Brunch is the perfect way to enjoy a leisurely weekend with friends and family. Whether you’re in the mood for something sweet, savory, or a bit of both, these brunch recipes are sure to impress and make your weekend special.
1. Classic Eggs Benedict
Ingredients:
- 4 English muffins, split and toasted
- 8 slices of Canadian bacon
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 cup hollandaise sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Cook Bacon: In a skillet, cook Canadian bacon over medium heat until crispy.
- Poach Eggs: Bring a pot of water to a simmer with white vinegar. Crack eggs into a small cup, gently slide into the water, and cook for 3-4 minutes until whites are set but yolks are runny. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Assemble: Place a slice of bacon on each English muffin half. Top with a poached egg and spoon over hollandaise sauce.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh chives.
2. Avocado Toast with Poached Eggs
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of whole-grain bread
- 2 ripe avocados
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 large eggs
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions:
- Toast Bread: Toast the slices of bread to your liking.
- Prepare Avocado: In a bowl, mash avocados with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Poach Eggs: Follow the instructions for poaching eggs above.
- Assemble: Spread mashed avocado on toast. Top with poached eggs and sprinkle with red pepper flakes if desired.
3. Berry Pancakes with Maple Syrup
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1 large egg
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 1 cup mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
- Maple syrup, for serving
Instructions:
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, mix milk, egg, and melted butter.
- Combine and Cook: Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Fold in berries.
- Cook Pancakes: Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Pour batter onto the skillet and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until golden brown.
- Serve: Serve with maple syrup.
4. Quiche Lorraine
Ingredients:
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Pie Crust: Fit the pie crust into a pie dish and crimp edges. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Assemble Quiche: Sprinkle bacon, cheese, and onions in the pie crust.
- Mix Custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Pour over the bacon mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown.
5. Smoked Salmon Bagels
Ingredients:
- 4 bagels, sliced and toasted
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 oz smoked salmon
- 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
- Capers (optional)
- Fresh dill, for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare Bagels: Spread cream cheese on each bagel half.
- Top: Layer with smoked salmon, red onion, and capers if using.
- Garnish: Sprinkle with fresh dill.
6. French Toast with Fresh Fruit
Ingredients:
- 4 slices of thick bread (brioche or challah work well)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsp butter
- Fresh fruit (berries, bananas, etc.)
- Powdered sugar, for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
- Mix Batter: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon.
- Soak Bread: Dip bread slices in the egg mixture, coating both sides.
- Cook: Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook bread slices until golden brown on both sides.
- Serve: Serve with fresh fruit and a dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
7. Breakfast Burritos
Ingredients:
- 4 large flour tortillas
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage or bacon
- 1 cup shredded cheese
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1/2 cup chopped bell peppers
- 1/2 cup chopped onions
Instructions:
- Cook Eggs: Scramble eggs in a skillet until cooked through.
- Assemble Burritos: Place tortillas on a flat surface. Divide eggs, sausage or bacon, cheese, bell peppers, onions, and salsa among tortillas.
- Roll Up: Fold in sides and roll up each tortilla.
- Heat: Return to the skillet and cook until the burritos are golden and the cheese is melted.
8. Greek Yogurt Parfaits
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Greek yogurt
- 1 cup granola
- 1 cup fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries, etc.)
- Honey, for drizzling
Instructions:
- Layer Parfaits: In serving glasses, layer Greek yogurt, granola, and berries.
- Drizzle: Drizzle with honey.
- Serve: Serve immediately or chill until ready to serve.
9. Spinach and Feta Stuffed Croissants
Ingredients:
- 4 pre-made croissants
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Filling: Mix spinach, feta, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl.
- Stuff Croissants: Slice croissants in half and fill with spinach mixture.
- Bake: Place stuffed croissants on a baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.
10. Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 can (16 oz) cinnamon rolls, cut into pieces
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Casserole: In a baking dish, place cinnamon roll pieces.
- Mix Custard: In a bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon. Pour over cinnamon rolls.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes until set and golden brown. Drizzle with icing from the cinnamon roll can.
These brunch recipes are sure to make your weekend relaxing and delicious, offering something for every taste preference.