76 Mother's Day Brunch Ideas Mom Will Be Asking For Every Weekend
She deserves the best!
Here's a tip, from us to you: Even if your mom does that whole cute, "Oh, I don't need anything, sweetie" line, we know what that really means: Brunch is *really* what she wants for Mother's Day. Think about it: She gets to sleep in, have a leisurely breakfast of pancakes, waffles, scrambled eggs, and maybe even a mimosa. On Mother's Day, it's peak time to spoil your mom, and personally we don't know a better way to say "I love you, you're the BEST" than with a glistening fruit tart or a pile of mini chocolate Dutch baby pancakes. Whatever you choose—please!—give mom the day off with one of these 75 Mother's Day brunch recipes. She's earned it.
Skip the flowers and wild lines at The Cheesecake Factory or your local brunch spot, and really show the love by whipping up a homemade spread. Strawberry muffins, eggs Benedict, and even homemade bagels will speak louder than words. Show off your skills with crêpes topped with fresh berries, a loaded bagel with lox, or fluffy banana bread cinnamon rolls and you just might find yourself on family brunch duty from now on. Our green shakshuka, our baked feta frittata, and our blueberry monkey bread are also impressive springy stunners for your table, and couldn't be easier to whip up at the last minute. Served with either crusty bread or warm tortillas, you really cannot go wrong.
Want even more Mother's Day fun? Try some of our favorite Mother's Day dinner ideas, Mother's Day lunch ideas, and even some of our most favorite Mother's Day gifts for the mom who already has... everything. And if you're feeling like a Mother's Day dessert recipe, don't fret—we've got you covered there too.
Blackout Banana Bread
This banana bread has the same moist-crumb texture and banana-forward flavor as our best banana bread, but the addition of cocoa powder and chocolate chips make it a chocolate lover's dream. Make it for an extra-special breakfast, then snack on it (or enjoy it for dessert!) in the days to come.
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Eggs Benedict Rolls
Eggs Benedict is a classic brunch dish, but can sometimes be a lot of work, especially for a large group. That's where eggs Benedict rolls come in.This casserole-style recipe will ensure everyone gets a bite of those classic Eggs Benedict flavors, all wrapped in flaky pizza dough.
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Baked Feta Frittata
We’ve done baked feta pasta and baked feta bites, but we’ve never done a breakfast version…until now! Place a block of feta into the center of a super-herby frittata that’s guaranteed to be the star of your breakfast spread.
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Basic Crêpes
These come together faster than pancakes or waffles, and unlike those two other breakfast treats, crepes are begging to be topped with more than just maple syrup. Fruit, Nutella, cheese, and mushroom gravy are just the beginning of our favorite toppings.
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Mini Chocolate Dutch Baby Pancakes
Who wants to spend their morning over the stove flipping pancakes? Well, we do sometimes, but it’s not always practical. This Mother's Day when you want a sweet and easy breakfast, turn to these chocolate mini Dutch baby pancakes.
Tomato, Basil, & Feta Omelet Quesadilla
Breakfast burritos and tacos are no longer taking the spotlight on weekend mornings. A one-skillet breakfast quesadilla with tomato, basil, and feta will keep you satiated right through whatever your Mother's Day has in store.
Fruit Tart
If your mom is one of the many who are stunned by the shiny fruit tarts in bakery windows, then this recipe is for you. Good news: It’s surprisingly easy to make a stunning fruit tart right at home! Make it as the star of brunch, or as an easy, warm-weather treat to indulge in anytime.
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Crispy Potato Bacon, Egg, & Cheese
To achieve this morning meal perfection, smoky bacon, a runny fried egg, juicy tomato, melty American cheese, and spicy mayo are wrapped in a layer of Parmesan-crusted crispy potatoes. The potatoes cook on a sheet tray, allowing you to make up to 4 at once while you fry up the bacon and eggs!
Brownie Batter Croissants
Inspired by viral cookie dough-stuffed croissants, we have arrived at our newest croissant creation: brownie batter croissants. It's made like an almond croissant—pastries plus delicious filing—and its flavor is almost like a pain au chocolat, but even richer.
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Blueberry French Toast Casserole
If your holiday mornings are always made better by overnight French toast, this is the fruity upgrade you need this spring. We like it with blueberries, but any berries should work (chop bigger ones like strawberries!).
Eggs Florentine
Eggs Benedict might be the classic, but if you’re not in the mood for meat, you can’t go wrong with eggs florentine. Featuring perfectly poached eggs on a bed on sautéed spinach covered with a layer of creamy rich hollandaise, this lesser-known brunch dish is primed to step into the spotlight.
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Strawberry Crunch Cinnamon Rolls
There's always room in our hearts for another cinnamon roll recipe, so may we present these tall and fluffy strawberry cinnamon rolls with swoops of bright pink cream cheese frosting, crunchy freeze-dried strawberries, and fresh strawberries. They're the ultimate for adding a pop of sweet-tart flavor and fun color to your brunch spread.
Steak & Eggs
This ultimate savory breakfast is delicious with roasted potatoes or hash browns, but if you're on a low-carb kick, try it with cabbage hash browns instead!
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Blueberry Scones
Scones can sometimes have a bad reputation for being dry, crumbly, and boring—not these! These buttermilk scones have a sugary, crispy crust, a soft and pillowy middle, and pockets of juicy, exploding blueberries (but the fruit is interchangeable, so feel free to change it up!).
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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.
Eggs Benedict
This brunch classic always hits. Want to make it for a crowd? Try our eggs Benedict casserole instead!
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Strawberry Muffins
Packed with jammy summer fruit and bright lemon zest, these pillow, tender muffins are perfect whether you’re serving them for Mother's Day brunch (with mimosas, please!), a tea party, or just as an extra-sweet breakfast.
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Carrot Cake Bread
In the world of quick breads, banana bread and zucchini bread used to reign supreme. However, that was before we met carrot cake bread. Filled with warming spices and the perfect amount of carrots, this bread is like carrot cake’s less-dramatic sibling—the one you can take to any Mother's Day occasion, anytime of day.
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No-Bake Fruit & Granola Tart
Looking for a show-stopping Mother's Day brunch centerpiece? Crowned with an abundance of fresh berries, this no-bake breakfast tart is equally easy to make, healthy, and stunning to look at. Hosting brunch has never been simpler.
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Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes
We love our classic skillet Dutch baby, but we’re also very into these shareable mini versions. If you love popovers, you’ll adore these. And so will Mom!
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