50 Easy Brunch Recipes

By Rachel Mulcahy
Micah A. Leal

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 morning. 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 seamlessly translates into an easy get-together to catch up with old friends. If you like to sleep in a little past 9 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 gathering. Make the most of your get-together with these quick recipes.

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These Brunch Dishes Impress Without Stress

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Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

Is too much syrup a problem? We’ll take this French toast with a bucket of bourboun-maple syrup.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

Biscuits and gravy serve as a good 'ole delicious southern staple.

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Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

My mother always told me when in doubt, hash it out. This casserole is one savory treat to bring to your next brunch gathering.

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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

This blueberry pancake casserole is perfect for an easy brunch and tastes even better the next day.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Caitlin Bensel

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

Antonis Achilleos

Recipe: Classic Belgian Waffles

Pancakes or waffles? These waffles certainly have our vote.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

This cheesy tater tot casserole is a well-liked, kid-approved dish.

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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

Skyler Burt

Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

What’s better than crispy fried chicken biscuits? A mouth-watering honey drizzle.

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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

This cheesy croissant casserole is perfect for guests with a hearty appetite.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

Our delicious take on the classic shrimp and grits that we loaded with bacon and cheese.

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Breakfast Enchiladas

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Breakfast Enchiladas

If you’re craving a breakfast burrito, try this tastier stand-in.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

This recipe is peachy-keen and sure to impress a crowd, just top it off with creamy whip cream.

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Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

Southern Living

Recipe: Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

Buttery blueberry muffins that’ll melt in your mouth. 

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

This savory dish will impress even the pickiest of eaters.

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Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

This delectable bite-sized dish is perfect for a brunch potlock.

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Blackberry French Toast

Beth Hontzas

Recipe: One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

A tasty blueberry dish that tastes even better with a dollop of whipped cream.

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Peach Scones

Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Peach Scones

A fluffy easy-to-grab treat that reminds us of summer.

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Tomato-Herb Frittata

Victor Protasio

Recipe: Tomato-Herb Frittata

This herb-filled tomato frittata fulfills all of our cravings.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

Spice up your bacon with cayenne pepper for an extraordinary dish.

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Baked Oatmeal

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Baked Oatmeal

Oatmeal doesn’t have to be bland. This recipe is full of flavor from apples, pecans, and seasonal fruit.

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Strawberry Jam

Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Strawberry Jam

Just like grandma used to make it. Spread this fruity goodness on a warm biscuit, waffle, or toast.

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Huevos Rancheros Bake

Antonis Achilleo; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Bake

This cheesy, egg-topped casserole is fit for a King and is certain to satisfy your savory-tooth.

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Country Ham Hash

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Country Ham Hash

This delicious ham hash is versatile enough to be served at brunch or even for dinner.

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Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

Hector Sanchez

Recipe: Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

This scrumptious lemon zest citrus bread is great to have on deck for an easy brunch spread.

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Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

Buttermilk grits paired with fresh blackberry jam is a combination we can get behind.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Jen Causey

Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh fruit salad is a refreshing change from savory breakfast dishes and remains a staple at our brunch table.

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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

Top this tasty cornmeal cake with fresh blueberries for a berry-overload.

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Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

A tomato casserole that bursts with flavor, that can be scooped up with these savory ham chips. 

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Zucchini-Onion Frittata

Southern Living

Recipe: Zucchini-Onion Frittata

Don’t be afraid to load this meatless frittata with your favorite veggies and spices.

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Homemade Crescent Rolls

Beau Gustafson

Recipe: Homemade Crescent Rolls

These buttery, homemade crescents are sure to be gone in seconds.

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Fresh Corn and Chèvre Grits

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch Stelling; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Fresh Corn and Chèvre Grits

Take your grits to the next level by adding chives and creamy goat cheese.

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Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Breakfast Biscuit Sandwich with Sausage, Egg, and Cheese

Breakfast sandwiches are a no-brainer for an easy, accommodating brunch option.

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Orange Rolls

Southern Living

Recipe: Orange Rolls

There’s nothing better than starting your day with these zesty orange rolls.

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Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Bacon-Hash Brown Quiche

Calling all bacon lovers, this quiche crust is made up of hashbrowns and bacon.

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Chicks in a Blanket

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Chicks in a Blanket

You can find us at the hors d’oeuvres table eating these delicious chicken-apple sausages in a blanket.

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Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote

Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote

Serve these fluffy flap jacks with home-made brown butter syrup and blueberry compote.

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Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

Alison Miksch

Recipe: Snickerdoodle Doughnut Hole Muffins

Is it a muffin or a doughnut? Either way we’re hooked on this sweet treat.  

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Citrus Salad with Granola

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Citrus Salad with Granola

If you’re in a morning rush, this is a great healthy grab and go option.

 

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Creamy Egg Strata

Iain Bagwell

Recipe: Creamy Egg Strata

When entertaining a crowd, you can never go wrong with a creamy egg strata.

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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Careful leaving out these sugary sticky buns, they are certain to be gone in a flash.

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Buttermilk Biscuits

Jennifer Davick

Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits

Homemade biscuits always have a place at a Southern brunch spread.

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Biscuit Beignets

Southern Living

Recipe: Biscuit Beignets

A southern take on sugary beignets.

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Breakfast Sausage Meatballs with Apple Butter Dipping Sauce

Photo: Alison Miksch; Prop Styling: Buffy Hargett Miller; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Breakfast Sausage Meatballs with Apple Butter Dipping Sauce

These breakfast sausage meatballs are easy to serve and delicious to eat.

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Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche

Photo: Hector Manuel Sanchez; Prop Styling: Karin Olsen; Food Styling: William Smith

Recipe: Sausage-and-Cheese Grits Quiche

We added a southern touch to this quiche by adding cheesy grits to this tasty dish.

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Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread

Linda Pugliese

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice-Chocolate Marble Bread

Fall is calling and we must go make this decadent chocolate pumpkin bread.

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The Big Cinnamon Roll

Photo: Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: The Big Cinnamon Roll

This melt in your mouth cinnamon roll is fit for a crowd.

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