Brunch recipes
Enjoy a lazy morning with some of these indulgent brunch recipes, including American blueberry pancakes and Gordon’s eggs benedict.
-
American blueberry pancakes
By

- Ready in 35 mins
Light, fluffy and fruity, these pancakes are a US classic. Serve them stacked high with syrup and extra fruit
Easy
-
Veggie breakfast bakes
By

- Ready in 45 mins
Hit 3 of your 5-a-day with this alternative fry-up - it's packed with vegetables and oven-baked
Easy
-
Eggs Benedict

- Ready in 35 mins
John Torode thinks this is the ultimate breakfast dish, and we couldn't agree more!
Moderately Easy
-
Hot corncakes with avocado, bacon & basil

- Ready in 20 mins
Corncakes like these are classic brunch food in Australia. They're also delicious made with shredded chicken and lots of coriander
Easy
-
Emily’s plate-sized pancakes

- Ready in 30 mins
Fluffy American-style pancakes are a blank canvas for toppings like blueberries and bacon - great for breakfast in bed. Why not get the kids to help?
Easy
-
Cheesy French toast with ham & grilled vine tomatoes

- Ready in 30 mins
This twist on the classic croque-monsieur is much easier to prepare for a large crowd
Easy
-
Creamy smoked haddock & saffron kedgeree

- Ready in 40 mins
One of the best brunch dishes ever? Creamy and luxurious...
Easy
-
Baby buttermilk pancakes with sticky bananas & Brazils

- Ready in 50 mins
Pile 'em high - these scrumptious pancakes are guaranteed to be a real crowd pleaser
Easy
-
Eggs Benedict with smoked salmon & chives

- Ready in 35 mins
Easily-doubled to feed a family or crowd - don't be scared of poached eggs, there's a video too
For The Keen Cook
-
Banana breakfast loaf
By

- Ready in 1 hr
An easy-to-make treat that works well for breakfast, brunch, lunch, tea-time, anytime...
Easy
-
Gordon's eggs Benedict

- Ready in 20 mins
Gordon Ramsay's breakfast classic is the ideal way to begin an indulgent weekend
For The Keen Cook
-
Bagels for brunch

- Ready in 2 hrs
Make a batch of these low-fat bagels to help stave off mid-morning hunger pangs
For The Keen Cook
-
Cinnamon pecan sticky buns

- Ready in 1 hr
Enjoy a lazy Sunday morning with this indulgent brunch recipe
Moderately Easy
-
Spinach baked eggs with parmesan & tomato toasts

- Ready in 35 mins
Make these as a simple starter or as a tasty brunch - a great combination of flavours
Easy
-
Sweetcorn fritters with slow-cooked tomatoes

- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
These are the most delicious things to eat, for lunch or supper, rain or shine, hot or cold
Easy
-
Blueberry vanilla pancakes
By

- Ready in 30 mins
Americans have been raving about blueberry pancakes for years - now we understand why
Easy
-
Seven-cup muesli

- Ready in 10 mins
Mary's muesli will set you up for a busy day, it counts as one of your 5-a-day and is high in iron and packed with fibre
Easy
-
Blueberry & white chocolate muffins
By

- Ready in 40 mins
Can't decide between chocolate chip or fruit-filled muffins? You don't have to - these little beauties are packed with both
Easy
-
Healthy egg & chips
By

- Ready in 40 mins
One that dads will love! This any-time meal is perfect with a helping of baked beans
Easy
-
Better-than-baked beans with spicy wedges
By

- Ready in 45 mins
Students' cuisine may be the butt of many a joke, but with these nutrient-packed, low-fat and cheap beans, they get the last laugh
Easy
-
Bacon & parsley hotcakes

- Ready in 25 mins
This is perfect for a lazy brunch or a quick supper. To make brunch even easier, make the dry mix the night before, then stir in the eggs and milk
Easy
-
Baked eggs with ham & tomato
By

- Ready in 20 mins
An simple dish that always delights, make it in one big dish to share or in individual dishes for dinner parties
Easy
-
Courgette fritters
By

- Ready in 30 mins
A couple of courgettes, a grater, and you're well on the way to creating a moreish veggie main or brunch
Easy
-
Breakfast muffins
By

- Ready in 40 mins
The perfect muffin is a real treat. This is a worthy version and makes the ideal start to the day
Easy
-
One-pan summer eggs

- Ready in 17 mins
Satisfy your hunger with this fresh and easy vegetarian supper, or brunch if you prefer
Easy
-
Scotch pancakes with banana & maple syrup
By

- Ready in 30 mins
Make your pancakes fluffy and light by adding a raising agent- this version with sweet topping is great for brunch
Easy
-
Cranberry & raspberry smoothie

- Ready in 10 mins
A low fat, vitamin C-packed smoothie to start your day
Easy
-
Brioche French toast with warm blueberry compote
By

- Ready in 30 mins
Make the most of fresh blueberries with this delicous warm compote served atop sweet French toast
Easy
-
Spicy tomato baked eggs
By

- Ready in 25 mins
Vary this dish by flavouring the simple tomato sauce with whatever you have to hand - curry powder, pesto or fresh herbs
Easy
-
Spanish spinach omelette
By

- Ready in 30 mins
The leftovers of this tasty tortilla are perfect for tomorrow's lunch - for the office or the kids' lunchbox
Easy
-
Chorizo hash with poached egg
By

- Ready in 30 mins
A great-value supper for two, or try it for a spicy brunch
Easy
-
Corned beef hash
By

- Ready in 30 mins
A staple dish made from storecupboard ingredients - ideal for brunch or supper
Easy
-
Hash browns with mustard & smoked salmon
By

- Ready in 20 mins
This brilliant brunch dish is especially sensational served with poached eggs
Easy
-
Austrian hash

- Ready in 25 mins
Known as gröstl, this is a real hunger-stopper from the Austrian Tyrol and is a wonderful last-minute meal
Easy
-
Boxty with bacon, eggs & tomatoes

- Ready in 50 mins
Sizzling bacon and melt-in-the-mouth tomatoes top off this quick and easy fry-up
Moderately Easy
-
Potato scones

- Ready in 30 mins
Topped with crisp bacon and grated mature cheddar, these make a hearty brunch for friends
Easy
-
Potato rösti with bacon
By

- Ready in 40 mins
Make the rösti the day before, then all you’ll have to do is fry them off. The perfect hangover cure
Easy
-
Apricot French toast
By

- Ready in 25 mins
Put a sweet twist on eggy bread with this indulgent brunch-time recipe
Easy
-
Vegan tomato & mushroom pancakes
By

- Ready in 35 mins
You can't beat pancakes for brunch. Try making these as a dairy-free dessert with sliced banana, pecans and vegan ice cream
Easy
-
Baked dippy eggs
By

- Ready in 40 mins
This fun, easy recipe has been specially created for children aged 3-6 - so they can make you breakfast
Easy
-
Cinnamon pancakes with compote & maple syrup
By

- Ready in 1 hr 25 mins
American-style pancakes make a special weekend breakfast. You can even make the batter the night before
Easy
-
Gordon's kedgeree

- Ready in 40 mins
Gordon Ramsay's recipe won the challenge against a reader in olive magazine with his version of a classic
Easy
-
Bubble & squeak cakes with tomato salsa
By

- Ready in 30 mins
You can make these cakes from scratch or use up cooked leftovers from a roast
Easy
-
Spicy fry-up rice

- Ready in 40 mins
Give your full English a spicy twist with this indulgent brunch recipe - the chilli paste can be frozen ahead
Easy
-
Full English frittata
By

- Ready in 45 mins
This recipe puts a British spin on the traditional Italian classic, but it's guaranteed to be a winner for brunch
Easy
-
Smoked salmon kedgeree
By

- Ready in 30 mins
Using smoked salmon speeds up this brunch or supper dish and gives it a touch of luxury
Easy
-
The great breakfast burger
By

- Ready in 1 hr 55 mins
Start the day with this flavour-packed breakfast burger - an indulgent treat
Moderately Easy
-
Spicy chorizo and egg brunch
By

- Ready in 30 mins
Kick-start the day with this punchy, hearty breakfast of creamy scrambled eggs and Spanish sausage
Easy
-
Spinach & smoked salmon egg muffins

- Ready in 30 mins
Serve one or two of these per person for brunch - depending on how hungry/greedy you are
For The Keen Cook
-
All-in-one-baked mushrooms
By

- Ready in 30 mins
A great midweek meal or weekend breakfast baked in one tray to save the washing up
Easy
-
The ultimate makeover: Full English breakfast

- Ready in 30 mins
Angela Nilsen makes a healthier version of an iconic English meal - without losing the nostalgia
Easy
-
American-style pancakes with vanilla berry compote
By

- Ready in 50 mins
Start the day in style with an indulgent stack of pancakes, topped with compote made from frozen fruits
Easy
-
Chocolate & almond croissants
By

- Ready in 10 mins
Give your croissants an indulgent twist with this super simple brunch idea
Easy
-
Chorizo, potato & cheese omelette
By

- Ready in 28 mins
Whisk up your eggs with Spanish sausage and potato to make a decadent omelette lunch for one
Easy
-
Apple & blueberry Danishes

- Ready in 45 mins
These delicious fruit pastries are a must for your next brunch
Easy
-
Mini smoked haddock omelettes

- Ready in 45 mins
Creamy haddock omelettes that will feed a bunch at brunch
Easy
-
Orange & cranberry spritz

- Ready in 5 mins
James Martin's healthy spritzers are super quick and a refreshing addition to any brunch
Easy
-
Brunch burritos
By

- Ready in 20 mins
Scrambled eggs in a flour tortilla make an excellent, incredibly easy Mexican-themed breakfast wrap
Easy
-
Apple & raspberry breakfast muffins
By

- Ready in 35 mins
Apples give these muffins natural sweetness while fat-free yogurt lightens the texture, making these perfect for a healthier brunch
Easy
-
One-pan English breakfast
By

- Ready in 20 mins
This combines all the best ingredients of a traditional English breakfast in one frying pan, with no need to chop anything
Easy
-
Sausage roll-ups
By

- Ready in 40 mins
The traditional combination of pork bangers and flaky pastry will never get old - this version has a chutney filling
Easy
-
Smoky bean, bacon & eggy bread bake
By

- Ready in 1 hr 10 mins
Make your own baked beans with smoked paprika then top with that childhood classic, eggy bread
Easy
-
Chocolate & banana French toast
By

- Ready in 18 mins
An indulgent treat for when you're in need of a sweet fix - chocolate and banana sandwiched in fried bread
Easy
-
Apple & sultana porridge
By

- Ready in 15 mins
A low-fat breakfast of warm oats and fruit that starts the day in a nutritious and filling way
Easy
