They're a great way to spice up your brunch menu. You can add them alongside any breakfast item to help there be a little of something for everyone.

    78. Jalapeno Artichoke Dip

    This warm and cheesy Jalapeño Artichoke Dip is simple to make and a total crowd-pleaser.  It’s sure to be a hit for your next game day or Super Bowl party, and can be served with any of your favorite crackers, chips or raw veggies.

    artichoke jalapeno dip with a cracker

    79. Mini Italian Kabobs

    These Italian Mini Kabobs are a quick and easy no-bake appetizer perfect for all sorts of occasions.  They only take a matter of minutes to throw together, but look elegant and taste amazing.

    italian kabob recipe, antipasta recipe

    80. Pizza Pinwheels

    These simple Pizza Pinwheels make the perfect appetizer or snack for parties, game day or movie night. They’re made with crescent roll dough, pizza sauce, cheese and your favorite pizza toppings and can be ready in just about 20 minutes flat.

    pizza pinwheels recipe, easy finger food ideas

    81. Crispy Potato Bites

    These Crispy Potato Bites are a simple appetizer to make for parties, game day or even an after school snack.  They are fully loaded, made with thin slices of oven-baked potatoes topped with melted cheese, ranch dressing dip, homemade bacon bits, and green onions. 

    potato round appetizers

    82. Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip

    This easy Cream Cheese Caramel Apple Dip is a delicious and easy cream cheese fruit dip recipe.   It's made with only 3 ingredients but boy, it's impressive.  It can be served with crisp apples or any of your favorite fruit.  

    caramel cream cheese fruit dip recipe

    83. Buckeye Dip

    This Buckeye Dip is the ultimate sweet treat for parties, game day or a simple afternoon snack.  Inspired by the Buckeye candy, this creamy, dreamy dip is packed full of peanut butter, cream cheese, marshmallow cream and mini chocolate chips.

    chocolate chip dip with cream cheese.

    84. Sausage and Pesto Flatbread

    This Pesto and Sausage Homemade Flatbread Recipe is an easy flatbread recipe. It's one of the best appetizers to bring to a party.  It's a flatbread crust, smothered with prepared pesto, cheese, spicy sausage, peppers, and onions.  Your friends and family are going to love it. 

    pinterest pin for Pesto and Sausage Homemade Flatbread Recipe

    85. Three Cheese Flatbread

    This Three Cheese Pesto Flatbread is an amazing appetizer recipe. It’s made with basil pesto, mozzarella, feta, and parmesan cheeses and it’s topped with fresh tomatoes and herbs. This is everyone's favorite and bonus, it only takes a few minutes to throw together.

    three cheese flatbread cut into rectangles on a serving platter.

    86. Homemade Brushetta

    This Easy Bruschetta Recipe with Fresh Tomato and Basil is an easy, healthy and delicious appetizer.  This homemade bruschetta recipe is made from fresh tomatoes with basil, olive oil, and vinegar, served on toasted bread.

    Best bruschetta recipe

    Bacon Brunch Recipes

    This deserves a whole category for itself. Bacon, bacon, bacon, it's the perfect tasty niblet for your brunch menu!

    87. Bacon Wrapped Smokies

    These Bacon Wrapped Smokies make the perfect appetizer for feeding a large or small group on game day, for a cocktail party or as a late night snack at home.  They are a little sweet, a little spicy and totally delicious, making them an easy crowd-pleaser.

    bacon wrapped smokies recipe.

    88. Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites

    These Bacon Wrapped Chicken Bites are the best sweet and savory appetizer the whole family will love.  They are completely addictive and make a perfect snack for game day, after school or to bring to any type of party.

    bacon wrapped chicken bites

    89. Bacon Jalapeno Cheeseball

    This Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball is an easy cheese ball recipe.  It's a jalapeno popper cheese ball--with bacon! Everyone loves this easy appetizer.  It will be a hit at your next brunch or party!

    jalapeno popper cheese ball

    90. Stuffed Peppers

    These Bacon and Jalapeño Stuffed Peppers are a quick, easy and irresistible appetizer that is perfect for game day, parties or even a simple snack.  They’re sweet, savory, a little bit spicy and full of cheesy goodness.

    cream cheese stuffed peppers recipe. easy appetizer or brunch idea.

    91. Baked Jalapeno Poppers

    Cheese Stuffed Jalapeno Poppers with Bacon is such an easy appetizer. It's the ultimate game day appetizer or party food.  It only has 3 ingredients and is so easy to throw together.  Everyone loves these easy, Baked Jalapeño Poppers. 

    bacon wrapped jalapeno popper recipe.

    Drink Recipes

    No brunch menu is complete without a yummy drink to go along with it. Here are a few of our fan favorite drink recipes.

    92. Dole Whip

    This recipe for Disney Copycat Dole Whip is creamy, refreshing and tastes almost identical to the real thing.  All you need is three ingredients and a heavy-duty blender to make this copycat recipe right in your very own home.

    homemade dole whip recipe.

    95. Pina Colada

    This Strawberry Virgin Pina Colada is the perfect smoothie for a hot summer day.  Made with frozen pineapples, frozen strawberries, cream of coconut and a handful of other simple ingredients, this non alcoholic pina colada recipe will immediately transport you to the tropics, no matter where you are.

    How to make homemade virgin pina colada

    96. Mint Lemonade

    This Easy Mint Lemonade Recipe from scratch is the perfect drink to cool you down on a hot summer day.  It's fancy enough for a wedding or baby shower and easy enough for everyday meals.

    Mint lemonade in a tall clear pitcher with lemons and mint as garnish

    Bundt Cakes

    There are so many amazing bundt cakes to choose from. (It's a cake, with a hole) **Bonus points if you can name that movie. Drizzle that cutie with icing or glaze and you've got yourself a fantastic bundt cake, perfect for any celebration.

    97. Lemon Bundt Cake

    This lemon bundt cake is the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers. It’s hands down the best lemon bundt cake recipe!  It’s flavored with lemon zest and lemon extract for an extra punch.  It’s made with sour cream and is incredibly moist and tender. It's also topped with a tart and smooth lemon glaze.  It’s utterly delicious!

    best lemon bundt cake recipe, how to make lemon bundt cake from scratch.

    98. Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake

    This Lemon Blueberry Bundt Cake is packed with lemon flavor, wild blueberries and topped with a delicious lemon glaze.  It’s sweet and tangy, super moist and an easy recipe to make for any occasion. 

    lemon blueberry bundt cake recipe from scratch.

    99. Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake

    This Lemon Raspberry Bundt Cake is light and fluffy, absolutely bursting with lemon and raspberries and is super simple to make.  Topped with a pretty pink lemon raspberry glaze and served with fresh whipped cream and berries, you’ll be in bundt cake heaven.

    raspberry lemon bundt cake recipe

    100. Chocolate Bundt Cake

    This moist and tender Chocolate Bundt Cake is full of chocolate flavor and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.  Serve with whipped cream, fresh berries or a scoop of your favorite ice cream for an easy, heavenly chocolate lover's dessert.

    chocolate bundt cake recipe.

    101. Chocolate Coconut Bundt Cake

    This coconut-filled chocolate bundt cake recipe is a fun and easy dessert recipe and the perfect way to celebrate someone special.  It's a chocolate bundt cake recipe made from a cake mix and has the most amazing coconut and white chocolate filling.  Your family is going to love this coconut filled easy bundt cake recipe.

    coconut filled chocolate bundt cake recipe

    Dessert Recipes

    Desserts are a fun way to liven up your brunch menu. If you're needing to decide, maybe check and see what is on sale at the grocery store, and what's currently available, and also balance it out with whatever else you plan to serve. A little chocolate is always needed, in my humble opinion, fresh fruit anything is always great and lemon is so refreshing to serve too.

    102. Brownie Bites

    These Brownie Bites with cream cheese frosting are the perfect two-bite treat for any occasion.  Here, we’ve topped them with blueberries and strawberries for a red, white and blue 4th of July theme, but these little beauties taste great topped with just about anything sweet.

    easy brownie bites recipe

    103. Lemon Raspberry Parfait

    This Lemon Raspberry Parfait is like springtime in a glass.  It’s light, bright, creamy and bursting with fresh raspberries, lemon curd, whipped cream and graham crackers in every bite.

    lemon raspberry parfait recipe.

    104. Mini Fruit Pizza

    These individual Sugar Cookie Fruit Pizzas are cute and colorful, so delicious and a total crowd-pleaser.  They’re made with a sugar cookie crust, sweet and silky whipped cream cheese frosting and topped with your favorite fresh fruit.

    mini sugar cookie pizza recipe.

    105. Chocolate Parfait

    These Chocolate Oreo Parfaits are super simple, crazy delicious and make an impressive presentation with very little effort.  Take chocolate pudding to the next level with just a few simple ingredients.

    chocolate parfait recipe.

    106. Whipped Cream

    This Homemade Whipped Cream takes just 5 minutes to make and is worlds better than anything you can buy at the store.  It’s super fluffy, lightly sweetened with just a touch of vanilla extract added to make it the perfect accompaniment to pies, cakes, tarts, French toast, and more.

    homemade whipped cream recipe.

    107. Apple Crisp

    This Caramel Apple Crisp With Oat Topping is the most amazing fall dessert. It’s made with fresh apples and caramel sauce and has a crunchy and chewy oat crumble topping. It’s an incredible caramel apple crisp recipe!

    Caramel Apple Crisp with Oat Topping recipe

    108. Chocolate Covered Strawberries

    A step by step guide on how to make homemade Chocolate covered strawberries including the best kind of chocolate to use and different topping ideas. Make these gourmet chocolate covered strawberries at home for just a fraction of the cost. These are perfect for any romantic occasion, valentines day, or just a sweet treat. They’re super simple to make and only take a few minutes.

    chocolate covered strawberries on parchment

    More Breakfast Favorites

    Here you will find some more of the best breakfast recipes. The beauty of brunch is that you can serve breakfast foods, appetizers, and desserts too. Of course, everything is better if it's mini-sized.

    109. Berry Salad with Citrus Glaze

    This Berry Salad with Citrus Glaze is slightly sweet and oh-so-refreshing.  Made with fresh berries, tossed in a simple orange glaze, it is the perfect simple side dish or light dessert for your next summer barbecue or potluck. 

    berry salad wit citrus glaze.

    110. Homemade Granola

    If you are a granola fan, you'll absolutely love this Easy and Healthy Homemade Granola recipe.  It’s perfectly crunchy, super easy, and much healthier than a lot of the other granola recipes out there. You can serve it along side cups of yogurt or make into mini parfaits with fresh fruit, whipped cream and greek yogurt.

    homemade granola from scratch

    111. Vanilla Blue Sky Smoothie Bowl

    This Blue Smoothie Bowl is an easy breakfast that is healthy, refreshing, energizing and beautiful.  It’s made by blending vibrant blue spirulina with frozen fruit, coconut milk, and a touch of vanilla, then topped with tasty mix-ins like granola, berries and honey.

    how to make a blue spirulina smoothie bowl

    112. Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip

    This creamy, dreamy Lemon Cheesecake Fruit Dip is made with simple ingredients and takes just 10 minutes to prep.  It’s tart and sweet, light and fluffy, and perfect for serving at potlucks, backyard BBQs, baby showers, or as an after-school snack.

    lemon fruit dip, easy lemon cheesecake dip recipe.

    113. Blueberry Breakfast Cake

    This Lemon Blueberry Buttermilk Cake is a delicious, seasonal breakfast treat.  The soft and tender cake is full of blueberries, flavored with buttermilk and fresh lemon zest and has a light sugar crust. 

    lemon blueberry cake recipe, buttermilk cake for breakfast.

    114. Breakfast Burritos

    These freezer-friendly Breakfast Burritos are stuffed full of scrambled eggs, roasted sweet potatoes, cheese and three kinds of meat.  They make a hearty grab-and-go breakfast, perfect for busy mornings.

    freezer friendly breakfast burrito

    115. Popovers

    This classic Popover recipe makes tall and fluffy Popovers that taste great with butter and jam for breakfast or brunch.  They are crisp on the outside, light and airy inside and so easy to make.

    homemade popcover recipe

    116. Breakfast Pizza

    Breakfast Pizza is loaded with sausage, hash browns, eggs, and cheese and baked over a crescent roll crust.  It’s a delicious breakfast that is quick to throw together and everyone loves.

    117. Wassail

    This warm Wassail drink recipe is made with spiced apple cider that’s been infused with baking spices and fresh citrus.  It’s the perfect cozy holiday drink to make during the winter months.

    homemade slow cooker wassail

    118. Sticky Buns

    These classic homemade Pecan Sticky Buns are a sweet breakfast treat made with soft cinnamon roll dough and ooey gooey pecan caramel. They’re perfect for holiday brunch or a special weekend breakfast the whole family will enjoy.

    sticky buns recipe

    119. Breakfast Punch

    This easy Breakfast Punch is a fruity, flavorful, and refreshing non-alcoholic drink that both kids and adults will love. Made with orange juice, pineapple juice, ginger ale, and sliced fruit, it’s perfect for serving at your next holiday brunch, baby shower, or morning meeting.

    breakfast punch

    Leave a comment below and let me know what you decided to serve for your brunch menu. Was it a hit? Do you have any other questions? I'd be happy to try and help you any way I can.

    I hope you enjoyed this collection of the most popular brunch recipes. I hope you enjoy these egg recipes, brunch casserole recipes, asparagus brunch recipes, potato brunch recipes, and bacon brunch recipes. There are so many great family recipes for breakfast or brunch. I hope your family enjoys them as much as we do.

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    1. Brandy

      April 07, 2022 at 6:30 am

      I love hosting and going to brunches! This list of amazing recipes has something for everyone. I bookmarked this page because I am excited to work my way down the list of all this delicious food to make!

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      • Jill Baird

        April 07, 2022 at 11:33 am

        I'm a huge fan of breakfast too! So glad you loved the list! I can't wait to hear what you make first!

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    2. wilhelmina

      April 06, 2022 at 3:12 pm

      This is a great roundup for brunch! I have tried the breakfast cake and it is winner, I think the ham is next on my list.

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      • Jill Baird

        April 07, 2022 at 11:33 am

        Hooray, so glad you enjoyed to breakfast cake. Lemon and blueberry are a match made in heaven!

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