Mom-Approved! 24 Simple Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes Anyone Can Whip Up
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From fluffy banana pancakes to savory make-ahead casseroles, these simple and delicious brunch recipes will show the moms in your life just how much you appreciate them. (Pro tip: Don’t forget to clean up the kitchen afterwards—that’s part of the gift!) Dutch Baby A Dutch baby is a big, puffy, family-style pancake baked in a sizzling-hot buttered skillet. Classic Eggs Benedict Put on your chef’s hat and whip up an Eggs Benedict so luxurious, you’ll feel like you’re dining at a 5-star hotel! Banana Pancakes Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and delicately flavored with bananas, these are phenomenal banana pancakes. Homemade Waffle Recipe Break out your waffle iron! These waffles are light, airy, and impeccably crisp—just the thing to brighten your morning and bring a little comfort to your table. [Old version] Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a brunch buffet. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal This baked oatmeal is a comforting breakfast casserole loaded with wholesome oats, juicy berries, and crunchy pecans. Strawberry Muffins Jam-packed with juicy berries, these muffins with crisp, golden tops are as pretty as they are delicious. Baked Apple French Toast A lovely mash-up of French toast and apple pie, this prep-ahead baked French toast has all the makings of a special brunch dish. Deviled Eggs A classic deviled eggs recipe with a creamy, fluffy filling that you can dress up any way you like. Breakfast Burritos Filled with sausage, eggs, cheese and fresh avocado salsa, these bodega-style breakfast burritos are delish any time of day. Chocolate Chip Muffins Like chocolate chip cookies in muffin form — the whole family will devour these muffins. Breakfast Casserole A holiday favorite, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is brimming with sausage and sharp cheddar. Spinach Quiche Made with heavy cream and Gruyère, this rich spinach quiche is classic French. Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake Loaded with blueberries and bright flavor, this pound cake makes a wonderful brunch or anytime cake. Blueberry Muffins Bursting with fresh blueberries with a tender crumb and sparkling sugar crust, these really are the best blueberry muffins. Ham & Cheese Oven-Puffed Pancake This savory oven-puffed pancake falls halfway between a crepe and a soufflé: crisp on the outside and comfortingly tender inside. Powdered Donut Cake Heavy on the butter and nutmeg, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake Adapted from Melissa Weller, this chocolate chip ricotta cake has a rich flavor and an impossibly moist texture. Spinach & Cheese Strata Layered with spinach, cheese, and bread, and soaked in a savory custard, this make-ahead strata is ideal for entertaining. Quiche Lorraine With smoky bacon, nutty Gruyère, and shallots, this classic quiche Lorraine is one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable. Banana Nut Muffins Lightly sweetened with honey, these fluffy banana nut muffins are a delicious way to use up overripe bananas. Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Shakshuka: As fun to say as it is to eat! Savor this North African dish of eggs poached in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce—perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Homemade Pancake Recipe Rise and shine! These fluffy homemade pancakes with irresistibly crispy edges are simply the best. Challah French Toast Soaked in a rich cinnamon-laced custard, this challah French toast is fit for a special occasion. Dutch Baby A Dutch baby is a big, puffy, family-style pancake baked in a sizzling-hot buttered skillet. Dutch Baby A Dutch baby is a big, puffy, family-style pancake baked in a sizzling-hot buttered skillet. Classic Eggs Benedict Put on your chef’s hat and whip up an Eggs Benedict so luxurious, you’ll feel like you’re dining at a 5-star hotel! Classic Eggs Benedict Put on your chef’s hat and whip up an Eggs Benedict so luxurious, you’ll feel like you’re dining at a 5-star hotel! Banana Pancakes Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and delicately flavored with bananas, these are phenomenal banana pancakes. Banana Pancakes Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside and delicately flavored with bananas, these are phenomenal banana pancakes. Homemade Waffle Recipe Break out your waffle iron! These waffles are light, airy, and impeccably crisp—just the thing to brighten your morning and bring a little comfort to your table. Homemade Waffle Recipe Break out your waffle iron! These waffles are light, airy, and impeccably crisp—just the thing to brighten your morning and bring a little comfort to your table. [Old version] Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a brunch buffet. [Old version] Slow-Roasted Salmon with French Herb Salsa This slow-roasted salmon with an elegant fresh herb salsa is wonderful at room temperature, making it perfect for a brunch buffet. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal This baked oatmeal is a comforting breakfast casserole loaded with wholesome oats, juicy berries, and crunchy pecans. Blueberry Baked Oatmeal This baked oatmeal is a comforting breakfast casserole loaded with wholesome oats, juicy berries, and crunchy pecans. Strawberry Muffins Jam-packed with juicy berries, these muffins with crisp, golden tops are as pretty as they are delicious. Strawberry Muffins Jam-packed with juicy berries, these muffins with crisp, golden tops are as pretty as they are delicious. Baked Apple French Toast A lovely mash-up of French toast and apple pie, this prep-ahead baked French toast has all the makings of a special brunch dish. Baked Apple French Toast A lovely mash-up of French toast and apple pie, this prep-ahead baked French toast has all the makings of a special brunch dish. Deviled Eggs A classic deviled eggs recipe with a creamy, fluffy filling that you can dress up any way you like. Deviled Eggs A classic deviled eggs recipe with a creamy, fluffy filling that you can dress up any way you like. Breakfast Burritos Filled with sausage, eggs, cheese and fresh avocado salsa, these bodega-style breakfast burritos are delish any time of day. Breakfast Burritos Filled with sausage, eggs, cheese and fresh avocado salsa, these bodega-style breakfast burritos are delish any time of day. Chocolate Chip Muffins Like chocolate chip cookies in muffin form — the whole family will devour these muffins. Chocolate Chip Muffins Like chocolate chip cookies in muffin form — the whole family will devour these muffins. Breakfast Casserole A holiday favorite, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is brimming with sausage and sharp cheddar. Breakfast Casserole A holiday favorite, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is brimming with sausage and sharp cheddar. Spinach Quiche Made with heavy cream and Gruyère, this rich spinach quiche is classic French. Spinach Quiche Made with heavy cream and Gruyère, this rich spinach quiche is classic French. Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake Loaded with blueberries and bright flavor, this pound cake makes a wonderful brunch or anytime cake. Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake Loaded with blueberries and bright flavor, this pound cake makes a wonderful brunch or anytime cake. Blueberry Muffins Bursting with fresh blueberries with a tender crumb and sparkling sugar crust, these really are the best blueberry muffins. Blueberry Muffins Bursting with fresh blueberries with a tender crumb and sparkling sugar crust, these really are the best blueberry muffins. Ham & Cheese Oven-Puffed Pancake This savory oven-puffed pancake falls halfway between a crepe and a soufflé: crisp on the outside and comfortingly tender inside. Ham & Cheese Oven-Puffed Pancake This savory oven-puffed pancake falls halfway between a crepe and a soufflé: crisp on the outside and comfortingly tender inside. Powdered Donut Cake Heavy on the butter and nutmeg, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape. Powdered Donut Cake Heavy on the butter and nutmeg, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake Adapted from Melissa Weller, this chocolate chip ricotta cake has a rich flavor and an impossibly moist texture. Chocolate Chip Ricotta Cake Adapted from Melissa Weller, this chocolate chip ricotta cake has a rich flavor and an impossibly moist texture. Spinach & Cheese Strata Layered with spinach, cheese, and bread, and soaked in a savory custard, this make-ahead strata is ideal for entertaining. Spinach & Cheese Strata Layered with spinach, cheese, and bread, and soaked in a savory custard, this make-ahead strata is ideal for entertaining. Quiche Lorraine With smoky bacon, nutty Gruyère, and shallots, this classic quiche Lorraine is one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable. Quiche Lorraine With smoky bacon, nutty Gruyère, and shallots, this classic quiche Lorraine is one of the most satisfying dishes imaginable. Banana Nut Muffins Lightly sweetened with honey, these fluffy banana nut muffins are a delicious way to use up overripe bananas. Banana Nut Muffins Lightly sweetened with honey, these fluffy banana nut muffins are a delicious way to use up overripe bananas. Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Shakshuka: As fun to say as it is to eat! Savor this North African dish of eggs poached in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce—perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Shakshuka (Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce) Shakshuka: As fun to say as it is to eat! Savor this North African dish of eggs poached in a smoky, spicy tomato sauce—perfect for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Homemade Pancake Recipe Rise and shine! These fluffy homemade pancakes with irresistibly crispy edges are simply the best. Homemade Pancake Recipe Rise and shine! These fluffy homemade pancakes with irresistibly crispy edges are simply the best. Challah French Toast Soaked in a rich cinnamon-laced custard, this challah French toast is fit for a special occasion. Challah French Toast Soaked in a rich cinnamon-laced custard, this challah French toast is fit for a special occasion. SharePinEmailTweet Share Pin Email Tweet