48 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes That Are Sure to Impress

Treat Mom on her special day with a delicious morning meal.

March 31, 2023

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She Deserves It

Whether you’re letting her sleep late while you prepare a showstopping brunch or plan to bring her a tray and serve breakfast-in-bed, there’s no doubt Mom will appreciate taking the morning off. What could possibly be more luxurious than letting her kick her feet up, open a thoughtful Mother’s Day gift and sip a cocktail or two while having her morning meal? That’s why we’ve rounded up all the recipes you’ll need to spoil her! You’ll find lots of ideas fit for her special day in this roundup but we suggest including a sweet treat that borders on dessert, like these individual lemon pudding cakes topped with fresh berries.

Get the Recipe: Lemon Pudding Cake with Fresh Mixed Berries

Pancake Cake with Berries

Since pancakes are indeed cakes, why not dress them up and layer them high with cream cheese whipped cream and fresh berries for a breakfast-for-dessert dish? Or maybe even better, a dessert-for-breakfast treat! By whisking the dry and wet ingredients separately before combining the two, the risk of overmixing is reduced, which helps create light and fluffy pancakes.

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Raspberry Sunrise Mimosa

This beautiful drink is the perfect fancy treat for Mother's Day. Extra points for serving it to her in bed.

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Blueberry Pancakes

Trisha's brunch-perfect pancakes are made with sour cream, lemon zest and blueberries (fresh or frozen berries will work just fine).

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Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula

Giada's egg white frittata includes three flavor-forward main ingredients: lox, arugula and lemon zest.

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Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Diced strawberries, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar and a sprinkle of sea salt will add the most beautiful flavor to this special bruschetta-inspired dish.

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Grapefruit Spritzers

Sweet, sparkly grapefruit spritzers will make any mom feel pampered. Be sure to add one to mom's breakfast-in-bed tray!

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Italian Cinnamon Rolls

Giada gives traditional cinnamon buns an Italian twist with the addition of citrus zest and anise seed, which lends a slight licorice flavor to the breakfast favorite. Pro tip: make the dough ahead of time (up to two days) and set yourself up for a stress-free brunch.

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Crispy Breakfast Pita

Giada makes a pizza-style breakfast using pita bread topped with cheese, prosciutto, spinach and a fried egg. Make one for the special mom in your life, and serve it with a glass of ice-cold orange juice.

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Penne with Treviso and Goat Cheese

Baby spinach and chopped Treviso give color and flavor to this penne pasta dish, which gets a generous helping of Parmesan and crumbled goat cheese.

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Bacon, Egg and Cheese Toast Bowls

Toast bowls are the best thing since sliced bread. And they're the perfect vessel for bacon and eggs. But don't feel confined to breakfast — they're also great filled with chicken or tuna salad for lunch.

Get the Recipe: Bacon, Egg and Cheese Toast Bowls

Strawberry Corn Cakes

Give store-bought corn muffin mix a major upgrade: Add lemon zest and vanilla to the batter, and stuff the muffins with strawberries for an easy-to-make breakfast, brunch or dessert treat.

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Blackberry Mint Mule

Fresh ginger and blackberries make Tiffani's take on the classic Moscow mule extra festive.

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Peanut Butter and Bacon Scones

Combine two favorites into one! The sweet nut butter and smoky, savory bacon give classic scones a special twist.

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Sheet Pan Mother's Day Brunch

We're not actually sure if this is more of a gift for her or for you: Cooking an entire brunch on two sheet pans means you'll have sausage, French toast and a fruit topping all done at the same time and hardly any dishes to clean up.

Get the Recipe: Sheet Pan Mother's Day Brunch

Yogurt Creme Brulee with Fresh Fruit and Granola

"Yogurt makes this dessert rich, tangy and guilt-free," says Bobby. We think mom will love it.

Get the Recipe: Yogurt Creme Brulee with Fresh Fruit and Granola

Bacon Corn Muffins with Orange Butter

Who knew bacon could be so versatile? Trisha incorporates chopped bacon into corn muffins for a sweet-and-salty combination that’s only improved by a smear of orange butter.

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Breakfast Tart with Pancetta and Green Onions

Giada's easiest-ever quiche is made with a shortcut ingredient: store-bought pie crust. The kids can help mix the filling to make a Mom-approved breakfast the whole family will love.

Get the Recipe: Breakfast Tart With Pancetta and Green Onions

Raspberry-Orange Sparklers

Mom deserves a day — or a brunch at the very least — of luxury. Treat her to something special like these simple (but fancy!) sparkling cocktail.

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Crepes with Peanut Butter and Jam

Crepes are like very thin pancakes and they're quite easy to make at home. Giada fills hers with peanut butter and jam for a sweet breakfast, brunch or fun breakfast-style dinner.

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Cherry-Almond Granola with Yogurt

Justin’s advice? “Really monitor that granola,” he says. “Normally, cooks will tell you not to open an oven, but there is a very fine line between roasty toasty and burnty turdy. What you are doing is giving the granola a brief respite from the heat, so as to gradually toast it.”

Get the Recipe: Cherry-Almond Granola with Yogurt

Breakfast Lasagna

Cooking for a crowd? Giada puts a French twist on classic Italian lasagna by layering savory chickpea crepes with eggs, cheese and pancetta.

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Ham and Cheese Quick Bread

This savory bread is fantastic served warm from the oven. Save the leftovers (if you have any!) and top with egg salad for lunch the next day.

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Roasted Asparagus

Giada's recipe for this star spring vegetable couldn't be easier. Just drizzle asparagus with olive oil, season with salt and pepper, then roast for 15 minutes.

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Tarte Flambe with Softly Scrambled Eggs and Goat Cheese

"I turned a traditional French tart into more of a pizza, which works really well for brunch," says Bobby.

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Chocolate Chip Pancakes

The addition of semisweet chocolate chips is what makes these extra-special pancakes for Mother's Day.

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Peach Ginger Bellini

Doesn't Mom deserve a cocktail on her special day? A Bellini is a classic Italian cocktail made with sparkling wine and peach puree. Tyler gives his version a twist with the addition of ginger syrup.

Get the Recipe: Peach Ginger Bellini

Baked Challah French Toast

Molly's make-ahead French toast casserole is the easiest main you can serve at brunch. The challah bread soaks up a sweet custard overnight, so all you have to do before serving is pop the casserole in the oven and make a quick blueberry syrup with frozen blueberries and lemon juice for a dish that looks like you spent all day prepping.

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Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberry-Orange Coulis

A Dutch baby is like a combination of a popover and pancake, usually made in a hot skillet, and perfect for Mother's Day brunch. The end product is gorgeous — you get the same wow factor as a giant, puffed up souffle, but almost no effort.

Get the Recipe: Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberry-Orange Coulis

Blueberry-Lemon Muffins

Fresh blueberries and tangy lemon zest give these muffins their irresistible flavor.

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Green Salad with Brown Butter Walnut Vinaigrette

Dress up simple mixed greens by drizzling them with a brown-butter vinaigrette made with walnuts, garlic and rosemary. Finish the salad with a touch of crumbled blue cheese.

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Red Eye Benedict

Giada’s advice for her pork benedict? To make sure the eggs stay warm for serving, place the baking sheet with all the eggs in the oven until each dish is assembled.

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Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Ree's finger sandwiches are a dainty (and simple!) option for your Mother's Day spread.

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Peach Puff Pastry Doughnuts

The easiest way to make homemade doughnuts? Puff pastry! The dough creates tons of buttery, flaky layers that are perfect topped with sweet icing.

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Blueberry Pancake Cake

Trisha’s five-star brunch dish is guaranteed to make Mom’s day. She tosses the blueberries in flour before incorporating into the cake to ensure that the berries won’t sink while baking.

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Lazy Sunday Mimosa

Give the classic Champagne brunch drink a pretty-in-pink spin by using a mix of blood orange and pineapple juices — and decorating the glasses with sanding sugar.

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Milk Chocolate and Almond Croissants

Dress up puff pastry with a few special ingredients (chocolate and almonds) and you’ll have a treat worthy of mom’s big day in no time!

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The Eggbert's Sunriser

This recipe is inspired by Ree's favorite meal at Eggbert's diner in Bartlesville, Okla.

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Chocolate Waffles

Add chocolate syrup to your batter for a sweet take on the classic breakfast waffle.

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Chocolate Chip Scones

When cooking brunch for Mom, you just can’t go wrong with scones — especially when they’re studded with chocolate chips and drizzled with a sweet vanilla glaze.

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Cauliflower and Ham Crustless Quiche

Make Mom a homemade quiche without the fuss of a crust. This baked egg casserole is bursting with the flavors of ham, Swiss cheese and mild cauliflower.

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Country Ham Biscuits and Scallion-Pimento Cheese

The best part of brunch is always the dishes that blur the lines between breakfast and lunch, like these tender biscuits stuffed with ham and savory pimento cheese. Mom’s sure to approve!

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Shrikhand and Pooris

Aarti says her mother, Rose, was a stickler for keeping her three daughters' breakfasts healthy. Pooris, or puffy Indian fried breads, were a rare treat. But every now and then, Aarti would smell the telltale aroma of dough hitting hot oil and get so excited that she'd run around the house shrieking, "Pooooris." Rose serves hers with a yogurt pudding called shrikhand; a bite of the two together tastes like a cream-filled doughnut.

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Spinach Mushroom Quiche

Store-bought pie crust and frozen chopped spinach make quick work of Ree’s foolproof quiche.

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Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

The Pioneer Woman makes these blueberry-filled pancakes for her son (they're his favorite breakfast). But they're also great when you're cooking for Mom.

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Sunny's Peaches and Cream Pancake

Upside-down cake meets breakfast in Sunny’s delicious recipe. She uses peaches, but feel free to substitute with Mom’s favorite fruit.

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Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata

Salmon and cream cheese, classic bagel toppers, work just as well in an egg dish as they do on a breakfast sandwich. Serve this savory frittata with crispy hash browns.

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Cinnamon Rolls

If you need to feed a crowd on Mother's Day, whip up dozens of The Pioneer Woman's cinnamon rolls and serve them fresh from the oven.

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48 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes That Are Sure to Impress

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She Deserves It

Pancake Cake with Berries

Raspberry Sunrise Mimosa

Blueberry Pancakes

Egg White Frittata with Lox and Arugula

Strawberry Ricotta Bruschetta

Grapefruit Spritzers

Italian Cinnamon Rolls

Crispy Breakfast Pita

Penne with Treviso and Goat Cheese

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Toast Bowls

Strawberry Corn Cakes

Blackberry Mint Mule

Peanut Butter and Bacon Scones

Sheet Pan Mother's Day Brunch

Yogurt Creme Brulee with Fresh Fruit and Granola

Bacon Corn Muffins with Orange Butter

Breakfast Tart with Pancetta and Green Onions

Raspberry-Orange Sparklers

Crepes with Peanut Butter and Jam

Cherry-Almond Granola with Yogurt

Breakfast Lasagna

Ham and Cheese Quick Bread

Roasted Asparagus

Tarte Flambe with Softly Scrambled Eggs and Goat Cheese

Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Peach Ginger Bellini

Baked Challah French Toast

Dutch Baby Pancake with Raspberry-Orange Coulis

Blueberry-Lemon Muffins

Green Salad with Brown Butter Walnut Vinaigrette

Red Eye Benedict

Cucumber Finger Sandwiches

Peach Puff Pastry Doughnuts

Blueberry Pancake Cake

Lazy Sunday Mimosa

Milk Chocolate and Almond Croissants

The Eggbert's Sunriser

Chocolate Waffles

Chocolate Chip Scones

Cauliflower and Ham Crustless Quiche

Country Ham Biscuits and Scallion-Pimento Cheese

Shrikhand and Pooris

Spinach Mushroom Quiche

Lemon Blueberry Pancakes

Sunny's Peaches and Cream Pancake

Smoked Salmon and Cream Cheese Frittata

Cinnamon Rolls

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