Brunch is a fantastic weekend meal that fits perfectly between breakfast and lunch. It’s an excellent choice for days when you’re not quite ready for lunch but have missed breakfast. Brunch pairs wonderfully with cocktails like Bloody Marys and is a popular choice for special occasions such as Easter, Mother’s Day, and Thanksgiving. However, there’s no need to limit it to holidays—brunch can be enjoyed any day of the week. We’re excited to share some of our favorite sweet and savory brunch recipes, including a standout Eggs Benedict. You can serve each dish on its own or combine them to create a varied menu. The possibilities are numerous!
Mimosas
Break out the champagne flutes! Rachael Ray dresses up the classic brunch cocktail by adding a splash of orange liqueur to each glass.
French Toast
With 650 5-star reviews, Robert Irvine’s simple French toast recipe is a fan favorite for a few reasons. He opts for challah or brioche bread, dips each slice in a sweet spiced buttery egg mixture and serves it with warmed maple syrup (read: a simple-yet-impressive upgrade).
Banana Bread with Pecans
With over 1000 5-star reviews, you know you can trust Tyler Florence’s banana bread recipe. Slice it up to serve in lieu of biscuits, warmed, with softened butter.
Chilaquiles with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
This Mexican dish is a great way to use up any stale tortillas and salsa. For her recipe, Marcela Valladolid whips up her own salsa verde with roasted tomatillos, serrano chiles and cilantro. “If you have some leftover from your chilaquiles, you can use it for dipping tortilla chips, to put over some grilled fish, for a little taco with some carne asada, whatever you want,” she says.
Layered Ham and Cheese Biscuits
These fluffy buttermilk biscuits feature layers of melted Cheddar cheese and savory black forest ham. Enjoy them as part of a large brunch spread with honey butter and jam or pack them up to enjoy on-the-go. Picnic brunch, anyone?
Zucchini Noodle Egg Nests
Inspired by eggs in purgatory, these simple zucchini noodle “nests” are filled with Parmesan, spicy tomato sauce and an egg, then baked until just set. The individual nests are easy to serve and perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner.
Sour Cream Coffee Cake
Sour cream works wonders in baked goods, adding a subtle tang and richness to whatever you’re making. Exhibit A: This top-rated streusel-topped coffee cake from Ina Garten.
Mini Frittatas
Giada brings out the mini muffin tins to make her bite-sized egg frittatas. She adds chopped ham, Parmesan cheese and parsley to hers, but feel free to get creative.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Overnight breakfast bakes are an amazing addition to any brunch menu. Since everything is assembled the night before, you free up time in the morning to work on making other dishes — pancakes, bacon, French toast, you name it.
Pitcher of Bloody Marys
Bring the fun of a bottomless brunch to your own kitchen: Make a pitcher (or two!) of Tyler Florence’s Bloody Marys, so you can quickly and easily replenish anyone’s drink.