40 Favorite Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Tomato-Zucchini Strata [1]
Swiss cheese, plump tomatoes, tender zucchini and herbs flavor this rich breakfast bake. Bonus: You can make it a day ahead and bake it in the morning.
Hearty Multigrain Pancakes [5]
We added whole grains to these flapjacks to help ward off the morning munchies. Personalize this breakfast or brunch recipe with chocolate chips, blueberries and other stir-ins.
Herbed Egg-Potato Bake [9]
You can assemble the cheesy Herbed Egg-Potato Bake up to two days ahead and refrigerate it.
Cranberry Streusel Coffee Cake [13]
There's just a hint of cinnamon in the streusel for this moist cake.
Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs [17]
Green chiles and shredded cheese lend Southwest flavor to this hearty breakfast casserole that you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning.
A Hole-in-One Breakfast [21]
Our egg cooked in toast is a classic American breakfast recipe that's also been known as egg in a basket and knothole egg.
Bacon-Cheddar-Chive Scones [25]
Melted cheese oozes out of these tender, flaky scones flecked with chives and bacon bits. Cheryl Christiansen of McPherson won best in quick breads with this scone at the Kansas State Fair.
Potato-Thyme Frittata [29]
This flavorful frittata can be a simple brunch or weeknight supper dish; if you don't have fresh thyme, just substitute dried. The recipe comes from Urban Roots Farm in Springfield, Missouri.
Rise and Shine Cranberry-Apple Crisp [33]
Spiced coconut streusel adds crunch to healthy apples and berries.
Farmer's Breakfast [37]
This German egg-potato dish, also known as hoppel poppel, traditionally included leftovers from the dinner table. Here's our deluxe version, with a variety of vegetables.
Farmer's Breakfast [38]
Blueberry Streusel Coffee Cake [41]
Plump blueberries create a juicy filling in this old-fashioned sour cream coffee cake from The White Gull Inn in Fish Creek on Wisconsin's Door County Peninsula.
Chicken Divan-Style Omelet [45]
A velvety Hollandaise sauce tops an omelet of chicken, cheese and broccoli or asparagus. The recipe draws diners to Bobby's Barrel Inn in Volo, Illinois (about 40 miles northwest of Chicago).
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Glazed Orange Rolls [50]
These sweet and tender yeast rolls, generously covered in glaze, are a hit at Maxson Riverside Restaurant in Oregon, Illinois. Bake in muffin cups, and serve warm.
Glazed Orange Rolls [51]
Roesti [54]
The New Glarus Hotel in New Glarus, Wisconsin, serves up a taste of Switzerland with this potato cake -- pure comfort food made from just five ingredients.
Roesti [55]
Bread Pudding with Maple Banana Sauce [58]
This rich, make-ahead bread pudding recipe comes from the Eagle Ridge Inn & Resort in Galena, Illinois. The resort offers a Sunday brunch each week, including a lavish dessert table.
Gingerbread Pancakes [62]
Transform a weekend breakfast into a special occasion with a stack of these cakes featuring ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, molasses and thin-sliced apples.
Gingerbread Pancakes [63]
Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata [66]
Veggies and low-fat cottage cheese stretch the eggs in this frittata, a breakfast main dish that's both healthy and low-cost (about $1.75 a serving!). A little salmon or ham boosts the flavor.
Chicken Caesar Egg Sandwich [70]
Bacon, grilled chicken, crisp romaine and a fried egg crowd inside a flaky croissant. Our dressing includes anchovy fillets for authentic Caesar flavor; if you'd prefer to leave them out, just increase the Worcestershire sauce to 2 teaspoons. (Or you can just substitute bottled Caesar dressing for the homemade to make the recipe more streamlined.)
Smoked Turkey Quiche [74]
This variation of a classic quiche recipe combines smoked turkey breast with Swiss cheese, eggs and cream. Serve with fresh fruit and homemade sweet rolls for a hearty start to the day. The recipe comes from the Engesser House Bed and Breakfast in St. Peter, Minnesota.
Smoked Turkey Quiche [75]
Breakfast Puffs [78]
These sweet treats can be found in nearly every Amish cookbook. Roll them in melted butter, cinnamon and sugar before serving.
Breakfast Puffs [79]
Plum-Easy Mustard Sauce [82]
Complement baked ham with this tangy-sweet sauce. It's pictured with Lumber Baron Potatoes, sliced potatoes dressed up with herbs, onion and cheese. (For lunch or dinner, pair this sauce with roast turkey or pork roast.)
Cinnamon Surprise Buns [87]
These yeast rolls poof as they bake, hiding the filled center. Guests will love the spiced nut and brown sugar in the middle of these frosted treats.
Fruit Brunch Medley [92]
A honey-lime dressing sweetens this six-fruit combination. Chill the crunchy mixture up to 2 hours before serving.
Fruit Brunch Medley [93]
Lumberjack Falls Skillet [96]
The irresistible combination of Cajun andouille sausage and bacon bumps up the flavor of this home-style breakfast dish. A cast-iron skillet browns it best.
Pork ‘n’ Pippins Quiche [100]
At Round Barn Farm Bed and Breakfast and Bread in Red Wing, Minnesota, Robin and Elaine Kleffman serve this sweet-and-savory quiche with a dollop of sour cream and seasoned, broiled tomato halves on the side.
Pork ‘n’ Pippins Quiche [101]
Goat Cheese, Artichoke and Smoked Ham Strata [104]
This brunch recipe comes from Carol Mortensen of Flossmoor, Illinois. "My husband and I began hosting brunches in 1986. This goat cheese, artichoke and smoked ham strata became our favorite brunch dish," she says. "The best part is preparing it the night before to bake in the morning."
Breakfast Crepe Cups [108]
Crepes form the shell for this pretty baked egg dish. Spoon bacon, pork sausage or ham into the bottom of the crepe cups, then ladle egg mixture over the meat, and sprinkle with cheddar cheese. The recipe comes from the Jefferson-Day House bed and breakfast in Hudson, Wisconsin.
Breakfast Crepe Cups [109]
Sour Cream Swirl Coffee Cake [112]
A layer of brown sugar, cinnamon and pecans swirls through the center of this sour cream coffee cake from the Lantz House Inn in Centerville, Indiana.
Lazy Morning Sausage Pie [116]
Lyndy Ireland cooks up breakfast favorites such as this classic biscuit mix recipe for her guests at Triangle Ranch in western South Dakota. She tops the Sausage Pie with refreshing salsa.
Lazy Morning Sausage Pie [117]
Morning Pecan Casserole [120]
A crunchy, pralinelike layer tops this easy, make-ahead brunch dish with raisin-bread strata and pieces of sausage patties.
Morning Pecan Casserole [121]
French Toast Sticks with Maple-Apple-Nut Topping [124]
Choose from several varieties of bread, including challah, whole wheat and cinnamon-raisin, for these easy French toast sticks. The Maple-Apple-Nut Topping makes this a standout dish. The recipe was inspired by RAGBRAI vendor Breakfast Delights.
Sausage-Cheese Scones [128]
Cheddar cheese and sausage dot these flavor-packed buttermilk scones from the Washington House Inn in Cedarburg, Wisconsin.
Sausage-Cheese Scones [129]
Ham-and-Egg Cups [132]
If you don't have custard cups, 6-ounce ramekins or jumbo muffin pans work for this simple brunch recipe, too.
Ham-and-Egg Cups [133]
Fruit and Nut Granola [136]
At Abilene's Victorian Inn in Kansas, chef Adrian Potter bakes this granola for guests. Eat it with milk or layered in a parfait with yogurt and fruit. We love how the recipe lets you customize the nuts and fruit to your taste.
Fruit and Nut Granola [137]
Best Brunch Muffins [140]
A brush of melted butter and a sprinkling of sugar cap these tender berry-filled muffins. The muffins were popular for years on the lunch menu at the former Chesaning Heritage House restaurant in Chesaning, Michigan.
Best Brunch Muffins [141]
Winter Breakfast Fruit Crunch [144]
Serve this combination of fresh fruit, low-fat yogurt and low-fat granola for a quick and healthy breakfast. Pair it with an egg dish if you prefer a heartier meal.
Mile-High Buttermilk Pancakes [148]
These light-textured, melt-in-your-mouth hotcakes taste heavenly slathered with butter and dripping with syrup. The recipe comes from The Black & White restaurant in Little Falls, Minnesota.
Wisconsin Snow Pudding [152]
This fluffy brunch dessert looks like a snow sculpture. Serve with Custard Sauce and fresh raspberries.
Wisconsin Snow Pudding [153]
Cran-Banana Bread [156]
Blend mashed bananas with a box of cranberry quick-bread mix for this easy-to-make, double-fruit treat.
Cran-Banana Bread [157]
Cinnamon Bread Pudding with Butter Sauce [160]
Cubed cinnamon bread or cinnamon rolls help this bread pudding go together quickly. The recipe is from Ruttger's Sugar Lake Lodge near Grand Rapids, Minnesota. Warm butter sauce tops each serving.
Breakfast Burritos [164]
Potatoes, diced chile peppers, cheese, meat and spices create a hearty filling for warm tortillas. Serve with salsa.
Breakfast Burritos [165]
Coffee Cake Ring [168]
Trust us! This cake is utterly addictive.
Coffee Cake Ring [169]
Cream Cheese-Filled Breakfast Pancakes [172]
Topped with fresh fruit and wrapped around a rich cream cheese filling, these crepelike pancakes add color and flavor to any special-occasion breakfast or brunch. The recipe comes from the Artists Colony Inn in Nashville, Indiana.
Grammy's Wild Rice Porridge [176]
Wild rice may seem like an unusual breakfast ingredient, but it adds chewiness to this fruit-nut hot cereal. Dried cranberries, blueberries and cherries also cook into the porridge.
