Our 20 Most Popular Brunch Recipes of All Time

Our 20 Most Popular Brunch Recipes

updated Jun 24, 2021
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Buttery coiled rolls drenched in sweet sauce, cheesy egg casserole with crisp-edged sausage, creamy quiche in a flaky crust — these are only a few of the reasons that brunch remains one of the greatest pleasures of our weekends. Personally I’ve been feeling the freedom to be a little less busy and get a little less done around the house on my weekends, and to luxuriate in something more elaborate for Sunday brunch.

If you’d like to join me in celebrating this most joyous meal, pick something off our list here of our 20 most popular brunch recipes of all time and brunch it up.

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1. The Absolute Best French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon, nutmeg, sweet custard, and a dusting of powdered sugar — this classic and deeply satisfying French toast casserole is our readers’ favorite brunch recipe of all time.

Get the recipe : How To Make the Absolute Best French Toast Casserole

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2. Easy Oatmeal Pancakes

We have many pancake recipes ( this buttery, lofty recipe is my favorite personally), but these even more satisfying oatmeal pancakes have overtaken them all. All the tastiness of a classic pancake but a little heartier, thanks to oats.

Get the recipe : Easy Oatmeal Pancakes

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3. Southern Butter Rolls

These Southern butter rolls are a deep classic that we wrote about a couple of years ago and they soared to popularity, thanks in part to the fact they are made with quick biscuit dough, not yeast dough. The perfect treat for right now.

Get the recipe : Southern Butter Rolls

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4. True Southern-Style Grits

If you’re craving grits, weekend-style, this recipe with butter and heavy cream has you covered. Just add an egg (or sausage gravy ).

Get the recipe : How To Make True Southern-Style Grits

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5. The Easiest Migas

This classic Mexican breakfast was shared with us by Lesley Téllez. It’s an easy hash of corn tortillas, crisped up in a skillet, with eggs stirred in and cooked until creamy. Homey and satisfying.

Get the recipe : The Easiest Migas

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6. Ultra-Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

Make your regular ol’ banana bread a little more special with the addition of some chocolate chips. A slab of this with hot coffee and some scrambled eggs says brunch, big-time.

Get the recipe : Ultra-Moist Chocolate Chip Banana Bread

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7. Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bar Donuts

We were all instantly obsessed with these old-fashioned donuts, and our readers were too. Anything fried like these is a weekend project and one to be proud of.

Get the recipe : Old-Fashioned Buttermilk Bar Donuts

8. Donut Loaf

But if you don’t quite have the energy (or oil) for proper donuts, try this donut loaf instead. It’s kind of amazing, writes Shauna Sever, how much this really tastes like a giant powdered sugar donut.

Get the recipe : Donut Loaf `

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9. The Absolute Easiest Banana Muffins

Want to keep brunch ultra-simple? Our readers rave about this ultra-easy banana muffins. They bake up quick and tender, with a sugared top that makes them just sweet enough for brunch.

Get the recipe : How To Make the Absolute Easiest Banana Muffins

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10. Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes

There’s nothing quite so fun as a puffy, creamy Dutch baby pancake — unless it’s a dozen mini ones.

Get the recipe : Mini Dutch Baby Pancakes

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11. Overnight Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole

The best kind of brunch is one that you don’t have to do anything for in the morning. Just start this and wake up to breakfast.

Get the recipe : Overnight Crock-Pot Breakfast Casserole

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12. Instant Pot Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Strata

Another fantastically easy brunch casserole that you can prep ahead of time and then cook quickly in the Instant Pot for a practically instant delicious brunch.

Get the recipe : Instant Pot Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Strata

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13. Light & Fluffy Swedish Pancakes

Our readers love these Swedish-style pancakes, which are quick and easy like crepes, but a little bit fluffier. The perfect blend of pancakes and crepes.

Get the recipe : Light & Fluffy Swedish Pancakes

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14. The Perfect, Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich

In the mood for a breakfast sandwich? Our readers love this classic cafe-style Monte Cristo, with its piled-up ham and cheese, griddled and hot.

Get the recipe : How To Make the Perfect, Classic Monte Cristo Sandwich

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15. How To Make the Best Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

If lemon poppy seed muffins are your jam, then get on these. I love a good muffin for breakfast — especially with their make-ahead nature.

Get the recipe : How To Make the Best Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

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16. Sticky Bun Sour Cream Coffee Cake

This recipe is practically brand-new for us but rocketed up into our readers’ favorites almost instantly. Coffee cake meets sticky bun? Sign me up too.

Get the recipe : Sticky Bun Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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17. Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts

This quick, biscuit-style dough makes a cake-style donut you “fry” up quickly with no oil and no mess in the air fryer. So many wins!

Get the recipe : Air Fryer Apple Cider Donuts

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18. Easy, Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Want to upgrade your basic pancakes? These lemon ricotta hotcakes are the way to go. I mean, just say that out loud: Lemon. Ricotta. Pancakes.

Get the recipe : Easy, Fluffy Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

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19. The Absolute Best Shakshuka

Shakshuka, to me, is the very epitome of brunch . A big sizzling skillet of juicy tomato sauce, baked eggs peeking out, herbs and cheese scattered on top. Serve with toasted sourdough, pita, or biscuits.

Get the recipe : How To Make the Absolute Best Shakshuka

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20. Easy, Classic Quiche Lorraine

And then last but not least, what is brunch without a quiche? This classic is classic for a reason: cheesy and rich with caramelized shallots, shards of bacon, and that lovely crust.

Get the recipe : How To Make an Easy, Classic Quiche Lorraine

What’s on your own brunch list for this weekend? We’d love to hear all about it!

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