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70 Easy Brunch Recipes You'll Want To Make Every Weekend

70 Easy Brunch Recipes You'll Want To Make Every Weekend

By Southern Living Editors

Updated January 09, 2021

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Wake up and smell the coffee. Brunch has become America’s favorite and trendiest affair. However, in the South we consider brunch a regular part of our weekend mornings. We'll never turn down a reason to try our hand at a brand new recipe or pull together another casserole in our 9- by 13-inch pan. It’s always been a staple to host brunch for a family get-together or to invite neighbors over for homemade biscuits and jam. What else would you do on a Saturday morning? We like our eggs how we like our mornings, sunny side up.

Brunch is a meal that seamlessly translates into an easy get-together to catch up with old friends or a low stress gathering to spend time with family. If you like to sleep in a little past nine and prefer to not commit to evening plans, brunch is the best option. Don’t worry about being fancy, just cherish the time with your loved ones while biting into some delicious homemade cinnamon rolls. We found the tastiest easy-cook recipes that are must-haves for your next brunch. Make the most of your morning with these delicious recipes.

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Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

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Recipe: Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

A casserole that's made to be frozen makes brunch a breeze.

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Hashbrown Casserole

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Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

You can never go wrong with this comforting, cheesy classic.

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Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

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Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

When combined, these two classic breakfast foods create the ideal salty and sweet flavor.

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Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

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Recipe: Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

Freshly shredded cheese will ensure that your sausage balls have the best consistency.

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Waffle Casserole

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Recipe: Waffle Casserole

Elevate frozen waffles so they're worthy of serving for brunch with this easy recipe that only requires 20 minutes of hands-on time.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Our trick to the best, gooey cinnamon rolls, is to use a trusty slow cooker.

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Classic Belgian Waffles

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Recipe: Classic Belgian Waffles

Pancakes or waffles? These waffles certainly have our vote.

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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Give day-old croissants new life by turning them into a cheesy baked casserole.

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Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Frozen cinnamon rolls are given a delicious upgrade in this decadent casserole recipe.

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Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

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Recipe: Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans

For baking, it's best to choose a firm apple such as a Fuji or Honeycrisp that will retain shape and flavor while in the oven.

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Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

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Recipe: Cinnamon Sugar Pull-Apart Bread

Pull-apart bread is just as fun to make as it is to eat.

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Cinnamon Roll Waffles

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Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Easily make brunch-worthy waffles with canned cinnamon rolls and the help of your waffle maker.

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Crustless Ham and Spinach Quiche

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Recipe: Crustless Ham and Spinach Quiche

A sturdy base of ham, collards, onion, and cheese creates the foundation for this flavor-packed quiche.

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Pancake Casserole

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Recipe: Pancake Casserole

Make sure to prepare this dish the night before to allow the ingredients time to fully soak together.

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Eggs Benedict Casserole

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Recipe: Eggs Benedict Casserole

This casserole was made to take the hassle out of making Eggs Benedict while still delivering plenty of flavor.

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Sheet Pan Berry Pancakes with Honey-Butter Syrup

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Berry Pancakes with Honey-Butter Syrup

No flipping is required when making pancakes on a sheet pan and you can customize the recipe with whatever fruit you prefer.

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Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

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Recipe: Mini Cheese Grits Casseroles

We love the single-serving portions in ramekins for an elevated brunch, but they can also be made in a 2-quart dish. Just increase the cooking time by 50-55 minutes.