Holiday Brunch Recipes

Find some new ideas for your holiday brunch this year! Whether they’re savory or sweet, these holiday breakfast and brunch recipes are so delicious and several of them can be made ahead to make things easy. Eggs, French toast, breakfast casseroles, cinnamon rolls, muffins, and fruit salad are just some of the ideas – mix and match these recipes to make an epic brunch spread.

Baked French Toast

Baked French toast is my favorite way to make a brunch classic – it’s so easy! You only need six ingredients, and you can assemble it the night before you want to bake it. The next day, pop it in the oven, and breakfast or brunch is ready.

Sheet Pan Breakfast

A complete breakfast cooked on one sheet pan is perfect for a holiday breakfast! This sheet pan breakfast, with sausage, seasoned potatoes, and eggs, is cooked on a baking sheet in the oven for easy serving and clean-up.

Breakfast Enchiladas

Breakfast enchiladas are another favorite make-ahead brunch recipe. Scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, beans, and green chile are rolled up in flour tortillas. Add some enchilada sauce and shredded cheese for the finishing touch! This is a great recipe to make ahead if you’re hosting brunch or need a breakfast to take along to a weekend celebration.

Sheet Pan Pancakes

If you love pancakes but hate standing at the stove waiting for them to cook, these sheet pan pancakes are for you. The pancake batter is so easy to make, and all you do is pour it into a sheet pan, add your favorite fruit or other toppings, and bake! The pancakes are so light and fluffy – perfect with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup.

Ham and Broccoli Breakfast Strata

If you’re looking for a savory make-ahead breakfast dish, this ham strata is a great one to try. It has veggies, eggs, bread, and cheese layered in a baking dish. Prepare it the night before to make the morning really easy!

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Refrigerator Cinnamon Rolls

Overnight cinnamon rolls are the best way to make cinnamon rolls for a special breakfast. You can make the rolls the night before, store them in the refrigerator overnight, and bake them in the morning. The dough is easy to make, and the rolls are soft and fluffy with the perfect amount of cinnamon.

Vegetable Cream Cheese

Homemade vegetable cream cheese is easy to make and perfect for breakfast and brunch! This version is made with fresh red onion, carrots, celery, and herbs, but you can customize it with your favorite flavors. For an epic bagel platter, serve your veggie cream cheese with toasted bagels, smoked salmon, and other toppings.

Bacon Gruyere Quiche

This quiche with bacon and gruyere is an elegant main dish for a holiday brunch or breakfast. It’s wonderful served warm or at room temperature, and leftovers are delicious cold from the fridge, too!

Banana Walnut Muffins

These banana walnut muffins are of the extra-large variety with a sweet, buttery streusel and studded with chopped walnuts. They’re a great sweet treat if you’re hosting brunch.

Fruit Salad

If you’re planning a brunch, this breakfast fruit salad must be on the menu. It’s light, refreshing, not overly sweet, and easy to make. Fresh strawberries, blackberries, blueberries, and bananas with a zingy citrus-mint dressing – it’s a wonderful brunch side dish.

Breakfast Tacos

Savory weekend breakfast tacos with a hearty potato black bean filling and soft scrambled eggs are topped with salsa, cilantro, and cheese. They’re a little bit messy and totally satisfying.

Raspberry Muffins

These raspberry muffins are bursting with tart raspberries and are so easy to make. All you need are simple baking ingredients, and you’ll have a fresh-baked batch of homemade muffins in no time.

Chorizo Potato Frittata

This chorizo potato frittata is made with Mexican chorizo, tender roasted potatoes, and cheddar cheese. It’s a great savory breakfast for a holiday morning.

Lemon Bread

This lemon bread has a bright citrus flavor and an extra zing from a touch of ginger paste in the glaze. It’s a great treat for breakfast or brunch.

Blueberry Breakfast Casserole

If you’re looking for a decadent breakfast casserole, this blueberry bagel breakfast casserole is for you! It’s made with blueberry bagels, cream cheese, and frozen blueberries that are baked together in a rich custard. The top is toasty, and the inside is custardy-soft. You can assemble it the night before and bake it in the morning for an easy breakfast that serves a crowd.

Buttermilk Dutch Baby

A Dutch baby is a baked pancake with a rich custard-like texture, puffy, crispy edges, and a subtle tangy flavor from the buttermilk in the batter. It’s easy to make, goes with all the pancake toppings, and is a pretty centerpiece for breakfast or brunch.