50 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes to Celebrate Her Special Day
Impress Mom with a sweet and savory spread.
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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 recipes, 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, upside-down rhubarb cake, and baked French toast.
You'll also find last-minute Mother's Day brunch ideas like pesto chicken salad, 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." Speaking of sweet, Mother's Day desserts couldn't hurt either!
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Ham and Cheese Croissants
You don't need to spend hours making flaky, flavorful croissants. All you need is some puff pastry, ham, cheese, and sesame seeds. Serve them hot out of the oven in less than 45 minutes.
Get Ree's Ham and Cheese Croissants recipe.
Strawberry Sweet Rolls
Take Ree's famous cinnamon rolls and give them a spring twist by filling them with strawberries! They sweet berry glaze is perfectly pink for Mom's special day, too.
Get Ree's Strawberry Sweet Rolls recipe.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
This hearty dish takes an easy approach to biscuits and gravy. Yes, it uses canned biscuits to save you time and energy, but it also has a quick homemade sausage gravy.
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Monkey Bread Muffins
What's not to love about monkey bread? It's like the best part of cinnamon rolls made easier. And they're even more fun in muffin form!
Get Ree's Monkey Bread Muffins 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
This bread pudding gets a decadent upgrade thanks to buttery croissants. Not to mention, there's also a white chocolate filling, fresh berries, and sliced almonds for flavor and crunch.
Rhubarb Upside-Down Cake
The pretty pink color of this spring cake is enough to impress anyone in the family. But once they try a bite of the sweet-tart flavor, there's no looking back!
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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.
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Bacon Brunch Ring
Impress the whole family with this over-the-top brunch recipe. It has scrambled eggs, bacon, and cheese all wrapped up in a flaky pastry.
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