10+ Brunch Recipes to Brighten Your Weekend Mornings

Brunch is one of those meals that just feels a little bit special, isn’t it? You get to mix breakfast and lunch, and honestly, the possibilities are endless.

Whether you’re craving something sweet or leaning toward savory, there’s always something on the brunch table for everyone.

You can easily find brunch recipes that fit your tastes and schedule. Cooking brunch at home is a fun way to try new recipes and spend time with family or friends.

1) Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Classic buttermilk pancakes are always a hit for brunch. They’re thick, fluffy, and perfect for stacking with syrup or fruit.

Buttermilk gives them that signature tang and tenderness. Just mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and a bit of sugar for the right texture.

You can whip these up in under 15 minutes. They’re great for both lazy weekends and busy mornings.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons melted butter

Cooking Instructions

1. Heat a griddle or non-stick pan to medium (around 350°F / 175°C).
2. In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and sugar.
3. In another bowl, whisk buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
4. Gently mix wet and dry ingredients—don’t overdo it.
5. Pour 1/4 cup batter per pancake onto the griddle.
6. Cook until bubbles appear, about 2-3 minutes.
7. Flip and cook the other side until golden, about 1-2 minutes.
8. Serve warm with maple syrup or your favorite toppings.

Looking for more ideas? Try this classic buttermilk pancakes recipe.

2) Savory Spinach and Feta Frittata

A spinach and feta frittata is a go-to for easy brunches. It’s packed with creamy feta and bright spinach.

This dish cooks fast and you can serve it warm or cold. Honestly, it’s even better with a sprinkle of fresh dill or scallions.

You only need a handful of ingredients. Plus, it’s gluten-free and vegetarian, so it works for lots of folks.

Ingredients

• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
• ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
• ¼ cup milk
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh dill or scallions (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium.
3. Cook onion until soft, about 3 minutes.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
5. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
6. Pour eggs into skillet over spinach and onions.
7. Sprinkle feta and herbs on top.
8. Cook on the stove for 2 minutes, then move skillet to oven.
9. Bake 15-18 minutes until eggs are set.
10. Let it cool a bit before slicing.

Check out this spinach frittata recipe with feta if you want more details.

3) Cinnamon Roll French Toast Bake

If you’re in the mood for something sweet, this cinnamon roll French toast bake is a crowd-pleaser. Just cut up refrigerated cinnamon rolls and soak them in an egg and milk mixture.

Add cinnamon, vanilla, and maple syrup for extra flavor. Drizzle the icing from the cinnamon rolls on top after baking.

It’s honestly so easy and perfect for feeding a group. You’ll find yourself making it again and again.

You can find simple recipes like this one using refrigerated cinnamon rolls here.

Ingredients:

• 1 to 2 tubes refrigerated cinnamon rolls with icing
• 4 to 6 large eggs
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup milk
• 1 to 2 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 2 Tbsp melted butter

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut cinnamon rolls into pieces and place in a greased baking dish.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs, milk, cinnamon, vanilla, and melted butter.
4. Pour mixture over the cinnamon rolls.
5. Let it soak for 10 minutes.
6. Bake 30-40 minutes until golden and set.
7. Drizzle with icing and maple syrup before serving.

4) Lemon Poppyseed Muffins

Lemon poppyseed muffins are just the thing for a bright brunch. They’re moist, packed with lemon, and topped with a simple glaze.

You don’t need a mixer, so prep is a breeze. Enjoy them fresh or stash them in a container for up to three days.

These muffins make a great breakfast or even an afternoon pick-me-up.

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, poppy seeds, baking powder, and salt.
3. In another bowl, combine melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Stir wet into dry ingredients until just blended.
5. Spoon batter into muffin cups about 2/3 full.
6. Bake 18–22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
7. Let cool before glazing or serving.

For a quick glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the top. Want more tips? Here’s a Lemon Poppy Seed Muffin recipe.

5) Bacon and Cheddar Quiche

Bacon and Cheddar Quiche is one of those classic brunch staples. You get crispy bacon, sharp cheddar, and a flaky crust.

Throw in spinach or other veggies if you’re feeling fancy. This quiche is simple to make and perfect for a crowd.

Use a frozen pie crust to save time. Mix eggs, cream, bacon, and cheese, and you’re good to go.

Ingredients

• 1 frozen deep-dish pie crust
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices cooked bacon, chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place pie crust in a 9-inch pan.
3. In a bowl, whisk eggs and cream.
4. Stir in cheese, bacon, salt, and pepper.
5. Pour into the crust.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and golden.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before slicing.

6) Smoked Salmon Bagels with Dill Cream Cheese

Smoked salmon bagels are a brunch favorite for good reason. Grab a toasted bagel and spread on some dill cream cheese.

Mix the cream cheese with fresh dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper for a bright, herby flavor. Top with slices of smoked salmon.

Add thin red onion or capers if you want a little extra bite. This one’s simple but feels a bit fancy.

Ingredients:

• Bagels (toasted)
• Cream cheese
• Fresh dill
• Lemon juice
• Salt and pepper
• Smoked salmon
• Optional: red onion, capers

Cooking Instructions:

1. Mix cream cheese, dill, lemon juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
2. Toast bagels to your liking (about 350°F / 175°C for 5-7 minutes).
3. Spread the dill cream cheese on each bagel half.
4. Layer smoked salmon on top.
5. Add red onion or capers if you want.
6. Serve right away.

Check out Feel Good Foodie’s smoked salmon bagel page for more details.

7) Ham and Cheese Buckwheat Crepes

Buckwheat crepes are a fun option if you want something savory and a little different. The nutty buckwheat flavor works perfectly with melted cheese and thin ham.

Top with a fried egg if you’re extra hungry. These crepes are soft, thin, and easy to fold around the filling.

They cook quickly and you can even make them ahead. Using a mix of buckwheat and regular flour keeps them tender.

Pick your favorite cheese—Gruyère or Swiss are both melty and delicious. Serve warm for the best gooey texture.

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup buckwheat flour
• 2 large eggs
• 1 ½ cups milk
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 4 oz ham, thinly sliced
• 4 oz cheese (Gruyère or Swiss), shredded
• 4 eggs (optional, for topping)

Cooking Instructions

1. Grab a bowl or blender. Mix all-purpose flour, buckwheat flour, eggs, milk, salt, and melted butter until the batter looks smooth.

2. Heat a nonstick pan over medium. Lightly grease it.

3. Pour in a small amount of batter, swirl to cover the bottom as thinly as you can. Cook for 1-2 minutes, just until the edges start to lift. Flip it and give the other side another minute.

4. Take the crepe out and keep it warm. Repeat with the rest of the batter.

5. Place ham and cheese on half of each crepe, fold over, and heat gently until the cheese melts.

6. If you want eggs, fry them separately and pop one on top before serving.

7. Serve warm and dig into your buckwheat crepes.

More details on ham and cheese buckwheat crepes? Check Beyond Sweet and Savory.

8) Strawberry and Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast

This stuffed French toast feels like a little celebration at brunch. You start with thick bread slices and fill them with a creamy mix of cream cheese and strawberries.

It’s soft, buttery, and hits just the right sweet note.

Dip the stuffed bread in a custard made from eggs and milk. Cook it slowly in butter until it turns golden brown.

The result? A warm, cozy dish—especially nice on a weekend morning.

Serve with extra berries or a drizzle of syrup. Whipped cream on top never hurts either.

Ingredients

• 8 thick slices of bread
• 1 cup cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, chopped
• 4 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Butter for cooking

Cooking Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and strawberries.

2. Spread the mixture between two slices of bread.

3. Whisk eggs, milk, sugar, and vanilla in a shallow dish.

4. Dip the stuffed bread into the egg mixture.

5. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat.

6. Cook each side for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown.

7. Serve warm with more strawberries or syrup.

Need a detailed recipe? Here’s one: Strawberry Stuffed French Toast.

9) Roasted Baby Potatoes with Herbs

Roasted baby potatoes are honestly one of the easiest brunch sides out there. Toss the potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and a handful of chopped fresh herbs—rosemary, thyme, and parsley all work.

This combo gives the potatoes a fresh, savory kick.

Bake in a hot oven at 400°F (200°C) until the potatoes turn golden and crispy outside, but stay soft inside. It usually takes about 30-35 minutes.

Give them a stir halfway through so they cook evenly.

They go well with eggs, bacon, or even a simple salad. If you want, sprinkle on some parmesan in the last five minutes for a cheesy crust.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 lb baby potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
• 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• Salt and black pepper to taste
• Optional: grated parmesan cheese

Cooking Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).

2. Wash and dry the potatoes.

3. In a big bowl, toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.

4. Spread the potatoes out on a baking sheet in one layer.

5. Roast for 30-35 minutes, giving them a stir halfway.

6. If you’re using parmesan, sprinkle it on for the last 5 minutes.

7. Pull them out of the oven and serve warm.

10) Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Making cinnamon rolls at home is honestly not as tough as it sounds. You can bake soft, gooey rolls that fill your kitchen with that classic sweet smell.

These rolls only need one rise, so you won’t be waiting around forever.

Add a simple cream cheese or vanilla glaze on top if you like. They’re perfect for brunch or whenever you want something sweet.

Fresh cinnamon and brown sugar really make a difference in flavor.

If you’re new to baking, this recipe is definitely beginner-friendly. It’s a great way to learn the basics of working with yeast dough.

Ingredients

• 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
• ¾ cup warm milk (110°F/43°C)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix yeast with warm milk. Wait about 5 minutes.

2. Grab a bowl and toss in flour, sugar, and salt.

3. Pour in melted butter, crack in an egg, and add the yeast milk. Stir everything together until you get a dough.

4. Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes. Set it aside and let it rise for about an hour, or until it looks doubled.

5. Roll the dough out into a rectangle. Spread softened butter all over the top.

6. Stir together cinnamon and brown sugar. Sprinkle that mixture evenly across the buttered dough.

7. Roll the dough up tightly. Slice it into 12 pieces.

8. Place those slices in a greased pan. Let them rise again for 30 minutes.

9. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the tops turn golden.

10. Wait until the rolls cool just a bit, then pour on the glaze.