Our 19 Most Popular Brunch Recipes Close Credit: Brett Stevens What's not to love about brunch? This beloved in-between meal offers so many fantastic opportunities to have some fun in the kitchen. The goal of a great brunch recipe is usually more along the lines of "must be absolutely delicious," as opposed to, say, a protein-packed lunch that'll keep you going all day or a dinner you can quickly get on the table after a long day. Brunch, though? It's relaxed, it's indulgent, and it's the kinds of foods that everyone loves. Dig into our list of recipes for inspiration. 01 of 19 Flaky Buttery Biscuits Fresh hot biscuits slathered with butter, topped with a spoonful of jam, and served alongside fluffy scrambled eggs and bacon or sausage simply cannot be beat. View Recipe 02 of 19 Less-Mess Bacon Credit: Peter Ardito Yes, you can make deliciously crispy bacon without tons of grease splattering all over the stovetop. A 400-degree oven is all you need (plus a few parchment paper-lined baking sheets). View Recipe 03 of 19 Waffles Nothing to see here (aside from perfect, fluffy, and crisp waffles, that is). A blessedly unfussy recipe and very predictable ingredient list mean you can whip these up before you've even had a cup of coffee. View Recipe 04 of 19 Classic French Toast Any dense bread will work for this simple French toast recipe, but we love brioche for its soft, fluffy texture (which wonderfully soaks up the egg mixture) and its sweet, buttery taste. View Recipe 05 of 19 Broccoli Cheddar Quiche Credit: Romulo Yanes Although broccoli and cheddar are a can't-miss combination, this versatile quiche's flaky crust and custard filling make it an ideal vehicle for an array of mix-ins. View Recipe 06 of 19 Dutch Baby Pancake Credit: Lennart Weibull Here's a new and exciting twist on a pancake, which poofs up into a show-worthy display when baked in a piping hot skillet. View Recipe 07 of 19 Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake This comfort-food coffee cake is soft, moist, and laced with plenty of cinnamon and chopped, buttery-tasting pecans. View Recipe 08 of 19 Simple Crepes Credit: Maxwell Cozzi Dress up these French street-food staples with sweet or savory toppings and any number of flavorful fillings. For brunch, try thinly sliced ham with Swiss or Gruyère cheese; if you prefer your brunch to be a sweet affair, go with strawberries and powdered sugar. View Recipe 09 of 19 Martha's Soft-Boiled Eggs Credit: Beatriz DaCosta The trick to perfect soft-boiled eggs? Don't actually boil them. Instead, as soon as the water begins to boil, turn off the heat, cover the pan, and let stand 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. And always serve them in a pretty egg cup. View Recipe 10 of 19 Best Buttermilk Pancakes To get light and fluffy buttermilk pancakes from scratch, it helps if you take it easy: Whatever you do, don't overmix the batter. (It should have small to medium lumps.) Overmixing causes gluten to develop from the flour, which results in chewy instead of airy pancakes. View Recipe 11 of 19 Bacon, Eggs, and Toast Cups The classic American breakfast gets an inventive twist with this recipe, which has you use a muffin pan to cook rounds of buttered bread, eggs, and bacon into delightful and delicious individual cups. View Recipe 12 of 19 Banana-Blueberry Smoothie Credit: Chris Court You only need three ingredients—nonfat plain yogurt, banana, and frozen blueberries—to make these healthy smoothies (and you can easily swap in any other frozen fruit for the berries). View Recipe 13 of 19 Spinach and Gruyère Quiches Credit: Brett Stevens An outstanding quiche relies on a few simple elements: a creamy egg custard, buttery homemade crust, and flavorful cheese and vegetables. This family-friendly brunch recipe delivers all three. View Recipe 14 of 19 Baked Potato Slices Credit: Richard Gerhard Jung These elegant thyme-seasoned potato slices are a terrific accompaniment to smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, a strata, sausage, bacon or any other classic brunch dishes. View Recipe 15 of 19 Breakfast Quinoa Usually served in savory dishes, quinoa also makes a wonderful hot cereal. Its subtly nutty taste goes especially well with cinnamon, maple syrup, and berries. View Recipe 16 of 19 Avocado-Banana Smoothie Credit: Jonathan Gregson This tropical-tasting avocado smoothie is a nice addition to your brunch spread, particularly if you're looking for something light to balance out heavier offerings. View Recipe 17 of 19 Slow-Cooker Bacon Jam Credit: John Kernick Here's a savory jam that elevates everything from biscuits to burgers. Put a jar on the table and you'll be amazed at how quickly it goes. View Recipe 18 of 19 Roasted Red Potatoes Credit: Emily Laurae Fresh rosemary complements the earthy taste of roasted potatoes in this simple but satisfying side dish that plays well with all kinds of egg dishes, bacon, or sausages. View Recipe 19 of 19 Perfect Hard-Boiled Eggs Credit: Emily Laurae Consider hard-boiling eggs a life skill. As long as you know how to do it well, you're never far away from a satisfying meal. View Recipe Explore more: Food & Cooking Recipes Breakfast & Brunch Recipes