12 Easy Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch

Who needs a restaurant on Mother’s Day when you can pull off these delicious meals at home? Your mini sous chefs can get involved too. Read on for all of our best brunch recipes—we guarantee Mom will be feasting like a queen in no time.

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photo: The Merlin Menu

Easy Eggs Benedict

It’s not as hard as it seems, we promise! This recipe makes eggs benedict a breeze thanks to a smart poaching method and a Hollandaise sauce that’s blitzed up in the blender. Get all the details here.

photo: The Auntie Em’s Cookbook

Orange Ciabatta French Toast

French toast is already awesome, but it’s made even more awesome when you use ciabatta bread and flavor it with orange zest. Mom will love waking up to this—here is the recipe.

Potato Skillet with Baked Eggs

If Mom is hankering for something savory, chances are this skillet dish will hit the spot. It has bacon, potatoes and eggs, and you can even sneak in some spinach and peas for a complete and balanced meal. Here is the recipe.

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Blueberry Muffins

Nothing beats a homemade blueberry muffin, especially when little ones help make them just for their mama. This version is finished with a cinnamon sugar streusel topping—delish! Here is the recipe.

photo: The Little Epicurean

Savory Parmesan Bread Pudding

With toasty, eggy bread, chunks of thick-cut bacon and a generous sprinkling of cheese, this savory bread pudding is bound to impress Mom. Pair it with coffee and orange juice for the ultimate brunch. To get the recipe, head to The Little Epicurean.

photo: alanagkelly via flickr

Broccoli Frittata

Keep it simple and whip up a classic frittata for Mother’s Day. We love that frittatas are infinitely customizable, so you can throw in whatever veggies or cheese your fam enjoys, like the thinly sliced potatoes in the photo above. Grab the recipe here.

photo: Sajia Hall via flickr

Buttermilk Pancakes

You can't go wrong with a classic. This recipe is a step above boxed mixes, creating a super fluffy and beautiful pancake that rivals Mom's favorite 24-hour diner. Get the full recipe here.

photo: Kix Cereal

Fruit and Cereal Bouquet

Help your mini chefs use cookie cutters to make a super sweet and colorful fruit bouquet for the woman who has probably poured a thousand bowls of cereal by now. Cereal helps you arrange the sticks and provides a tasty treat. Get the full instructions at Kix Cereal.

photo: Improv Oven

Eggs in a Basket

It doesn't get much more simple (or tasty!) than this recipe from Improv Oven—just tuck pieces of ham into a muffin tin, and then crack an egg into each cup and pop it in the oven. Paired with toast and fruit, it's a meal that will definitely impress the lady of the hour.

photo: Completely Delicious

Yogurt Parfait

Serve a cool breakfast treat like any of these gorgeous yogurt parfaits. Gather other recipes from this foodie-heaven blog to whip up a menu item Mom will be sure to savor (homemade granola: yes, please!), or keep it simple and use store-bought ingredients. Get the recipes at Completely Delicious.

photo: B. Britnell

Peach Mimosas

What's brunch without a mimosa? Dress up the classic sparkling sipper with B. Britnell's recipe, which incorporates a splash of peach nectar and a slice of peach for a garnish (or substitute with Mom's favorite fruit).

photo: Ashley Marie's Kitchen

Strawberry Lemon Iced Tea

Even the mama who loves a good, strong cup of joe will be thrilled to find this on her tray. Brewed fresh, she'll love the citrusy-sweet twist on a lunchtime staple from Ashley Marie's Kitchen.

—Susie Foresman

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