32+ of the Most Delicious Must-Have Brunch Recipes
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Lift up your mimosas for a toast! These are the most delicious brunch recipes all in one place. They will take you from boring to soaring on those weekend days.
Brunch is one of my favorite types of meals. It’s like someone took breakfast and made a party out of it, and everyone is invited. I compiled all my favorite breakfast and lunch recipes, and I am so excited about sharing them with you. They are perfect for get together or just enjoying on your own.
Let’s get into the recipes!
Brunch Cocktails
Let’s get to the good stuff! First, here are the must-have cocktails that belong at your brunch.
Margarita Punch
Lime and strawberries mix together in this summertime-favorite punch recipe. Serve it in a large pitcher for everyone to enjoy.
Berry Watermelon Limeade
This watermelon limeade is a refreshing alcohol-free drink. Serve it at family brunches so kiddos can have fun with their own fruity cocktail too.
Raspberry Pineapple Bellini
You’ll need some slender champagne flutes for these pineapple bellinis. The bright mixture of fruit is brought to life by the effervescent champagne bubbles.
Kentucky Mule
This strong bourbon drink is ready for the Kentucky Derby! The fresh mint sprigs add an incredible aroma and flavor to this southern drink.
Pineapple Mojito
Yellow and green colors liven up your brunch when you serve this sweet pineapple mojito. It is fancy and gives your party a happier atmosphere.
Campari Sangria
The fruit slices float in this incredible sangria recipe and decorate everyone’s glasses. It’s a burst of citrus bliss in a jar.
Peach Cosmopolitan
Master the art of a peach cosmo with this easy recipe. Serve it in a lovely martini glass and watch your guests smile.
Bees Knees Cocktail
This Bee’s Knees cocktail is a classic. The drink originated during Prohibition but is still a fresh and delicious libation for today!
Easy Breakfast Recipes
Now let’s look at some of the best breakfast recipes you can serve at your next brunch.
Homemade Pancake Mix
Every brunch needs a good pancake recipe. Skip the boxed mix and make your own pancake mix.
Mini Pancake Stacks
Want to get fancy with that homemade pancakes mix? Then you need to try these Mini Pancakes. They take a little more time, but the presentation makes it totally worth the effort.
Ricotta Toast with Three Jams
This ricotta toast looks like a party on your plate. The creamy ricotta cheese is topped with fresh fruit jam.
Sheet Pan Pancakes
These sheet pan pancakes are an explosion of fruit! All the different colors look as delicious as they taste.
Baked Cottage Cheese Egg Muffins
Bake an egg recipe that you can serve at brunch in individual servings. These egg muffins are savory with the incredible taste of cottage cheese.
Donut Bread Pudding
Take everything you love about donuts and put it into a scrumptious bread pudding. This almost tastes like a dessert.
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This healthy breakfast casserole is filled with amazing spices, egg, ham, and peppers. There are lots of ways you can customize it too.
Spinach Bacon and Swiss Quiche
Quiche is a classic brunch recipe that looks delicate on your plate. My spinach and bacon quiche is filled with tart swiss cheese for an unforgettable recipe.
Roasted Red Pepper Quiche
Whether you’re serving breakfast, brunch, or lunch, quiche is an easy and flavorful option. Here I’ve combined a few of my favorite ingredients to make this Roasted Red Pepper and Sausage Quiche.
Berry Stuffed French Toast
Top this berry-stuffed French toast with more berries. Every bite is a flavor explosion in your mouth.
Breakfast Pies
Serve your guests their very own breakfast pies. They are cute and the best things to serve at brunch.
Everything Bagel Overnight Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole will feed a crowd, and it’s a breeze to make. The Everything Bagel seasoning ties it all together.
Breakfast Strata Cups
Made with bread, eggs, sausage, cheese, and fresh veggies, these Breakfast Strata Cups are individualized servings of a delicious and beautiful breakfast/brunch recipe that you can whip up in no time!
Lunch Recipes
Every good brunch combines breakfast and lunch. These are some of my favorite lunch recipes that you can easily prepare and serve to guests.
Tortellini Antipasto Pasta Salad
This antipasto salad is a color explosion. Filled with savory salami and soft tortellini (and all your favorite salad mixings), you will adore this salad.
Avocado Panzanella
This Panzanella recipe celebrates the fresh flavors of summer. With juicy tomatoes, crusty bread, and fresh basil, you know you will love it.
Deviled Eggs with Bacon
Want to take deviled eggs to the next level? Then you need these Deviled Eggs with Bacon. This classic appetizer recipe received a flavorful upgrade with the help of crispy bacon. What’s not to love?
Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Roll-Ups
These little meat-free roll-ups are easy to cut up and serve individually to your guests. I like to set them out on a buffet and let my guests get as many as they want.
Veggie Pizza Roll-Ups
There is something iconic about ranch dressing and veggies, and they are both in these amazing veggie pizza roll-ups. You might want to double this recipe – it’s that good!
California Cobb Pasta Salad
Take everything you love about cobb salad and add your favorite pasta. This is a carb-lover’s dream come true.
Side Dish Brunch Recipes
Take your brunch to the next level with these tasty sides. You can use them on top of pancakes or toast or eat them on the side.
Homemade Whipped Cream
When you see how easy it is to make homemade whipped cream, you’ll never go back to store-bought again. It’s fluffy and perfectly sweet.
Cinnamon Maple Butter
Save this cinnamon maple butter recipe. You’ll want to use it on your homemade bread on steak night or on crispy toast in the morning.
Brown Sugar Bacon
Few things are as decadent as candied bacon. This bacon is covered in caramelized brown sugar and tastes like a dessert.
Brunch Dessert Ideas
Even though some of the earlier recipes on this list could qualify as desserts, here are my three favorite dessert recipes that definitely belong at brunch.
Mixed Berry Coffee Cake
This berry coffee cake melts in your mouth. Add all of your favorite berries on top – the sky is the limit!
Cream Cheese and Apple Turnovers
Every single brunch needs to have at least one type of turnover on the dessert menu. These apple turnovers are covered in delicious cream cheese frosting.
Cinnamon Roll Bread
Skip the exhaustion of baking cinnamon rolls. Instead, make a cinnamon roll bread. It comes together quickly and tastes the same.
Apple Fritter Bread
Finally, this apple fritter bread is topped with a sweet glaze and filled with slices of real apples. Each bite is pure Heaven.
Do you love quick breads as much as I do? Well you’re in luck because I have several delicious quick bread recipes you need to try. You can find them all HERE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before we get into the recipes, I’m going to address some common questions I’ve received over years of sharing these recipes. If you have another question that isn’t answered here, please leave it in the comments, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
What time do you normally eat brunch?
This is a personal preference, but I like to eat brunch in the sweet spot in between breakfast and lunch. This usually ends up being between 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
I have heard of other people eating brunch between 9 a.m. and Noon.
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What types of recipes are served at brunch time?
Brunch is usually served with a combination of bread-based breakfast items and lighter lunch fares. This includes a mixture of pancakes, waffles, fresh fruit, and homemade jams. Almost every brunch you attend will serve some kind of sweet, an egg-based item, and if you’re really lucky…cocktails.
Is it easy to double or triple a recipe if hosting a group brunch?
Yes, it is really easy to double or triple a recipe if you need to feed a crowd. If you hover your mouse over the servings number in the printable recipe card for each recipe, you can adjust it to your crowd size. You don’t even have to do math because the recipe card automatically changes.
Kitchen Tools
A well-stocked kitchen is essential for whipping up any meal. Curious about what tools I trust in my kitchen? Check out this post HERE, where I put together a curated list of my must-have kitchen essentials. I cover everything from dinnerware to the best kitchen gadgets. It’s a helpful list for a functional (and beautiful) kitchen!
That’s a Wrap on Easy Brunch Recipes
I hope you enjoyed browsing this list of delicious brunch recipes. Pin your favorites to Pinterest and create an epic brunch that everyone will talk about.