Food & Cooking Recipes Holidays & Events Mother's Day Recipes 30 Mother's Day Brunch Recipes for a Special Celebration Our sweet and savory ideas are just what you need to make a delicious meal for Mom. By Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer Victoria Spencer is an experienced food editor, writer, and recipe developer. She manages the Martha Stewart recipe archive and is always curious about new ingredients and the best techniques. She has been working in food media for over 20 years. Editorial Guidelines and Lynn Andriani Lynn Andriani Lynn is a freelance writer for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on April 29, 2024 Close Photo: Paola + Murray Start Mom's day off on a delicious start with our Mother's Day brunch ideas. (And yes, these recipes can be served for breakfast if you and she prefer.) Whether she prefers sweet, savory, or both, options abound. You can make a lot of these dishes ahead of time, which will come in handy if you're making a few different things. Some of these recipes have a healthy bent, while all of them feel indulgent and special. Pops of color from seasonal fruit or vegetables are present throughout, ensuring these dishes look as lovely as they taste. Whether you serve her brunch in bed or gather her loved ones around the table—whatever you do, don't forget the fresh-brewed coffee or pot of tea. 55 Very Special Mother’s Day Desserts 01 of 30 Strawberry and Toasted-Sesame Scones Johnny Miller What could be better for a Mother's Day brunch than these simple scones packed with sunny strawberry flavor? Make them ahead of time and freeze, baked or unbaked, so you can focus on other dishes that morning. View Recipe 02 of 30 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Baked French Toast Johnny Miller Wow your mom with this brunch mashup that's a mix of the world's best breakfast sandwich and a classic egg-and-cheese strata. Prep it up to a day in advance, then slide it into the oven and watch it puff up into this dramatic, delicious, easy-to-slice feast. View Recipe 03 of 30 Easy Cheese-and-Jam Danishes Johnny Miller Using store-bought puff pastry makes these cream-cheese-filled, jam-swirled beauties a cinch to make. While they aren't technically Danish pastries because they aren't made with a yeasted dough, they're still sure to delight Mom. You can make them a day ahead if you like. View Recipe 04 of 30 Favorite Buttermilk Pancakes Armando Rafael A stack of pancakes makes a stellar Mother's Day brunch dish, especially when you serve them with whipped cream, strawberries, and maple syrup—it's like having strawberry shortcake for breakfast! View Recipe 05 of 30 Easy Eggs Benedict Chris Simpson You can take this luxe Mother's Day brunch dish in any direction: classic, or dressed up with caramelized tomato or crabmeat. View Recipe 06 of 30 Smoked-Salmon Flatbread with Pickled Beet Jenny Huang If Mom loves bagels and smoked salmon, make her this brunch appetizer that takes the cream cheese and salmon combo to new heights. Use store-bought pizza dough for the flatbread and Boursin in place of cream cheese; it's packed with flavorful garlic and herbs. View Recipe 07 of 30 Asparagus Custard Tart Jonathan Lovekin Plan to bake this eggy tart for your special brunch, then keep on scrolling for more ideas. That's right: This one is so easy to make that you'll want to whip up something else, too. The filling, a spectacular combination of Gruyère, goat cheese, and cream is studded with spring's most sought-after vegetable: asparagus. What's more, it's made with store-bought puff pastry, which makes it easy on the cook and gives the finished tart an impressive look. View Recipe 08 of 30 One-Bowl Buttermilk Waffles Ryan Liebe Get ahead on Mother's Day brunch prep by making these freezer-friendly one-bowl waffles. As easy to prepare as they are to clean up, the sweet breakfast can be served hot off your waffle iron or reheated from frozen. View Recipe 09 of 30 Pear-and-Raspberry Baked French Toast Julia Gartland Thick slices of challah soak up the custard in this casserole, while Bosc pears and fresh raspberries add just the right amount of sweetness. The best part? You can prep the whole thing in advance and bake it just before brunch. View Recipe 10 of 30 Roasted Radish Tart Anson Smart This creative cauliflower tart lets you present present Mom with an edible bouquet of blooming watermelon radishes that sit atop a deliciously creamy base. View Recipe 11 of 30 Watercress, Strawberry, and Toasted Sesame Salad Gentl and Hyers Need proof that opposites attract? This salad, with peppery watercress and honeyed strawberries, is it. Plus, the bright, beautiful dish—which includes feta, toasted sesame seeds, and roasted tamari almonds—comes together in a snap. It's the perfect side dish for your Mother's Day brunch. View Recipe 12 of 30 Cinnamon Rolls Lennart Weibull Celebrate Mom with these irresistible sticky-sweet cinnamon buns finished with a tangy cream cheese glaze. View Recipe 13 of 30 Asparagus With Blender Hollandaise Ngoc Minh Ngo Bring some green to brunch with this easy take on the classic pairing of asparagus and Hollandaise sauce. Made in the blender, the sauce comes together in seconds. View Recipe 14 of 30 Fruit Platter With Whipped Ricotta This unique fruit salad includes sliced raw fruit along with poached peaches, whipped ricotta, and digestive biscuits. It's a lovely finish for a Mom's Day brunch. View Recipe 15 of 30 Dutch Baby With Ham and Chives Lennart Weibull Easy but impressive, this eggy pancake puffs up like a soufflé when it bakes and will delight Mom (she doesn't have to know it's more hands off than basic pancakes!). View Recipe 16 of 30 Bell Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole Peppers and eggs are a winning combination, and this smart recipes puts them together brilliantly. Serve them on multigrain toast to sop up the sunny yolks. View Recipe 17 of 30 Baked Cake Donuts Bryan Gardner Donuts in a rainbow of festive hues are just the thing for Mother's Day brunch. Let Mom have her pick from powdered, glazed, or smothered in toasted coconut. View Recipe 18 of 30 Cinnamon Toast Pernille Loof Tell Mom you love her by spelling it out with cinnamon sugar on toast. Bonus points if you pair it with a fruit-on-the-bottom, hearts-on-the-top yogurt parfait. View Recipe 19 of 30 Zucchini Muffins Bryan Gardner These baked treats call for orange, cinnamon, anise, and cardamom, along with grated zucchini, giving them nuanced flavor you don't often find in muffins. View Recipe 20 of 30 Baked Oatmeal for a Crowd With Berries and Seeds Chris Simpson The perfect way to whip up oatmeal for a group, this hearty casserole is even more delectable when served with extra maple syrup. View Recipe 21 of 30 Swiss Chard Frittata This healthy egg dish includes sautéed chard, along with roasted tomatoes and tangy feta for bright bursts of flavor. View Recipe 22 of 30 Scrambled-Egg and Sausage Pocket Pastries Ngoc Minh Ngo Start Mom's day off right with this savory, grown-up take on pop tarts. They're filled with a tasty mixture of scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage and can be made ahead and frozen. Use our step-by-step guide to get them just right. View Recipe 23 of 30 Potato-Crusted Herb Quiche Ryan Liebe A quiche is always a good idea for brunch, especially when it's this beautiful! Mom is sure to ooh and ahh over the gratin-like potato crust and artfully arranged herb filling. View Recipe 24 of 30 Lemon-Poppy Seed Buttermilk Biscuits Armando Rafael Lemon zest and poppy seeds amp up these fluffy, cloud-like biscuits. Lightly sweetened whipped cream and sliced strawberries take them over the top. View Recipe 25 of 30 Ham and Egg Crepe Squares Breakfast never looked so elegant. These crepes are lined with Black Forest ham—and there's also a sunny-side-up egg peeking out of each. View Recipe 26 of 30 Yogurt Panna Cotta With Strawberries and Granola Bryan Gardner Make ordinary Greek yogurt brunch-worthy by turning it into a luscious vanilla panna cotta. Top with strawberries and Mom's favorite granola. View Recipe 27 of 30 Hot Ham-and-Cheese Croissant Gieves Anderson These decadent croissants are a snap to make. They combine store-bought pastries with Swiss and Gruyère, along with a bit of Dijon mustard and a slice of ham. Bake them until crisp and serve. View Recipe 28 of 30 Bacon, Egg, and Toast Cups A fun twist on a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, these cups are a guaranteed Mom-pleaser. The recipe is super versatile: Use crumbled sausage or spinach instead of bacon, or sprinkle with Parmesan or Mom's favorite cheese. View Recipe 29 of 30 Glazed Lemon-Ginger Scones Mike Krautter These lively buttermilk scones have three kinds of ginger (fresh, dried, and crystallized) and are finished with a lemon glaze. Pair them with coffee, tea, or a glass of Champagne to toast Mom with. View Recipe 30 of 30 Pansy Pancakes Paola + Murray Pancakes and flowers are hallmarks of Mother's Day, so why not combine them for the ultimate brunch dish? These buttermilk flapjacks burst with edible blossoms, thanks to a quick cooking time that preserves their vivid colors. View Recipe Was this page helpful? 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