Sweet and Savory Combine in These All-Star Brunch Recipes (2024)

You can't go wrong with mimosas and pancakes!

By Samantha MacAvoy and Becca Miller
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Sure, having a quick breakfast recipe in your back pocket for a speedy weekday morning meal is important, but so is your arsenal of delicious brunch ideas to whip up on a leisurely weekend. These delicious egg dishes, sweet treats (pancakes anyone?) and classic brunch co*cktails will turn your Sunday morning into a feast your friends and family will love.

Looking for an easy brunch idea that gets on the table fast? Try customizable egg muffins that are easy to freeze so you can snack on leftovers throughout the week. Or pull out all the stops with an epic baked good. We gathered creative ideas like tender zucchini bread, homemade donuts stuffed to the brim with sweet, fruity jam and our favorite pancake recipes (including a sheet pan version that's a great brunch idea for a crowd!).

Whether you're hosting a brunch party for Easter or treating Mom to a delicious Mother's Day brunch, these recipes are sure to fit the bill. If you're in the mood to build a whole menu, why not include a few appetizer recipes and desserts, too? And don't forget bubbly mimosas! Cheers to a weekend meal full of your brunch favorites.

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Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata

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This feed-a-crowd brunch dish really couldn’t be easier: Add eggs, asparagus and goat cheese to a sheet pan and bake. The result is this fresh feast!

Get the Sheet Pan Asparagus Frittata recipe.

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Fluffy Pancakes

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Top off this homemade stack with fresh berries and plenty of syrup, or get fancy and drizzle them with fruit compote or warm melted chocolate. Yum!

Get the Fluffy Pancakes recipe.

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Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt

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Brunch deserves dessert, too. This fresh, fruity pick is sure to be a crowdpleaser.

Get the Grilled Fruit Salad with Vanilla Yogurt recipe.

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Carrot Mimosas

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Add a splash of carrot juice to create a colorful, sweet and slightly earthy twist on this classic co*cktail.

Get the Carrot Mimosas recipe.

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Customizable Egg Muffins

These cute bites are the perfect vehicle for your favorite flavors (try pico de gallo, veggies, even cream cheese!). Plus they freeze well, so you can eat leftovers throughout the week.

Get the Customizable Egg Muffins recipe.

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Waffles with Spicy Glazed Bacon and Pecans

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Yes, you can have your bacon and waffles in one dish — in fact, we think you definitely should.

Get the Waffles With Spicy Glazed Bacon and Pecans recipe.

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Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake

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If you love bagels for brunch, try this easy dish with tomatoes, everything bagels, eggs and scallion cream cheese.

Get the Tomato and Scallion Cream Cheese Bagel Bake recipe.

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Classic Bloody Mary

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What’s brunch without a great Bloody? This one includes pepperoncini peppers and brine for a wicked punch.

Get the Classic Bloody Mary recipe.

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Sheet Pan Breakfast Fajitas

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We like to bring the entire sheet pan over to the brunch table for a show stopping but laid back presentation.

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Winter Citrus Fruit Salad

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We’d definitely pair this gorgeous fruit salad with a freshly-baked coffee cake and hot pot of coffee.

Get the Winter Citrus Fruit Salad recipe.

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Classic Jelly Donuts

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These treats are a bit time- and labor-intensive, but nothing is quite as nostalgic as a stack of pillowy, powdered jelly donuts.

Get the Classic Jelly Donuts recipe.

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Pear, Bacon and Blue Cheese Tart

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Wow your crew with this sweet and savory treat that's secretly simple to make.

Get the Pear, Bacon and Blue Cheese Tart recipe.

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Zucchini Bread

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The perfect end-of-summer brunch recipe or sweet afternoon snack!

Get the Zucchini Bread recipe.

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Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake

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Walnuts, brown sugar and cinnamon give this sweet cake a lovely crunch.

Get the Raisin-Walnut Coffee Cake recipe.

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PB Chocolate Sheet Pan Pancake

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No need to flip! This sheet pan pancake is perfect — and delicious — for a group brunch.

Get the PB Chocolate Sheet Pan Pancake recipe.

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Jammy Egg Toasts

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Eggy breakfast lovers, this one's for you: Crunchy toast pairs with a medium-runny egg in this classic breakfast staple.

Get the Jammy Egg Toasts recipe.

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Blueberry Muffins

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Buttermilk makes these blueberry-packed muffins extra fluffy (and tasty!).

Get the Blueberry Muffins recipe.

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Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding

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This two-step casserole is the perfect centerpiece for a family brunch.

Get the Ham, Cheddar and Red Onion Bread Pudding recipe.

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Greek Yogurt Pancakes

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Greek yogurt lends an extra dose of protein to classic fluffy pancakes.

Get the Greek Yogurt Pancakes recipe.

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Matzo Toasts

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Get creative with your toppings on these crispy matzo toasts.

Get the Matzo Toasts recipe.

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Sweet and Savory Combine in These All-Star Brunch Recipes (2024)

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What food is sweet and savory? ›

10 Sweet and Savory Recipes
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  • Cranberry Gels with Frisée Salad, Pumpkin Fries, and Warm Bacon Vinaigrette. ...
  • Savory Bread Stuffing with Pears. ...
  • Sweet and Savory Baked Chicken with Pineapple and Tarragon. ...
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  • Steak with Cranberry Sauce.
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Do sweet and savory go together? ›

A favorite for brunch, snacks, desserts, and now beverages, sweet and savory flavor combinations are now more popular than ever. With our ever-growing flavor list, creating the winning combination with just the right balance of sweet and savory is easy.

What is used in both sweet and savory dishes? ›

Black pepper is a spice that can be added to both sweet and savoury foods like pineapple salad and potato curry to enhance their taste.

What is a typical brunch menu? ›

You can expect to find classic morning dishes like eggs Benedict, fluffy pancakes, waffles, and French toast. These breakfast favorites are perfect for those who crave the comforting flavors of maple syrup, melted butter, and a hint of nostalgia.

How do you make a perfect brunch menu? ›

Create Your Brunch Menu. Brunch combines the absolute best flavors of breakfast and lunch. We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread.

What food is good for brunch party? ›

Consider serving fluffy pancakes, savory quiches, fresh fruit platters, and delectable pastries. Complement these with a selection of gourmet coffees, teas, and refreshing mimosas. Customize the brunch party menu to cater to various preferences, including vegetarian and gluten-free options.

Can something be sweet and savoury? ›

Be bold and try a sweet and savoury dessert

While there's no shortage of sweet and savoury meals, we rarely think to add a touch of savoury to our cakes, but it really gives your desserts a new lease of life! The most delicious example is caramel with salted butter; the pinch of salt makes all the difference.

What food is sweet and salty at the same time? ›

Yes, there are certain foods that naturally possess both sweet and salty flavors simultaneously. Some examples include caramel popcorn, salted caramel, honey-roasted nuts, and certain types of chocolate that incorporate sea salt or salted caramel fillings.

What is something that is sweet and salty? ›

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cupcakes

These cupcakes, topped with salty peanut butter buttercream, crushed pretzels and peanuts, and a drizzle of chocolate ganache, have that sweet-and-salty thing down.

Is chocolate sweet and savory? ›

After all, chocolate is sweet only because manufacturers cram it with sugar and muffle its cocoa notes with milk and additives. In their natural state, cacao beans — the precursors to chocolate — carry a wealth of flavors that can deliver contrast, brightness, richness and depth to a raft of savory dishes.

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