Mother's Day Brunch Recipes for Breakfast in Bed or a Feast at the Table

Skip the bouquet of flowers and present Mom with blooming radishes atop a creamy cauliflower tart instead.

Thick slices of challah soak up the custard here, while Bosc pears and fresh raspberries add just the right amount of sweetness. The best part? You can prep the whole thing in advance and bake the casserole the morning of.

The perfect partner for Cornflake Fried Chicken, these hearty waffles are even more delectable when doused in syrup. Together, they're the main event in our Southern-Inspired Mother's Day Brunch Menu.

The sweet granola-like mixture of pistachios and toasted coconut sets this colorful fruit salad apart. Serve with a dollop of sour cream for richness—Mom deserves it.

Don't make Mom choose between avocado toast and eggs-in-a-hole on her day; whip up both for brunch!

Donuts in a rainbow of festive hues are just the thing for Mother's Day brunch. Let Mom have her pick from powdered, glazed, or smothered in toasted coconut.

Tell Mom you love her by spelling it out with cinnamon sugar on toast. Bonus points if you pair it with a fruit-on-the-bottom, hearts-on-the-top yogurt parfait.

Mom will adore waking up to these savory waffles that call for grated zucchini, Gruyère, scallions, and fresh dill in the batter. Serve with sautéed spinach, crème fraîche, and smoked salmon for a super-sophisticated brunch.

Rye berries give this healthy egg dish a satisfying chew, while garlicky sautéed chard, fresh herbs, and dollops of ricotta add bright bursts of flavor.

Start Mom's day off right with this savory, grown-up take on pop tarts. They're filled with a tasty mixture of scrambled eggs and breakfast sausage and can be made ahead and frozen. Use our step-by-step guide to get them just right.

A quiche is always a good idea for brunch, especially when it's this beautiful! Mom is sure to ooh and ahh over the gratin-like potato crust and artfully arranged herb filling.

Lemon zest and poppy seeds amp up these fluffy, light-as-air biscuits. Lightly sweetened whipped cream and sliced strawberries take them over the top.

A luxe brunch dish for Mom, nutty brown butter adds dimension to the combination of crabmeat, avocado, and poached eggs in this Benedict.

Celebrate Mom with these irresistible sticky-sweet cinnamon buns studded with buttery pecans. Be sure to check out our cheat sheet for the dough.

Breakfast never looked so elegant. These crepes are lined with Black Forest ham—there's also a sunny-side-up egg peeking out of each.

Make ordinary Greek yogurt brunch-worthy by turning it into a luscious vanilla panna cotta. Top with strawberries and Mom's favorite granola.

These decadent pastries will transport Mom straight to Paris. They're reminiscent of pain au chocolat but so much easier to make. Don't forget the coffee!

A fun twist on a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich, these cups are a guaranteed Mom-pleaser. The recipe is super versatile: Use crumbled sausage or spinach instead of bacon, or sprinkle with Parmesan or Mom's favorite cheese.

These lively buttermilk scones have three kinds of ginger (fresh, dried, and crystallized) and are finished with a lemon glaze. Pair them with coffee, tea, or a glass of Champagne to toast Mom with.