51 Amazing Brunch Recipes

The perfect brunch is a combination of flavor and presentation. You want to be sure your menu is fun and functional. The key is to include a variety of dishes that can be prepped and ready to bake at various starting points so you're never confined to the kitchen for long. Sure, you need to watch the griddle for the pancakes, but throw that hash brown casserole in the slow cooker while you work. Chop vegetables the previous night and set them up with your eggs for an overnight bake. Prepare pitchers of sangria the evening before for easy boozy brunch serving — or click here for more delicious cocktails. To help inspire your next brunch menu, we've devised a list of the 51 best recipes for your brunch. Whether you are looking for a killer pancake recipe or an eggscellent way to start your day, we've got you covered. Mix and match these dishes for the ultimate brunch menu, and prepare to delight and dazzle your guests for many brunches to come!

Make brunch in your slow cooker with these recipes!

Oatmeal isn't just for those solo winter mornings. This overnight oatmeal recipe is a great way to kick off a brunch: It keeps guests satiated while you work on the main course. With dashes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar added to the mix, your home will smell warm and inviting when the guests arrive!

Recipe courtesy of QVC's Resident Foodie David Venable.

Get the Slow Cooker Oatmeal Recipe.

Who says that brunch can't have a little dessert? As you prepare other dishes for your brunch get-together, your slow cooker works its magic with this tasty recipe. With ooey-gooey chocolate and a splash of white rum, this is an excellent way to cap off your brunch!

Recipe courtesy of QVC's Resident Foodie David Venable.

Get the Slow-Cooker Chocolate Bananas Foster Recipe.

The soft filling and crispy edges of this egg dish are going to make your brunch extra enjoyable! Consider adding your favorite herbs to the eggs, or sprinkle some on top.

Recipe courtesy of Christine Brady and Gluten Free Bread.

Get the Slow Cooker Spinach and Ham Frittata Recipe.

You will have loads of roasted tomatoes left over from this recipe. Enjoy them spooned over pasta or grilled chicken breast. Or feel free to change up the filling entirely, since these eggs will taste delicious with a multitude of flavor combinations. Just be sure not to overfill the ramekins with ingredients, as you want a nice balance between the eggs and the filling.

— Peggy Bourjaily

Click here for the Slow-Cooked Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Goat Cheese Recipe

Cheesy, delicious, and totally worth the wait, this slow-cooker meal will have you "mmm-ing" after each bite. Add in bits of bacon or any of your other favorite breakfast meats and your simple side will be transformed into a hearty main dish.

Click here for the Slow Cooker Hash Brown Casserole Recipe

Have a egg-scellent brunch with these tasty recipes!

A brunch can be anything you make it, but it definitely has to be fun. A great way to ensure that is to have a really fun menu! This party-perfect bake is everything a guest wants in party food, and, since the ingredients are so interchangeable, you can really make it your own.

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Chili Cheese Egg Bake Recipe.

Any host or hostess will tell you that prepping ahead is an essential step in throwing a great party. A recipe like this one allows you to do just that. That means more time with your guests and less time in the kitchen.

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Easy Overnight Tortilla Strata Recipe.

Whether you use these bites as an appetizer or serve them as a kid-friendly menu item, these Paleo-friendly egg cups are perfect for brunch. The loaded mini muffin cups are also great for less formal get-togethers, as they are great to munch on while guests mingle.

Recipe courtesy of Cultivated Wellbeing.

Get the Paleo Bacon Vegetable Mini Muffins Recipe.

No matter the reason behind your brunch, hosting such a meal is always fun. However, it tends to get a little messy. This one-pan finger food dish is heaven sent — plus, it's totally customizable.

Recipe courtesy of Cocina 214.

Get the Huevos con Papas Recipe.

Loaded with mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, these breakfast wontons are perfect for brunch parties. Your guests will love how the crunchy texture of the wrappers contrasts with the savory, fluffy insides.

Recipe courtesy of Pumps and Iron.

Get the Mini Wonton Egg Cups Recipe.

An easy breakfast recipe is essential to a successful brunch. You can make this tasty casserole the night before, and just pop it in the oven the day of your brunch!

Recipe courtesy of Tangela Walker-Craft — National Family Examiner

Get the Easy Breakfast Egg Casserole Recipe

Everyone loved bacon! Serve them any of these tasty recipes.

Kick brunch up a notch with these poppable party foods. You'll love the crunch of the breaded exterior and rejoice at the creamy, bacon-filled centers. These are great to pass around to get your guests excited for the brunch ahead.

Recipe courtesy of QVC's Resident Foodie David Venable.

Get the Breakfast Poppers with Grits and Bacon Recipe.

If you're looking for a unique breakfast dish, consider serving this creamy recipe. The salty, crispy bacon bites give this smooth and satisfying dish just the right amount of crunch.

Recipe courtesy of Davidson's Safest Choice Eggs and Running Into The Kitchen

Get the Pumpkin Bacon Grits with a Poached Egg Recipe.

Serving a hungry crowd? These loaded breakfast tots will totally hit the spot. Plus, you'll look like a master of the kitchen at your brunch.

Recipe courtesy of Davidson's Safest Choice Eggs.

Get the Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Breakfast Totchos Recipe.

Who says you can't mix savory and sweet? Guests always love the pastry and bread options at brunch. They'll be extra delighted to discover that these sweets contain the savory deliciousness of bacon.

Recipe courtesy of Ariane Daguin and D'Artagnan.

Get the Ariane Daguin's Bacon and Cheddar Scones Recipe.

There is nothing more crowd-pleasing than a shareable quiche. With bacon and cheese bursting in every bite, your brunch guests will be talking about this dish for events to come.

Recipe courtesy of Rachel Sherwood of Impressions at Home

Get the Easy Bacon Quiche Recipe.

Keep everyone happy with these delicious vegetarian-friendly recipes.

This classic Tunisian dish takes its name from the Arabic for "mixture." That means it's perfect for sharing at your group brunch. This recipe is so tasty and hearty that your carnivore guests won't even miss the meat.  

Recipe courtesy of Arousing Appetites.

Get the Shakshouka Recipe.

The great thing about serving burritos at your brunch is that you can lay out each individual dish of ingredients and encourage guests to build their own. A vegetarian burrito just makes it all the more accessible for your friends and family.

Recipe courtesy Great Performances CEO and Founder Liz Neumark

Get the Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Satisfy everyone's sweet tooth with this totally vegetarian recipe. The banana muffin base gives this pastry a true breakfast feel, while the chocolate chunks simply make it indulgent.

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Banana Muffins with Chocolate Chunks Recipe.

If you want a sweet and delicious recipe that will make guests feel at home, try this vegetarian-friendly tart. With a cinnamon and almond shell, this breakfast pastry is guaranteed to impress any guest.

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Rustic Blueberry Tart Recipe

Enjoy these incredible pancake and crêpe recipes at your brunch.

Jack Johnson didn't write an ode to banana pancakes for nothing! Add in chocolate, and he would have written a symphony. These chocolate banana pancakes will have everyone at your brunch wishing they could "pretend like it's the weekend" all the time.

Recipe courtesy of Nettie Moore, Moore or Less Cooking Blog

Get the Fluffy Chocolate Banana Pancakes Recipe

Cherry-loving folks will rejoice when they see this on the brunch menu! If your group has a serious sweet tooth, consider serving this new brunch favorite. Keep in mind that if cherries are not in season, you can always use frozen ones!

Recipe courtesy of Sweet and Spicy Monkey

Get the Sweet Cherry Syrup & Cherry Pancakes Recipe.

There is something about the smell of cinnamon that makes a house feel like a home. If you are hosting an intimate brunch, these apple cinnamon pancakes will make your table warm and inviting. We love the touch of drizzled warm cider sauce for a truly cozy brunch recipe.

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Apple Cinnamon Pancakes with Warmed Cider Sauce Recipe.

Zesty and refreshing, these lemon poppy seed pancakes will excite and delight your brunch guests. With creamy coconut milk and healthy almond flour, it's a dish that tastes indulgent while secretly cutting back on the calories.

Recipe courtesy of Cultivated Wellbeing.

Get the Lemon Poppy Seed Pancakes Recipe

If you're looking for a recipe to really fill your brunch guests up, you have got to try this one. Hearty, with a touch of Southern charm, these pancakes don't even need any maple syrup — just pile on that gravy for a creamy and delicious breakfast!

Recipe courtesy of QVC's Resident Foodie David Venable.

Get the Buttermilk Biscuit Pancakes with Sausage Gravy Recipe

When it comes to breakfast, sometimes only the fluffiest, most decadent pancakes will do. This recipe is fun to make and the results are easy to eat and guaranteed to get raves from the whole family. You can add half a cup of fresh or frozen berries or freshly sliced bananas to the pancake batter for extra flavor and texture. If buttermilk is not available, substitute whole milk, yogurt, or sour cream, although the results may not be as tender.

Recipe courtesy of Zov Karamardian 

Get the Old Fashioned Pancakes with Blueberry Syrup Recipe

Nothing is fancier or more customizable than a crêpe. These thin, pancake-like brunch items are super simple to make, but they'll really impress your guests. Make a crêpe bar with sweet and savory options so everyone is satisfied.

Recipe courtesy of The Foodie Affair.

Get the Basic Crêpe Recipe.

Whisk your guests away to the Continent with this elegant and Parisian brunch recipe. The creamy custard that tops these berried filled crêpes is light, airy, and very sweet.

Recipe courtesy of Davidson's Safest Choice Eggs.

Get the Berry Crêpes with Custard Sauce  Recipe

These lovely stuffed crepes serve a crowd of smoked salmon lovers, but also satisfy vegetarians if you set aside a portion of the sauce without the fish. They're ideal for brunch, as they are easy to make and store ahead. You can make the three parts the night prior and assemble in the morning, or fill the crêpes and store them in the fridge in a casserole dish for a night or two. Either way, the result is simple brunch decadence.

Recipe courtesy of Lilly Steirer

Get the Spinach Filled Crêpes with Smoked Salmon Sauce Recipe

French toast for brunch? Oui, oui, please!

This deliciously decadent recipe is perfect for entertaining. Plus, it uses a signature bourbon brown sugar sauce that will make your brunch guests weep with joy.

Recipe courtesy of Sweet and Spicy Monkey

Get the Overnight Eggnog French Toast Recipe

Is it dessert? Is it breakfast? Who cares! All that matters is that your guests will fall in love with this delicious and sweet brunch recipe. Who could turn down something that looks this good?

Recipe courtesy of The Cultural Dish

Get the Bananas Foster French Toast Recipe.

If you want to look like a fancy home chef, you have to make this stuffed French toast recipe for your brunch. Seriously, the complex sweet and savory flavor combination is perfect for satisfying every guest, and it's a unique recipe to have in your entertaining portfolio.

Recipe courtesy of QVC's Resident Foodie David Venable.

Get the Stuffed Raisin Bread French Toast with Pineapple Sauce Recipe

This is like the most indulgent peanut butter and jelly sandwich you've ever had — and you get to eat it for breakfast. Make it for special occasions — or just laundry day! In other words, this brunch recipe is great any time.

Recipe courtesy of Bauli

Get the Bauli's Raspberry Jam and Hazelnut Spread Stuffed Panettone French Toast Recipe.

When it comes to making French toast, the bigger the bread, the better. Use thick slices of brioche bread to create this incredible brunch recipe that will make your guests feel like they're relaxing at a resort.

Recipe courtesy of Jean Kelly and the Peter Island Resort & Spa in the British Virgin Islands

Get the Jean Kelly's Coconut French Toast Recipe.

Even if Leslie Knope can't make it to your brunch, you should still consider serving these waffles!

OK, so maybe it isn't exactly conventional to serve your guests something so... colorfully named. However, once you get a peek at what combining creamed chipped beef and fluffy waffles actually looks like, you won't have any scruples about serving this dish at your brunch.

Recipe courtesy of QVC's Resident Foodie David Venable.

Get the S.O.S. Waffle Style Recipe 

Oh yes, you read that right. Waffles made out of tots; a comfort eater's dream breakfast bite. The best part? This recipe includes instructions on how to top it with crème fraîche and homemade sriracha. Seriously, your brunch guests will be in heaven.

Recipe courtesy of Chef Robert Tobin of the Seaport Boston Hotel

Get the Waffle Tots Recipe.

Show your guests some real Southern hospitality with this classic brunch combo. We promise that the sweet strawberries will balance out the savory chicken, and your guests will be over the moon at this perfect mid-morning dish.

Recipe courtesy of Doughmesstic.

Get the Strawberry and Rosemary Chicken and Waffles Recipe

These awe-inspiring waffles look beautiful, and taste even better. Mascarpone cream is the perfect elegant touch to these hearty waffles: it'll make you reconsider ever using syrup again.

Recipe courtesy of 8Broads.

Get the Carrot Waffles with Mascarpone Cream and Roasted Pineapple Recipe

Get the brunch party started with these recipes!

Bring on the bubbly fun with this classic and refreshing cocktail. Guests will love pairing this drink with any number of the potential dishes you could serve at your brunch, especially the sweeter ones!

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Kir Royale Recipe.

You can never, ever go wrong with sangria. This is a crowd pleaser, and it's great to make ahead for an easy brunch!

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the Red Wine Brunch Sangria Recipe.

This sangria is particularly perfect to serve in the spring. Fair warning: Your guests are going to love this boozy brunch item, so you may want to make two pitchers ahead of time, just to be prepared.

Recipe courtesy of QVC Host Jill Bauer.

Get the White Wine Brunch Sangria Recipe.

Bloody Marys are essential to a boozy brunch, but they don't have to be typical. Try this unique and smoky recipe to really keep your guests on their toes.

Recipe courtesy of Distilled NYC.

Get the Green Bloody Mary Recipe.

Mimosas are the perfect morning drink; they're bubbly, light, and totally refreshing. Add in a lemon twist and you'll elevate this recipe to zesty!

Recipe courtesy of Tradewinds Tea.

Get the Lemon Orange Mimosa Recipe.

Want to make your brunch feel super classy? Try this refreshing and bubbly twist on a classic morning drink.

Recipe courtesy of The Foodie Affair.

Get the Blood Orange French 75 Recipe.

It doesn't need to be five o'clock somewhere for you to enjoy this cocktail. Your brunch pals will love how clean and crisp it is: It's almost too easy to dayload.

Recipe courtesy of Deep Eddy.

Get the Lemon Basil Martini Recipe.

You don't have to over do it to enjoy brunch. Try these healthy, crowd-pleasing recipes. 

Elevate your brunch by serving these picturesque tarts. Your guests will wonder if you invited them to a brunch or a gallery opening.

Recipe courtesy of Fetzer Vineyards.

Get the Leek and Goat Cheese Tarts Recipe

Whether your guests are meat eaters or vegetarians, this simple frittata will satisfy all. Just load it with your favorite vegetables and low-fat cheese and they'll feel full and guilt-free.

Recipe courtesy of Cultivated Wellbeing.

Get the Easy Vegetable Frittata  Recipe.

OK, OK. So bacon isn't the healthiest thing to serve at brunch — but we figure the greens and protein-packed eggs help balance it out a bit! If you're really concerned about the bacon, serve the dressing and the bacon chunks on the side and let guests add the amount they're comfortable with themselves.

Recipe courtesy of This is How I Cook.

Get the Bacon and Egg Breakfast Salad with Balsamic Maple Vinaigrette Recipe.

Creamy ricotta, savory pancetta, and a bed of cooked wild greens will make your guests feel like they're brunching at a five star restaurant, and they won't leave feeling sluggish or overstuffed. 

Recipe courtesy of Chef Jason Bartner, La Tavola Marche.

Get the Rustic Tart of Wild Greens, Ricotta and Pancetta Recipe.

These bite-sized tarts are a great recipe to serve to people who love to snack. The tasty bites will start things off right, and guests will feel OK about eating a little more when the main dish is ready.

Recipe Courtesy of  Valerie Orsoni, author of LEBOOTCAMP DIET 

Get the Mini Tomato Tarts Recipe.

Breakfast dessert doesn't have to be unhealthy! This apple quinoa bake is great for serving after a light meal — and it even works as the main dish.

Recipe courtesy of Lauren Harris-Pincus, registered dietitian and owner of Nutrition Starring You.

Get the Apple Quinoa Bake Recipe.