30 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes for a Beautiful Sunday Spread
Impress Mom with a menu of all her favorites!
Waking up to eggs, bacon, and pancakes is the best gift you can give to any mom on Mother's Day—especially if it's made with love! Just ask Ree Drummond, who recalls getting breakfast in bed when her kids were young. "There's nothing that you can get me that's better than a sweet memory of my kids," she says. And just think how memorable it would be to plan an epic Mother's Day brunch with all her favorite recipes.
Here, you'll find plenty of ideas to make any mom feel special like heart-shaped pancakes or a batch of lemon poppy seed muffins. Plus, there are egg dishes, tea sandwiches, and breakfast casseroles that can feed a crowd. That means you can invite the whole family over for a Mother's Day brunch! Kick off your Mother's Day brunch party with a DIY mimosa bar (or pick from one of your favorite spring cocktails), then prepare a feast with breakfast recipes like spinach quiche, bacon and egg croissant boats, and baked French toast.
You'll also find last-minute Mother's Day brunch ideas like avocado toast and a special charcuterie board. Whichever direction you choose, just remember that it doesn't have to be fancy to impress your mom. "This kind of occasion isn't about elaborate food," Ree says. "It's about the sweet, sweet gesture."
Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls
These sweet rolls are as sweet as Mom! Soft, buttery rolls are filled with lemon sugar and juicy blueberries, then finished with a lemon glaze for a sweet-tart flavor that feels especially fresh and springy.
Get Ree’s Blueberry Lemon Sweet Rolls recipe.
Bacon and Egg Croissant Boats
Turn a classic breakfast combo into something brunch-worthy! Flaky croissants are hollowed out, then filled with pesto, cheese, crispy bacon, and sautéed vegetables before being topped with an egg that bakes on the inside.
Get Ree’s Bacon and Egg Croissant Boats recipe.
Cinnamon Streusel Muffins
These muffins are heavenly! Tender and buttery with a swirl of cinnamon sugar, a crumbly streusel topping, and a simple glaze, they’re sweet, cozy, and great alongside coffee and fresh fruit.
Get Ree’s Cinnamon Streusel Muffins recipe.
Featherbed Eggs
Here’s a hearty, comforting dish that’s perfect for serving a group in the morning. It’s made with layers of bread, sausage, cheese, and a rich egg custard that bakes up light, puffy, and golden after resting overnight in the fridge.
Get the Featherbed Eggs recipe.
Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon
These deviled eggs add a savory-sweet touch to your spread. Creamy, classic deviled eggs are topped with crisp, caramelized bacon for a little crunch and a lot of flavor, making them an easy appetizer that looks elegant on the table.
Get Ree’s Deviled Eggs with Candied Bacon recipe.
French Breakfast Puffs
Treat Mom to a batch of these soft, sugary muffins. You’ll plunge them into melted butter, then roll the buttery muffins in a delightful cinnamon-sugar mixture. It doesn’t get any better than that!
Get Ree’s French Breakfast Puffs recipe.
Brunch Charcuterie Board
If Mom loves charcuterie, she'll definitely be impressed with this over-the-top brunch board. Everyone can build their own breakfast using the different components like biscuits, bacon, cheese, and spreads.
Get the Brunch Charcuterie Board recipe.
Strawberry Danish
While you can buy them from a bakery, serving homemade strawberry danish is way more impressive! These are easy to make thanks to the magic of store-bought puff pastry.
Get the Strawberry Danish recipe.
Crustless Quiche
You don't have to fuss with homemade pie dough to make this quiche. It's just as delicious without the crust thanks to the hearty filling of sausage, veggies, cheese, and hash browns.
Get the Crustless Quiche recipe.
Rhubarb Bread
Put seasonal rhubarb to good use with this easy quick bread. It has a crumbly streusel topping and an orange glaze to make it even more sweet-tart.
Get the Rhubarb Bread recipe.
Asparagus Quiche
Tender asparagus is the star of this beautiful quiche. The veggies, feta cheese, and fresh dill are like a celebration of the season.
Get the Asparagus Quiche recipe.
Tea Sandwiches
Turn your brunch into a tea party with these elegant bite-sized sandwiches. You can make an assortment of fillings, including smoked salmon and cucumber, ham and cheese, and curried chicken salad.
Get the Tea Sandwiches recipe.
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
Make Mom feel like a kid again by adding chocolate chips to fluffy pancakes. They add gooey sweetness to every bite, especially if you use mini chocolate chips.
Get Ree's Chocolate Chip Pancakes recipe.
Doughnut Bread Pudding
Why choose between breakfast and dessert when a scoop of this serves as both? Just make sure to let the store-bought doughnuts get stale before using them.
Get the Doughnut Bread Pudding recipe.
Spinach, Feta and Sun-Dried Tomato Strata
Rest assured, you'll get lots of flavor in every single bite in this make-ahead meal. Assemble it the night before and just pop it in the oven Mother's Day morning.
Nutella Crepes
Take Mom on a trip to France without leaving the house! All you need to do is make these homemade crepes filled with Nutella and berries or any combination of spreads and fruits.
Get the Nutella Crepes recipe.
Eggs Florentine
Once you know how to poach eggs, this classic breakfast dish couldn't be easier! Even the hollandaise is practically foolproof thanks to your blender.
Get the Eggs Florentine recipe.
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Bright lemon flavor and crunchy streusel topping make these muffins look and taste just like the kind you might find in a bakery! Add them to a basket on your Mother's Day table to brighten up the spread.
Get the Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins recipe.
Heart-Shaped Pancakes
There's no question that these pancakes come from the heart! Between the cute shape, chocolate chips, and homemade strawberry sauce, Mom is sure to fall in love.
Get the Heart-Shaped Pancakes recipe.
Breakfast Enchiladas
We love enchiladas so much that we decided to make them for breakfast, too! This variation is made with eggs, chorizo, cheese, and store-bought enchilada sauce to keep things easy.
Get the Breakfast Enchiladas recipe.
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