59 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas That Are Easy and Impressive
Your Mom is your favorite person in the universe, so you’ll want to pull out all the stops for breakfast on her special day. But the last time you tried to cook a bunch of new recipes at once, you ended up with burnt toast, soggy pancakes and too-strong mimosas. This year, stick with foolproof dishes that are impressive yet statistically impossible to mess up (like tiramisu French toast casserole, bacon and egg ramen or breakfast tacos). We have 59 Mother’s Day brunch recipes that fit the bill perfectly. Just pair your menu with an epic Mother’s Day gift and a pretty bouquet of flowers, and she's sure to feel the love.
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1. Leek, Kale and Goat Cheese Strata
- Time Commitment: 8 hours and 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: make ahead, beginner-friendly, high protein
2. Croque Madame Dutch Baby
- Time Commitment: 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: special occasion–worthy, beginner-friendly, high protein
3. Sheet Tray Pancakes with Peaches and Strawberries
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: one pan, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
4. Green Shakshuka
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: low carb, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
5. Monkey-Bread Danish
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
6. Waffle Bread Pudding
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: one pan, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
7. Roasted Potato Galette with Crème Fraîche and Smoked Salmon
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: pescatarian, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
8. Waffle Breakfast Sandwich with Chorizo
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, high protein, kid-friendly
9. Maple Candied Bacon
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, dairy free, gluten free
10. Eggs Baked in Tomatoes
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, gluten free
11. French Toast Sticks
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, vegetarian
12. Bacon, Egg and Cheese Breakfast Muffins
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: high protein, crowd-pleaser
13. Chilaquiles with Poached Eggs and Spicy Honey
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 50 minutes
- Why We Love It: high protein, gluten free, special occasion-worthy
14. Tempeh Bacon Bagels
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegan, dairy free, high protein
15. Almond Peach Bread Pudding
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
16. Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Enchiladas
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: high protein, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser
17. Berry Peach Chickpea Flour Breakfast Crisp
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: gluten free, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser
18. Caprese Breakfast Casserole
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, high protein
19. Asparagus and Brie Puff Pastry with Thyme Honey
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
20. Overnight Blueberry Waffle Breakfast Bars
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Why We Love It: make ahead, vegetarian, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
21. Vegan Chilaquiles with Red Sauce
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegan
22. Spinach and Cheese Strata
- Time Commitment: 9 hours and 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: make ahead, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser
23. Buttermilk Waffles with Rosé Raspberry Sauce
- Time Commitment: 45 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
24. Three-Layer Chia Pudding
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, vegan, dairy free
25. Breakfast Hash with Brussels Sprouts and Sweet Potatoes
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: gluten free, dairy free, high protein
26. Black-and-White Pancake Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, kid-friendly
27. Mexican-Inspired Breakfast Frittata with Corn Salsa and Avocado
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, vegetarian, high protein
28. Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
- Time Commitment: 7 hours and 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: high protein, Crockpot recipe, make ahead, crowd-pleaser
29. Orange Marmalade French Toast Bake
- Time Commitment: 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
30. Menemen (Turkish Egg Scramble)
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, high protein, gluten free
31. Crispy Breakfast Potatoes with Chili Garlic Oil and Herbs
- Time Commitment: 1 hour
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, gluten free
32. Bacon and Egg Breakfast Ramen
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: dairy free, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy
33. Polenta, Refried Beans and Egg Skillet Bake
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, high protein, high fiber
34. Mimosa Mini Muffins
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
35. Bagel and Smoked Salmon Bar
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: no cook, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
36. Toasted Coconut Pancakes
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, kid-friendly
37. Fried Egg and Cheese Tostadas
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, gluten free
38. Baked Eggs with Swiss Chard and Green Olives
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, one pan, special occasion-worthy
39. Raspberry Croissant French Toast Bake
- Time Commitment: 3 hours and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
40. Puff Pastry Smoked Salmon and Goat Cheese Quiche
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, pescatarian, crowd-pleaser
41. Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake
- Time Commitment: 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly
42. Tropical Mimosa Smoothie
- Time Commitment: 5 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no cook
43. Baked Tiramisu French Toast Casserole
- Time Commitment: 2 hours and 55 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
44. Crab and Avocado Eggs Benedict
- Time Commitment: 25 minutes
- Why We Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy, high protein
45. Cranberry Walnut Grain-Free Granola
- Time Commitment: 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, dairy free, make ahead
46. Ultimate Spring Brunch Board
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
47. Spinach and Goat Cheese Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: gluten free, high protein, vegetarian
48. Lemon Blueberry Sweet Rolls
- Time Commitment: 2 hours and 40 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy
49. Smashed Berry Ricotta Lavender Toast
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegetarian, <30 minutes, high protein, crowd-pleaser
50. Dutch Baby Pancake with Sautéed Apples
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegetarian, one pan, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
51. Easy Breakfast Tacos
- Time Commitment: 30 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, vegetarian
52. Homestyle Vegan Grits with Tempeh Sausage and Brussels Sprouts
- Time Commitment: 35 minutes
- Why We Love It: vegan, dairy free, special occasion-worthy
53. Salsa Shakshuka
- Time Commitment: 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegetarian
54. Japanese-Inspired Avocado Toast
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser
55. Espresso Streusel Coffee Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
56. Bacon, Apple and Cheddar Waffles
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser
57. One-Cup Pancakes
- Time Commitment: 10 minutes
- Why We Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly
58. Aran Goyoaga’s Glazed Lemon, Yogurt and Olive Oil Pound Cake
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- Why We Love It: gluten free, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy
59. Individual Breakfast Shakshukas
- Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes (plus resting time)
- Why We Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy
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