Stuck in a recipe rut? These fun new brunch recipes will spice up your brunch game in no time! Today’s list includes everything from quiche and crepes to monkey bread and pancakes.
25 Must-Try Brunch Recipes
While some mornings breakfast can be as simple as heating up strawberry pop tarts or unwrapping a muffin, brunch mornings are for going the extra mile. Around here, we love serving fun favorites like coffee cakes, breakfast casseroles, special breads and fancy drinks at our family brunches. Today, I’m sharing a comprehensive list of my most popular brunch recipes. I hope this will be a handy resource for you next time you need to plan a brunch menu!
If you only decide to make one recipe from this list, let it be my buttery, flaky homemade biscuits. They are a staple in our home, and they’re so versatile! Serve them savory-style with a healthy dousing of sausage gravy, or keep them sweet with a dab of honey butter, jam, or chocolate gravy.
1. Biscuits
These biscuits are one of my most popular recipes on the blog! I also have a sourdough biscuit version that works nicely for brunch.
These are the BEST biscuits you’ll ever make! Only 6 ingredients and no pastry cutter needed.
BISCUIT RECIPE
2. French Toast Casserole
Perfect for prepping in advance, this casserole can be made the night before and baked the next morning.
French toast made easy! You can either prep this recipe and bake it the next day, or bake it right away.
FRENCH TOAST CASSEROLE RECIPE
3. Scrambled Eggs
A must-have brunch recipe! My scrambled eggs have a secret ingredient for the best flavor and texture.
My scrambled eggs finish in minutes and have the best texture and flavor. We love them with or without cheese!
SCRAMBLED EGGS RECIPE
4. Monkey Bread
Monkey bread is one of my favorite brunch recipes! My version is made from-scratch without any yeast.
Homemade biscuit dough gets a cinnamon sugar coating before baking in a butter and brown sugar glaze. No yeast or rising required!
MONKEY BREAD RECIPE
5. Donuts
These classic yeast donuts taste better than your local donut shop! I have several other versions as well: baked donuts, Boston cream, apple cider donuts, pumpkin donuts, chocolate donuts and sour cream donuts. Or, try my donut holes or apple fritters!
Soft and fluffy yeast donuts are a family favorite! There’s no deep fryer or fancy equipment required for my recipe.
HOMEMADE DONUTS RECIPE
6. Coffee Cake
I have so many versions of coffee cake, all of which make perfect brunch recipes: blueberry coffee cake, banana coffee cake, pumpkin coffee cake, birthday coffee cake, and sour cream coffee cake. Or, you can make my coffee cake muffins or coffee cake cookies!
My soft, streusel topped coffee cake takes just 30 minutes to prep. It’s perfect for feeding a large group!
COFFEE CAKE RECIPE
7. Sausage Gravy
This gravy is the absolute *best* pairing for my homemade biscuits (listed above), but it also tastes amazing over scrambled eggs too! It’s one of my most beloved brunch recipes.
This sausage gravy (aka sawmill gravy) is made with just 4 ingredients. It’s so flavorful and fast too–only 15 minutes to make!
SAUSAGE GRAVY RECIPE
8. Sticky Buns
With a gooey pecan glaze, these classic sticky buns are irresistible. They bake upside down and flip over just before serving.
Sticky buns are great for making in advance. My recipe is perfect for beginners–I’ll walk you through every step.
STICKY BUNS RECIPE
9. Pancakes
A classic! I have several other flavors including blueberry pancakes, banana pancakes, chocolate pancakes, whole wheat pancakes, sourdough pancakes (my current favorite!), peanut butter chocolate chip pancakes, and even Fall-festive pumpkin pancakes.
This recipe makes thick, soft, and fluffy pancakes in less than 15 minutes! It tastes great plain or with blueberries, chocolate chips, nuts, etc.
PANCAKE RECIPE
10. Cheese Danish
Skip the line at your local bakery and make your own danish! You can use store-bought puff pastry or make your own homemade puff pastry.
Homemade cheese danishes take just 25 minutes to make with pre-made pastry! You can use store-bought or homemade puff pastry for my recipe.
CHEESE DANISH RECIPE
11. Quiche Lorraine
Quiche is always a huge hit at brunch! My quiche lorraine is made with bacon, onion, and plenty of cheese.
Quiche is so customizable and easy; simply add your favorite protein, cheese, or veggies and bake it to smooth, custardy perfection.
QUICHE LORRAINE RECIPE
12. Orange Rolls
Like cinnamon rolls, but with an orange twist! My recipe is made with real oranges and no artificial flavors. One of my most unique brunch recipes!
These sweet orange rolls are made with orange zest in the dough and orange juice in the glaze. They can be baked the same day or the day before.
ORANGE ROLLS RECIPE
13. Homemade Bagels
Making your own bagels is surprisingly simple! These can be customized to whatever flavor you like.
Unlike many recipes, mine calls for no strange ingredients and can be made in a matter of hours (not days!).
HOMEMADE BAGEL RECIPE
14. Brioche French Toast
Fancy and full of flavor! While I have a classic French toast recipe, too, this is one of my new favorite brunch recipes.
My recipe uses a sneaky secret ingredient that elevates the flavor. Just as easy as regular French toast, but better!
BRIOCHE FRENCH TOAST RECIPE
15. English Muffins
Homemade English muffins are SO much better than the store-bought version. I also have sourdough English muffins if you bake with sourdough!
English muffins are simple and quick to make at home. My recipe has those perfect nooks and crannies with no kneading and no special tools required!
ENGLISH MUFFINS RECIPE
16. Scones
These scones serve as the base for many of my scone recipes including my lemon poppyseed scones, raspberry scones, pumpkin scones, chocolate scones, sourdough scones, chocolate chip scones, snickerdoodle scones, and triple berry scones.
You can make tender, buttery scones in just 30 minutes! My recipe can handle your favorite mix-ins like chocolate, fruit, or nuts.
SCONES RECIPE
17. Waffles
Waffles are such a fun brunch recipe, and the topping options are truly endless! We love whipped cream, strawberry sauce, and honey butter.
Ready in just 15 minutes! These are fluffy, yet crisp, perfectly golden waffles.
WAFFLE RECIPE
18. Fruit Salad
Customize your fruit salad with whatever you have on hand! I add a simple honey lime “dressing” to mine that really makes it shine.
Fruit salad takes 5 minutes to make, and it tastes so much better than your average store-bought fruit tray.
FRUIT SALAD RECIPE
19. Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
The perfect savory pairing for all these sweet brunch recipes! My version is made from scratch with frozen hash browns.
My hash brown casserole is so cheesy and flavorful. It’s made from scratch and has bacon and onions for extra flavor.
HASHBROWN CASSEROLE RECIPE
20. Crepes
They make look intimidating, but I promise crepes are so simple to make. I also have a recipe for chocolate crepes and a crepe cake!
You need just 6 basic pantry-staple ingredients to make these easy crepes! A foolproof recipe!
CREPE RECIPE
21. French Toast
This classic version is simple and reliable. Everyone should know how to make it!
Learn how to make perfectly crisp and tender (not soggy) French toast in less than 15 minutes!
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22. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
We love serving these during the holidays, but they also make the perfect brunch recipe! Prep the rolls and let them chill overnight, then bake in the morning!
These soft and tender rolls are topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting. They are perfect for making ahead of time!
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23. Frozen Peach Bellini
A boozy brunch recipe, this frozen peach bellini is a nice alternative to classic mimosas.
Similar to a mimosa, this frozen peach bellini is made with prosecco and frozen peaches. A great year-round brunch option!
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24. Chocolate Babka
A bit of a labor of love, this chocolate babka is well worth the effort! My instructions are easy-to-follow, so anyone can make it!
Impress your guests with this tender, chocolate swirled babka. My version keeps things simple ingredient-wise and tastes just like the kind you get from a bakery.
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25. Popovers
Popovers (aka Yorkshire Pudding) can be served sweet or savory. Personally, we like ours with butter and cinnamon sugar!
This family-favorite recipe finishes in less than 40 minutes (much faster than most!). It’s made with just 5 ingredients and can be made with or without a popover pan.
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As you can see, we lean more towards the sweeter breakfast side of brunch as opposed to the savory lunch side. If you are looking for more savory lunch recipes, check out my summer salad recipes (don’t let the name fool you–they are tasty year-round!) or soup recipes.
With so many options to choose from for brunch, I’d love to know which is your favorite! Let me know in the comments.
Enjoy!
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