By Becky Hardin
Updated May 8, 2025
Make Mother’s Day Brunch extra special this year with these delicious recipes and ideas! Show her how much you love her with breakfast in bed, a classic brunch spread, or a beautiful lunch. Pancakes, waffles, French toast, quiche, eggs Benedict, and more are sure to please on Sunday morning!
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Mother’s Day Breakfast and Brunch Recipes
Celebrate Mom this year with these delectable Mother’s Day brunch ideas! Skip the restaurant reservations and make breakfast right at home. Go for the classics, make a casserole that will serve the whole family, or cook up something a little bit fancy (but still easy to make).
Any brunch will be delicious with the basics on the table. Serve fluffy pancakes , belgian waffles , oven baked bacon , scrambled eggs , yogurt and maple granola , blueberry muffins , fresh croissants , and homemade bagels for a buffet-style meal.
But if you want to step things up a notch and make an extra special breakfast for Mother’s Day, these recipes will be a winner!
Eggs Benedict
Classic Sunday Brunch Recipes
Everyone loves a good Sunday brunch (mimosas optional), especially on a special holiday like Mother’s Day. These classics will satisfy the whole family!
- Eggs Benedict : Poached eggs and Canadian bacon sit atop English muffins, smothered in creamy hollandaise sauce. This is a restaurant-level brunch recipe that’s easy enough to make at home!
- Quiche Lorraine : This is the best Mother’s Day brunch idea! Creamy eggs with cheese and bacon are baked into a flaky pie crust for a delectable dish.
- Brioche French Toast : This Brioche French Toast is rich, fluffy, and golden on the outside with a soft, custardy center—just the kind of extra-special breakfast Mom deserves. It feels indulgent, but it comes together easily with simple ingredients you probably already have.
- Dutch Baby : This Dutch Baby is a show-stopping yet easy breakfast that’s perfect for Mother’s Day. With crisp edges and a custardy center, it looks impressive but comes together with just 6 ingredients in 30 minutes—no pancake flipping required.
- Chocolate Pancakes : Pancakes are always welcome on the breakfast table, and this super chocolate-y version is extra indulgent for a special occasion.
- Blueberry Baked Oatmeal : Make a big batch of warm, sweet blueberry oatmeal in a baking dish for an easy breakfast idea that will serve the whole family.
- Cronuts : This trendy bakery item can be made right at home for a fun brunch idea. Get a flaky croissant and glazed donut in one!
- Mini Quiches : These bite-sized quiches are easy to make with just a handful of ingredients, and they’re so fun to serve when you have lots of guests to feed. You can customize the base recipe with any toppings or mix-ins you like.
- Steak and Eggs : Go for a heartier brunch with tender steak and tasty eggs cooked any way you like.
Apple, Ham, and Cheese Frittata
Surprise Mom with Breakfast in Bed
Mom shouldn’t have to get out of bed to enjoy Mother’s Day brunch. These sweet and fanciful breakfast ideas are the perfect way to wake her up!
- Bakery Style Cinnamon Rolls : Everyone loves a classic cinnamon roll on holidays, but this version is much easier to serve in bed. Plus they look like they came straight from the bakery!
- Cake Mix Coffee Cake : This easy recipe is delicious as part of a breakfast spread or served simply with a cup of coffee.
- Apple, Ham, Cheese Frittata : Frittatas are a great brunch recipe, and this version has a delicious mix of sweet, savory, and cheesy!
- Bagel Breakfast Sandwich : These Bacon, Egg & Cheese Bagel Sandwiches are everything you want in a breakfast—savory, satisfying, and ready in 20 minutes. If your mom loves a good breakfast sandwich, this is the perfect way to start her special day.
- Breakfast Burgers : Combine breakfast and lunch with these beefy burgers topped with eggs and bacon. No one will be wondering what time it is when they bite into these!
- Chocolate Donuts : These double chocolate donuts will please any chocolate lover. They’re fresh, perfectly crumbly, and better than the doughnut shop!
- Sticky Buns : These cinnamon sugar-filled buns are topped with a sticky caramel pecan topping for the most delicious breakfast treat!
- Pancake Mix Muffins : Pancake Mix Muffins are an easy, kid-friendly way to whip up fluffy, handheld treats for breakfast in bed. Little hands can help mix and add their favorite toppings—like chocolate chips or blueberries—making it a fun and sweet way to surprise Mom.
Croissant French Toast Casserole
Easy Breakfast Casseroles
Breakfast can be delicious and easy when it starts with a casserole. Cooking in the morning will be a breeze with any of these recipes.
- Biscuit Breakfast Casserole : Sausage, eggs, cheese, and bell peppers are baked into biscuit dough for a casserole that’s easy to make, serve, and eat!
- Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole : Ham, cheese, and eggs make a delicious, cheesy, and filling casserole idea that’s just perfect for Mother’s Day breakfast or brunch.
- Croissant French Toast Casserole : Buttery croissants, cream cheese, and lots of fruit combine to make a beautifully indulgent and special breakfast that’s sure to impress Mom!
- Eggs Benedict Casserole : Turn a classic brunch dish into an easy casserole for the whole family. The blender hollandaise finishes it off perfectly!
- Biscuits and Gravy Casserole : If you love biscuits and gravy , this casserole version is sure to please. Flaky biscuits, cheese, and sausage gravy are baked into a single dish that can be made ahead of time.
- Sausage Breakfast Casserole : Eggs, breakfast sausage, and lots of veggies fill out this easy brunch casserole recipe.
- One-Pan Cheesy Breakfast Scramble : This Beef Breakfast Scramble is a delicious, mildly spicy one-pan meal that’s perfect for feeding a hungry crowd. It’s hearty, flavorful, and just the kind of satisfying dish that belongs on a special Mother’s Day brunch table.
Breakfast Burgers
Lunch and Brunch Ideas for Mother’s Day
If you want to go for a more savory brunch or lunch spread, these ideas are just perfect. Choose from classic salads, sandwiches, and veggies for a beautiful Mother’s Day meal.
- Cucumber Sandwiches : An herb-y cream cheese mixture and crisp cucumbers are piled onto slices of bread for a simple sandwich that goes well with tea, cocktails, salads, and soups.
- Avocado Egg Salad : Mashed avocado, hard boiled eggs, and just a couple of other ingredients make this easy sandwich filling. It’s the perfect brunch food that pairs just as well with breakfast as it does with lunch!
- Tri Color Pasta Salad : Colorful pasta, lots of crisp veggies, and Italian dressing make a simple cold pasta salad that everyone is sure to love.
- Waldorf Salad : This classic salad is topped with apples, grapes, celery, and walnuts, then tossed in a creamy dressing. It pairs well with sandwiches and veggie dishes!
- Grilled Shrimp Salad : Marinated and grilled shrimp are served on a fresh salad filled with greens, corn, black beans, tomatoes, and a sweet lime dressing.
- Grilled Flank Steak with Cilantro Lime Butter : This flank steak is tender, flavorful, and topped with a zesty cilantro lime butter. It’s a heartier, savory option that balances out the usual sweet brunch dishes—perfect for a special Mother’s Day spread.
- Herb Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Polenta : Herb Crusted Salmon with Goat Cheese Polenta is one of my favorite easy salmon recipes. The tender, oven-baked fish, fresh herbs, and creamy polenta with roasted tomatoes make it an elegant and flavorful option for a special Mother’s Day brunch.
Bloody Mary
Coffee and Cocktails for Mother’s Day Brunch
Once you have the food on your Mother’s Day brunch menu sorted out, you can add all the cocktails, coffee recipes, and drinks you need.
Go for a boozy brunch with tropical mimosas , a bellini bar , a bloody mary , or rose sangria .
Keep things caffeinated with a flat white , chocolate coffee , or iced chai lattes .
For a crowd, make a pitcher of refreshing lemonade , strawberry lemonade , or sweet tea . Or whip up these green smoothies for something healthy.
No matter what you serve for breakfast or brunch this Mother’s Day, she’s sure to have a smile on her face with these tasty recipes!
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By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List
What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
Click ☝🏻 for my FREE Grocery List Printable!
I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
