20 Recipes Perfect for Sunday Brunch
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
These brunch recipes are perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning. With some inspiration from nostalgic classics and new flavor combinations, there are plenty of delicious breakfast options to try whether you’re in the mood for something sweet or savory. Whip up dishes like our Sticky-Bun Baked Oats and Crustless Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche, and you’ll have yet another reason to look forward to the weekend!
Cauliflower Steaks with Poached Eggs & Pesto Hollandaise
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
This weekend-worthy dish features cauliflower “steaks” flavored with Italian seasoning and topped with sautéed kale, a poached egg and pesto-flavored hollandaise. No need to fret over finicky homemade hollandaise—our blender method simplifies the process, bypassing the stovetop hassle with a creamy stable sauce that won’t break or separate. Look for medium heads of cauliflower with compact florets for the best “steaks.” The center-cut slices hold their shape best. Use any extra florets from the sides to make cauliflower rice or roast them separately for a salad.
Sheet-Pan Lemon-Blueberry French Toast
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
When you’re catering to a weekend crowd, having a recipe like this one up your sleeve can be a game-changer. Instead of laboring over the stove, you can whip up 8 servings of delightful fruity French toast infused with zesty lemon flavor, all in one shot thanks to your oven and a single baking sheet.
Sticky-Bun Baked Oats
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
If you like the idea of a little something sweet for your weekend breakfast, this sticky-bun baked oats recipe could be the breakfast-dessert mashup you’ve been waiting for.
Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Stuffed Bagel Bites
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
These savory cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel bites coated in everything bagel seasoning will steal the spotlight at your next brunch. Whether you opt to make them in the air fryer or oven, they're bound to be a hit. The salmon and cream cheese center is best if the rolls are properly closed. Make sure when you gather the dough, you pinch it closed before rolling it into a ball.
Breakfast Stuffed Peppers
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
End your weekend with these breakfast stuffed peppers filled with eggs, hearty beans, kale and taco seasoning. If the pepper isn’t laying flat when you are about to fill it, shave off a small piece from the back side (but not all the way through) to help the filling stay in place.
Crustless Spinach & Goat Cheese Quiche
Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel
Let this weekend-worthy quiche elevate your next brunch spread. You’ll love how easy it is to pull together without the fuss of baking and filling a crust. We love the convenience of prewashed baby spinach, but any dark leafy green, from kale to Swiss chard, can work well in its place.
Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Pound Cake
This healthy pound cake recipe isn't just delicious—it also only requires one bowl to make. Serve with brunch or alongside a cup of coffee in the afternoon.
Lemon Pancakes
Lemon zest and juice add zip and brightness to these easy lemon pancakes. Top them off with honey or maple syrup, butter and a pinch of lemon zest for an added citrusy kick.
High-Protein Peanut Butter Baked Oats
Photographer: Robby Lozano, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
This brownie-baked oatmeal is a protein powerhouse, made with a blend of peanut butter, strained yogurt and chocolate pudding mix. Pudding mix adds moisture to the oats, making them less dense and chewy, and it adds a sweeter, richer chocolate flavor.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
An eggs Benedict casserole is not only delicious, hearty and filling, but it also gives you the ingredients and taste you love from eggs Benedict in an easy, make-ahead form.
Spinach-Mushroom Frittata with Avocado Salad
Frittatas are like omelets, only easier—and they taste great hot, warm or cold. This vegetable-packed version is paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado.
Strawberry Sheet-Pan Pancakes
Sheet-pan pancakes feed a crowd, without your standing over a hot skillet or griddle for long periods of time. This easy pancake recipe calls for sprinkling strawberries on top of the batter, but you could personalize toppings for guests with a variety of fruits or nuts.
Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet
This breakfast skillet is reminiscent of the hash-brown bowl at Waffle House. It's filling and delicious while being lower in calories. Be sure to use a large skillet because although it may seem too big for the amount of ingredients, you need the surface area to get your potatoes crispy.
High-Protein Peach Muffins
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Prop Stylist: Priscilla Montiel, Food Stylist: Julian Hensarling
These peach muffins feature one of summer's finest fruits. A sprinkle of sugar adds a delightful crunch on top, while strained yogurt keeps the muffins moist inside. Combined with almond butter, the yogurt also adds protein, making these muffins the perfect choice for a satisfying breakfast.
Cheesy Zucchini Quiche
This cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand.
Blueberry-Lemon Crumb Muffins
Blueberries and lemon are a natural pairing in these light and airy muffins with a delicate brown sugar crumble. If you like an extra blast of lemon flavor, use lemon extract rather than vanilla. These muffins are best with fresh blueberries, but you can substitute with frozen. Don't thaw them before you stir them into the batter.
Strawberry-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Photographer: Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
These baked strawberry-oatmeal bars combine sweet summer strawberries with nutty, fiber-rich oats for a perfect addition to a brunch spread. Or enjoy them with a dollop of yogurt or vanilla ice cream for dessert. Old-fashioned rolled oats are preferable here, as they absorb just the right amount of liquid while baking.
Vegan Pineapple & Coconut Baked Oatmeal
This dreamy vegan baked oatmeal is full of tropical flavors from coconut and pineapple, and it couldn't be easier to make. It's a satisfying family breakfast but also feels special enough for a Sunday brunch with company.
Carrot Cake-Inspired Loaf Bread
Photographer: Stacy K. Allen, Props: Christina Brockman, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf
Protein in this carrot cake–inspired loaf comes from cashew butter and Greek-style yogurt, which also helps keep it moist and tender. Carrots, nuts and raisins provide texture and flavor, while applesauce adds a subtle sweetness. Use regular or golden raisins or any combination of small or chopped dried fruit. Pecans or even chopped hazelnuts can be used in place of the walnuts.
Savory Dutch Baby with Arugula & Parmesan
Also called a German pancake, this breakfast or brunch dish is delicious served with sweet or savory ingredients. Here, we make this Dutch baby savory by topping it with a fresh salad, cheese and fried eggs.
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