80 Spectacular Sweet & Savory Recipes That'll Convince You To Brunch At Home (2024)

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No matter how basic it may be, we’ll forever admit to loving brunch. It’s a chance every weekend to slow down, get together with friends, and enjoy a lighthearted, unhurried breakfast (or lunch!). While we’ll always think fondly of our favorite brunch spots, we don’t always love having to fight for a resy or the ensuing hangover from less-than-stellar sparkling wine in those bottomless mimosas. You too? Instead, take inspiration from these sweet and savory recipes, and make brunch at home. A far cry from our weekday on-the-go breakfasts, these pancakes, waffles, eggs, and more might mean you’ll never have to wake up early to snag a table again. 😎

When it comes to making brunch at home, there's one main thing to remember: Unlike the people behind the line at your favorite brunch spot, you are not a short-order cook. That means unless you’re serving just a few people, you’re going to want to avoid churning out specific egg or breakfast carb orders for everyone at your table. That said, if you're looking for the best-ever versions of your fave orders, we’ve got them here, from sweet pancakes and waffles to savory and frittatas. We’ve also got some stellar recipes that are a bit more involved: Our tiramisu-stuffed French toast, our , our Nutella pancakes, and our BLT eggs Benedict (what is brunch without eggs Benny?) are all worth the extra effort.

If you’re serving a crowd, though, we recommend skipping them in lieu of breakfast casseroles, overnight bakes, and shareable quick breads. Looking for something savory and chock-full of carbs? Check out our , our croissant casserole, our , or our everything bagel casserole. More of a sweet person? Spin that flavor wheel and make our overnight cinnamon rolls, our lemon-blueberry breakfast cake, or our overnight French toast. Looking to add some more freshness to your spread via fruits and veggies? Salads are all fine and good, but this is brunch after all, so sneak them into things like muffins and pound cake instead—check out our breakfast strata, our pink lemonade pound cake, our strawberry muffins, or our blueberry buckle for ideas, then get creative.

Of course, it isn’t brunch without some incredible drinks. Bloody Marys and mimosas are classic, but it doesn’t end there—check out all of our favorite brunch co*cktails to see what else we like to serve in the mornings.

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Biscuits & Gravy

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Here at Delish, we believe an ideal Saturday morning starts with biscuits and gravy. Homemade, buttery biscuits pooling with peppery sausage gravy is hard to beat, and honestly, we aren’t interested in trying. Topped with our thick gravy, our biscuits are wonderfully crispy on the outside, making each bite truly perfect.

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Chocolate Chip Pancakes

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Chocolate chip pancakes should be the perfect ratio of chocolate ooze, have an exterior that’s soft and lightly crisp, and a cake base that balances the sweet and slightly savory. Pile your stack high, douse in syrup, and dive in, because these hit ALL three.

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Breakfast Strata

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If you ask us, breakfast casseroles are the best way to serve a brunch crowd. If you’re looking for the ultimate—loaded with Italian sausage, cheese, veggies, and bread—then this strata is it. It’s hearty enough to keep everyone satisfied, and is endlessly versatile (throw whatever you got in there, it can take it!).

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Classic Homemade Waffles

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When it comes to beloved breakfast food, waffles are right up at the top with the other brunch legends (we're talking about you, pancakes and French toast). That's why, when developing this recipe, we didn't mess around—these classic waffles are crispy, fluffy, and just begging to be drowned in maple syrup.

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Frittata

Quiche’s less-fussy cousin, frittatas are the answer to almost every meal dilemma. Looking to get creative with your leftovers? Veggies going bad in your fridge? Home late and craving a simple breakfast-for-dinner recipe? Say it with us: frittata, frittata, frittata.

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Crispy Hash Brown-Crusted Bacon & Cheddar Quiche

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The only thing better than a bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich? A bacon, egg, and cheese with hash browns as the crust. This is the #glowup you won't want to miss.

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Brioche French Toast

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French toast is already a pretty decadent breakfast, but we’ve got a way to make it extra luxurious: thick-sliced cinnamon twist brioche. Topped with fresh berries, sweet syrup, and a little dusting of confectioners' sugar, this will make any morning special.

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Best Breakfast Tacos

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Load up these breakfast tacos—packed with hearty potatoes, chorizo, and crunchy pickled onions—for a meal to keep you full all morning long. Skip the chorizo and opt for vegan cheese to make these best-ever tacos into a vegan breakfast dream!

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Cheesy Croissant Casserole

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The contrast here between the crispy, flaky edges of the croissants and the soft, cheesy middle is very special. If you're able to, assemble everything the night before, and bake it off the following morning while everyone begins popping bottles for mimosas. 😉

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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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This easy recipe perfects the beloved, soft, and fluffy sweet pastry—follow it to a T if you’re looking to go classic, or use it as a jumping-off point to add your favorite seasonal flavors (the flaky and buttery dough is unbeatable, and can take everything from chocolate to fruit).

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Eggs In Purgatory

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Think of this like a slightly spicy, super savory shakshuka. Even if you're not a fan of anchovies, we highly encourage including them in this recipe. Scout's honor—it won't taste like fish! The anchovies melt right into the tomatoes, and lend a super-savory flavor even a fish-hater would like.

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Lemon Blueberry Breakfast Cake

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Sometimes you want cake, sometimes you want blueberry muffins—and sometimes you want both. For that third option, there’s this soft, pillowy cake that's bursting with tart blueberries and has a crunchy sugar crust on top. You just spread the batter in a large baking dish and stick it in the oven. So easy!

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Nutella-Stuffed Pancakes

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A thick and fluffy stack of pancakes dripping with maple syrup is always a winning idea for breakfast. And when you slice into a flapjack to reveal a gooey, melty center of Nutella? That’s hard to beat. These Nutella-stuffed pancakes are the stuff of brunchtime dreams, and they’re easy to put together right at home.

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Breakfast Monkey Bread

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This monkey bread has all the best parts of breakfast, in a convenient pull-apart monkey bread that's extra fun to make and to eat. We used a combo of seeds and spices here, but feel free to swap in for your favorite everything bagel seasoning.

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Huevos Rancheros Casserole

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Huevos rancheros is one of those dishes that normally requires multiple cooking steps and a good amount of time, from frying the tostada to making the sauce and then frying eggs at the end. It’s fabulous and super-tasty, but what if all of those flavors could come together in a few easy steps? Enter: this huevos rancheros casserole.

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Powdered Donuts

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The combination of fried dough and powdered sugar works for funnel cake, zeppole, beignets, fry bread, and of course… powdered donuts. To create this sweet treat, we decided to keep it classic with a twist, adding yeast to a cake donut to give these fluffy rings the best of both worlds.

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Basic Crêpes

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Crêpes can be filled with all sorts of tasty things, from sweet to savory (or even a mix of both). Some of our favorite combinations include fresh fruit and whipped cream (or Nutella), leftover ham and cheese, roasted vegetables and chèvre...the list goes on and on, so have fun with it!

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Egg & Hash Brown Casserole

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Listen, we love a big breakfast featuring all the usual suspects—fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, a plate of breakfast sausage, and a pile of sautéed spinach for good measure. Enter this casserole, which delivers all those classic breakfast foods in ONE single dish (means a lot less work and dishes!).

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Pink Lemonade Pound Cake

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When you need a sweet morning treat that brings some sass too, this pink lemonade pound cake is just right. Shot-through with a stripe of hot pink, the cake is plenty citrusy, thanks to a whopping 2 tablespoons of lemon zest, plus juice in both the batter and glaze.

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Classic Coffee Cake

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Don’t let the name fool you: There’s no actual coffee in a classic coffee cake. The name comes from the quintessential accompaniment to this brunch staple, which is a steaming cup of coffee. TMYK!

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80 Spectacular Sweet & Savory Recipes That'll Convince You To Brunch At Home (2024)

FAQs

What are the most popular brunch foods? ›

Our 20 Most Popular Brunch Recipes
  • 01 of 20. What's not to love about brunch? ...
  • 02 of 20. Flaky Buttery Biscuits. ...
  • 03 of 20. Less-Mess Bacon. ...
  • 04 of 20. Waffles. ...
  • 05 of 20. Classic French Toast. ...
  • 06 of 20. Broccoli Cheddar Quiche. ...
  • 07 of 20. Dutch Baby Pancake. ...
  • 08 of 20. Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake.
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What kind of menu is ideal for a brunch? ›

The staples of brunch such as omelets, waffles, pancakes, and French toast can be carb-heavy. It's always good to offer some healthy options. A fruit and yogurt bar is a great choice. Or you may choose a fruit and cheese board if that's preferred.

How do you make a good brunch menu? ›

We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread. Don't turn yourself into a short-order cook the day of your brunch. That means no pancakes and no eggs made to order.

How do you make a perfect brunch? ›

Brunching in Style

Start with lighter items like a fresh fruit salad or a creamy yogurt parfait. Follow it up with your main dishes, like a slow cooker casserole or a breakfast pizza topped with scrambled eggs and Italian sausage. Finally, end on a sweet note with fluffy pancakes or a delicious carrot cake.

What does every brunch need? ›

Popular brunch menu items include eggs Benedict, pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelettes, avocado toast, breakfast sandwiches, pastries, and fruit salads.

What day is best for brunch? ›

But that's what makes brunch extra special when it comes to Saturday and Sunday. Once the weekend rolls around, the rules change and you can officially refer to your midday meal as brunch if you're eating between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you're eating before 11, it's breakfast.

What's the difference between brunch foods and a typical breakfast? ›

As the word suggests,BRUNCH is a combination of words Breakfast and Lunch. So to explain,it is a meal taken later in the morning much later than breakfast hours,but before lunch time and consists of those foods which can be eaten for breakfast and lunch.

How much should I eat at brunch? ›

Most people will want to aim for around 300 to 500 calories for breakfast, but you could need more, depending on your needs and goals. Keep in mind, research indicates that it may be beneficial to eat a larger breakfast rather than a larger dinner.

What do you bring when someone invites you to brunch? ›

Whatever you take, just don't go empty handed - need not be big or expensive, just something you think your host will appreciate. Adults often take things like a bottle of wine, box of chocolates, or a bouquet of flowers when they are invited over for a dinner party.

What is the best time for a brunch party? ›

The best time for brunch is to shoot for noon; this gives you the opportunity to do some prep stuff in the morning without having to wake up before the rooster crows and also, you can throw in some lunch items to truly make it a menu of breakfast and lunch.

What is brunch usually? ›

As a general rule, brunch is served between 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. between the hours of the morning and the afternoon, between the hours of the morning and afternoon. Consequently, brunch can be viewed as a late breakfast or a late lunch, depending on your preferences.

What defines brunch food? ›

noun. ˈbrənch. : a meal usually taken late in the morning that combines a late breakfast and an early lunch.

What made brunch popular? ›

Brunch gained steady popularity because it was economic – a two-in-one meal with special touches not afforded during the week. Oatmeal for the rest of the week, but bacon, waffles, fruit, jams, and coffee on Sunday.

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