45 Brunch Recipes You Should Try

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Here is a collection of best brunch recipe ideas for your next gathering. I have included sweet and savory brunch recipes with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors that are easy and use wholesome ingredients. These brunch ideas are simple and make the perfect spread that anyone will love.

Here is a collection of best brunch recipe ideas for your next gathering. I have included sweet and savory brunch recipes that are easy and use wholesome ingredients. These brunch ideas are simple and make the perfect spread that anyone will love.


 

Savory Brunch Recipe And Ideas

The Best Vegetable Strata

4 from 1 vote

The Best Vegetable Strata

This is The Best Vegetable Strata Recipe ever! This strata is full of vegetables and is a complete breakfast or brunch that needs minimal preparation.
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This is The Best Vegetable Strata Recipe ever! This strata is full of vegetables and is a complete breakfast or brunch that needs minimal preparation.
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Sweet And Spicy Breakfast Toast

breakfast toast sweet and spicy.
4 from 1 vote

Sweet and Spicy Breakfast Toast

Say good bye to boring breakfast. This Sweet and Spicy Breakfast toast is here to help you start a delicious day. Start the day with a kick of salsa for more flavor!
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Say good bye to boring breakfast. This Sweet and Spicy Breakfast toast is here to help you start a delicious day. Start the day with a kick of salsa for more flavor! Say good bye to boring breakfast. This Sweet and Spicy Breakfast toast is here to help you start a delicious day. Start the day with a kick of salsa for more flavor!

Shakshuka With Feta

5 from 16 votes

Easy Shakshuka With Feta

Shakshuka with feta is great for brunch. Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with warm spices and vegetables and then topped with creamy feta. Learn how to make this easy one skillet breakfast recipe and enjoy it any day of the week.
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Shakshuka with feta is great for brunch. Eggs are poached in a delicious tomato sauce flavored with warm spices and vegetables and then topped with creamy feta. Learn how to make this easy one skillet breakfast recipe and enjoy it any day of the week.

Sausage Breakfast Muffins (Mediterranean Style)

Sausage breakfast muffins.
4.67 from 3 votes

Sausage Breakfast Muffins (Mediterranean Style)

Sausage breakfast muffins come together in no time and are super simple to make. These Breakfast egg muffins are packed with tasty sausage and vegetables! 
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Sausage egg muffins.

Baked Eggs With Sausage And Mushrooms

5 from 5 votes

Baked Eggs with Sausage and Mushroom

Baked Eggs with Sausage and Mushroom is a perfect breakfast dish for any day of the year. Fresh mushrooms and delicious sausage mixed with an amazing tomato sauce baked in the oven with eggs, can’t get any better! 
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Baked Eggs with Sausage and Mushroom is a perfect breakfast dish for any day of the year. Fresh mushrooms and delicious sausage mixed with an amazing tomato sauce baked in the oven with eggs, can't get any better!
5 from 9 votes

Yeralma Yumurta – Potatoes and Eggs

Yeralma Yumurta – Potatoes and Eggs is a basic Persian dish from Tabriz in the northwest of Iran where my father was born. It’s one of the most famous street foods of the region.
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Yeralma yumurta mashed potatoes and eggs.

Italian Baked Eggs In Marinara Sauce

Italian baked eggs.
4.82 from 16 votes

Italian Baked Eggs in Marinara Sauce

Italian baked eggs are great for the weekends. This breakfast egg recipe is delicious and is cooked in the most amazing tomato sauce.
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Italian baked eggs are great for the weekends. This breakfast egg recipe is delicious and is cooked in the most amazing tomato sauce.

Greek Avocado Egg Sandwich

5 from 3 votes

Greek Avocado Egg Sandwich

Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes and is perfect for breakfast. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.
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Avocado Egg Sandwich with a Greek twist is ready in 20 minutes and is perfect for breakfast. Avocado and egg wrapped in pita with some olives and feta offers so much flavor in every bite.

Turkish Borek (3 Ways)

5 from 20 votes

Turkish Borek Recipe (Sigara Borek)

Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later. 
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Borek is a Turkish savory crunchy pastry filled with different fillings such as cheese or potatoes. Learn how to make Turkish borek recipe by watching our step-by-step video and tutorial. They are perfect as a midday snack or for breakfast and you can make them in advance and freeze them for later.

Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)

Vegan Turkish lentil meatballs are usually served with lettuce.
4.70 from 69 votes

Turkish Vegan Lentil Balls (Mercimek Köftesi)

These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs. 
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These vegan lentil meatballs are a Turkish classic. Made with red lentils and bulgur, these meatballs are usually served with lettuce and herbs.

Mediterranean Breakfast Hash

Mediterranean breakfast hash.
5 from 2 votes

Mediterranean Breakfast Hash

An easy potato hash recipe that’s perfect for breakfast and brunch. Make this easy breakfast hash recipe using just a few ingredients. 
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An easy potato hash recipe that's perfect for breakfast and brunch. Make this easy breakfast hash recipe using just a few ingredients.

Gozleme (Turkish stuffed flatbread)

4.97 from 29 votes

Gozleme recipe (Turkish Stuffed Flatbread)

Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic Turkish recipe. 
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Gozleme is a delicious Turkish flatbread stuffed with different fillings such as potatoes and spinach. Watch the video to learn how to make this classic Turkish recipe.

Best Whipped Feta Dip Recipe

5 from 16 votes

Best Whipped Feta Dip Recipe

Ready in 10 minutes, this creamy whipped feta dip is super easy and tasty. Top with walnuts and serve with pita for a unique mezze at any gathering! Follow along to learn about which feta to select and how to make the best feta dip ever!
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dip with feta in a bowl topped with walnuts on a blue platter.

Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian fava beans)

ful medames topped with tomatoes and herbs.
5 from 12 votes

Ful Medames Recipe (Egyptian fava beans)

Ful medames is a fava bean stew flavored with olive oil, lemon juice and spices. Usually served for breakfast, this Egyptian classic is so easy to make and is ready in less than 30 minutes. Follow along to learn how to make ful medames at home.
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ful medames topped with tomatoes and herbs.

Fried Halloumi with Honey

Fried halloumi with honey on a white plate.
5 from 17 votes

Fried Halloumi with Honey

Fried halloumi is tasty, easy and ready in 5 minutes. Once fried, crispy halloumi is paired with spicy honey to make a tasty appetizer in no time.
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Fried halloumi with honey on a white plate.

Best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe

Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.
5 from 6 votes

Best Cucumber Sandwich Recipe

Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.
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Ready in 15 minutes, this cucumber sandwich is like no other. Forget about cream cheese, the combination of feta, walnut and herbs takes this classic sandwich to a whole new level.

Nargesi (Persian Spinach And Eggs)

Spinach and Eggs
5 from 10 votes

Persian Spinach and Eggs (Nargesi)

Spinach and eggs, Persian style! This one pan breakfast is easy, healthy and ready in only 20 minutes. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious egg recipe.
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Spinach and eggs, Persian style! This one pan breakfast is easy, healthy and ready in only 20 minutes. You only need a handful of ingredients to make this delicious egg recipe.

Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito

5 from 5 votes

Vegetarian Breakfast Burrito Recipe

Delicious vegetarian breakfast burrito recipe that's freezer friendly and easy to make. They are great for meal prep and are packed with veggies. 

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Delicious vegetarian breakfast burrito recipe that's freezer friendly and easy to make. They are great for meal prep and are packed with veggies.

Cilbir (Turkish Eggs With Yogurt Sauce)

Cilbir Turkish Eggs.
4.94 from 16 votes

Çılbır (Turkish Eggs)

Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast made with poached eggs and a flavorful yogurt sauce, ideal for a hearty brunch.
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Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast made with poached eggs and a flavorful yogurt sauce, ideal for a hearty brunch.

Mediterranean Spinach Omelette

5 from 5 votes

Mediterranean Spinach Omelette

Ready in 20 minutes, this spinach omelette with a Mediterranean twist is perfect for breakfast. It's packed with vegetables and flavor, and is very easy to make.
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Ready in 20 minutes, this spinach omelette with a Mediterranean twist is perfect for breakfast. It's packed with vegetables and flavor, and is very easy to make.

Breakfast Pizza

5 from 4 votes

Breakfast Pizza Recipe

Make this Breakfast Pizza Recipe in no time using naan and only three ingredients! All done and ready in less than thirty minutes, perfect for a brunch party! 
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Make this Breakfast Pizza Recipe in no time using naan and only three ingredients! All done and ready in less than thirty minutes, perfect for a brunch party!

Savory Bread Pudding

5 from 1 vote

Savory Bread Pudding with Sausage and Spinach

Savory bread pudding is great for brunch. This sausage bread pudding with spinach and asparagus is full of delicious ingredients and is very easy to prepare. 
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Savory bread pudding is great for brunch. This sausage bread pudding with spinach and asparagus is full of delicious ingredients and is very easy to prepare.

Menemen (Turkish Eggs And Tomatoes)

5 from 34 votes

Menemen Turkish Eggs and Tomatoes Recipe

Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast recipe made with tomatoes and eggs. Learn how to make it at home with a few ingredients.  
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Menemen is a traditional Turkish breakfast recipe made with tomatoes and eggs. Learn how to make it at home with a few ingredients.

Marinated Feta

Marinated feta recipe
5 from 13 votes

Best Marinated Feta Recipe

Marinated feta takes only 5 minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later. Cubes of creamy feta are coated with olive oil, spices, herbs and lemon peel, making this the ultimate Mediterranean snack!
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Marinated feta takes only 5 minutes to make and is the perfect appetizer. You can make it ahead of time and enjoy it later. Cubes of creamy feta are coated with olive oil, spices, herbs and lemon peel, making this the ultimate Mediterranean snack!

Sweet Brunch Recipes & Ideas

Peanut Butter Banana Waffles

banana waffles.
5 from 2 votes

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Waffles

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Waffles are great for breakfast or brunch. You can make the batter in a blender in no time and enjoy!
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Waffles are great for breakfast or brunch. You can make the batter in a blender in no time and enjoy!
4.60 from 5 votes

Challah Bread Pudding with Pears

Nothing beats a delicious Challah Bread Pudding for breakfast or brunch! Soft Challah bread mixed with pears and raisins with a touch of cardamom brings a feast of flavors to your table!
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challah bread pudding.

Croissant Bread Pudding

4.65 from 45 votes

Croissant Bread Pudding

Croissant bread pudding is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Crispy on the top and gooey at the bottom, this bread pudding is a must try.
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Croissant bread pudding is perfect for breakfast or brunch. Crispy on the top and gooey at the bottom, this bread pudding is a must try.

Apple Pie Crepes

4 from 3 votes

Apple Pie Crepes

These Apple Pie Crepes are the perfect start to a beautiful day. You will love these light and lacy crepes filled with delicious apples and crispy walnuts!
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These Apple Pie Crepes are the perfect start to a beautiful day. You will love these light and lacy crepes filled with delicious apples and crispy walnuts!

Churro Waffles

4.82 from 16 votes

Churro Waffles

Start you mornings with a dessert-flavored breakfast. Churro Waffles are delicious fluffy waffles full of cinnamon sugar, served with some delicious chocolate!
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Start you mornings with a dessert-flavored breakfast. Churro Waffles are delicious fluffy waffles full of cinnamon sugar, served with some delicious chocolate!

Rosewater Cardamom Pancakes With Saffron Syrup

5 from 5 votes

Rosewater Cardamom Pancakes + Saffron Syrup

A classic American recipe with a Persian twist, these rosewater cardamom pancakes with saffron syrup are the love between east and west. The fluffy pancakes with rose and cardamom aroma kissed by saffron syrup, a dream come true! 
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A classic American recipe with a Persian twist, these rosewater cardamom pancakes with saffron syrup are the love between east and west. The fluffy pancakes with rose and cardamom aroma kissed by saffron syrup, a dream come true!

Persian Homemade Crepe (Khagineh)

5 from 4 votes

Khagineh Recipe (Persian Sweet Homemade Crepe)

Khagineh is a unique Persian dessert similar to a crepe topped with date syrup, grape molasses or saffron syrup. Top with pistachios and rose for a beautiful presentation.
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This Persian Homemade Crepe Recipe is one you'll want to remember. Cooked with molasses, this crepe is different from everything you've had before.

Baked French Toast With Berry Compote

baked french toast
5 from 7 votes

Baked French Toast with Berry Compote

This baked French toast with Berry compote, which is homemade, is all you need for a Sunday morning! Save time and energy by baking These French toasts in the oven!
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Baked French toast.

Cinnamon French Toast Bake With Apples

5 from 3 votes

Cinnamon French Toast Bake with Apples

Make your mornings bright and tasty with this Apple Cinnamon French Toast Bake that is full of fall flavors. It has the flavors of an apple pie with the texture of French toast!
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French toast bake with apples.

Apple Cinnamon Rolls

5 from 7 votes

Apple cinnamon rolls

Soft and fluffy apple cinnamon rolls made from scratch. These cinnamon rolls have delicious apples in every bite and they’re great for snacking.
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Soft and fluffy apple cinnamon rolls made from scratch. These cinnamon rolls have delicious apples in every bite and they’re great for snacking.

Banana Bread Muffins With Walnuts

4.64 from 11 votes

Banana Bread Muffins with Walnuts

Banana bread muffins are everyone’s favorite. These easy banana bread muffins are perfect as breakfast or midday snack. 
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Banana bread muffins are everyone's favorite. These easy banana bread muffins are perfect as breakfast or midday snack.

Almond Biscotti

Almond biscotti cookies on a plate.
5 from 9 votes

Biscotti Recipe

This homemade biscotti recipe is easy and so versatile. These classic Italian cookies are crispy and go well with a cup of coffee. You only need a handful of ingredients to make these. I have also included several variations for you to try!
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Front shot of almond biscotti.

Oatmeal Banana Bread

4.70 from 83 votes

Easy Oatmeal Banana Bread

Oatmeal banana bread is the perfect recipe for a quick, simple and light breakfast. Read on for step-by-step directions!
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Oatmeal banana bread is the perfect recipe for a quick, simple and light breakfast. Read on for step-by-step directions!

Cinnamon Apple Monkey Bread

4.78 from 9 votes

Apple Pie Monkey Bread

Apple Pie Monkey Bread made from scratch is the perfect family breakfast! The amazing combination of apples and cinnamon makes this ooey gooey bread so delicious! 
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Apple Pie Monkey Bread made from scratch is the perfect family breakfast! The amazing combination of apples and cinnamon makes this ooey gooey bread so delicious!

Persian Banana Date Shake

5 from 9 votes

Persian Banana Date Shake (Majoon)

Banana date shake is a delicious and healthy shake that's ready in 5 minutes and gives you enough energy for the morning! This Persian style shake is naturally sweetened. 
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Banana date shake is a delicious and healthy shake that's ready in 5 minutes and gives you enough energy for the morning! This Persian style shake is naturally sweetened.

The Best Pumpkin Pancakes

pumpkin pancakes.
5 from 11 votes

Persian Pumpkin Pancakes – KAKA

Learn How to Make Pumpkin Pancakes for breakfast and brunch. These pancakes are fluffy and full of delicious flavors, and are ready in no time!
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pumpkin pancakes.

Cranberry White Chocolate Scones

Cranberry white chocolate scones.
4.84 from 6 votes

Cranberry White Chocolate Scones

Ready in 30 minutes, cranberry white chocolate scones make the perfect holiday breakfast. They're flaky, buttery and so delicious thanks to fresh cranberries and sweet white chocolate. Follow the instructions to make these wonderful treats!
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Cranberry white chocolate scones.

More Brunch Recipes To Try

Persian Barbari Bread

4.78 from 74 votes

Easy Persian Barbari Bread

Nan barbari is a classic Persian bread that’s easy to make. With a nice crust and soft inside, this recipe results in a tasty homemade bread suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner! 
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Nan barbari is a classic Persian bread that’s easy to make. With a nice crust and soft inside, this recipe results in a tasty homemade bread suitable for breakfast, lunch or dinner!

Turkish Simit

4.77 from 130 votes

Turkish Simit Recipe

Turkish simit is a delicious sesame crusted bread that you can have for breakfast. Learn how to make traditional simit recipe at home with this step-by-step tutorial. 
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Turkish simit is a delicious sesame crusted bread that you can have for breakfast. Learn how to make traditional simit recipe at home with this step-by-step tutorial.

Easy Focaccia Recipe

Easy focaccia recipe.
5 from 4 votes

Easy Focaccia Recipe

Here is an easy focaccia recipe that you can make at home. Learn how to make the best focaccia with crispy golden crust that's chewy on the inside.
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Easy focaccia recipe.

Easy Lavash Bread Recipe

4.93 from 84 votes

Lavash Bread

This lavash bread recipe is easy, reliable and made with simple ingredients. Lavash is soft and perfect for wraps and sandwiches. Learn how to make lavash at home with this how-to tutorial. 
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This lavash bread recipe is easy, reliable and made with simple ingredients. Lavash is soft and perfect for wraps and sandwiches. Learn how to make lavash at home with this how-to tutorial.

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Best Brunch Recipes

Here is a collection of best brunch recipe ideas for your next gathering. I have included sweet and savory brunch recipes with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors that are easy and use wholesome ingredients. These brunch ideas are simple and make the perfect spread that anyone will love.
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Total: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8
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  • You can prepare many of these dishes in advance. I have included make-ahead instructions in each recipe.
  • Many of these recipes include modifications to make them align with a variety of preferences.

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Calories: 320kcal

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5 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    You came up with quite a comprehensive list of ways to design the perfect brunch menu. Thanks for all of the great inspiration!

  2. 5 stars
    There were so many delicious options to choose from, and each one was a hit with my family. I can’t wait to make them again and try out even more

  3. 5 stars
    This was such an unexpected and unique roundup of recipes that do not disappoint! Tried the Yeralma Yumurta for dinner tonight and it was a savory success! Looking forward to giving more of these a try, indeed!