We love sharing recipes and ideas, and brunch is the perfect time to experiment with something new, especially when you have guests over. But what if you aren’t sure which recipes are worth your time? Here are a handful of deliciously sweet and savoury brunch recipes everyone will love!

Bananas Foster Baked French Toast

If you don’t mind getting your fork a little messy, this banana-topped French toast will delight your taste buds with every warm, gooey bite. Start by whipping together your milk, eggs, cinnamon, brown sugar and allspice; then coat it over your carefully-prepared French toast. Arrange rows of sliced bananas on top, and drizzle some leftover sweetness over everything as a garnish.

Bake for 40 minutes until the yellow edges turn brown. Voila! You’ve created a delectable brunch item in less than an hour, and it’ll pair perfectly with a cold glass of milk.

Breakfast Mac and Cheese

Are you hosting a family brunch? Give the kids something to eat with this breakfast-themed mac and cheese dish. You don’t have to use regular macaroni; any kind of short, bite-sized pasta will do. You can also stay away from the bright orange of store-bought mac and cheese by creating your own mixture of cheeses like cheddar, Gouda and pepper jack. Throw in some sausage bites and red peppers for flavour, and finish it off with a crumbled biscuit topping that will bake into a crust over your noodles. The little ones will love the crunch, and the grown-ups will enjoy the presentation!

Blueberry-Pecan Pancake Bread Pudding

This eye-popping dish is sure to make a statement at your next brunch. It’s a mix between pancakes and bread pudding, so it might horrify any ladies watching their carbs, but it will send them sneaking back for seconds all the same. The trick is to prepare the pancakes first and use them as a kind of base for your bread pudding. After it’s been baked and chilled, you can add blueberries, pecans and cream at your discretion. The result will be a beautiful, colourful dish that will look stellar as the centrepiece of your brunch table.

Eggs Florentine

If you crave the taste and texture of Eggs Benedict but hate the sodium content, consider trying Eggs Florentine instead. This delightful brunch idea still combines a thick, buttery hollandaise sauce with a perfectly poached egg, it uses spinach as a foundation instead of ham or bacon, so it’s healthier while still being decadent. You’ll also have your English muffin to check off another section of the food pyramid and perfectly straddle the line between breakfast and lunch.

At the beginning of the day, it’s hard to beat Eggs Florentine as a menu item for brunch, especially when you’re serving a full table!

Caprese Stuffed Avocados

Perfect for those last-minute gatherings when you don’t have time to prepare anything fancy, these caprese-stuffed avocados are quick, easy and affordable. They’ll also serve as great finger food at morning garden parties.

Just scoop out your avocados and slice them into halves. In a separate bowl, toss mozzarella cubes, cherry tomatoes, black pepper, balsamic vinegar, and olive oil until everything is thoroughly coated and mixed. Then put your “stuffing” inside of your avocados. For extra pizazz, serve them on a platter with basil garnish and snack crackers. Your guests won’t be able to resist!

These are just a few ideas of brunch recipes to try for your next gathering of friends and family. Whether you’re throwing an extravagant party or simply catching up with old friends, these dishes are sure to satisfy the stomach while your company satisfies the soul.

Author: Sereena S.

Mom of two, wife to one, and a dog lover. Although cats can be okay too, but only sometimes...