65 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas That Are Easy and Impressive

• Time Commitment: 8 hours and 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: make ahead, beginner-friendly, high protein

Think of this like a savory bread pudding that just so happens to taste best with a mimosa on the side. Even better, this spring-inspired rendition is prepared ahead.

• Time Commitment: 50 minutes
• Why I Love It: special occasion–worthy, beginner-friendly, high protein

Not only will it please savory and sweet breakfast lovers alike, but it’s ready to eat in less than an hour. Plus, it looks impressive enough that your mom will want to share a photo with her Facebook friends. Win-win.

• Time Commitment: 55 minutes
• Why I Love It: one pan, crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

You want to be chatting with Mom at the table—not flipping pancakes all morning. This sheet pan gem solves your problem: Just pour in the batter and wait for it to bake, no flipping necessary.

• Time Commitment: 55 minutes
• Why I Love It: low carb, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

We love scrambled eggs, but they get old (and dry) fast. Serve this stunning Tunisian dish instead, starring eight runny eggs in a sea of spiced spinach purée. Use crusty bread to scoop up all the goods.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, beginner-friendly

Dishing with mom over lattes and breakfast pastries > everything. What should we rave about first, the cream cheese filling or cinnamon streusel? Even picky kids will ask for seconds.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: one pan, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

It's as simple as trading sliced bread for frozen waffles, and we promise your mom won't mind the shortcut. If you're feeling ambitious, go the extra mile with homemade cinnamon-sugar waffles in their place.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: pescatarian, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

This Mother's Day brunch idea delivers everything you love about a lox bagel with all the trimmings, plus crispy, paper-thin layers of Parmesan potatoes. What's not to love?

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, high protein, kid-friendly

Can your mom never choose between sweet and savory breakfasts? This handheld, starring spicy chorizo, is the best of both worlds. (Pro tip: Top it off with a drizzle of syrup to up the ante.)

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, dairy free, gluten free

Four ingredients have never made *this* much magic before. Add a few strips of bacon to a breakfast sandwich, serve it as a side or nosh on it straight out of the pan.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, gluten free

TBH, we'd bookmark this to serve over pasta for dinner in the future if we were you. But as a Mother's Day brunch idea, we prefer it with dressed greens and crusty bread for dunking.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: kid-friendly, vegetarian

Make your mama feel like a kid again with these cuties she used to pack in your lunchbox. They're a bit more sophisticated, thanks to the rich egg custard and honey-vanilla syrup.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: high protein, crowd-pleaser

Behold, the most epic breakfast invention ever. Each buttermilk-cheddar muffin is stuffed with scallions, chopped bacon and a whole hard-boiled egg.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 50 minutes
• Why I Love It: high protein, gluten free, special occasion-worthy

Orange blossom honey + ancho chili powder + garlic = the most divine, sweet-and-spicy condiment of all time. It makes already-delicious chilaquiles that much more drool-worthy.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegan, dairy free, high protein

If your mom is vegan, look no further than this plant-based handheld. The tempeh is coated in a sticky maple glaze that's spiked with smoked paprika and soy sauce, making for a more uncanny substitute than you may imagine.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

Make this stunner once and Mom will ask for it every year from then on. (Blame it on the vanilla ice cream.) Feel free to use drained, canned peaches in a pinch, along with store-bought caramel sauce.

• Time Commitment: 55 minutes
• Why I Love It: high protein, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser

Just because it's a holiday doesn’t mean she can't stick to her diet. Monique Volz's lighter version of huevos rancheros is a great way to eat healthy-ish while treating Mom.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: gluten free, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser

This berry and peach “crisp” feels a lot like dessert, but we love the simple, healthy-ish additions of chickpea flour and coconut sugar—you know, for balance. (Thanks, Gena Hamshaw!)

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, high protein

All the essential components of a caprese salad (mozzarella! grape tomatoes! fresh basil!) are included in this tasty Mother's Day brunch idea. The casserole is also packed with protein, thanks to eggs.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

Frozen puff pastry comes to the rescue in this simple-but-impressive dish. Wrap it around fresh asparagus, bake it and drizzle with honey to Mom's heart's content.

• Time Commitment: 55 minutes (plus chilling time)
• Why I Love It: make ahead, vegetarian, kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser

Prep this casserole—which includes frozen waffles, blueberries, cream cheese and streusel topping—on Saturday night. Then, simply bake it for 40 minutes in the morning and this Mother’s Day brunch idea is served.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegan

These Mexican-inspired chilaquiles feature peppery tomato sauce and tofu instead of eggs, so they fit right into your mom's plant-based meal plan. Did someone ask for seconds?

• Time Commitment: 9 hours and 20 minutes
• Why I Love It: make ahead, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser

Meet the strata, a savory bread pudding-esque dish that can be prepped in advance. Best of all, this recipe uses pantry ingredients, so you probably have most of what you need already on hand. Easy peasy.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

Impress Mom with a raspberry-rosé wine sauce that you can delicately drizzle over homemade buttermilk waffles. Double down on the theme by washing it down with rosé to boot.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, vegan, dairy free

It doesn't take much effort to put together Alejandra Graf’s chocolate and vanilla chia pudding, topped with cherries and mint leaves. You can easily sub strawberries, raspberries or even toasted coconut if cherries aren't her thing.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: gluten free, dairy free, high protein

Don’t underestimate the power of a good hash, especially when it boasts both sweet and savory notes from sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and spicy sausage. Serve it with scrambled eggs and a dollop of yogurt.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, one bowl, vegetarian

This Mother's Day brunch idea is the definition of make-ahead magic. These beauties will keep in the fridge for up to four days or in the freezer for up to two months, meaning you can keep the leftovers on hand for future busy mornings.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, vegetarian, high protein

Treat your usual frittata to some Latin flair with slices of avocado, homemade corn salsa and your go-to hot sauce. (Thanks, Phoebe Lapine.)

• Time Commitment: 7 hours and 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: high protein, slow cooker recipe, make ahead, crowd-pleaser

Ever dream of waking up and walking into the kitchen to find breakfast ready for you? It's possible, courtesy of this Mother's Day brunch idea. This egg, bacon and spinach casserole that cooks overnight in the slow cooker.

• Time Commitment: 55 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

The beauty of French toast is that it can salvage day-old bread. Try it with this bake that makes use of brioche loaves, orange marmalade and the milk that's probably already in your fridge.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, high protein, gluten free

Have you tried menemen? This traditional Turkish breakfast combines eggs, tomatoes and peppers for a hearty meal. Just add your favorite crusty bread et voilà.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, gluten free

You’ll need plenty of carbs to soak up the Mother’s Day mimosa bar, so here’s the perfect dish: crispy potatoes baked in chili garlic oil and herbs, tossed with soft poached eggs.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: dairy free, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Noodles for breakfast are a thing in many Asian countries, which is why we are 100 percent behind this bacon-and-egg ramen bowl. Substitute crispy bacon for the sliced pork belly if that's easier for you.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, crowd-pleaser, high protein, high fiber

If Mother's Day snuck up on you, lean on the following pantry ingredients: polenta, a can of refried beans, half a dozen eggs and a jar of salsa. They're everything you need to whip up Monique Volz's easy bake.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, beginner-friendly

Your mom's favorite cocktail in muffin form. Seriously—there's even prosecco in the batter and in the two-ingredient glaze on top.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: no cook, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Aka heaven. Mom will think so, too, when she wakes up to this Mother’s Day brunch idea. Adorn the essentials with sliced produce, olives and fresh herbs. Pass the capers, will ya?

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, kid-friendly

Put a spin on whole wheat pancakes with a sweet shredded coconut topping made with coconut sugar and coconut syrup. The picky eaters at the table will be glad they gave it a chance.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, gluten free

Open-faced breakfast tacos? We’re so in. Griddle a tortilla to make the base for scrambled eggs with cheese, a foolproof Mother's Day brunch idea by Katie Workman.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, one pan, special occasion-worthy

Swiss chard, green olives and thick-cut bacon make this baked egg dish extra savory. (Plus, you can finish it with flaky salt, chives and toasted baguette for good measure.

• Time Commitment: 3 hours and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: make ahead, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Sub croissants for brioche in this French toast bake that’s laced with raspberries and chunks of tangy cream cheese. It'll add flaky, buttery splendor to every bite.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, pescatarian, crowd-pleaser

Put down the store-bought quiche: You've got this. Heidi Larsen's method calls for a package of frozen puff pastry, smoked salmon, cream cheese and a few dashes of hot sauce, so you won't have to do much more than assemble.

• Time Commitment: 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly

Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please. (C'mon, it's her special day.) The kids at the table will be super excited to dig into this nostalgic Mother's Day brunch idea.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, no cook

There's pineapple and banana in this sipper, so it's basically a fruit salad...with Champagne. Sounds good to us.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours and 55 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Liz Harris’s French toast is just about as easy to assemble as a sandwich. Just spread melted chocolate and mascarpone cream between two slices of bread, dip it in egg wash and stack it in a baking dish. Ta-da.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: <10 ingredients, <30 minutes, special occasion-worthy, high protein

Don’t be intimidated by this classic Mother's Day brunch idea. Heidi Larsen's recipe includes blender hollandaise (!), fresh lump crab meat and avocado slices, so it's bound to be delicious without much help from the chef.

• Time Commitment: 20 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, gluten free, dairy free, make ahead

You can make the grain-free granola up to two weeks in advance, so consider this Mother’s Day brunch idea a total breeze. Serve it over Greek yogurt with fresh fruit.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

If you’re better at assembling than cooking, this Mother's Day brunch idea is for you. Scatter a platter with smoked salmon, burrata, fresh fruit, cream cheese, breads, jams and just about anything else you can think of—creativity is key.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: gluten free, high protein, vegetarian

Most guests won’t know Monique Volz’s spinach and goat cheese quiche is actually gluten- and grain-free. The trick? It’s all in the tender-yet-crisp sweet potato crust.

• Time Commitment: 2 hours and 40 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, kid-friendly, special occasion-worthy

Skip the boxed cinnamon rolls in favor of Maria Lichty’s sweet rolls, topped with lemon-cream cheese frosting and blueberries. They feel way more festive and seasonal for the occasion.

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegetarian, <30 minutes, high protein, crowd-pleaser

If you’re a beginner in the kitchen, you can still whip up this impressive Mother’s Day brunch idea. Try Aida Mollenkamp’s ricotta toast with mashed berries, honey and herbed nuts.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegetarian, one pan, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

This puffed pancake is surprisingly easy to make. Katie Workman will guide you through the process (which takes about half an hour) for this brag-worthy Mother's Day brunch idea.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, <10 ingredients, vegetarian

We dare you to name someone who doesn't like breakfast tacos. Go ahead, we'll wait. These are filled to the brim with eggs, refried beans, avocado and salsa.

• Time Commitment: 35 minutes
• Why I Love It: vegan, dairy free, special occasion-worthy

This twist on a Southern staple will have Mom coming back for seconds. Vegan butter, non-dairy milk and nutritional yeast keep the plant-based take tasting cheesy and rich. (Thanks, Gena Hamshaw.)

• Time Commitment: 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegetarian

This lightning-fast take on a classic proves that easy meals can also be downright delicious. Just bake the eggs with canned salsa, then top them with avocado, cilantro, sour cream and tortilla chips.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, vegetarian, crowd-pleaser

It’s a special day, so dress up your standard avocado toast with flavorful Japanese ingredients, like roasted seaweed, ikura and sesame seeds. A slathering of miso or Japanese mayo on the bread couldn't hurt.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 15 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, make ahead

Because nothing pairs with a cup of joe like a caffeine-infused baked good. You won't even need a fancy machine to pull it off, since the recipe leans on instant espresso powder.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: kid-friendly, crowd-pleaser, beginner-friendly

The only *right* way to eat this sweet-and-savory waffle? Douse it in maple syrup and cinnamon before taking your first bite. Baked apples would be a stellar topping as well.

• Time Commitment: 10 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, <10 ingredients, kid-friendly

Does it get simpler than five pantry staples, one measuring cup and a single skillet? We think not. Make the pancakes fancy by topping each stack with Greek yogurt, jam and lemon zest.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 20 minutes
• Why I Love It: gluten free, crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy

Greek yogurt in the batter makes this gluten-free gem extra moist, but you could substitute cashew-coconut yogurt to make it vegan if you'd prefer. Just don't skip the pretty glaze on top.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 30 minutes (plus resting time)
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, vegetarian, special occasion-worthy

What makes this rendition on the Mother's Day brunch go-to so special, you ask? The shakshuka bakes directly on top of a fluffy, homemade round of sesame seed bread.

• Time Commitment: 50 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, sheet pan recipe, beginner-friendly

A Mother's Day brunch idea for 12 that leaves you with only one bowl and one sheet pan to clean? Pinch us, we're dreaming. Make it up to four days ahead to save time on Mother's Day morning.

• Time Commitment: 30 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, <10 ingredients

Forget the dry scones you've endured in the past. These are tender, elegant and just sweet enough, thanks to buttermilk in the dough and being mixed by hand.

• Time Commitment: 25 minutes
• Why I Love It: <30 minutes, vegetarian, beginner-friendly

Warning: You'll want to drizzle the ginger-tahini citrus dressing over everything. Skip the soft-boiled egg on top if Mom is vegan.

• Time Commitment: 1 hour and 5 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, special occasion-worthy, vegetarian

This layered masterpiece of puff pastry, tangy goat cheese and multicolored carrots is guaranteed to wow the guest of honor. Serve it with dressed greens and plenty of bubbly.

• Time Commitment: 45 minutes
• Why I Love It: crowd-pleaser, make ahead, kid-friendly

Think of these pancakes as lighter, chewier French crepes. More eggs and less flour give them a superbly tender texture, while beer infuses the batter with malty, earthy flavor. Top them with berry compote and whipped cream, or butter, sugar and cardamom.

• Time Commitment: 5 minutes (plus chilling)
• Why I Love It: make ahead, <10 ingredients, no cook

Make your Mother's Day to-do list a little shorter on the big day by preparing this dairy-free delight the night before. All these dreamy oats need is five minutes of prep and an overnight chill in the fridge to properly thicken. Top them with toasted coconut and fresh berries.