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Festive Brunch Recipes

By Midwest Living editors Updated December 02, 2022
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Dutch Baby with Chai-Spiced Pears
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Celebrate any special occasion with our recipes for brunch casseroles, muffins, coffee cakes, quiches and more.

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Dutch Baby with Chai-Spiced Pears

Dutch Baby with Chai-Spiced Pears
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The combination of spiced, buttery pears; tart creme fraiche; and baked pancake is sublime, and so festive. For maximum puff, let the eggs and milk sit out for 30 minutes to take the chill off before making the batter.

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Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Lemon Curd Sauce

Gingerbread Waffles with Hot Lemon Curd Sauce
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The B&B Southmoreland on the Plaza in Kansas City, Missouri, shared their recipe for spicy waffles.

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Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole

Blueberry Surprise French Toast Casserole
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Cream cheese is the secret ingredient in this casserole, which gets a generous topping of blueberry or maple syrup (or try a homemade Blueberry Sauce). The recipe comes from Turkey Run Inn at Turkey Run State Park in east-central Indiana.

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Tomato-Zucchini Strata

Tomato-Zucchini Strata
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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.

Related: Our Best Breakfast Casseroles

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Fig and Pig Quiche

Fig and Pig Quiche
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One of the signature recipes at Maya-Camille Broussard's Chicago bakery, Justice of the Pies, is this kicky bacon-topped quiche that will satisfy sweet and salty lovers alike.

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Cinny Biscuits

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At The Bake Shop and Cafe in Cleveland, Shawnda Moye offers the Cinny, a warm cinnamon roll-meets-biscuit that somehow becomes more divine when paired with a cup of hot chocolate or coffee.

Related: Scrumptious Holiday Breakfast Breads

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Pork 'n' Pippins Quiche

Pork ‘n’ Pippins Quiche
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Round Barn Farm Bed and Breakfast in Red Wing, Minnesota, served this sweet-and-savory quiche with a dollop of sour cream and seasoned, broiled tomato halves on the side.

Related: Quiche Recipes You'll Love

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Sausage-Apple Dutch Baby

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Why fry sausage separately when you can cook it right into the pancake? That kind of ease is just one reason we love this sweet-and-savory Dutch baby pancake. The batter's quick, and in the 15 minutes while it bakes, you can whip up the maple-glazed apple topping.

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Chocolate-Kissed Monkey Bread

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Caramel, chocolate and cinnamon give this monkey bread a delicious flavor. Be sure to get the large flaky biscuits for easy shaping.

Related: Warm and Comforting Breakfast Breads

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Darling Clementine Mocktail

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No offense to the classic mimosa, but not everyone wants to booze with their brunch. Enter the Darling Clementine, a tart, fizzy, deliciously pink, nonalcoholic alternative to classic morning cocktails.

Related: Festive Holiday Drinks

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Lazy Morning Cinnamon Rolls

Lazy Morning Cinnamon Rolls
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Pizza dough is the secret shortcut in this 45-minutes-and-done recipe. It doesn't yield a fluffy Amish-style roll, but rather a breakfast treat with a toothsome chew, like the love child of cinnamon buns and garlic knots. 

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Mini Egg Pastries with Bearnaise Sauce

Mini Egg Pastries with Bearnaise Sauce
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The now-closed Cold Spring Inn in Hubertus, Wisconsin, served these elegant brunch pastries with cinnamon rolls and fruit. The herby bearnaise sauce is a bit fussy to make compared to purchased hollandaise sauce, but you'll notice a real difference in flavor.

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Swedish Tea Ring

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Sprinkled with chopped red and green cherries, this tender, walnut-filled pastry is a perfect treat for Christmas morning.

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Fruit and Nut Granola

Fruit and Nut Granola
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At Abilene's Victorian Inn in Kansas, guests might eat this granola 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.

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Swedish Lemon Pancakes

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A delicate crepelike pancake folds like an envelope around tangy lemon curd in this pretty brunch dish from Abilene's Victorian Inn in Kansas. The whipped sour cream topping is a breeze to make.

Related: Perfect Pancake Recipes

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Stuffed Croissant Breakfast Strata

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The combination of croissants, bacon and cheese create an indulgent make-ahead treat for breakfast or brunch. Croissant pieces fit into the baking dish like a puzzle.

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Maple Butter Twists

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These breakfast rolls are a family tradition with Jean Haviland of Carroll, Iowa. "My mom made these rolls with a maple-cream filling every Christmas-and still does!" she says. "Mom always makes extra and freezes them for later. They're great for breakfast or any time of day!"

Related: Favorite Family Holiday Recipes

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Finnish Baked Pancakes

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This recipe comes from the Poplar Creek Guesthouse on the Gunflint Trail near Grand Marais, Minnesota. The traditional big pancake has been adapted into a lighter version: puffed pancakes. Poplar Creek also serves up a delicious Stuffed French Toast, flavored with cream cheese, apricot preserves and pecans.

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Extra-Good Hot Chocolate

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Serve this rich and creamy cocoa topped with whipped cream and dusted with cocoa powder or—for cool-season feels—cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg.

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Classic Challah

Classic Challah
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Minnesota blogger Molly Yeh often twists her challahs into simple spirals. This recipe—adapted from her cookbook Molly on the Range ($32.50, Rodale)—makes four small loaves, perfect for freezing or sharing. (Slightly stale challah also makes dreamy French toast.)

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Lazy Morning Sausage Pie

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Guests enjoyed breakfast favorites such as this classic biscuit mix recipe at Triangle Ranch in western South Dakota. 

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Patsy's Egg Casserole

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This make-ahead sausage-and-cheese brunch recipe will be a hit at family holiday gatherings. 

Related: Favorite Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

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Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs

Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs
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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.

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Goat Cheese, Artichoke and Smoked Ham Strata

Goat Cheese, Artichoke and Smoked Ham Strata
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This brunch recipe comes from Carol Mortensen of Flossmoor, Illinois. "This goat cheese, artichoke and smoked ham strata is our favorite brunch dish," she says. "The best part is preparing it the night before to bake in the morning."

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Chocolate-Pecan Coffee Cake

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We put together our favorite coffee cake ingredients for this holiday recipe: chocolate, butter, sour cream, pecans and coconut. It's worth the indulgence!

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Spicy Brunch Lasagna

Spicy Brunch Lasagna
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This hearty brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles and cottage cheese.

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Gingerbread-Sour Cream Muffins

Gingerbread-Sour Cream Muffins
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We took a traditional holiday dessert ingredient— gingerbread—and turned it into a muffin. Crystallized ginger tops off these treats.

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Cheese Blintzes

Cheese Blintzes
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Some blintz recipes have you cook the stuffed crepes again, but we streamlined the recipe. Serve for brunch or as a dessert.

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Kringla breakfast cookies

Kringla breakfast cookies
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Rolling and shaping these Scandinavian breakfast cookies is a fun and creative family bonding activity. Just don't get too carried away with flour, which can make the breadlike pastries tough and dry.

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    1 of 29 Dutch Baby with Chai-Spiced Pears
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    4 of 29 Tomato-Zucchini Strata
    5 of 29 Fig and Pig Quiche
    6 of 29 Cinny Biscuits
    7 of 29 Pork 'n' Pippins Quiche
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    9 of 29 Chocolate-Kissed Monkey Bread
    10 of 29 Darling Clementine Mocktail
    11 of 29 Lazy Morning Cinnamon Rolls
    12 of 29 Mini Egg Pastries with Bearnaise Sauce
    13 of 29 Swedish Tea Ring
    14 of 29 Fruit and Nut Granola
    15 of 29 Swedish Lemon Pancakes
    16 of 29 Stuffed Croissant Breakfast Strata
    17 of 29 Maple Butter Twists
    18 of 29 Finnish Baked Pancakes
    19 of 29 Extra-Good Hot Chocolate
    20 of 29 Classic Challah
    21 of 29 Lazy Morning Sausage Pie
    22 of 29 Patsy's Egg Casserole
    23 of 29 Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs
    24 of 29 Goat Cheese, Artichoke and Smoked Ham Strata
    25 of 29 Chocolate-Pecan Coffee Cake
    26 of 29 Spicy Brunch Lasagna
    27 of 29 Gingerbread-Sour Cream Muffins
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    29 of 29 Kringla breakfast cookies

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