26 Perfect Holiday Brunch Recipes
Photo, Michael Graydon.
Put together a memorably easy brunch this holiday with some of our favourite savoury and sweet recipes. From flaky cheddar scones to delicate French crepes and a bread pudding that no one will be able to resist, each recipe is a tantalizing treat, perfect for a leisurely meal around the brunch table.
Find your holiday brunch recipe inspiration in the gallery below:
Eggs In Cheddar Scones
Flaky buttermilk scones with soft eggs and sharp cheddar are a match made in brunch heaven. Kitchen tip: The whites should be slightly jiggly when removed from the oven, as the eggs will continue to cook in the hot scones. Get our eggs in cheddar scones recipe.
Piña Colada Sheet-Pan Pancakes
Many years ago, we made a family trip to Hawaii, grandparents and all. Our memory banks are still filled with giggles as we rolled with Granny in the waves, sang Ukrainian songs, strolled along the streets of Honolulu, snorkelled in Hanauma Bay, and enjoyed endless meals together, laughing so hard we would all cry the whole time. It was, and remains, our happy place. One bite of these piña colada pancakes takes us back to those blissful stress-free days together where the only thing that mattered was which one of us was going to wear Grandma’s epic sparkly shirt that day. You can make these as individual pancakes if you don’t mind the extra work, but this easier sheet-pan version makes our busy hearts happy. Get our Pina Colada sheet-pan pancake recipe.
Pumpkin Pie Buns With Maple Cream Cheese Glaze
Take all the sticky, gooey goodness of a cinnamon roll—then give it a twist with classic pumpkin and cream cheese flavours. Get our pumpkin pie buns with maple cream cheese glaze recipe.
Oat Buttermilk Pancakes
Adding oats and whole-wheat flour gives these pancakes a healthy makeover. Get our oat buttermilk pancakes recipe.
Braided Egg Bread
This loaf doesn’t need much more than the sweet-and-toasty crunch of sugar and slivered almonds to showcase its lovely texture and egg-wash shine. Get our braided egg bread recipe.
Oat Milk Crepes
Add flax meal and oat milk to turn these crepes into breakfast food. Get our oat milk crepes recipe.
Croissant Sticky-Bun Bread Pudding
This delicious make-ahead dish that can be served for brunch or dessert. Save your day-old croissants for this recipe—they work best for soaking up all the flavourful ingredients. Get our croissant sticky-bun bread pudding recipe.
Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bagel Bites
Put out a tray of these bite-sized bagels (made with store bought pizza dough!) and watch them disappear in a flash. If you do have any leftovers, they'll keep for up to five days. Get our cream cheese-stuffed bagel bites recipe.
Oatmeal-Stuffed Apples
Drizzle honey on these oatmeal-stuffed apples to make them even tastier! These are basically the breakfast version of apple crisp. Get our oatmeal-stuffed apples recipe.
Blueberry Granola Breakfast Cookies
Bring the holiday cookies to the brunch table! We’ve transformed a homemade granola made of oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut and flax into a breakfast cookies recipe that'll help you take on the day well-fed and with a smile on your face. Get our breakfast cookies recipe.
Homemade Crepes
Create this French classic at home! For a deliciously upgraded brunch, fold cooked crepes around ingredients like Gruyère, ham and chives, spinach, sauteed mushrooms and monterey jack, or cream and fresh berries. Get our classic crepes recipe.
Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns
This easy brunch treat—crammed with brown sugar and pecans—gives new meaning to the phrase “sticky fingers.” Get our caramel-pecan sticky buns recipe.
Cinnamon Twist Wreath
Perfect for an indulgent weekend breakfast—or a show-stopper—this simple loaf (it starts out just like cinnamon buns) is a beautiful twist on a classic favourite. Get our cinnamon twist wreath recipe.
Baked Three-Cheese Tomato Strata
If you love bruschetta and garlic bread, you will love this strata. The cheeses and tomatoes are cooked into the bread for pure deliciousness. Get our three cheese tomato strata recipe.
Egg & Toast Tartlets
These tasty tartlets take eggs and toast to a whole new level. Perfect for big brunch gatherings. Get our egg and toast tartlets recipe.
Chocolate Babka Bread
This sweet bread, topped with crunchy streusel and swirled with butter and dark chocolate, is breakfast and dessert all rolled into one. Get our chocolate babka bread recipe.
French Toast Sticks
From a casual breakfast to a more formal brunch, these tasty French toast sticks pair well with fruits and berries or our delicious maple-pumpkin butter. Get our French toast sticks recipe.
Eggnog Lattes
Warm, rich and frothy—these lattes are a decadent way to start the day. Get our eggnog lattes recipe.
Mincemeat Baked French Toast
Mincemeat makes a delightfully festive french toast. Get our mincemeat baked french toast recipe.
French Onion Tart
This savoury, sophisticated brunch tart will disappear quickly—so you better act quick to get a slice for yourself! Gruyère cheese, thyme and shallots are a winning combination in this creamy quiche. Get our french onion tart recipe.
Creamy Pear And Macarpone Brioche
Warm pears cooked in brandy sauce top slices of sweet brioche turn bunch into a decadent event. Get our creamy pear and mascarpone brioche recipe.
Slow-Rise Italian Panettone
This festive Italian sweet bread is bursting with dried fruit goodness. Serve it warm at a holiday breakfast or for dessert. Get our slow-rise Italian panettone recipe.
Cheese And Mushroom Strata
Never throw out stale bread! Store it in the freezer to make this fabulous dish. It’s terrific for brunch. Get our cheese and mushroom strata recipe.
French Toast With Raspberry Cream
Our sinfully rich version of this brunch staple is sandwiched around a creamy filling ahead of time and bakes in the oven, leaving you lots of time to enjoy the morning. Get our french toast with raspberry cream recipe.
Easy Eggs Benedict
Our version of this Sunday brunch classic is stress-free to make, so why not add it to the brunch spread? Get our easy eggs Benedict with hash browns recipe.
Monkey Bread
Dipped in cinnamon sugar, each piece of this show-stopping pull-apart bread will melt in your mouth. It’s the ideal holiday treat to set out on the brunch table. Get our monkey bread recipe.
Eggnog Scones
Bring eggnog to the breakfast table with these buttery sugar-sprinkled scones. Get our eggnog scones recipe.
How to make classic crepes
GET CHATELAINE IN YOUR INBOX!
Subscribe to our newsletters for our very best stories, recipes, style and shopping tips, horoscopes and special offers.
Chatelaine celebrates, inspires, informs and empowers. We know that Canadian women contain multitudes, and we cover all of the issues—big and small—that matter to them, from climate change to caregiving, Canadian fashion and what to cook now.