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If you’re wondering how to honor the woman who does it all this Mother’s Day, consider inviting all of your loved ones over and treating her to a homemade brunch. Skip the restaurant crowds and let Mom sleep in while you whip up a spread just for her. We have a dozen ideas that are easy to assemble and guaranteed to make her day extra special—even if you’re a newbie in the kitchen. Whether she prefers savory or sweet, you can’t go wrong with these simple but spectacular recipes that say, “Thanks and I love you.”
Lox and Bagel Brunch Board
Turn your kitchen into a New York-style bagel shop with this customizable grazing board with all of Mom’s favorite fixings. Fresh veggies and herbs round out a classic spread starring store-bought bagels (or make your own), lox, and cream cheese.
Quiche Lorraine
Add a touch of French inspiration to Mom’s special day with this make-ahead-friendly version of quiche Lorraine. Precooked bacon and a frozen deep dish pie crust speed up prep to just five minutes, so you have time to round out the meal with special touches, like freshly squeezed juice or an iced chai latte.
Dutch Baby with Peach Sauce for a Crowd
Let Mom choose the brunch guest list while you take care of the main course with this Dutch baby pancake that serves six. It bakes up light and fluffy in the oven before finishing with a drizzle of homemade peach sauce made with canned fruit.
Brunch Grazing Board
A full brunch spread can be found right at your local store. Treat Mom to all of her favorites with one easy-to-assemble grazing board. A mix-and-match spread of store-bought items, like mini pancakes, French toast sticks, mini bagels, and waffles, laid out with an array of fresh fruits, deli meats, and cheeses lets the whole family enjoy a morning buffet without leaving home.
Eggs Benedict
When you’re cooking to impress, you can’t go wrong with Eggs Benedict. Don’t be intimidated; our time-tested recipe hits the table with just 15 minutes of prep. The combo of gently poached egg, ham, and English muffin blanketed in velvety hollandaise sauce is a restaurant-worthy meal that’s as special as Mom is.
Hash Brown Broccoli Cheddar Quiche
Two freezer standby ingredients help to streamline prep for this cheesy, savory quiche. Frozen hash browns create the crust for an eggy pie with frozen broccoli and cheddar cheese. Assemble and freeze the crust in advance to cut down on time in the kitchen on Mom’s special day.
Easy Sweet Potato Pancakes
A few simple additions turn ordinary flapjacks into fluffy, warmly spiced sweet potato pancakes. Canned sweet potatoes are the key ingredient in the blender-ready batter made with cottage cheese and Greek yogurt. Serve topped with fresh berries, coconut, and a drizzle of honey for a memorable meal Mom will love.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Warm Mom’s heart with a stick-to-your-ribs brunch inspired by Southern tradition. Frozen biscuits shortcut prep for this meal-in-one casserole loaded with turkey sausage and smothered in a cheesy, homemade gravy.
Ham, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata
One dish and 15 minutes of prep are all you need for this hearty brunch casserole that the whole family will love. Kids can help cut (or tear) pieces of English muffins that bake together with eggs, ham, cheese, and veggies for a satisfying meal that tastes like an omelet-breakfast sandwich mashup.
Ultimate Bloody Mary Bar
If Mom is a Bloody Mary-lover, this next-level brunch beverage station will knock her socks off. An assortment of over-the-top garnishes, like bacon, shrimp, and chicken tenders, turns the classic combination of spicy tomato juice and vodka into a celebration in a glass.
Cast Iron Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Bacon Glaze
A bit of bacon makes everything better, including ready-to-bake cinnamon rolls. Canned cinnamon rolls baked in a cast iron skillet become special occasion-worthy studded with pieces of smoky bacon and finished with a maple-spiked glaze.
Greek Omelet Bake
Treat Mom to a taste of the Greek isles that comes together with just five ingredients and five minutes of prep. Fresh dill adds a pop of bright flavor to an oven-ready omelet made with frozen spinach and tangy feta.
