Show Your Love With These Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes

By Jorie Nicole McDonald and Jorie Nicole McDonald
February 06, 2017
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She’s always there for you, now you can be there for her with one of these delicious breakfast recipes. Most of our recipes can be made ahead—whether utilizing the slow cooker or by preassembling a casserole, refrigerating overnight, and popping it in the oven in the morning. This Mother’s Day give her something to “yummm” about. From ultra-sweet and decadent recipes like Pecan Pancake with Caramel-Apple Topping to recipes on the spicy side like Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole, there’s something perfect for everyone’s mom on this special day. With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start planning the ideal menu. Choose a main dish along with a few complementary side items – your mom won’t believe her eyes! Of course, don’t forget to complete with meal with a mimosa or bloody Mary. Read through these show-stopping recipes and choose the one your mom will love. Happy cooking!
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Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding

Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Breakfast Bread Pudding

This is a sweet way to start her day. The custardy bread pudding gets a crunch from coarsely chopped pecans.

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Sausage-Potato Frittata

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Recipe: Sausage-Potato Frittata

This rustic frittata gets a big dose of flavor from smoked sausage, flat-leaf parsley, and fresh chives.

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Tomato-Herb Frittata

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Recipe: Tomato-Herb Frittata

Tomato-Herb Frittata makes a stunning presentation. The best part? You can make it in the slow cooker.

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Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls

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Recipe: Cinnamon-Pecan Rolls

If Mom has a sweet tooth, this is the recipe for her. Pecans put these tasty treats over the top.

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Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones

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Recipe: Sweet Potato-Ginger Scones

Satisfy her sweet-potato tooth with these decadent scones dusted with a layer of turbinado sugar and cardamom.

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Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole

This filling casserole calls for sweet potatoes, breakfast sausage, and creamy mozzarella cheese. The result is delicious.

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Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Bread with Buttermilk-Lime Icing

The icing isn’t a necessity, but it really is too good to resist.

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Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

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Recipe: Herbed Sausage Breakfast Casserole

Eggs and sausage are reimagined in casserole-form to create this winning one-dish wonder.

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Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce

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Recipe: Grits and Greens with Brown Butter Hot Sauce

If Mom likes a little spice, this is the breakfast recipe for her.

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Asparagus, Spring Onion, and Feta Quiche

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Recipe: Asparagus, Spring Onion, and Feta Quiche

This fresh-as-can-be quiche is going to be a winner. It’s full of seasonal flavors that she’ll love.

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Caramelized Onion Quiche

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Recipe: Caramelized Onion Quiche

We love the rich flavor of caramelized onion in this quiche—and mom will to.

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Hummingbird Pancakes

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Recipe: Hummingbird Pancakes

What’s better than classic pancakes on Mother’s Day? A fluffy stack of our Hummingbird Pancakes!

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Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

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Recipe: Red Pepper, Potato, and Ricotta Frittata

This savory frittata also makes a delicious dinner recipe.

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Pam-Cakes With Buttered Honey Syrup

Recipe: Pam-Cakes with Buttered Honey Syrup

We’re convinced there are no better pancakes than our Pam-Cakes—one bite and she’ll be convinced too.

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Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

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Recipe: Bananas Foster Coffee Cake with Vanilla-Rum Sauce

Breakfast for dessert? Count us in.  This decadent coffee cake can be sliced into bars. Skip the rum and substitute extra cream in the sauce if you prefer.

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Lemon Muffins

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Recipe: Lemon Muffins

Keep extra muffins in a zip-top plastic bag and she can grab them for breakfast throughout the coming week.

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Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake

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Recipe: Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake

If Mom’s motto is “but first, coffee” this is the breakfast for her. Our Apricot-Almond Coffee Cake is the perfect compliment to her first, second, or third cup of the day.

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Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

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Recipe: Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

All of our favorite breakfast items go into one quiche that we know she’ll love.

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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

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Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

If Mom will take savory over sweet any day of the week, our Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey are just the ticket.

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Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

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Recipe: Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns

We thought honey buns couldn’t get any sweeter, then we added sausage.

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Apple Butter

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Recipe: Apple Butter

This apple butter is the gift that keeps on giving. Make a batch and serve with your favorite biscuits and a pretty bowl of fruit salad. There will be plenty of leftover butter to enjoy throughout the week.

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Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

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Recipe: Cheesy Sausage-and-Croissant Casserole

Mini croissants, flavorful sausage, and two creamy cheeses make this dish the ultimate Mother's Day delight.

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Fried Skillet Potatoes

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Recipe: Fried Skillet Potatoes

What breakfast is complete without a few hash browns? Whip out your tried-and-true cast iron skillet for this recipe.

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Buttermilk Biscuits

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Recipe: Buttermilk Biscuits

No Southern breakfast table is truly complete without an impeccable buttermilk biscuit, and we think this recipe will get Mama's stamp of approval.

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Sweet Potato Muffins

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Recipe: Sweet Potato Muffins

So easy to prepare and just rich enough, these sweet potato muffins are the perfect choice to round out your Mother's Day breakfast.

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Waffle Casserole

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Recipe: Waffle Casserole

Take classic waffles to the next level with this decadent waffle casserole. Your mom is sure to feel like a queen after the first bite.

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Crème Brûlée French Toast

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Recipe: Crème Brûlée French Toast

Who says you can't have dessert for breakfast? Mother's Day is the perfect occasion to whip out this show-stopping treat.

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Peach Scones

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Recipe: Peach Scones

Fresh scones adorned with sweet peach bites make this recipe downright irresistible.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

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Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

It's always a good idea to have a fresh and healthy option on the table alongside the plethora of sugar and carbs. And Mama will appreciate a well-rounded meal.

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Pecan Pancake with Caramel-Apple Topping

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Recipe: Pecan Pancake with Caramel-Apple Topping

Don't blame Mama if she doesn't share even a bite of these easy-to-make pecan pancakes.

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Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole

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Recipe: Creamy Grits Mexi-Casserole

Let your slow cooker do the work. This creamy grits casserole is packed with tasty Tex-Mex flavor.

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