86 Best Mother's Day Brunch Ideas Perfect for Her Special Day
Everything from sweet to savory, you'll want to add these recipes to your menu!
Mom should be celebrated every day, but Mother's Day is the perfect excuse to start the day off right with some delicious Mother's Day brunch recipes. Whether she's hungry for a breakfast at the dining table or interested in lounging with a luxurious breakfast-in-bed or something quicker to make time for some great Mother's Day activities, we've gathered our best-of-the-best recipes. These Mother's Day brunch ideas hit the ground running.
Put together a morning spread with all of her favorite breakfast recipes including pancakes, fresh fruit, muffins, eggs and sweet pastries. If your brunch is scheduled for later in the day, then feel free to incorporate some heartier, protein-packed lunch dishes, like mini sandwiches and salads loaded with spring's finest produce. Sweet or savory, hearty or light, there’s a recipe here to satisfy any craving. All of the motherly figures in your life — mom, stepmom, mother-in-law, grandma and more — deserve to be treated, so don't forget to round out your brunch with delicious cocktails and Mother's Day desserts they’re sure to love.
You're not off the hook just yet: Next, pick out a Mother's Day gift that's just as sweet as your brunch spread. Or, you could always count this homemade meal as your gift since it comes straight from the heart. Either way, there’s no doubt Mom will cherish this heartfelt treat on her special day.
Pea and Ricotta Omelets
This delicate brunch staple is packed with the season's freshest produce and plenty of creamy cheese.
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Fluffy Pancakes
Whip up a classic stack or mix it up with one of our delicious flavor variations. Mocha chip pancakes, anyone?
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Everything Flatbread with Smoked Salmon
For Mother's Day brunch, skip the bagels and make this shareable flatbread, layered with all Mom's favorite bagel fixings: herby cream cheese, smoked salmon, cukes and tomatoes.
Maritozzi
A sweet brunch treat doesn't get easier than these four-ingredient, whipped cream-filled buns. Swoon!
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Aperol Spritz Granita
This twist of the trendy citrus cocktail is sure to be a hit with Mom.
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Soft-Boiled Eggs with Deviled Soldiers
In this fun play on traditional deviled eggs, paprika mayo-griddled toast serve as dippers for jammy, soft-boiled eggs.
Loaded Pancake Tacos
Is Mom a fan of sweet and savory? Give her a little bit of both with these pancakes stuffed with melty cheddar, bacon and fried eggs.
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Waffles with Spicy Glazed Bacon and Pecans
This decadent stack is ideal if Mom's a fan of sweet, savory and a little spicy.
Focaccia French Toast
Think outside the bread with this fun twist on the classic brunch dish, which uses fluffy sliced focaccia instead of brioche or challah to make grilled-'til-golden French toast.
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Coffee Cake
This classic brunch recipe doubles as dessert. Breakfast treat, anyone?
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Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake
You're only 5 ingredients away from serving up an elegant upgrade on bagels and cream cheese.
Red Onion and Cheddar Bread Pudding
This comforting, satisfying bake is a delicious way to use up leftover focaccia — and it couldn't be simpler to make. Serve it at your next brunch to feed a crowd.
Quiche Lorraine
It doesn’t get more classical than Quiche Lorraine. Each bite contains a mouthful of flavor — crisp bacon, a light custard, caramelized onions and cheese — to satisfy each and every one of your taste buds!
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Sheet Pan Breakfast Fajitas
This one-pan wonder is a great way to cook eggs for a crowd.
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Onion and Gruyère Quiche
While a braided dough makes a stunning finish on this brunch staple, you can crimp the edges however you like to ensure that the crust doesn't shrink into the pan as it bakes.
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Blueberry Sweet Rolls with Lemon
Cinnamon rolls have met their match: Balance out the sweetness and spice with fresh blueberries and cream cheese frosting.
Lemon-Almond Poppy Seed Muffins
These citrus muffins are topped with a tangy icing and toasted almonds for the perfect crunchy and sweet contrast.
Roasted Potato and Chorizo Hash
Loaded with spicy chorizo and flavorful potatoes, this hearty hash will keep you full for hours to come.
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Shaved Fennel and Celery Salad
Fresh and vibrant veg get a hit of saltiness from Parmesan and capers. Perfectly paired with a decadent omelet.
Taylor Worden is Delish's Assistant Digital Food Producer, where she creates recipe galleries, recipe updates and more. She was previously a freelance editor on the food team for Good Housekeeping, where she also contributed entertainment and culture pieces as a freelance writer. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a degree in journalism and a lifelong love of writing. When she’s not writing, she can be found reading, testing out a new pasta recipe, or rewatching one of her favorite shows.
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