Discover more recipes, menus & inspiration in the Merry Maker Holiday Guide!
A festive brunch is always that extra special gathering of the holiday season, with all the sweet and savory dishes everyone craves. These recipes put a unique spin on the traditional breakfast-lunch menu, with delicious ideas that will help you serve up a brunch to remember.
1. Turkish Eggs
This vibrant breakfast dish is a must-try for any brunch connoisseur! Poached eggs are nestled on a bed of garlicky yogurt with a drizzle of buttery pepper oil topped with green herbs for a show-stopping dish that will wow any brunch crowd. Trust us, you’ll want to make these all year round!
2. Huevos Rancheros Breakfast Casserole
Good morning, or as the Spanish say, “buenos días!” Spice up your holiday brunch with a Mexican-inspired dish that’s easy to share. This take on huevos rancheros mixes staple ingredients like corn tortillas, pinto beans, Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, eggs, and ranchero sauce into one delcious casserole. Dig in everybody!
3. Dutch Baby with Roasted Plums & Pomegranate
Elegant and comforting, here’s a fluffy pancake that puffs up like a giant popover! This oven-baked treat will have your guests gathering around the table for their sweet breakfast fix. The warm, roasted plums and tart pomegranate seeds are sprinkled on top to add to the spectacle of this epic holiday-esque creation.
4. Tater Tot Bacon and Egg Breakfast Waffle
What’s better than waffles? Waffles made out of tater tots, of course! This dish has everything you love about breakfast packed into one waffle-shaped bite. Picture it: Golden tater tots pressed into a waffle iron, creating the perfect crunchy base for crispy bacon and fluffy scrambled eggs. Dip them in maple syrup or hot sauce for an extra kick of sweet or spice.
5. Chopped Bagel
Get a load of this! A trendy twist on the classic bagel and schmear that makes holiday brunch as easy as one-two-three. Fully stacked like a sandwich, a lightly toasted Compliments Everything Bagel or Sesame Bagel is filled with salmon, cream cheese, capers, onion, cucumber, dill and a touch of pepper. Garnish with more cucumbers and microgreens if desired, cut the bagel in half and you’re good to go.
