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Planning a brunch? Hosting Easter or Mother’s Day? Here are delicious, easy recipe that everyone can make! We’ve included French Toast, Egg Casseroles, Drinks and more. Gather your family and friends, make a few easy recipes and enjoy.

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Brunch is the perfect way to have company over on the weekends or for the holidays. A combination of your favorite breakfast and lunch recipes. Did someone say pancakes? Maybe eggs?

My love language is sleeping in and waking up to enjoy a delicious brunch buffet. Plus, it’s the perfect excuse to enjoy an “adult beverage” before 5 o’clock with no excuse needed!

Gather up a mixture of sweet and savory and mix them together and make the perfect flavor combination.

Here are a bunch of recipes to get started with that are so easy anyone no matter what your skill level is in the kitchen.

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Brunch Casserole Recipes

There’s nothing like a hearty casserole to fill you up at dinner. Did you know that you can have a casserole for breakfast too? These are great for breakfast for dinner too! Sweet, Savory and everything in between.

French Toast Casserole
Quick and easy baked French Toast Casserole is the perfect overnight breakfast or brunch recipe!
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Overnight French Toast Casserole on plate with whipped cream and berries
Sausage & Cheese Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
Delicious Sausage & Cheese Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole with Sausage, Hash Browns, Cheese and a Homemade Gravy! The BEST hashbrown breakfast casserole!
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A piece of sausage cheese hash brown breakfast casserole on a white square plate with a fork and raspberries
Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Your favorite breakfast casserole that you can make on the grill or in the oven! This quick and easy Sausage Breakfast Casserole is stuffed with hash browns, eggs, sausage and will be your new go to recipe for making a delicious grilled breakfast!
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Foil pan of sausage and egg breakfast casserole
Cheesy Ham Crockpot Breakfast Casserole
This Cheesy Ham Crock Pot Breakfast Casserole is perfect for an overnight breakfast or easy brunch recipe! It has all your favorites in a breakfast casserole. Eggs, hash browns, ham and cheese will make it a start at your table!
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Breakfast Casserole with Ham in Crock Pot
Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Overnight Breakfast Casserole ~ Comforting, Hearty Breakfast Casserole That is Prepared the Night Before and Baked in the Morning! Biscuits Loaded with Gravy, Sausage, Eggs and Cheese!
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Biscuits and gravy overnight breakfast casserole in a square casserole dish
Cheesy Mashed Potato Egg Casserole
Perfect Breakfast or Brunch Casserole Loaded with Mashed Potatoes, Eggs, Cheese and Bacon! This Hearty Breakfast Recipe is Perfect for Entertaining!
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A white oval baking dish of cheesy mashed potato egg casserole topped with green onion sitting on a white kitchen towel with green onions and a wood spoon
Grilled Breakfast Skillet
A hearty breakfast skillet recipe that is prepared on your grill or oven! Fresh potatoes, cheese, bacon and more make this amazing breakfast recipe a hit with everyone. You can beat cheesy potatoes, crisp bacon made in a cast iron skillet. I’m even known to make it for dinner because we love it so much!
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Cast iron skillet of potatoes, bacon, eggs, and cheese
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole Recipe
This Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is so quick and easy, perfect for those busy mornings or when you are hosting company. Plus, it's always fun to eat Tots! It's loaded with cheese, eggs, sausage, onions, bacon and of course, Tater Tots! Grab this easy breakfast casserole recipe and treat your family and friends!
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Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole on white plate
Corned Beef Hash Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Delicious, Comforting Overnight Breakfast Casserole Loaded with Corned Beef Hash, Eggs and Cheese! The Perfect Breakfast for Lazy Mornings!
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Overnight corned beef hash breakfast casserole in a white and red baking dish
Overnight Breakfast Lasagna
Layers of Lasagna Noodles Stuffed with a Delicious Cheese Sauce, Bacon and More Cheese! Prep this the Night Before and Enjoy it for Breakfast or Brunch!
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Ham and cheese overnight breakfast lasagna in a white casserole dish sitting on a red kitchen towel next to six eggs, an onion, and fresh parsley

Brunch Pancake Recipes

I’ve never met a pancake I didn’t like! Our basic light, fluffy and easy pancake made from scratch with pantry ingredients to our sweet potato or pumpkin pancakes to mix it up a little!

Homemade Pancakes
Light, Fluffy, Delicious Pancakes Recipe Made with Pantry Staples that You Will Have in your House! Never go back to Pancake Mix!
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Stack of homemade pancakes with syrup being poured on them
Chocolate Chip Pancakes
This recipe for pancakes is light, fluffy, loaded with chocolate chips and made of ingredients you have on hand! 
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Stack of chocolate chip pancakes with syrup on a plate
Pumpkin Pancakes
Light and fluffy pancakes that you can’t resist with pumpkin and spices for the ultimate fall flavor. Drizzle maple syrup over a stack and you will be in heaven. 
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Pumpkin Pancakes with maple syrup
Sweet Potato Pancakes
Slightly sweet, delicately spiced, thick and fluffy pancakes made out of sweet potatoes. A hearty and comforting fall breakfast recipes!
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Stack of sweet potato pancakes with butter, syrup, and chopped pecans on a white plate with a fork
Zucchini Bread Pancakes
Love Zucchini Bread so much you wish you could have it all the time? Now you are in luck! Have it with your breakfast with these amazing Zucchini Bread Pancakes!
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A short stack of zucchini bread pancakes topped with a pad of butter and syrup on a white plate in front of a glass of milk and a mug of coffee
The BEST Blueberry Pancake Recipe!
Looking for light, fluffy pancakes with ingredients already in your pantry? This is the Blueberry Pancake recipe for you! Plus, it's full of juicy blueberries. These pancakes are so easy to whip up for a weekday or weekend morning for the entire family. Top them with warmed syrup and butter then dig into them! They reheat great for a grab and go breakfast when you are in a hurry too!
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Stack of blueberry pancakes with syrup

Brunch Quick Breads

Easy quick bread recipes are the perfect treat to round out a brunch because they are perfect for making ahead of time to make hosting brunch less stressful or you can easily bring this to brunch if someone else is hosting.

Apple Muffins
The perfect recipe for a quick snack or breakfast! They are filled with apples, cinnamon and oatmeal then topped with a streusel.
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A six muffin tin of apple oat muffins with two more muffins stacked on top
Apple Monkey Bread on the Grill
Easy and delicious Monkey Bread stuffed with tender, juicy apples and topped with icing. This Apple Monkey Bread on the grill is perfect for camping or mornings when you don’t want to heat the house up! You can also make it in the oven!
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Foil pan of cinnamon apple monkey bread with icing on it
Waffle Recipe
Easy, Homemade Waffles That Are Perfectly Light and Fluffy Thanks to a Secret Ingredient!
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Two homemade waffles with raspberries and blackberries on a plate in front of a yellow bowl of strawberries
Overnight Pecan Banana French Toast
Delicious Overnight French Toast with a crunch from corn flakes and chopped pecans. We are loving the addition of bananas in this Overnight Pecan Banana French Toast for a quick and easy breakfast that is perfect for hosting company or a quick weekday breakfast!
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Pecan banana french toast in a white baking dish
Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins
Your Favorite Homemade Banana Muffins Loaded with Chocolate Chips for the Perfect Sweet Touch! Perfect for Breakfast if you Like Chocolate!
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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins in muffin tin
Grilled Blueberry French Toast
Delicious French Toast made on your grill! This Blueberry French Toast is grilled so you don’t have to heat up your kitchen and can make it while camping over a campfire too! The hint of cinnamon and juicy blueberries and crunchy pecans will make this your new favorite french toast recipe!
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Grilled blueberry french toast in aluminum foil
Cinnamon Crumb Coffee Cake Recipe
Delicious Coffee Cake Recipe Spiced with Cinnamon and Topped with a Thick Cinnamon Struesel Topping then Drizzled with Icing! Perfect Recipe for Dessert, Breakfast or Brunch!
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Cinnamon crumb coffee cake in a white baking dish with a piece missing from the corner
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Delicious Coffee Cake Stuffed with Blueberries and Cream Cheese! Topped with a Crumb Topping and Glaze!
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Two pieces of blueberry cream cheese coffee cake on a wood board with a glass jar of milk
Overnight Banana Caramel French Toast
Overnight Banana Caramel French Toast ~ Easy, overnight french toast stuffed with caramel and bananas!
Piece of overnight banana caramel french toast on a plate with a fork in front of a white baking dish containing the rest of the french toast
Cinnamon Roll Muffins
Light and fluffy, filled with cinnamon and sugar then drizzled with a vanilla icing! The Perfect Easy Breakfast Recipe!
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Cinnamon roll muffins with icing on top sitting on a wire cooling rack
Skinny Coffee Cake Muffins
Skinny Coffee Cake Muffins ~ Amazing muffins that are a little on the lighter side and taste like the "real" thing!
Three skinny coffee cake muffins in a row on a silver tray
Crunchy Pecan Banana French Toast
Light and Fluffy French Toast with a Crunchy Pecan Crust then Loaded with Bananas! A Perfect and Easy Breakfast!
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Two slices of crunchy pecan banana french toast topped with banana slices and syrup on a round plate
Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Muffins
Delicious, Homemade Pumpkin Muffins Perfect for Breakfast on the Go! Naturally Sweetened with Honey!
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A chocolate chip pumpkin muffin with a bite out of it on a white counter in front of a muffin tin of pumpkin muffins
Crumb Banana Muffins
Delicious, Homemade Banana Muffins Loaded with a Amazing Crumb Topping! Perfect for an Breakfast!
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Up close image of a crumb banana muffin sitting on a brown paper muffin liner
Peanut Butter Banana Muffins
This Peanut Butter and Banana Combo Muffin is so Delicious! They are made with Whole Wheat Flour and Oats to Fill You Up at Breakfast!
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A muffin tin of skinny peanut butter banana muffins sitting on a kitchen towel along with berries

Brunch Smoothie and Drinks

Coffee to wake you, alcohol to keep you going to maybe a smoothie if you are looking for something for the kids to enjoy!

Fresh Orange Smoothie Recipe
Only 4 Ingredients Makes it a Perfect Quick, Easy Breakfast or Snack! Packed with Vitamin-C to Help You Feel Great! 
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Glass of fresh orange smoothie with banana slices in it and an orange slice on the rim sitting on a wooden table with a white cloth and two oranges
Tropical Mimosas
The classic brunch drink, given a tropical twist with the addition of mango, pineapple, and a splash of grenadine!
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Tropical Mimosas - The classic brunch drink, given a tropical twist with the addition of mango, pineapple, and a splash of grenadine.
Pineapple Fruit Cocktail Drink Recipe
Pineapple Fruit Cocktail Drink Recipe ~ A blend of pineapple, apple, and orange juice are the stars of the show with this pineapple fruit cocktail. Served with sliced pear and the optional rum which are also refreshing for the summer!
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Pineapple Fruit Cocktail Drink Recipe ~ A blend of pineapple, apple, and orange juice are the stars of the show with this pineapple fruit cocktail. Served with sliced pear and the optional rum which are also refreshing for the summer!
Skinny Vanilla Homemade Iced Coffee
Skinny Vanilla Homemade Iced Coffee ~ Skip the Expensive Coffee Shop Iced Coffee and Make Your Own Cold Brewed Coffee at Home! Plus it's on the Lighter Side!
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Brunch Rolls, Breads and More

The perfect mix of anything goes for brunch! Did someone say tacos?

Crock Pot Caramel Apple Rolls Recipe
Start with Store Bought Caramel Rolls in the Crock Pot with Apples and Smothered in Caramel Sauce!
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A crock pot of caramel apple rolls next to cinnamon sticks and green apples
Berry Baked Oatmeal
This delicious baked oatmeal recipe is loaded with fresh berries! It's a quick and easy make ahead breakfast for meals on the go that are healthy.
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White Baking Dish with Baked Oatmeal topped with strawberries and blueberries on dark wooden background
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
Quick and Easy Breakfast over the grill or campfire! These Campfire Cinnamon Rolls only take 30 minutes. You’ll be enjoying these for breakfast in no time!
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Foil circular pan of grilled cinnamon rolls with icing on top
Pumpkin Baked Oatmeal
This Easy, Make-Ahead Baked Oatmeal is the Perfect Breakfast for Busy Mornings! Filled with Pumpkin, Oats and Spices to Fill You Up!
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Baked Pumpkin Oatmeal ~ This Easy, Make-Ahead Baked Oatmeal is the Perfect Breakfast for Busy Mornings! Filled with Pumpkin, Oats and Spices to Fill You Up!
Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups
Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups are the perfect easy breakfast recipe! Loaded with healthy ingredients (tons of protein!) they will fill you up and keep you full, plus a little chocolate to fix your sweet tooth too! They make a great healthy snack recipe too. Make them ahead for the week and reheat them for a grab and go breakfast on the run and they are freezer friendly!
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Chocolate Banana Baked Oatmeal Cups ~ Perfect for Breakfast, School Lunches and Snacks! These Baked Oatmeal Cups are Packed with Protein, Make Ahead and Freezer Friendly!
Berry Yogurt Breakfast Parfait
Quick, Healthy Breakfast for Mornings When You Are on the Go! Layers of Greek Yogurt, Granola, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Pecans
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Berry Yogurt Breakfast Parfait ~ Quick, Healthy Breakfast for Mornings When You Are on the Go! Layers of Greek Yogurt, Granola, Strawberries, Blueberries, Raspberries and Pecans!
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls
Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Crescent Rolls ~ Filled a with Creamy, Sweet and Tangy Lemon Filling and Bursting with Fresh Blueberries! Perfect for Dessert, Breakfast or Brunch!
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Lemon blueberry cheese cake crescent rolls on a white cooling rack with blueberries and lemon slices
Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Ring
Tender, Flaky Crescent Rolls Stuffed with Strawberry Pie Filling & Cheesecake then Drizzled with Icing! Perfect Quick & Easy Breakfast or Dessert!
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Slice of Strawberry Cheesecake Crescent Ring on spatula
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
Soft scrambled eggs mixed with chorizo and vegetables, then stuffed into a corn tortilla with beans. Topped with some salsa, pico de gallo and cheese.  This is a breakfast dish you won't want to miss! 
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Two chorizo breakfast tacos on a white plate with lime wedges and parsley in the background
Easy Apple Turnovers
Delicious and easy Apple Turnovers! This Apple Turnover Recipe is perfect for a quick, easy breakfast, snack or dessert. They are the best warm from the oven!
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Three easy apple turnovers on a white plate sitting on a red kitchen towel with cinnamon sticks and apples
Lemon Cream Turnovers
Lemon Cream Turnovers Recipe ~ This easy lemon cream turnover recipe uses only 6 ingredients, making them a quick and easy breakfast, snack or dessert! 
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This easy lemon cream turnover recipe uses only 6 ingredients, making them a quick and easy breakfast, snack or dessert!
Oven Baked Bacon Recipe
Baking your bacon in the oven makes it perfectly crispy and evenly cooked every single time!
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Oven baked bacon on a white plate
Southwestern Breakfast Sandwiches
Delicious Homemade Southwestern Breakfast Sandwiches layered with melted cheese, bacon, an over easy egg, pico de gallo, and guacamole! This breakfast sandwich recipe will soon be your favorite!
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Southwestern Breakfast Sandwich Cut Open and stacked on a wood plate
Maple Pecan Monkey Bread
 Pre-made biscuit dough is rolled in cinnamon sugar, then baked in a maple pecan caramel sauce that is to die for! This homemade monkey bread recipe makes the best fall breakfast, or even Thanksgiving brunch! 
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Bundt cake shaped maple pecan monkey bread on a white plate
Easy Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
Tender and gooey melt-in-your-mouth sticky buns topped with caramel sauce and chopped pecans. This easy recipe uses canned crescent roll dough and prepared caramel sauce!
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Easy caramel pecan sticky buns on a white plate
Caramel Apple Monkey Bread
Ooey, Gooey Monkey Bread Spiced with Cinnamon and Full of Apples! Prep it the night before and wake your family up to the amazing smell of cinnamon and apples!
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Apple Monkey Bread on platter
Stupid Easy Caramel Rolls
Fresh, Sticky Caramel Rolls That Are Fool Proof and Easy! Great for Beginners and Seasoned Bakers!
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Caramel Rolls Square Cropped Image
Easy Cinnamon Roll Monkey Bread
Quick and Easy Monkey Bread Made with Cinnamon Rolls and Icing! Perfect Easy Breakfast Treat!
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Easy cinnamon roll monkey bread ring with frosting on a metal cake stand
Mini Caramel Rolls Recipe
Mini Caramel Rolls recipe is the perfect easy breakfast recipe!
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plate of mini caramel rolls made with crescent rolls
Caramel Pull Aparts
Bite-Sized biscuits loaded with an ooey, gooey caramel sauce made out of ice cream!
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Wooden spoon with a scoop of Caramel Pull Aparts
Cinnamon Frosted Cream Cheese Banana Donuts
Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosted Banana Donuts ~ Delicious, Easy, Moist Baked Banana Donuts Topped with Cream Cheese Frosting Loaded with Cinnamon!
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Two cinnamon cream cheese frosted banana donuts on a wood board in front of bananas
Drizzled Snickerdoodle Donuts
Drizzled Snickerdoodle Donuts ~ Light, Fluffy Donuts Rolled in Cinnamon Sugar and Topped with a Vanilla Drizzle!
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Three drizzled snickerdoodle donuts stacked on a brown and white plate
Sweet Potato Hash with Peppers and Onions
Sweet Potato Hash with Peppers and Onions Recipe ~ A blend of Two Different Potatoes Makes This Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage, Peppers and Onions a Delicious Breakfast!
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Sweet Potato Hash with Peppers and Onions Recipe ~ A blend of Two Different Potatoes Makes This Sweet Potato Hash with Sausage, Peppers and Onions a Delicious Breakfast!

Brunch Egg Recipes

Easy Oven Baked Scrambled Eggs
Light, Fluffy, Perfect Scrambled Eggs with Cheese! Baked to Perfection in Your Oven!
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A white bowl of oven baked scrambled eggs sitting on a red and white kitchen towel
Breakfast Crescent Ring
Crescent ring that is filled with cheese, bacon and eggs for the ultimate way to start the day!
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Stack of three pieces of Breakfast Crescent Ring.
Egg Muffins on the Grill
These easy breakfast egg muffins can be made right on the grill while you are camping or when it’s hot out and you don’t want to warm up the house! Light, fluffy eggs with cheese and ham made in a muffin tin. Everyone will be asking for more muffin tin eggs!
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Muffin tin egg on a white plate
Cheddar and Ham Quiche Cups
 These easy Cheddar and Ham Quiche Cups are made with a puff pastry crust, making these a great quick-and-easy breakfast recipe! 
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Quiche cups with ham and cheddar cheese on a piece of paper
Breakfast Crescent Rolls
Breakfast Crescent Rolls ~ Easy Breakfast Recipe for Crescent Rolls Filled with Sausage, Peppers, Egg and Cheese Filling!
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Three breakfast crescent rolls on ripped in half on a blue plate
Breakfast Enchiladas
Tortillas stuffed with Sausage, Eggs,Cheese and Bacon! This is the Perfect Overnight Breakfast Casserole Recipe!
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Overhead image of breakfast enchiladas in a white baking dish
Bacon Egg Muffins
Looking for a quick and easy breakfast? These Bacon and Egg Muffins are just that! Crispy Bacon with an egg in the middle make the perfect breakfast, lunch or snack! Easily portable for breakfast on the go or to send with kids in their lunches!
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bacon and egg muffins on white plate
Baked Omelette
Light, fluffy omelette that is full for of cheese and ham. It's so easy to prepare when hosting guests or great for meal prep!
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Metal spatula with a piece of ham and cheese omelette on it
Make-Ahead Breakfast Muffins Recipe
Breakfast Egg Muffins - Melted Cheese, Warm Eggs and Bacon Piled on an English Muffin! Make Them Ahead, Warm Up and it's the Perfect Grab and Go Breakfast for on the Run!
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Three make ahead breakfast muffin melts in a row on a kitchen towel
Egg Muffins
Light, fluffy egg muffins loaded with cheese and ham.
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Ham and cheese egg muffins in a muffin tin
Cheesy Bacon Egg Breakfast Sliders
Delicious Slider Sandwiches Stuffed with Bacon, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese! The Perfect Easy Breakfast or Brunch Recipe!
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Cheesy Bacon Egg Breakfast Sliders ~ Delicious Slider Sandwiches Stuffed with Bacon, Scrambled Eggs and Cheese! The Perfect Easy Breakfast or Brunch Recipe!

About Julie Evink

I'm here to help you win in the kitchen again! Life is Busy, Life is Crazy, but that doesn't mean you can't make your family dinner! Julie's goal is to provide you with easy, family, friendly recipes that use pantry staples. Dinnertime will be stress free again!

Comments

  1. Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says

    So many great brunch ideas! (and all of them look better than the breakfast I’m eating right now!)

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  2. Shelley @ Two Healthy Kitchens says

    This is an insanely awesome round-up! Every single recipe looks fantastic … so many great ones here! Thanks a million for including our Farmer’s Market Overnight Breakfast Egg Casserole! Just thrilled to have it nestled among so many other wonderful bloggers’ recipes! 😀

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  6. Laura @ Raise Youir Garden says

    What great brunch ideas.

    Brunch just makes me feel like a lady. Pinkies up!

    Devouring a steak and fries, not so much.

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  7. Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says

    Well. This is straight up amazing. Ahhhhmayzing! I thought I got enough when I did a brunch roundup a couple weeks ago but this confirms it: you can never have enough brunch. Thanks for including me!!!

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  8. Taylor @ Food Faith Fitness says

    Well that is a sight for tired eyes this morning! I am going to be Brunchin’ for DAYS! What a great roundup! Thank you for including my PB & J French Toast and Samoa Scones!

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