Ah, brunch.
There’s nothing quite like rounding up your closest pals and chowing down on eggs Benny while sipping on bottomless mimosas. It truly is one of our favorite parts of the weekend.
But sometimes the last thing we want to do come Saturday morning is wait in line with all the other French toast fanatics. Sometimes, Saturday is for sweatpants and Netflix.
And when that happens, it’s always nice to have a delicious and satisfying brunch recipe on hand to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own home. So, from one brunch lover to another, here is a curated list of 10 breakfast and brunch recipes to try this weekend.
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Did you know eggs can be poached and chilled up to 2 days before serving?
This recipe includes a restaurant trick for poaching eggs so you can easily whip up a classic eggs Benedict for brunch on the weekend, or prep a quick but elevated breakfast during the workweek. The salty and smoky salmon, silky egg and creamy hollandaise sauce are the perfect combination.
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If you like eggs for breakfast, you’ll love this frittata dish. Grated Gruyère is incorporated into the mix for extra creaminess, and a little Dijon mustard adds depth behind the scenes, bringing the other flavors into the dish—like the veggies and prosciutto—to the forefront. Be sure to use a nonstick, ovenproof skillet for easy baking and cleaning!
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Croque Madame is simply a grilled cheese and ham sandwich with béchamel sauce and a fried egg on top—a delicious way to start the day if you ask us!
This recipe calls for a cheesy sauce made of Gruyère, Parmesan and hint of nutmeg, which is generously slathered over two fluffy pieces of bread and finished with a butter-fried egg on top.
This classic Southern brunch recipe is the perfect combo of sweet and savory.
The fried chicken boasts a bit of heat with the addition of hot sauce and cayenne pepper in the wet ingredients, but it’s mellowed out with a little honey and, of course, the sweet, fluffy homemade waffles made in your own waffle maker.
Chilaquiles are a traditional Mexican breakfast dish with bold, rich flavors, typically made in a skillet. Crispy tortilla chips are smothered in a red or green sauce and topped with cheese, a fried egg and other toppings of your choice.
This recipe uses a savory red sauce made with lots of spices, including chiles de arbol and chiles guajillo, and is topped with shredded turkey (but leftover chicken breast or rotisserie chicken would be just as delicious).
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This recipe has us thinking of spring thanks to the bright, fresh asparagus—but it can be enjoyed all year round!
Canadian bacon adds a salty base to this dish, which is complemented by the silkiness of the poached egg and tangy hollandaise sauce.\
Okay, crêpes might seem intimidating but trust us, once you get the hang of making the batter, these ultra-thin French favorites might just be your new favorite breakfast.
We love the combo of jammy berries and sweet, silky ricotta cheese—and it’s all wrapped in a buttery, warm blanket of deliciousness.
Pro Tip: Consider adding a crêpe spreader to your kitchen. This specially designed tool will help you achieve that perfect layer of thinness that gives crêpes their signature flavor.
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This easy breakfast recipe will make you feel like you’re eating brunch at a five-star resort!
Za’atar, a Middle Eastern spice, adds warm complexity to this dish, complementing the tanginess of the cream cheese and the bold flavors of the rye or sourdough breads. The jammy egg is the perfect topping, too, with a smooth, spoonable consistency.
Shakshuka is a traditional North African and Middle Eastern vegetarian breakfast dish, but it can be eaten almost any time of day.
This good-for-you breakfast recipe uses Swiss chard and kale to give it the “green” twist, making it both a nutrient-packed and delicious recipe to be enjoyed at the start of your day.
French toast is the quintessential breakfast and brunch food that we never get tired of!
The 50/50 base of milk and heavy cream gives this dish an extra richness without feeling too heavy. The key to this recipe is the brioche bread—it’s thick, fluffy and the perfect vessel to soak up the sweet and creamy egg mixture before frying on the griddle.
Serve with berries, a sprinkle of powdered sugar and a drizzle of maple syrup to finish.
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