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  4. 40 Easy Breakfast Recipes Made for Summer Entertaining

40 Easy Breakfast Recipes Made for Summer Entertaining

By Mary Shannon Wells
May 24, 2019
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Summer is full of fun trips, drop-by guests, and weekend getaways. Southern hostesses know to always be prepared for a crowd, and these summer breakfast ideas are made for them. If you’re planning a beach trip, offer to make the breakfast—these summer breakfast ideas will be the easiest and most delicious contributions. With these ideas, you can sway savory with a Tater Tot Casserole or fluffy quiche or get sweet with French Toast Bakes or sticky buns. Since your fridge is bursting with fresh-from-the-market produce during the summer months, these breakfast recipes make the most of it. Whether blueberry pancakes, peach coffee cake, or a squash frittata, there are plenty of ways to bring summer’s beautiful bounty to the breakfast table. We know that Southern summers get too hot to even think about turning the oven on, so we included some of our favorite slow-cooker breakfast ideas to keep you cool and hands-free. Let the kids invite company over this weekend—breakfast is already done.
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Homemade Pop Tarts

The soft pastry is buttery and crumbly, making it hard to justify grabbing store-bought pop tarts ever again.

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Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Blueberry Pancake Breakfast Casserole

Instead of standing by the stovetop flipping flapjacks for everyone on your summer getaway, prep this casserole with blueberries fresh from the market.

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Shrimp and Grits Casserole

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Recipe: Shrimp and Grits Casserole

This Southern classic just got a big-batch, one-dish makeover that’s perfect for hosting a weekend brunch at the beach.

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Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

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Recipe: Fresh Peach Coffee Cake with Pecan Streusel

Show off farm-fresh peaches with this pretty coffee cake that guests will love alongside a hot cup of coffee or tea.

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Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad

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Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad

This colorful fruit salad is a beautiful addition to your brunch spread.

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Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

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Recipe: Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins

With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this simply sweet recipe is easier than running to the bakery to pick up muffins.

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Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

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Recipe: Cheesy Ham, Corn, and Grits Bake

Breakfast casseroles are the easiest way to serve a satisfying breakfast to a crowd, and this one uses summer corn and savory ham and cheese.

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Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

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Recipe: Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles

This bite-size brunch recipe makes it easy for a big crowd to serve themselves.

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Blackberry French Toast

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Recipe: One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

This fruity, sweet breakfast casserole is unbelievably easy, but guests don’t have to know that! Prep it a day in advance and pop it in the oven in the morning.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

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Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

Southern classic biscuits and gravy gets a quick, one-dish makeover with the ease of your skillet and frozen biscuits.

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Peach Scones

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Recipe: Peach Scones

What’s more perfect for a summer brunch than fluffy, buttery scones spotted with peaches?

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Tomato-Herb Frittata

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Recipe: Tomato-Herb Frittata

This summery frittata comes together in the slow cooker for a hands-off brunch that won’t make your houseguests sweat from oven heat.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

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Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

Cooking bacon little by little in the skillet isn’t practical for a big crowd. This sheet pan method is easy, delicious, and ensures everyone gets plenty of bacon.

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Baked Oatmeal

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Recipe: Baked Oatmeal

If your guests like to stay on the healthy side, they’ll love this big-batch baked oatmeal that has the indulgence of a bread pudding.

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Strawberry Jam

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Recipe: Strawberry Jam

This three-ingredient strawberry jam is so easy to make, but it will show a personal, dedicated touch to your guests. Plus, you can give them mini jars of it as a parting gift.

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Huevos Rancheros Bake

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Recipe: Huevos Rancheros Bake

You can have a restaurant-worthy brunch right at home and straight from the skillet with this cheesy dish.

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Classic Belgian Waffles

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Recipe: Classic Belgian Waffles

These overnight waffles were made for company. Top with fresh berries for an ultimate summer treat.

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Country Ham Hash

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Recipe: Country Ham Hash

Get a head start on this savory side by chopping the veggies a day in advance.

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Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

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Recipe: Citrus Pull-Apart Bread

Wake guests up with the sunny taste of citrus and this gorgeous pull-apart bread. Make another to send home with them if you have time.

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Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

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Recipe: Tater Tot Breakfast Bake

If you’re unsure of guests’ preferences, a cheesy breakfast casserole that starts with a bag of tater tots will never steer you wrong.

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Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

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Recipe: Blackberry-Yogurt Grits

This grits recipe hits the perfect balance of sweet and savory, giving guests the most satisfying bite every time.

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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

Fried chicken biscuits don’t need any help being a crowd favorite, but homemade rosemary hot honey takes them to the next level of delish.

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Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

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Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole

Take the stress out of cooking for company and let the slow cooker do it for you with this oh-so-sweet casserole.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

In a lineup of cheesy grits, crispy potatoes, and sweet rolls, it’s nice to have something fresh on the table, too.

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Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

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Recipe: Blueberry-Cornmeal Cake

We’ll have one of these fresh blueberry-studded cakes on hand all summer for pop-in brunch or afternoon guests.

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Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

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Recipe: Stewed Tomato Shirred Eggs with Ham Chips

Use those beautiful farmers’ market tomatoes in this rich breakfast dish that’s perfectly complemented by crispy, salty ham or prosciutto chips.

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Zucchini-Onion Frittata

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Recipe: Zucchini-Onion Frittata

If your farmers’ market haul was full of zucchini, this frittata is the perfect excuse to use it all up.

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Orange-Vanilla French Toast Casserole with Bourbon-Maple Syrup

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

This overnight breakfast casserole was made for serving a crowd, so be sure yours is hungry.

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Cornmeal Crescent Rolls

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Recipe: Cornmeal Crescent Rolls

A basket of warm, fresh bread is the sweetest gesture for guests, especially next to homemade jam and butter.

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