16 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes Designed to Spoil Mom

It might seem somewhat ironic coming from a former professional restaurant pastry chef, but I think the best Mother’s Day brunches are the ones made at home. Not having to wait in crowded reception areas or stand in long lines to get into a popular brunch spot, or worry that a much-anticipated special has run out, is infinitely more enjoyable. And really, the whole point of Mother’s Day brunch is to give mom a relaxing, indulgent experience with food cooked from the heart, which is why I’ve put together this collection of delectable brunch recipes.

We have easy-to-make favorites like French toast, waffles, and pancakes, prep-ahead flavorful quiches and smoked salmon, impressive egg dishes, and bakery-worthy breakfast pastries and desserts—all designed to make pulling off Mother’s Day brunch effortless. So, whether mom wants to sleep in and savor breakfast in bed or delight in a sit-down celebration, we’ve got Mother’s Day brunch recipes to fit her style.