From chocolate croissant bread pudding to scrambled egg tacos, this list of recipes will have something for everyone.

The word brunch conveys relaxation and leisure.

Our favorite brunch recipes are easy, delicious, and timeless.

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Whether you prefer food that is savory or sweet, this list has something for everyone.

Brunch eaters of all ages will be ready to dig in when this hits the table.

Store-bought pizza dough is a welcomed shortcut, but you might also make your own.

Potato Tot Breakfast Casserole

Greg DuPree

Get creative with the filling, too.

Swap feta cheese and Swiss chard with your favorite cheese and greens for a crispy, satisfying brunch treat.

Serve with a side of fruit to finish off the meal.

Savory Breakfast Rolls

Antonis Achilleos

Sunny-Side-Up Sheet Pan Breakfast

Sheet pan recipes aren’t just for dinner.

Try this one out for your next brunch.

Eggs are nestled in a pan full of spinach, potatoes, prosciutto, and other flavor-packed ingredients.

Italian Baked Eggs

Jen Causey

Everything cooks in one pan for less than one hour.

Make it the night before to save yourself some time in the kitchen.

It’s rich and creamy and goes perfectly with a fresh cup of coffee.

Sunny-Side-Up Sheet Pan Breakfast Recipe

Greg DuPree

Jojo’s Biscuits

Does it get any more comforting than a homemade, fresh-from-the-oven biscuit?

These fluffy, buttery biscuits are ideal to set in a basket during a weekend brunch.

Serve with a side jam, if you like.

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Antonis Achilleos

As one reader says, “This was easy and delicious!

I would make it for guests (and myself) any time.”

This twist on on bread pudding uses glazed donuts instead of bread for added sweet flavor.

Cherry Berry Breakfast Custard Recipe

Greg DuPree

Caramelized apples and fall-inspired spices like cinnamon and nutmeg round out the mix.

Super healthy, super delicious.

Pepper and Chive Biscuits

Victor Protasio

Surprise and delight your brunch guests with this scrumptious biscuit recipe!

Croissant and Chocolate Bread Pudding

Con Poulos

Pair them with eggs, smoked salmon, or just slather them with butter and enjoy!

A drizzling of honey-orange glaze and a sprinkling of cinnamon-cardamom candied nuts completes this brunch beauty.

German Pancakes

Forget the maple syrup.

Joanna Gaines’s JoJo’s Biscuits

Amy Neunsinger

German pancakes are best eaten with fruit jam and powdered sugar.

Chives, garlic powder, and cheddar cheese provide just enough flavor, while half-and-half keeps everything creamy.

Whatever is left over after coating is used as the sauce.

Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pancake

Heami Lee

All that’s missing are some homemade biscuits to make mini pork sandwiches.

French Toast Casserole

Charles Masters

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Fred Hardy

humming bird cake

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Lemon-Raspberry Dutch Baby

Greg DuPree

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Victor Protasio

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Victor Protasio

German Pancake Recipe for 4

Christopher Baker

Real Simple May 2025 Brunch Recipe: Cheesy Baked Eggs

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Real Simple May 2025 Brunch Recipe: Roast Pork Loin with Garlicky Green Sauce

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