21 Last-Minute Mother's Day Brunch Ideas to Make for Mom
She'll have no idea you came up with it at the last second.
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Even when you know Mother's Day is in May every year, it always seems to pop up suddenly. You need to find a funny card, order flowers, and celebrate Mom any way you can. After all, you want to show her you care and that she means so much to you! But you also don't want to make it obvious that you almost forgot. 😅 And what if you forgot breakfast in bed? Then she really might know.
Not to worry, because you can make an impressive Mother's Day brunch at home! Wouldn't she love to have her whole family gathered around the table for some quality time and tasty food? The answer is yes. And though you may not have time for make-ahead breakfast casseroles, you'll be surprised by these scrumptious last-minute Mother's Day brunch ideas. Choose between egg dishes, breakfast breads, and kid-friendly recipes so the whole family can pitch in.
Everything on this list takes under an hour to make. In fact, most a half hour or less. (Thirty-minute meals to the rescue!) And while you may need to pop over to the store for an ingredient or two, the majority of these quick breakfast ideas can be whipped up with what you've got in your fridge or pantry. Mom will be so impressed and stuffed by the end. She'll have absolutely no idea you came up with this plan like a minute ago. Now go on and celebrate her like she deserves!
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Most homemade muffins take about a half hour to make. (They're called quick breads for a reason!) Sweeten Mom's morning with extra chocolate chips.
Get the Chocolate Chip Muffins recipe.
Huevos Rancheros
If you've got ten minutes, you can make these ranch-style eggs. Sunny-side-up eggs top a layer of black beans and crispy tortillas for a hearty, flavorful meal.
Get the Huevos Rancheros recipe.
Strawberry Butter
You can make strawberry butter with just two ingredients. That means by the time the bread is done toasting, you'll have whipped up a fancy spread for Mom. Genius!
Get the Strawberry Butter recipe.
Breakfast Burger
Hearty, here you come! This burger features fried hash browns that are pressed into sausage and beef patties. Then pile 'em high with bacon, a fried egg, and melty American cheese.
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Air Fryer Doughnuts
Is there anything better than a fresh doughnut? Skip the prep and just pop open a can of biscuits. They bake up super fast in the air fryer!
Get Ree's Air Fryer Doughnuts recipe.
Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants
These sandwiches look super elegant but they're so easy to pull together. Just use store-bought croissants, rotisserie chicken, and jarred pesto for a 20-minute meal.
Get Ree's Pesto Chicken Salad Croissants recipe.
Perfect Pancakes
Step away from the pre-made mix. You can make Ree's perfect pancakes in a half hour from start to finish. Or get fancy by adding chocolate chips or blueberries.
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Western Omelette
Omelettes are one of the best ideas you can do when you're in a pinch, because you can choose her favorite mix-ins—like ham, peppers, and onions—and they cook up in a flash.
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Peach Bellini
Don't skip out on serving a cocktail. While you can easily make a mimosa, it takes just five minutes more to whip up its fancier cousin: the peach bellini.
Get the Peach Bellini recipe.
Monkey Bread
One of the best ways to use canned biscuits is to make monkey bread. It has everything you love about cinnamon rolls, but made in a fraction of the time. You can make 'em into muffins, too!
Get the Monkey Bread recipe.
Caprese Frittata
If you love the idea of a quiche but don't have the time, a faster frittata is the way to go! You won't miss the crust when there's tomatoes, mozzarella, and pesto involved.
Get Ree's Caprese Frittata recipe.
Biscuits and Gravy
Here's another canned biscuit idea. By the time they bake in the oven, you can make sausage gravy from scratch. Then just slather away! That's exactly what the Drummond family did on Easter.
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Strawberry Spinach Salad
Add this fresh spring salad to your menu and your mom will be so impressed! It's as tasty as it is beautiful, and it takes just ten minutes in total to assemble.
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Avocado Toast
Perhaps one of the trendiest brunch ideas out there, avocado toast is simple to make at home. You can spend a little extra time making various toppings.
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Eggs Florentine
Once you learn how to poach eggs, this classic breakfast couldn't be easier! Even the hollandaise is practically foolproof when made in a blender. You'll have it all prepped in 15 minutes.
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Giant Dutch Baby Pancake
If you don't feel like making individual pancakes, skip the flips and bake a giant pancake in the oven. If you've got the time, you can make a Nutella syrup to drizzle over the top.
Get the Giant Dutch Baby Pancake recipe.
Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles
Homemade waffles only take 30 minutes to make. Repeat: Homemade waffles (even fancy ones like lemon-poppy seed) take 30 minutes to make. Go heat up that waffle iron now!
Get Ree's Lemon-Poppy Seed Waffles recipe.
Yogurt Parfait
Make plain ol' yogurt so impressive by piling it prettily with fresh berries and granola. By the way, even if you make granola from scratch, it will be ready in just 35 minutes.
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Breakfast Salad
Yes, you can eat salad for breakfast. Layer hummus, leafy greens, eggs, yogurt, and avocado slices. Then drizzle on some olive oil for a flavorful and very healthy salad.
Get the Breakfast Salad recipe.
Brunch Charcuterie Board
Charcuterie boards always looks so impressive no matter what you add to them! Plus, you can be super flexible with the items you add based on Mom's likes and what you have on hand.
Get the Brunch Charcuterie Board recipe.
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