Spring brunch is the best kind of brunch because the produce is actually good again and nobody feels weird about eating at 10am with a mimosa in hand. These 23 recipes cover the full spread: savory egg dishes, fluffy pancakes, sweet pastries, French toast casseroles, and a couple of wild cards that make your table look like you planned something really intentional.
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- What makes these recipes special?
- Top Tips
- Egg Bites- Instant Pot Recipe
- Baked Nutella & Banana French Toast
- Plantain Waffles
- Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
- Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole
- Spinach Frittata Recipe
- Romanian Pancakes Recipe
- Cinnamon Rolls in a Waffle Maker
- Easy Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole
- Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
- Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole
- Sausage and Veggie Frittata
- Lemon Blueberry Pancakes (Vegan, Oat Flour)
- The Best Nutella Stuffed Pancakes
- Western Omelet Waffles (Chaffles)
- Blender Green Waffles (Made With Hidden Spinach!)
- Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes (Healthy Breakfast!)
- Spiralized Breakfast Casserole
- Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
- Croissant French Toast Bake
- Blackberry Pancakes (with Brown Sugar Butter)
- 2 Minute Protein Pancake Bowl (Dairy and Gluten Free)
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Some of these are one-dish wonders you can make the night before and just pull out of the fridge in the morning. Others come together in under 30 minutes and taste like you spent all day on them.
You will find Spinach Frittata, Croissant French Toast Bake, and Blackberry Pancakes in the mix, alongside savory casseroles, sweet waffles, and fluffy pancakes in more flavors than you would expect. Pick one anchor dish and add a couple of smaller things around it and you have a proper spread without losing your whole morning.
What makes the recipes in this roundup special?
- The recipes were created by a real person—not generated by AI.
- The photos show the actual recipe, made and photographed in real life.
- The blog is run by a human being—not an AI avatar or bot-run site.
- The recipe is original and created by the blogger—not purchased or republished content.
- All recipes in this roundup have earned a star rating of 4 stars or higher from readers or reviewers.
Top Tips
- Set up a station, not a buffet. For a brunch crowd, arrange food in logical groups so people can move through the table without bottlenecking. Savory on one end, sweet on the other.
- Make your egg dishes last. Eggs do not hold well. Everything else on the brunch table can sit for 30 to 60 minutes. Eggs should come out as close to serving time as you can manage.
- Offer a non-alcoholic drink option that is actually good. Sparkling water with fresh citrus, a good juice, or a non-alcoholic mimosa alternative means nobody feels left out.
- Fresh herbs change everything. Chopped chives, dill, basil, and mint turn a very average-looking brunch spread into something that looks intentional and seasonal. Keep them on the table through the whole meal.
- Don't try to make everything the morning of. Casseroles, overnight French toast, and frittatas all reheat beautifully and can be assembled the night before. Save your morning energy for the things that actually need to be fresh, like pancakes or waffles.
Egg Bites- Instant Pot Recipe
Pressure-cooked in the Instant Pot, these egg bites come out with a soft, custardy texture at a fraction of the cost of the Starbucks version. Make a batch on Sunday and you have easy spring breakfasts ready all week.
Photo credit: The Tasty Travelers
Baked Nutella & Banana French Toast
Rich with Nutella and banana layered throughout, this casserole-style French toast bakes up indulgent enough to anchor any brunch table. Prep it the night before and slide it into the oven just as guests arrive.
Photo credit: The Salted Pepper
Plantain Waffles
Made with plantains instead of flour, these waffles are naturally gluten-free and dairy-free without tasting like a compromise. They crisp up on the outside while staying soft inside.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Air Fryer Breakfast Sandwich
Everything goes into the air fryer here, handling both the bread and fillings without dirtying multiple pans. Fast enough for a weekday but satisfying enough for a spring brunch spread.
Photo credit: The Buttered Gnocchi
Stuffed Overnight French Toast Casserole
Most of the work happens the night before, leaving just the baking for the morning. The stuffed filling makes every slice feel more substantial than a standard French toast bake.
Photo credit: Living Sweet Moments
Spinach Frittata Recipe
Packed with spinach and feta, this frittata bakes up light and satisfying with minimal prep. It scales easily for a larger group and holds well at room temperature.
Photo credit: It's a Keeper
Romanian Pancakes Recipe
Thin and crepe-style rather than the thick American version, these pancakes take well to both sweet and savory fillings. They cook quickly and are easy to customize for a spring brunch table.
Photo credit: The Romanian Cookbook
Cinnamon Rolls in a Waffle Maker
Pressing cinnamon rolls into a waffle maker creates crispy edges and a pull-apart texture you do not get from baking. Ready in minutes with almost no effort required.
Photo credit: Emily Fabulous
Easy Instant Pot Breakfast Casserole
Built entirely in the Instant Pot, this breakfast casserole keeps everything in one vessel and skips the oven completely. It comes together faster than traditional baked casseroles.
Photo credit: Recipes From A Pantry
Sausage Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Sausage and hash browns layer together into a casserole you can assemble the night before and bake fresh in the morning. Hearty enough to anchor a spring brunch spread.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday!
Make-Ahead French Toast Casserole
Soaking overnight in a custard mixture means the morning of is hands-off except for baking. It comes out custardy in the center with caramelized edges throughout.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Sausage and Veggie Frittata
Hearty enough to anchor a spring brunch table without being heavy, this frittata scales up easily for a larger group. It comes together in a single pan and works warm or at room temperature.
Photo credit: The Wholesome Spoon
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes (Vegan, Oat Flour)
Oat flour and fresh blueberry pair with lemon in these vegan, gluten-free pancakes that manage to feel satisfying without being heavy. Great for a mixed-diet brunch table.
Photo credit: My Quiet Kitchen
The Best Nutella Stuffed Pancakes
Thick pancakes with a pocket of Nutella that melts as they cook, creating a warm chocolatey center in every bite. Worth the extra few minutes on a slow spring morning.
Photo credit: Happy Honey Kitchen
Western Omelet Waffles (Chaffles)
All the classic western omelet flavors packed into a savory chaffle format that is naturally low-carb. The waffle iron gives them crispy edges that hold up well even after sitting out.
Photo credit: Get Inspired Everyday!
Sweet Potato Sausage Breakfast Casserole
Sweet potato balances the savory sausage in this casserole, adding natural sweetness to an otherwise hearty base. Holds well after baking and easy to serve at a spring brunch.
Photo credit: Chew Out Loud
Vegan Sweet Potato Pancakes (Healthy Breakfast!)
Plant-based and naturally dairy-free, these pancakes use sweet potato as the base for natural sweetness and color. Filling without being heavy.
Photo credit: The Picky Eater
Spiralized Breakfast Casserole
Spiralized vegetables replace the bread or potato base, giving this casserole a lighter feel than most versions. Worth trying when you want something a little different at brunch.
Photo credit: Skinny Fitalicious
Crustless Ham and Cheese Quiche
Skipping the crust keeps prep simple while letting the ham and cheese filling take center stage. It is a reliable spring brunch recipe that works well for a crowd.
Photo credit: Cooking with Curls
Croissant French Toast Bake
Croissants soak up the custard differently than sliced bread, creating a richer, more layered result in this French toast bake. Bakes up golden and slightly puffed.
Photo credit: Mess for Less
Blackberry Pancakes (with Brown Sugar Butter)
Fresh blackberries pair with a brown sugar butter that melts over the warm stack for a caramel-like finish. More special than regular pancakes without much extra effort.
Photo credit: Chocolates & Chai
2 Minute Protein Pancake Bowl (Dairy and Gluten Free)
Ready in two minutes and packed with protein, this pancake bowl is built for mornings when time is short. Dairy and gluten free, so it works for a range of dietary needs.
Photo credit: Fit as a Mama Bear
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