Brunch is the best excuse to linger over comfort food and coffee, and these 26 recipes make it even better. From savory casseroles and baked eggs to sweet rolls, biscuits, and fruit-filled treats, this list has something for every kind of brunch spread. Whether you’re hosting a weekend get-together or just treating yourself, these dishes are easy to make and hard to resist.

Blueberry Scones

A blueberry scone drizzled with white icing.
Blueberry Scones. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

In less than 30 minutes you can make these tea party worthy blueberry scones. Follow the easy recipe directions or watch along in the video. Use just 10 ingredients you probably already have in your pantry!
Get the Recipe: Blueberry Scones

Impossible Quiche

A slice of impossible quiche being lifted from a whole quiche on a plate.
Impossible Quiche. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Make magic in your kitchen with this impossible quiche! It’s basically a self-crusting quiche that’s loaded with eggs, bacon, cheese, and onions and finished off with a fluffy Bisquick outer layer. It’s creamy, cheesy, and impossibly tasty – the perfect all-in-one breakfast or brunch meal. It takes 5 minutes to put in the oven and you’ll have a delicious, hearty meal ready to enjoy.
Get the Recipe: Impossible Quiche

Salmon Quiche

A hand lifting a slice of salmon quiche from a pie tin, revealing a golden, crispy top and creamy filling.
Salmon Quiche. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Make this salmon quiche when you need a simple dish that WOWS. Picture this: flaky pie crust, tender smoked salmon, creamy, fluffy eggs, and melty cheese all together in one glorious bite. It looks and tastes fancy but is secretly super easy to whip up with minimal hands-on time and simple, everyday ingredients. Want to make brunch extra special or need an impressive dish for entertaining? Salmon quiche is sure to make waves at your table!
Get the Recipe: Salmon Quiche

Buttery Crisp Cornmeal Waffles

Close-up of golden brown waffles topped with blueberries, butter cubes, a sprinkle of powdered sugar, and a small mint leaf. A fork is partially visible in the foreground.
Buttery Crisp Cornmeal Waffles. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

The scent of waffles hitting the iron—that perfect golden moment—is pure Saturday morning magic. These Buttery Crisp Cornmeal Waffles bring crunchy edges, a tender center, and just enough grit to stand up to syrup, butter, or a fried chicken feast. Sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, they’re built to deliver.
Get the Recipe: Buttery Crisp Cornmeal Waffles

Sausage Breakfast Pizza

A slice of breakfast casserole with scrambled eggs, sausage, cheese, green onions, and hash browns on a white plate—perfect for brunch recipes or easy breakfast recipes.
Sausage Breakfast Pizza. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Start your morning with Sausage Breakfast Pizza, a warm and hearty bowl to get you going. Packed with apples and a touch of cinnamon, it’s a wholesome way to fuel your day.
Get the Recipe: Sausage Breakfast Pizza

Dairy-free breakfast casserole

Breakfast casserole on a white plate with more casserole in a pan behind it and a blue linen with steel bowls on top beside it and wooden spoon in front of it.
Dairy-free breakfast casserole. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Skip the morning chaos & whip up this gluten-free, dairy-free breakfast casserole! It’s grain-free, light, and seasoned with maximum flavor.
Get the Recipe: Dairy-free breakfast casserole

Cinnamon Oatmeal Baked Apples

Apple stuffed with oatmeal and topped with whole 30 whipped cream on a white plate with maple syrup on it and more apples in a pan behind them.
Cinnamon Oatmeal Baked Apples. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

With mouthwatering cinnamon flavor, these healthy, vegan baked apples are stuffed with a sweet oatmeal filling.
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Oatmeal Baked Apples

Collagen protein pancakes

Protein pancakes with chocolate chips stacked on a white and purple platye with a slice cut out of the stack.
Collagen protein pancakes. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

Kickstart your day with both fuel and indulgence! These dairy-free protein pancakes are light, fluffy, and come with 34 grams of protein!
Get the Recipe: Collagen protein pancakes

Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche

Slices of Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche next to a whole pie.
Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Perfect for a light dinner, this ham and cheese quiche is loaded with flavor and there’s no pie dough! Made with a secret ingredient that makes the crust as it bakes, this is one heck of a quiche that’s gosh darn good!
Get the Recipe: Ham & Cheese Impossible Quiche

Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Ham, Swiss, and Honey Butter Drizzle

A fork lifts a portion of croissant breakfast casserole with cheese and slices of fruit, from a baking dish. A cup sits in the background.
Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Ham, Swiss, and Honey Butter Drizzle. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

Brunch just got easier with this Croissant Breakfast Casserole! Buttery croissants, ham, Swiss, and Parmesan soak in a rich egg custard, topped with an herb-honey butter drizzle. Perfect for weekends or holidays, it serves eight with ease!
Get the Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole with Ham, Swiss, and Honey Butter Drizzle

Breakfast Sausage

Sausages on a plate on a white plate.
Breakfast Sausage. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Learning how to cook breakfast sausage will help you start your day on a scrumptious note. It’s a hearty meal you can serve on a Saturday morning or a special holiday breakfast. However, cooking breakfast sausage can be daunting, especially if you don’t have much time or have never done it before. In this article, I’ll share different ways to cook breakfast sausage so you can still make your mornings memorable.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Sausage

Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix (IHOP Copycat)

Close-up of a stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with a pat of melting butter, syrup, and some chopped nuts.
Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix (IHOP Copycat). Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

You need to try these delicious pumpkin pancakes with pancake mix ASAP! Inspired by the well-loved IHOP pumpkin pancakes, this homemade version is thicker, fluffier, and more flavorful. Using ready-made pancake mix, I’ll show you how easy it is to turn a basic batter into the ultimate fall breakfast treat – the delicious smell of these pumpkin-spiced pancakes is the fastest way to get my kids out of bed!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pancakes with Pancake Mix (IHOP Copycat)

Frittata with Spinach and Feta

A picture of easy keto breakfast frittata.
Frittata with Spinach and Feta. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Start the day right with this easy frittata recipe featuring fluffy eggs, tangy feta cheese, and tender spinach. This satisfying and nutritious meal will keep you full and energized for hours. Plus, this delicious vegetarian breakfast can be on your kitchen table from start to finish in just 20 minutes.
Get the Recipe: Frittata with Spinach and Feta

2-Ingredient Flourless Waffles

2-Ingredient Flourless Waffles with raspberries.
2-Ingredient Flourless Waffles. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Whip up a batch of these crispy, delicious waffles in no time with just two simple ingredients. This breakfast is perfect for those mornings when you need a quick and easy meal..
Get the Recipe: 2-Ingredient Flourless Waffles

Cream Cheese Pancakes

A stack of cream cheese pancakes on white plate with butter.
Cream Cheese Pancakes. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

Start your day with this easy cream cheese Pancakes recipe! It’s a low-carb, simple everyday recipe that’s guaranteed to level up your breakfast game. The blender batter comes together in a few minutes and you’ll have a batch of warm pancakes in no time.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Pancakes

Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Start your morning with Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing, a warm and hearty bowl to get you going. Packed with apples and a touch of cinnamon, it’s a wholesome way to fuel your day.
Get the Recipe: Orange Rolls with Cream Cheese Icing

Easy Scrambled Eggs

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Easy Scrambled Eggs. Photo credit: .

There’s nothing complicated to making the Best Scrambled Eggs, but there are a few tricks. For an easy breakfast, all you need is some butter, a little milk, a bit of salt and pepper, and fresh eggs.
Get the Recipe: Easy Scrambled Eggs

Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

A plate of pumpkin pecan waffles topped with a scoop of butter and syrup.
Pumpkin Pecan Waffles. Photo credit: Easy Homemade Life.

Pumpkin pecan waffles. Doesn’t hearing that alone make your mouth water? Light and fluffy pumpkin-spiced waffles mixed with crunchy pecans then topped with whipped cream and warm maple syrup is just next-level delicious. This easy, from-scratch recipe can turn any morning into a celebration – there’s no better way to start your day!
Get the Recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Waffles

Easy Breakfast Board

Easy Breakfast Board. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Our easy breakfast board will turn your holiday celebration into a special event. We’re giving you all the steps and a video tutorial to help you put together a gorgeous breakfast grazing board.
Get the Recipe: Easy Breakfast Board

Spinach Frittata

A slice of frittata with spinach and parmesan.
Spinach Frittata. Photo credit: Running to the Kitchen.

This spinach frittata is light, fluffy and filled with freshly grated parmesan cheese. There’s practically no meal a frittata isn’t good for, and this one is no exception!
Get the Recipe: Spinach Frittata

Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Close-up of a slice of cheesy casserole with bits of meat and vegetables on a plate, with a fork taking a piece.
Overnight Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Beat the morning rush with this overnight breakfast casserole! It’s loaded with fluffy eggs, savory sausage, tender mushrooms, and melty cheese – a hearty, incredibly tasty meal that the whole family will love. Prep it the night before, pop it in the oven when you wake up, and voilà – breakfast is served with zero stress.
Get the Recipe: Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Lasagna

Breakfast lasagna being served at table.
Breakfast Lasagna. Photo credit: Primal Edge Health.

This hearty dish is a fun twist on traditional lasagna, made with sausage, cheese, and eggs. It’s a great option for a fun weekend dinner or when you’re craving a second breakfast. Serve with fresh fruit or a side salad.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Lasagna

Carolina-Style Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict

A close-up of a plate with a crispy waffle topped with fried chicken, melted cheese, and a sunny-side-up egg garnished with herbs. A fork rests on the plate's edge. In the background, there are blurred images of drinks and a small bowl.
Carolina-Style Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict. Photo credit: Not Entirely Average.

This Carolina-Style Chicken and Waffles Benedict rewrites the rules with crispy buttermilk fried chicken, golden cornmeal waffles, and a sunny egg. Add tangy Havarti and a hot honey drizzle, and you won’t even miss the hollandaise!
Get the Recipe: Carolina-Style Chicken and Waffles Eggs Benedict

Cream Cheese Danish

A slice of baked pastry with a golden crust on a white plate, served with blueberries, blackberries, and strawberries next to a fork—perfect for anyone seeking delicious brunch ideas or new breakfast recipes.
Cream Cheese Danish. Photo credit: Southern Food and Fun.

Start your morning with Cream Cheese Danish, a warm and hearty bowl to get you going. Packed with apples and a touch of cinnamon, it’s a wholesome way to fuel your day.
Get the Recipe: Cream Cheese Danish

Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

Puff pastry cinnamon roll sits on a white plate, with more rolls on a wire rack in the background.
Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls. Photo credit: Quick Prep Recipes.

Soft, gooey puff pastry cinnamon rolls are what you need to start your day right. Sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and finished off with a sweet vanilla glaze, this breakfast treat is perfect in every way. It has everything you love about classic cinnamon rolls, just made with puff pastry for ease and convenience.
Get the Recipe: Puff Pastry Cinnamon Rolls

French toast casserole

Slow cooker lined with parchment paper and filled with high protein French toast casserole with blueberries.
French toast casserole. Photo credit: Fitasamamabear.

This crock pot French toast casserole is perfect for those mornings when you want to enjoy the festivities and stay out of the kitchen.
Get the Recipe: French toast casserole

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