40 Easy Breakfast Recipes Made for Summer Entertaining
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
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
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
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
Recipe: Strawberry-Rhubarb Salad
This colorful fruit salad is a beautiful addition to your brunch spread.
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Bakeshop Blueberry Muffins
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Recipe: Cornmeal Crescent Rolls
A basket of warm, fresh bread is the sweetest gesture for guests, especially next to homemade jam and butter.