On the hunt for some special to whip up for the mother figure in your life this Mother’s Day? Here are 50 of the best Mother’s Day brunch recipes for mom! From east egg casserole and quiches to baked French toast and baked goods. Whether you are having a small gathering with 2 or 3 people or a larger family gathering, you’ll be sure to find some favorites here.
Planning a brunch shouldn’t be stressful or overwhelming, the table of contents below should help you to navigate the different breakfast categories to curate a balanced and filling meal. I even included some fun cocktails and mocktails in the other section to serve at your Brunch!
Besides classics like cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting, avocado toast, or sunny side up eggs – these unique ideas are sure to spark some inspiration! Find all my recipe guides here!
Egg Dishes
1. Chorizo & Potato Egg Casserole
An easy breakfast casserole made with spicy Mexican chorizo, sautéed veggies, potatoes & lots of cheese! This delicious chorizo & potato egg casserole comes together quickly & is perfect for a family brunch!
2. Cheesy Sausage and Egg Casserole with Biscuits
This cheesy sausage and egg casserole with biscuits is a quick, dump and go breakfast perfect for crowds or family breakfasts! Chopped biscuits are topped with crumbled sausage, frozen tater tots, and a cheesy egg mixture. Baked until the eggs and biscuits are fluffy and the cheesy gets gooey and perfectly bubbly.
3. Baked eggs
There are so many variations of baked eggs. Some people call it baked eggs, some call it shakshuka, some even call it eggs in purgatory.
4. Easy Breakfast Quiche
This easy breakfast quiche recipe comes together in no time! Eggs, cream, and seasoning are whipped and combined with ham, asparagus, and parmesan cheese. Baked in a flakey, buttery pie crust. This is a great recipe if you don’t want to make scrambled or fried eggs for you guest but want something savory. For a short-cut grab a par baked pie crust from the store.
5. Breakfast Frittata Recipe
This Egg Frittata Recipe is holiday worthy but everyday easy! Although frittatas feel special, they are the ultimate clean-out-the-fridge meal.
6. The BEST Shakshuka Eggs with Feta
This shakshuka eggs recipe features poached eggs in a rich tomato sauce Topped with crumbled feta and fresh parsley, it’s a perfect for a flavorful breakfast or brunch.
7. Mexican Baked Eggs (One Skillet)
Mexican Baked Eggs are cooked in one skillet and make a delicious breakfast or dinner! Low calorie and high protein, it’s the perfect healthy meal.
8. Hash Brown Egg Casserole
Frozen hash brown patties, eggs, cheese, and ham make this Hash Brown Egg Casserole so quick and easy!
9. Eggs Benedict with Crispy Prosciutto & Arugula Salad
The lemony hollandaise provides just enough creaminess to coat the greens and brighten the soft-yolked poached eggs.
10. Dad’s Easy Cheesy Eggs with Chili Butter
The simplest hard-boiled eggs with melted cheddar cheese and sea salt. Serve these cheesy eggs over toasted bread with avocado, then drizzle with plenty of spicy Turkish-inspired chili butter.
11. Eggs Benedict Casserole
In this easy Eggs Benedict Casserole, fresh English muffins are layered with delicious rounds of Canadian bacon, covered in a savory custard mixture and baked until golden brown. Served with Hollandaise sauce, it’s the perfect holiday breakfast!
12. How To Make Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict, our favorite buttery, bacony, breakfast. The Hollandaise sauce is so good you’ll be waking up early to make it every day.
Pancakes, Waffles, & French Toast
13. Easy Overnight Baked Pumpkin French Toast Casserole
This easy overnight baked pumpkin French toast casserole make’s the perfect breakfast or brunch for a crowd! French bread or soft brioche soaked in a pumpkin Milk Nog mixture and topped with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. Baked until golden brown and tender. This French toast can be made the night before, simply let the bread soak in the mixture overnight and bake when ready.
14. Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches
These Brown Butter Waffles with Macerated Peaches make for an incredible treat to whip up for a special morning. Tender, flavorful waffles beaming with nutty and fragrant brown butter and topped with warmly-spiced, juicy peaches.
15. Bananas Foster Belgian Waffles
Homemade waffles topped with homemade whipped cream and a bananas foster mixture.
16. Denny’s Fluffy Pancake Recipe
Ever wanted to know how to make copycat Denny’s fluffy pancake recipe at home? This recipe has everything you need to make these yourself. These are light and fluffy, made with simple pantry ingredients and buttermilk for a rich flavor. Serve with softened butter, warm maple syrup, and berries! These are also freezer friendly, so make an extra batch for busy mornings!
17. Buttermilk Waffles
There’s nothing better than big, fluffy Buttermilk Waffles first thing in the morning! This will be your new favorite breakfast recipe!!
18. Sheet Pan Pancakes
Breakfast just got a lot easier and faster with these Sheet Pan Pancakes! Same great flavor and texture, but no more waiting, flipping, and family members eating in shifts. It’s the best thing since sliced bread.
19. Blueberry Pancake Bake
With this blueberry pancake bake you’re one step closer to winning points with mom.
20. German Pancakes Recipe
German Pancakes are a lighter and fluffier version of their American counterpart. The ingredients blend together easily and the whole thing bakes in one pan for easy serving and cleanup.
21. Easy Fluffy Pancakes Recipe
If you are looking for the perfect fluffy pancakes, you’ve landed on a tried-and-true family staple. This recipe delivers irresistibly fluffy, golden pancakes every time!
22. Brioche French Toast
Move over regular French toast, there’s a new brunch boss in town and it’s made with brioche bread! With its buttery richness and pillowy texture, it’s like biting into a cloud of happiness.
23. Cinnamon Waffles
These light and fluffy cinnamon waffles are crisp on the outside, and have the perfect hint of spice!
Meat
24. Easy Maple Mustard Bacon
Upgrade your breakfast or brunch with this mouthwatering combination of sweet maple syrup and tangy mustard with optional black pepper.
25. Ham Steak
Ham Steak pan seared in less than 10 minutes is our new favorite EASY recipe on busy weeknights OR holiday brunch!
26. Crock Pot Bacon Brown Sugar Sausages
These Crock Pot Bacon Brown Sugar Sausages are brilliant! Seriously. It was one of those “why didn’t I think of that?!” moments when I read the recipe. It is so simple and so delicious!
28. Breakfast Meatballs
These breakfast meatballs are soft, juicy and loaded with so much flavor. Better still, they’re so easy to make!
29. Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties
Turkey breakfast sausage patties are made with ground turkey and homemade spice mix and then pan-fried until perfectly golden brown and crisp on the outside. These juicy turkey patties are more delicious than any store-bought breakfast sausage.
30. Chicken Breakfast Sausage
Homemade chicken breakfast sausages are a healthier alternative to store bought. This chicken sausage recipe will show you just how easy they are to make.
31. Breakfast Meatloaf
This paleo and whole30 breakfast meatloaf with bacon is so savory and delicious you’ll want to devour it the second you crawl out of bed.
32. Beef & Apple Breakfast Sausages
Paleo AIP Beef and Apple Breakfast Sausages may be fried as patties or baked as bites. This versatile recipe makes breakfasts, protein snacks and travel easy and delicious!
Sides Dishes
33. Honey Lime Chopped Fruit Salad
This Honey Lime Chopped Fruit Salad is a deliciously unique way to serve fruit salad when entertaining. Chopping the fruit smaller makes such a big difference. Plus, the added honey lime “dressing” that get’s poured over the fruit is a game changer.
34. Easy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
These easy scalloped sweet potatoes are such a quick and easy side dish. Tender sweet potatoes in a creamy herb sauce topped with parmesan cheese! Simply slice the sweet potatoes thinly, layer in a baking dish, cover with the herb sauce and bake until tender. Top with cheese and broil until golden brown. A perfect side recipe for thanksgiving day, Christmas dinner, or an addition to weeknight family dinner.
35. Mandarin Orange Salad Recipe
This is a salad that I guarantee will be tucked away in your “go-to” recipe stack for years. Just take it from reader Eleanor – “What a great light citrus salad! My girlfriends loved it over brunch.”
36. Heirloom Tomato Salad
Vibrant and fresh summer Heirloom Tomatoes Salad with fresh basil and sharp Caper Vinaigrette Dressing. A lite, clean, and delicious Salad to brighten up any meal. You will love the flavors.
37. Watermelon Fruit Salad
Tired of the usual fruit salad? Our summer Watermelon Fruit Salad with strawberries, raspberries, cherries and a lime mint dressing is a refreshing, flavorful spin on classic fruit salad. With fresh berries, juicy watermelon, and a tart dressing to tone down the sweetness, your guests will thank you at your next outdoor BBQ.
38. Cold Asparagus Salad with Lemon-Dijon Vinaigrette
Needing a super simple side dish or salad? This cold asparagus salad with lemon-Dijon vinaigrette is it. This salad requires no reheating, making it the perfect make-ahead dish for weeknights or holidays. Tender asparagus, orzo, toasted almonds, chewy cubes of bread, and salty feta cheese in a simple homemade dressing.
39. Arugula Citrus Salad
This crisp arugula citrus salad is topped with chickpeas, quinoa, fresh orange slices, avocado, toasted almonds and feta cheese. It’s tossed in a delicious citrus vinaigrette, and is the perfect way to eat more veggies!
40. Watermelon and Feta Salad
This Panera Bread inspired watermelon and feta salad is perfect for ripe summer produce! Crisp sliced cucumbers, sweet cubed watermelon, and tangy feta cheese tossed in a homemade sesame vinaigrette. I like to top this salad with lots of fresh herbs and some chopped almonds or pistachios for crunch. This salad is great for a backyard BBQ or summer gathering, its like, flavorful, and refreshing!
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Other Recipe Ideas
43. Rich Chocolate Espresso Muffins
These rich chocolate espresso muffins are light and airy, the perfect sweet treat. Chocolate muffin batter made with fresh espresso and AE Dairy whole chocolate milk studded with chocolate chips. Serve warm with a slather of softened butter or with your afternoon coffee! A great on the go snack the whole family will enjoy.
44. Easy Pink Moscato Grapefruit Spritzer Cocktail Recipe
This easy pink Moscato grapefruit spritzer cocktail recipe is perfect for girls night or a special occasion! Make one or two or make a large batch and serve in a large drink dispenser. This fruity cocktail has a slight fizz and flavor from the sweet wine. This is the perfect wine cocktail if you have a bottle of pink Moscato wine! Add a scoop of strawberry sorbet for extra creaminess!
45. Easy Coffee Cake Banana Bread
This easy coffee cake banana bread is a classic favorite! Light and airy banana bread loaded with a crunchy cinnamon streusel. With just 10 ingredients this bread comes together quickly and couldn’t be easier, I have made it over a dozen times and its perfect each time! The cinnamon mix is buttery, sweet, and gets the perfect crunch. The banana bread lover in your life will love this recipe.
46. Moist Banana Cake Recipe with Oil
This easy one bowl moist banana cake recipe with oil is quick and delicious. Light and airy vanilla cake loaded with ripe bananas topped with a creamy vanilla buttercream. This recipe is made with oil not butter meaning it can be made in one bowl with no mixer needed. This cake is very similar to classic banana bread, everyone will love it!
47. Bakery Style Blueberry Muffins
These bakery style blueberry muffins are light, airy, and loaded with sweet blueberries. Rich batter with hints of almond and vanilla. These muffins are a hit at any gathering, they are so easy to package up and they can be made dairy-free. Using larger, bakery style muffins liners makes these muffins slightly larger than a traditional muffin. The perfect muffin recipe for busy mornings!
48. Starbucks Iced Shaken Espresso with Oat Milk
This copycat Starbucks Iced Shaken Espresso with oat milk is a super easy, make at home coffee drink. Fresh brewed espresso shaken with syrup and served with ice cold oat milk. You can use any sweetener you’d like for this recipe, such as honey syrup, brown sugar syrup, or traditional simple syrup. If you don’t have fancy equipment like a espresso maker or a Nespresso machine you can brew a pot of strong coffee or use a French press to make a strong brew as well.
49. One-Bowl Fluffy Chocolate Chip Muffins
These one-bowl fluffy chocolate chip muffins are light, airy, and studded with chocolate chips. With hints of vanilla and almond these simple muffins are great warm with a spread of soft butter. Serve at your next brunch gathering or keep on hand for a quick snack, these go great with a cup of hot coffee! These muffins can be made in one bowl and bake in less than 30 minutes, freeze any uneaten muffins for up to 3 months, microwave to reheat.
50. The Best Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe
This is the Best Easy Chocolate Chip Banana Bread Recipe, a classic favorite! Light, airy banana bread loaded with ripe banana and chunks of chocolate. With just 9 ingredients this bread comes together quickly and couldn’t be easier, I have made it over a dozen times and its perfect each time! This banana bread is also freezer friendly! Perfect for gifting during the holidays or as a fun weekend bake.
