What better way to celebrate Mother’s Day than with a homemade breakfast or brunch! These 25 easy-to-make recipes include show-stopping sweet treats, savory tarts, salads, casseroles, and refreshing drinks that are sure to impress the lady of the day.
This year, pull out all the stops and impress Mom by making her breakfast or brunch. We know that every girl loves flowers but why not take things up a notch and show off your cooking skills.
To keep things extra easy, most of the recipes in this collection can be made ahead of time. It may seem a bit overwhelming to make a special meal for someone who means so much to you but all you need is a little planning and great recipes to pull it off!
Helpful Tips For Making Mother’s Day Brunch
- Take a few minutes to think about what foods your special guest likes and make a list.
- Scroll through the list of these 25 recipes and choose 3-4 to make up your menu.
- Read through each recipe (preferably 2 to 3 times) then make a grocery list for all the items you’ll need.
- Write down a timeline for each recipe. This should include things like any recipe you can make ahead of time, when to take things out of the fridge and how long to cook or bake.
- Set the table with any special dishes you know Mom loves and don’t forget to use some pretty napkins.
- Last but not least…relax and have fun. Mom will love you for it!
25 Mother’s Day Breakfast And Brunch Recipes
This easy, baked from-scratch recipe makes the BEST Blueberry Sour Cream Muffins that have a pop of fresh lemon flavor. Soft tender muffins loaded with juicy blueberries topped with a sweet lemony glaze are everyone’s favorite homemade treat! Homemade Lemonade is cool, refreshing with just the right amount of sweetness along with a burst of citrus! Made with fresh-squeezed lemon juice and simple syrup, this simple drink recipe is perfect to serve at parties, cookouts, during the holidays, or anytime you want a glass of something cool and delicious. Crisp apples, juicy grapes along with crunchy celery, and walnuts are tossed in a creamy dressing to make a classic recipe that’s super delicious! Waldorf Salad is a perfect side dish to serve any time of the year and is ideal for covered dish suppers, potlucks, or whenever you’re feeding a crowd. Baked ham slathered with a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze will be the center of attention on your holiday table! Turn any meal into a celebration with this easy recipe for Orange and Red Pepper Jelly Glazed Ham and watch the rave reviews come in. Beautiful, perfectly cooked Scalloped Potatoes are a classic that you’ll fall in love with after just one bite! Tender, thinly sliced potatoes are baked in a rich, creamy sauce for a side dish that’s excellent to serve alongside any main course and is a must-make for the holidays. Roasted asparagus topped with toasted, buttery Panko breadcrumbs, lemon, and feta cheese is a gourmet-style side dish that’s simple to make! A quick and easy recipe that’s ideal to serve for a weeknight meal yet special enough for the holidays or when you’re entertaining. Glazed Orange Muffins are a sweet way to brighten your day! Made with fresh orange juice and zest, they’re tender and soft with just the right amount of sweetness. These scratch-made muffins are ideal for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. Loaded with sausage, eggs, and cheese, this super yummy casserole is guaranteed to have everyone running to the breakfast table! Egg and Sausage Breakfast Casserole is a terrific make-ahead recipe that’s great to serve during the holidays, and perfect for brunch or for supper. Ambrosia Salad is a classic recipe that’s hard to resist. Make with pineapple, cherries, oranges, coconut, pecans and grapes all wrapped up in fresh whipped cream and marshmallows, is a fruit salad that dreams are made of! Creamy, dreamy, light, and fluffy is what Chocolate Dip is all about! This decadent treat whipped up in less than 15 minutes is great served with fresh fruit, cookies, or your favorite salty snack. Sweet, fluffy Easy Cinnamon Rolls made with a brown sugar cinnamon swirl, and topped with vanilla cream cheese icing are outrageously delicious! This simple, “quick rise” recipe is great to make for breakfast, brunch and perfect for the holiday season. Classic Deviled Eggs are taken to a whole new level with the addition of bacon! They’re creamy, decedent, and totally irresistible. These perfect little bites are great for brunch, Easter, baby and wedding showers, or anytime you’re throwing a party! Simple, easy Skillet Cinnamon Apples makes an amazing side dish, or dessert and is perfect for breakfast. Sauteed in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon your favorite fall apples are turned into a decedent creation that’s hard to resist! Ham and Cheese Strata is a simple overnight casserole that’s so good for breakfast, brunch or even a weeknight meal! Made with eggs, bread, ham and two kinds of cheese, this make-ahead recipe lets you relax and enjoy time around the table with family and friends. Fresh green beans tossed in a bright, lemony dressing with tomatoes, onions, and feta cheese make an irresistible salad! This clean and simple recipe is ideal served as a side dish for a weeknight meal and is always welcome on a holiday buffet. Peachy Rosé Sangria is a light, refreshing drink that’s ideal for summertime sipping. Flavored with fresh fruit, peach juice and Schnapps, Rosé wine is transformed into something special to serve at parties or for casual entertaining with friends. Full of deep, rich flavor, Smoked Gouda Cheese Grits Casserole takes comfort food to a whole new level! This simple recipe is excellent served alongside grilled steak, pork, and fish or anytime you’re craving a luscious, flavor-packed side dish. Southern Tomato Pie is a classic summer recipe! Layers of ripe tomatoes, cheese, pesto, herbs and onions all baked in a flaky crust for a savory pie that’s downright scrumptious. Shrimp Salad is light, cool, and loaded with freshness. This classic recipe is updated with a creamy, lemony dressing to bring out the best flavors of tender juicy shrimp, celery, and red onion. Add in fresh herbs and you’ve got a salad masterpiece! Air Fryer Potato Wedges are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside making them a great side dish or snack! These perfectly seasoned potato wedges finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and parsley are made in minutes and terrific served with your favorite dipping sauce. It’s just one of those little bites that are turned into a tradition in many homes. They are served on breakfast tables, for brunch, as an afternoon snack, and as an appetizer. They are served at Christmas and New Year parties and can be found on almost every game day buffet. Southern Pound Cake is beautiful, rich and a classic worth raving about! It’s buttery and soft on the inside with a thick crumbly top that makes it totally irresistible. This cake made with simple ingredients is the star of any meal and perfect for the holidays and family celebrations. A great breakfast IS possible with these Ham and Cheese Egg Cups. They are a protein-packed, low carb way to start the day and are ready to enjoy in less than 20 minutes! Wow your friends and family with this easy-to-make party appetizer that’s the perfect combination of sweet and savory! Crispy Phyllo cups filled with pimento cheese then topped with sweet, slightly spicy red pepper jelly makes for a delicious appetizer for the holidays, game day, or whenever you’re entertaining. Easy to make Three Cheese Quiche with cheddar, mozzarella and Parmesan is a great main dish for breakfast, brunch or a weeknight meal. It’s an excellent make-ahead recipe that freezes beautifully, to help save time and reduce stress in the kitchen!
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