Brunch Food Ideas: Sweet & Savory Recipes

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Need some brunch food ideas and recipes for your next gathering, brunch menu for a crowd, brunch garden party or small breakfast entertaining events?

Brunch Food Ideas & Recipes For Buffet Brunch Party

From finger food appetizers, gourmet recipes, fun brunch ideas to sweet treats – here you’ll find a nice recipe collection to choose from and get you inspired for your next brunch table.

Burrata and Prosciutto Board

Burrata and Prosciutto is a classic pairing to make an Italian Charcuterie or Grazing Board. Creamy Burrata cheese served with thinly sliced Prosciutto served as an appetizer, for a dinner party, brunch or just a light meal with a glass of wine. Plus with so many garnishes, this will be the hit of your party. Go to recipe.

Baked Brie (with Sundried Tomatoes, Parsley, Dukkah)

Deliciously creamy, oozy Baked Brie topped with the an intensely aromatic and flavorful medley of sundried tomatoes, fresh parsley and dukkah. Go to recipe.

Antipasto Skewers

Antipasto skewers are the ultimate appetizer for all your entertaining needs. These perfect finger foods incorporate all the elements of a traditional antipasto and are ideal for parties, picnics, or any gathering. Go to recipe.

Purple Sweet Potato Bruschetta

This purple sweet potato bruschetta is a wonderful twist on classic bruschetta! You will love this recipe for purple sweet potatoes – bursting with nutrients, delicious flavor and vibrant colors! Go to recipe.

Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta

This Sun-Dried Tomato Bruschetta is a handheld, crowd-pleasing bite, perfect for entertaining or a quick snack. Packed with bold Mediterranean flavors, this easy finger food comes together in under 20 minutes, making it a simple yet impressive addition to any gathering! Go to recipe.

White Bean Crostini Appetizers

A white bean spread I’m making on regular basis can be used to create mini bean crostini appetizers, especially when beautifully topped and decorated with colorful veggies. Go to recipe.

Fish Roe Spread Crostini

This fish roe spread tastes amazing and can be a incredibly tasty delight. It makes an incredible appetizer served as finger food that we enjoy especially in festive holidays like New Years Eve or Christmas / Easter celebrations. Go to recipe.

Romanian Eggplant Salad Spread

This Romanian eggplant salad spread is a traditional recipe, extremely delicious and easy to make with just 3 ingredients. Perfect for your brunch spread. Go to recipe.

Cucumber Sandwich

The best cucumber sandwiches ever! So easy to make ahead of time with step by step instructions! Go to recipe.

Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits

Whip up these biscuits with a few simple pantry staples, a touch of butter, and creamy buttermilk for an effortless and delicious treat. Go to recipe.

Sausage Rolls

This sausage roll recipe has savory seasoned sausage mixed with eggs, breadcrumbs, and fresh herbs baked into a ready-made puff pastry. Go to recipe.

Mini Quiche Recipe

Simple and always delicious, these Mini Quiche are just as delicious as a full-size quiche but much easier to eat and serve! Fill these little egg tarts with your favorite cheeses, vegetables, or meats to create the perfect tiny quiches for lunch, dinner, brunch, or appetizers. Go to recipe.

5-Ingredient Egg Bites

Get ready to enjoy a healthy 5-ingredient egg breakfast – an easy zucchini Egg Bites recipe! Perfect for any time of day or as a convenient grab-and-go breakfast option, this recipe is freezer-friendly, allowing for easy reheating whenever you need a quick snack or breakfast. Go to recipe.

Award-Winning Maple Sausage Brunch Bites

They are not only contest-winning, they are easy, quick, and freeze well. They are also ideal for any special occasion breakfast like Mother’s Day or Christmas morning and are the perfect portable, on-the-go breakfast food. Go to recipe.

Parmesan Rosemary Biscuits

Parmesan and rosemary biscuits are flaky, buttery and perfectly savory. They make a great cozy family breakfast, side dish, appetizer, mini sandwiches and are great to take to potlucks. Go to recipe.

Cheese Fatayer (Middle Eastern Hand Pies)

Learn how to make cheese fatayer! These savory Middle Eastern cheese pies are often enjoyed as part of breakfast! Go to recipe.

Easy Potato Fritters

These potato fritters are everyone’s favorite brunch recipe. Even kids love this fritters because they are easy for them to grab and dip. Go to recipe.

Russian Potato Pancakes

Russian potato pancakes are similar to fritters but in my version, I mash them in a food processor or blender along with onion and seasonings. These cakes are delicious and creamy on the inside with a pan-fried crispy exterior. Go to recipe.

Avocado Toast

This simple Avocado Toast is the best you’ll ever make—no fancy toppings required! Just perfectly toasted bread topped with creamy smashed avocado, a squeeze of fresh lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, and finished with salt, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Go to recipe.

Chicken Salad Melt Sandwich

Quick and easy brunch option with crispy sourdough bread and cheesy chicken salad are these chicken melt sandwiches! Go to recipe.

Swiss & Spinach Quiche

Enjoy this Swiss and Spinach Quiche that is a super tasty, healthy, recipe that is perfect for every meal! This savory dish has a delicious combination of swiss cheese and fresh spinach, encompassed by a beautifully golden, flaky, crust. Go to recipe.

Cabbage Pie (Savory and Delicious!)

This ultra-cheesy cabbage pie casserole is bursting with rich flavor. We like to serve our Russian savory pie with sour cream or fresh parsley. Go to recipe.

Caramelized Onion Tart

Caramelized onion tart is a delicious addition to your brunch table. It’s easy to make ahead of time and does double duty as an appetizer or main course with a salad. Go to recipe.

Goats Cheese Frittata

A creamy potato and spinach frittata, studded with roasted red pepper and herbs – this tasty Goat’s Cheese Frittata recipe will take your brunch to the next level! Go to recipe.

Italian Frittata with Zucchini and Tomato

This Italian inspired baked frittata is made with zucchini, tomatoes, fresh basil, a touch of parmesan, and fluffy eggs. It’s gorgeous, easy to whip up, and feeds a crowd. Mark it for your next brunch with family and friends. Go to recipe.

Southern Tomato Pie

Southern Tomato Pie is made with fresh tomatoes, creamy cheese, and a flaky crust, making it the perfect comfort food. It’s a great way to use up fresh garden tomatoes this summer. Go to recipe.

Russian Olivier Salad

Russian salad (also named Olivier salad) is a simple potato based salad with carrots, green peas and dill pickles, bonded together with a mayonnaise based dressing. Go to recipe.

Lemon Tarragon Chicken Salad

This Lemon and Tarragon Chicken Salad is a wonderful summery chicken salad that can be made with rotisserie or canned chicken. Full of fresh herbs and bursting with lemon flavor, serve on buttery croissants for the perfect chicken salad sandwich. Go to recipe.

Easy Shakshuka with Feta

This shakshuka with feta will up your brunch game! Poached eggs in tomato sauce and topped with feta makes a delicious dish that everyone loves. Go to recipe.

White Bean Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a delicious brunch, lunch, or dinner originating from the Middle East – and here, I’ve upgraded it with added white beans for a fiber and protein-packed twist on the classic one-pan dish. Go to recipe.

Shakshuka with Blistered Shishito Peppers

It’s hard to beat eating them straight out of a cast iron skillet, but this shakshuka with blistered shishito peppers just might do it. As it turns out, spiced stewed tomatoes and smoky, bright chile peppers make a perfect medium for runny, rich poached eggs. Go to recipe.

Asparagus Quiche with Sweet Potato Crust

Celebrate springtime with this delicious and healthy asparagus quiche with gluten free sweet potato crust. This easy quiche is made of 7 ingredients and is perfect for brunch, Easter or any springtime family gathering! Go to recipe.

Asparagus Tart

This Asparagus tart is made so easily using puff pastry! It’s the perfect appetizer, brunch, lunch, or light meal when asparagus is in season. Flaky, light, and buttery puff pastry is layered with garlicky cream cheese filling, sprinkled with savory Gruyere cheese, and then topped with well-seasoned roasted asparagus. Absolutely delicious! Go to recipe.

Easy Breakfast Casserole with Potato and Egg

This breakfast casserole is a delicious and flexible dish that can be customized to match your taste. It’s a hearty, oven-baked vegetarian treat, featuring layers of simple, comforting flavors. Go to recipe.

The Best Bacon and Vegetable Egg Casserole

This bacon and vegetable egg casserole is going to become your breakfast casserole. It’s filled with tomatoes, spinach, bacon, and bell peppers and will leave you satisfied for hours. Go to recipe.

Egg Sausage Casserole

This easy Egg Sausage Casserole is perfect for brunch or Christmas morning. Your guests will love waking up to this hearty, and healthy casserole that mixes eggs, turkey sausage, croutons, spices and cheese. You can prepare this ahead of time and bake the next morning! Go to recipe.

Smoked Sausage Strata

With its rich combination of smoked sausage, eggs, cheese, and bread, this Smoked Sausage Strata is sure to be a hit at your next brunch. Baked to golden perfection, and loaded with bold flavors, this delicious sausage casserole is an easy yet impressive dish that will have everyone coming back for more. Go to recipe.

Egg Strata with Ground Beef

Loaded with eggs, cheese, and seasoned ground beef, healthy egg strata is the perfect breakfast casserole! It’s packed full of incredible flavor to make this a breakfast you’ll keep coming back to. Go to recipe.

Fried Pork Meatballs

These fried meatballs (Romanian chiftele) are easy to make and are rapidly devoured by all family members. Go to recipe.

 

Let’s continue with some sweet brunch ideas for dessert, ’cause we all loooove dessert, right? Take a look at some delicious sweet treats and choose your favorite!

Berry Chia Seed Pudding

A simple berry loaded easy breakfast are these chia seed pudding with high protein Greek yogurt and berries ! Go to recipe.

Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding

Pineapple Coconut Chia Pudding is the tropical treat you didn’t know you needed! Packed with creamy coconut milk, chia seeds, and fresh pineapple, it’s an easy way to bring the sunshine to your breakfast or dessert. Go to recipe.

Berry Lemonade Smoothie

This berry lemonade smoothie is such a fun refreshing drink. It has the prettiest pink color and you will love how easy it is to make. Go to recipe.

Tres Leches Iced Latte

This Tres Leches Iced Latte is creamy, sweet, and packed with bold espresso flavor. Skip the coffee shop and make this easy, refreshing drink at home! Go to recipe.

Old Fashioned Rice Pudding

This easy, homemade old fashioned stove top rice pudding recipe is one of my favorite childhood desserts. Makes a delicious dessert for your brunch guests. Go to recipe.

Authentic Swedish Pancakes

They’re crafted from a delicate, egg-based batter that’s cooked in a skillet, resulting in soft, tender cakes with perfectly crispy edges. Made with just 4 simple ingredients in 15 minutes. Go to recipe.

Easy French Crepes

French pancakes (crepes) are so easy to do that even a child can make them. Crepes are made from simple ingredients but when we talk about toppings and filings the possibilities are virtually endless! Go to recipe.

Sweet Potato Pancakes

These Sweet Potato Pancakes are perfect for a slightly sweet brunch or breakfast! Consider bringing these to a Valentines Day or Mothers Day brunch gathering, or just make them for a fun breakfast on the weekend! They also reheat great as leftovers throughout the week. Go to recipe.

Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins

These Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins are basically the muffin form of chocolate chip zucchini bread! They are the perfect amount of sweet, the perfect density, and are an excellent excuse to eat a breakfast that contains chocolate. Go to recipe.

The Banana Date Muffins

These muffins have the perfect balance of natural sweetness from ripe bananas and sweet dates, combined with a soft, moist texture. Plus, they pack extra fiber from flaxseed and contain no refined sugars, making them a healthy banana muffin option you’ll feel great about. Go to recipe.

Overnight Creme Brûlée French Toast

This overnight French toast recipe is so easy with minimal prep! With thick brioche bread in a buttery sugar glaze and soaked with a sweet custard, it’s always a hit! Go to recipe.

Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole

This delicious Overnight French Toast Casserole recipe is stuffed with maple peanut butter and berries. Perfect for brunch, breakfast, or even dessert. Yum! Go to recipe.

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole

Cinnamon Roll French Toast Casserole combines all the flavors of ooey, gooey cinnamon rolls with the convenience of a breakfast casserole! Easy to make, ready for the oven in under 10 minutes, and perfect for Christmas morning breakfast, brunch, or a weekend treat! Go to recipe.

Blueberry Cheesecake Stuffed French Toast

This Blueberry Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast Recipe is made with soft, thick bread stuffed with a homemade blueberry cream cheese. This is the best decadent breakfast recipe! Go to recipe.

Keto Lemon Blueberry Muffins

Light, fluffy and perfectly moist, our Keto Lemon Blueberry Muffins are delicious low carb breakfast option! A delightful combination of sweet blueberries and tangy lemons, these keto-friendly muffins taste like a real treat — but they’re less than 4g net carbs each! Go to recipe.

Bakery Style Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

These Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins are topped with a sweet and simple lemon glaze, are quick, easy, and delicious without visiting a bakery shop! Go to recipe.

Air Fryer Fruit Scones

These air fryer fruit scones are light, buttery, gently sweet and absolutely delicious. Go to recipe.

Chocolate Caramel Waffles

I love indulging in delicious homemade brunch recipes on the weekends, and these Caramel Chocolate Waffles definitely fit the bill! Go to recipe.

Chocolate Salami

Chocolate (biscuit) salami is a delicious no bake dessert, easy to make and loved all around the world. There are many versions of it – Portuguese (salame de chocolate), Italian (salame di cioccolato) and other eastern European variations. Go to recipe.

Easy Sticky Buns (Bundt)

These Easy Sticky Buns are one of the quickest solutions for enjoying a tasty breakfast treat. It’s perfect for holidays like Christmas morning, when the kids and family are calling for your attention away from the kitchen. Go to recipe.

Apple Upside Down Cake

This caramel apple upside-down cake is just irresistible – both for the eyes and your taste buds. It may look complicated but it’s easy to make and not so heavy on sugar, rather refreshing. Go to recipe.

Apple Eclair Cake (No Bake)

This super easy no bake apple eclair cake is so refreshing and goes so well with your favorite tea or cup of coffee. It has layers of biscuits, apples and vanilla pudding. Go to recipe.

Air Fryer Applesauce Fritters

A healthy twist on a classic brunch favorite, air fryer applesauce fritters are delicious and made without oil! Air fried to perfection and topped with a vanilla cinnamon glaze for the ultimate brunch sweet treat! Go to recipe.

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

These soft overnight cinnamon rolls taste just like Cinnabon cinnamon rolls! They can be prepped the night before and baked in the morning for fluffy cinnamon rolls with rich cream cheese frosting on top. Go to recipe.

Cinnamon Bread

Cinnamon Bread is an easy, sweet bread that comes together quickly and is swirled with sweet cinnamon butter. This moist loaf is perfect for breakfast, holiday brunch, afternoon snacks, and dessert. Go to recipe.

Orange Chocolate Marble Loaf Cake

I absolutely LOVE the orange and chocolate combination. It has all the goodies: orange flavor, cocoa, walnuts, raisins – and for chocolate lovers more chocolate on top. You can also leave it plain simple or dust some powdered sugar for a change. Go to recipe.

What about drinks?… There’s no party without drinks, right? 🙂 Here’s some ideas.

Mimosa Bar Recipes

Host the perfect brunch with these mimosa recipe ideas! These ideas will help you come up with some unique and delicious. Go to recipes.

Bellini Peach Raspberry Iced Tea

This bellini peach raspberry iced tea is a copycat version of the famous Olive Garden recipe. Easy to make at home and just as delicious as the original, you will love this refreshing summer iced tea! Go to recipe.

Pineapple Mimosa

This easy pineapple mimosa is made with fresh pineapple juice and champagne. It is the perfect brunch cocktail to make for guests, and takes only a few minutes to prepare. Go to recipe.

Moscato Sangria

This sangria is going to delight everyone at your Brunch table. This colorful drink is a sweet and tangy drink which will make everyone squeal with delight. Go to recipe.

Hosting a Brunch: Easy & Stylish Ideas

Planning a brunch that’s both healthy and satisfying doesn’t have to be a challenge. With a bit of creativity and some thoughtful planning, you can create a brunch that leaves everyone feeling full, happy, and inspired.

Here are some of my top tips and favorite recipes for hosting a brunch that will make you the hostess with the mostess. Read more here.

I hope you found some inspiration here for your next brunch party food recipes that will be helpful. Don’t forget to pin this page for future reference. Happy entertaining!

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