63 Breakfast-In-Bed Recipes For Mother's Day
Treat her like a *queen*.
Team Delish has conducted a very sophisticated study, and while we won’t reveal our sources (we called our moms), we’re happy to share our findings: Breakfast-in-bed is really what they all want as a Mother's Day gift. So why not start your mom's special day off in the best way possible: with a stack of IHop-level pancakes delivered right to her cozy bed (and maybe her favorite Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino, too). Whether she's a sweet or savory person—or prefers a mix of both!—we've got 63 amazing breakfast and brunch recipes she's going to love.
Can't choose? You can't go wrong with the classics, like our waffles, pancakes, crêpes, or cinnamon rolls. Looking for something with a little more pizzazz for your mom's special day? If she has more of a sweet tooth, you can't beat our jelly donut French toast, our fluffy lemon-blueberry Dutch baby, or our Monte Cristo sandwich. Some of our moms are more of the savory breakfast type, and we respect that completely. It can't get much better than our pesto eggs-in-a-hole (you cook the eggs in the pesto), our BLT eggs Benedict, or our brie omelets. Feeding the whole fam? Try our cheesy croissant casserole, our lemon blueberry breakfast cake, or our Croque Monsieur breakfast casserole.
Want even more Mother's Day fun? These Mother's Day desserts are even better than a gift, but we also went ahead and rounded up some fun Mother's Day gifts to make sure mom feels spoiled rotten. Keep the celebration going all day long with some of our favorite Mother's Day dinner ideas and Mother's Day lunch ideas too.
Eggs Benedict
If your go-to brunch order is eggs Benedict, then you may be surprised to learn how easy it is to make this classic egg dish at home. With a simple blender hollandaise sauce, crispy golden Canadian bacon, and runny poached eggs, this is the best way to make restaurant-quality eggs Benedict.
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Mini Chocolate Dutch Baby Pancakes
Dutch babies are known for their custardy centers and crispy, dramatically puffed edges. But when you bake them in a muffin tin, you end up with shareable pancakes that maximize the crunch factor. You can always keep them simple and get creative with the toppings, but this chocolate version incorporates even more decadence into the batter.
Ham & Cheese Brunch Bake
When serving a crowd for brunch, a breakfast casserole should be a go-to. They’re easy to whip up and will free you from flipping pancakes for hours on end. This ham and cheese bake is one of our favorites to turn to. It’s got all your favorite breakfast components, in one easy bake.
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Asparagus Quiche
Finding ways to use asparagus when it's in season becomes top priority. Using it in a quiche is one of our favorite ways; just take a look at this perfect-for-spring recipe!
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Breakfast Tacos
Our favorite thing about breakfast tacos? They’re completely customizable. We filled ours with chorizo, potatoes, and scrambled eggs before topping with cheddar, sliced avocado, green onions, pickled red onions, and (of course) a healthy drizzle of hot sauce, but you do you. Serve them alongside mimosa margaritas for the perfect breakfast in bed.
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Strawberry Rhubarb Breakfast Cake
If you love our lemon-blueberry breakfast cake as much as we do, then you’ll love its sweet and spring-forward cousin: the strawberry-rhubarb breakfast cake. This tender, almond-scented cake is studded with bright red strawberries and tart, jammy rhubarb.
No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart
Looking for a show-stopping springtime brunch centerpiece? Crowned with an abundance of fresh berries, this no-bake breakfast tart is equally easy to make and stunning to look at. Hosting brunch has never been simpler.
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Overnight French Toast Casserole
We've got three words for you that are going to change your Mother's Day breakfast and brunch game forever: Overnight. French. Toast. It's comically delicious, thanks to a long overnight soak in a heavy cream-infused custard, which transforms sliced challah into a pudding-y delight.
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Breakfast Focaccia
This breakfast riff on our Test Kitchen Manager Alejandro's fluffy no-knead focaccia has the same crispy-edged goodness with added oomph from layers of crumbled breakfast sausage, shredded cheese, and juicy cherry tomato. It’s the perfect all-in-one at-home brunch alongside your favorite bubbly mimosa or a classic latte.
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Biscuits & 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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Basic Crêpes
A truly excellent crêpe can be eaten straight out of the pan, all on its own. With that in mind, we’ve fine-tuned this recipe to yield crêpes that are buttery and just sweet enough to caramelize lightly in the pan. Fill them with whatever your mom likes—fresh fruit and whipped cream, leftover ham and cheese, roasted vegetables...
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Nutella-Stuffed Pancakes
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.
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Potato Chip Frittata
For added crunch, we loaded this frittata with potato chips. We went with sour cream & onion, but feel free to sub in your own favorite flavor! Don't forget to top with chives, sour cream, and even more chips to really make this frittata a next-level breakfast.
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Protein Pancake Bread
High-protein breakfasts are all the rage right now, and this protein-packed pancake bread is our new obsession. It’s a high-protein, sliceable “pancake” that can be eaten for breakfast in bed, as a snack throughout the day, and even dessert.
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Bagels & Lox
Though you can almost always find scallion cream cheese, we included a mini recipe that adds extra herbaceous-ness thanks to fresh dill, which we all know pairs beautifully with salmon. Top these lox-y with whatever you like—we're partial to red onion, cucumbers, and capers, but you do you.
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Tiramisu-Stuffed French Toast
Everything your mom loves about a classic tiramisu is used here to make an unforgettable French toast. The silky filling here uses a bit of cream cheese to make it firmer, and the custard the bread is soaked in is infused with espresso. Yum!
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Açaí Bowl
We love a good smoothie bowl. This one, made with nutrient-rich frozen açaí and a crunchy coconut topping, will keep your mom happy all morning long. We chose to include some of our favorite fruits in the mix, but feel free to switch it up and sub in your own favorites.
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Lemon Rolls
If a cinnamon roll went on summer vacation, it’d be a lemon roll. These pillows of cream cheese-covered sunshine are stuffed with a lemon curd filling that’s studded with ground cardamom and grated ginger, making this a treat you’ll be clamoring to share…or maybe not.
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Whipped Ricotta Toast
This light, fluffy whipped ricotta is as close as you can get to eating a cloud. We like it all on its own, or you can spoon it onto a serving plate and top with roasted vegetables, add it to bruschetta, or serve as sweet brunch offering with fresh or roasted strawberries.
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Fruit Salad
A recipe for fruit salad? Yes, you need it. Because this simple dressing takes strawberries, raspberries, and mangos to a whole new level. Sweet syrupy honey, fresh tart orange juice, and bright lemon zest come together to elevate your fruit (even if they're out of season) to new heights.
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