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29 Brunch Recipes That Are Sure to Please

Sweet, savory, and everything in between.

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The Serious Eats Team

Published July 07, 2023

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If you're not a brunch person, well... we're sorry, you're truly missing out. Sweet! Savory! Big bites and small! What's not to love? To celebrate all this meal has to offer, we've gathered some of our favorite brunch recipes. Whether you're cooking for a few or planning for a large affair, there's something for everyone. Make one recipe or try a bunch. Whatever you do, just don't forget the mimosas!

Florentine Omelette With Spinach and Cheese
Daniel Gritzer
Five ingredients are all you need for this comforting and robust breakfast.
Florentine Omelette With Spinach and Cheese
Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelette)
Vicky Wasik
This Filipino dish is made up of crispy, succulent egg-battered fried eggplant stuffed with seasoned ground pork.
Tortang Talong (Filipino Eggplant Omelette)
Western Omelette With Bell Pepper, Onion, Ham, and Cheese
Daniel Gritzer
Thanks to nicely browned onions, bell peppers, ham, and a pinch of smoked paprika, this omelette truly tastes like the West.
Western Omelette With Bell Pepper, Onion, Ham, and Cheese
Soufflé Omelette With Cheese
Vicky Wasik
Much simpler than a classic soufflé, this light and fluffy omelette is cooked in a skillet and requires little more than eggs, cheese, and a few extra minutes.
Soufflé Omelette With Cheese
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Crispy Pork Shoulder Hash With Charred Asparagus and Serrano Chile
Sasha Marx
Transform leftovers into this delightfully crispy pork and potato hash that's fit for brunch (and any time of day, really).
Crispy Pork Shoulder Hash With Charred Asparagus and Serrano Chile
Classic French Omelette
Photograph: Vicky Wasik. Video: Serious Eats Team
With its silky smooth exterior and creamy interior, a French omelette is a tidy package of finesse and delicacy.
Classic French Omelette
One-Bowl, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Serious Eats / Julia Estrada
Set yourself up for success with these overnight cinnamon rolls, which require just one bowl to make. All that's left to do in the morning is to preheat the oven.
One-Bowl, Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Broccoli and Cheese Galette
Vicky Wasik
For a savory galette loaded with flavor, toss sautéed broccoli and onions in a rich sauce of Gruyère cheese.
Broccoli and Cheese Galette
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Custardy French-Style Soft Scrambled Eggs
Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
Made famous by the chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten, these scrambled eggs have delicate, small curds and make every brunch feel like a luxurious affair.
Custardy French-Style Soft Scrambled Eggs
Bacon, Cheese, and Kale
Liz Voltz
For a zero-fuss brunch, make this hearty, comforting strata ahead of time.
Bacon, Cheese, and Kale
Biscuits and Gravy
Serious Eats / Amanda. Suarez
A handful of ingredients and a well-seasoned cast iron skillet are all you need to make this Southern breakfast staple.
Biscuits and Gravy
Homemade Bagels
Vicky Wasik
Tender, chewy, and blistered, these homemade bagels stay fresh for days.
Homemade Bagels
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Basic Crepe Batter
Impress your friends and family with fresh, homemade crepes.
Basic Crepe Batter
French Crepes With Ham, Cheese, and Eggs
Photographs: J. Kenji López-Alt. Video: Serious Eats Video
The only thing better than homemade crepes? Crepes filled with a sunny-side-up egg, ham, and cheese.
French Crepes With Ham, Cheese, and Eggs
Torrijas Caramelizadas (Spanish-Style Caramelized French Toast)
Sasha Marx
Consider this recipe Spain's custardy, crunchy, and creamy answer to French toast.
Torrijas Caramelizadas (Spanish-Style Caramelized French Toast)
Savory Green Curry French Toast
Vicky Wasik
Give French toast a savory twist with spicy, funky green curry paste.
Savory Green Curry French Toast
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Perfect Quick-and-Easy French Toast
Serious Eats / Eric Kleinberg
The best way to make basic French toast also happens to be the simplest.
Perfect Quick-and-Easy French Toast
Thick and Fluffy Pancakes
Serious Eats Team
Fluffy and tender with a pillowy crumb, these pancakes cook up extra thick and light.
Thick and Fluffy Pancakes
Light and Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Serious Eats / Mateja Zvirotic Andrijanic
These pancakes are extra light and fluffy, with a classic buttery flavor and crisp tops and bottoms. The perfect pancake? We think so.
Light and Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
Buttermilk Vanilla Waffles
Vicky Wasik
Simplify your weekend routine with this easy, one-bowl recipe for buttermilk waffles.
Buttermilk Vanilla Waffles
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Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
J. Kenji Lopez-Alt
This vegetarian shakshuka—a a one-pan egg and tomato dish fit for any time of day—gets deep flavor from charred peppers and onions.
Shakshuka (North African–Style Poached Eggs in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
Jamaican Banana Fritters
Serious Eats / Karina Matalon
Use overripe fruit to make Jamaican banana fritters that are tender yet slightly chewy—and even simpler than basic pancakes.
Jamaican Banana Fritters
Cheese Danish
Serious Eats / Greg Dupree
These ultra-flaky Danishes are rich with butter and filled with sweet, tangy cream cheese.
Cheese Danish
Youtiao (Chinese Fried Dough Sticks)
Tim Chin
These crisp, golden brown dough sticks have a well-puffed exterior and a light and airy interior. Serve them with congee or enjoy them on their own.
Youtiao (Chinese Fried Dough Sticks)
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Jammy Fruit Bars
Vicky Wasik
Fruit bars are the perfect vehicle for market-fresh blueberries, cherries, and peaches in season, or your favorite jam during those times in between.
Jammy Fruit Bars
Daan Tat (Hong Kong-Style Egg Tart)
Tim Chin
With a flaky crust and custardy filling, it's worth taking the time to make this Chinese bakery classic at home.
Daan Tat (Hong Kong-Style Egg Tart)
Zucchini Tart with Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, and Thyme
[Photograph: Debbie Wee].
Debbie Wee
Crisp puff pastry topped with tender zucchini and melty cheese—what more could you want in one bite?
Zucchini Tart with Cream Cheese, Mozzarella, and Thyme
Gata (Armenian Coffee Cake)
Andrew Jianjigian
This buttery, lightly sweetened Armenian pastry is perfect for serving alongside coffee or tea.
Gata (Armenian Coffee Cake)
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Bakery-Style Cream Scones With Milk Chocolate
Vicky Wasik
These super-simple scones come together faster than you can preheat an oven.
Bakery-Style Cream Scones With Milk Chocolate

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