40 Breakfast Ideas Fit For Special Occasions
Mama and brunch approved.
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
While you don't even need a reason to enjoy these fancy breakfast dishes, if you do have a special celebration on the horizon we have you covered. Whether it's a big or small celebration, these indulgent breakfast recipes are sure to hit the spot. Some recipes are extra special in the flavor department, but less impressive when it comes to looks like our Croissant Breakfast Casserole. Meanwhile, others are equally delicious and pretty like our Quick And Easy Cream Cheese Danishes that have a picture-worthy presentation.
Next time you're looking to impress Mama on Mother's Day, start a birthday off with a fun surprise, commemorate an anniversary with something special, or host a happy family on Christmas morning—look no further than these delicious fancy breakfast recipes.
Caramel Rolls
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
There's no better way to make a meal feel more special than adding a little extra sweetness. Sticky buns meet cinnamon rolls in these delicious breakfast treats complete with a cinnamon-spiced filling and rich caramel sauce.
Peanut Butter–Stuffed French Toast
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
If you're looking to spoil a loved one, this peanut butter-stuffed French toast recipe will surely make them feel loved. Conveniently, it only takes 12 minutes to make, so you can spend more time celebrating with them. Serve with a cold glass of chocolate milk to satisfy that peanut butter chocolate combo craving.
Deluxe Buttermilk Biscuits With Sage Brown Butter
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
Humble biscuits are always welcome on the breakfast table no matter the occasion, but these sky-high buttermilk biscuits with a nutty brown butter flavor are extra special.
Roasted Tomato Quiche
We'll never say no to tomatoes, even on the breakfast table. While this quiche is delicious any time of day, it feels especially decadent for a celebratory brunch. If you're still not convinced, you should know there's a generous amount of bacon layered in.
Cookies And Cream Cinnamon Rolls
Fred Hardy, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
If you're looking for the sweetest way to celebrate someone you love, look no further than this cookies and cream cinnamon roll recipe. Topped with thick cream cheese icing and lots of crumbled Oreo cookies, every bite of these warm cinnamon rolls will delight.
Quick And Easy Cream Cheese Danish
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist Christine Keely
Sheets of frozen puff pastry make these cream cheese danishes ridiculously easy to pull together. The hardest part will be deciding what fruit or other toppings to fill them with.
Chocolate Monkey Bread
While some might call this dessert, we're adamant that if it's called monkey bread you can find it on a breakfast table too. There's no doubt you'll be pulling off a second bite of these yeast rolls covered in a caramel and chocolate glaze.
Brioche French Toast Casserole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Buttery and fluffy brioche bread takes a ho-hum french toast casserole to the next level. Whether you're whipping up this casserole for a child's birthday or just looking to make a Wednesday morning feel special, this recipe won't disappoint.
Asparagus Quiche
ANTONIS ACHILLEOS; PROP STYLING: CHRISTINE KEELY; FOOD STYLING: TINA BELL STAMOS
A braided crust gives this humble quiche its company-worthy appearance. Spring onions, asparagus, tarragon, and chives keep the dish light and fresh, while shredded Gouda adds a layer of richness.
Ham-and-Cheese Puff Pastries
You'll be shocked to discover how simple these fancy-looking savory pastries filled with Gruyère, ham, honey, and mustard are. Plus, they're ready in just over 30 minutes.
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
Christmas? Valentines? Birthday? You'll want to add these ultra-rich, gooey red velvet cinnamon rolls to your menu. A cinnamon, sugar, and butter filling and classic cream cheese icing nods to the traditional version.
Southern Salmon Benedict
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Audrey Davis
We put a Southern spin on traditional eggs Benedict with buttery biscuits in place of english muffins while slices of smoked salmon make it feel extra fancy.
Ricotta Pancakes with Brown Butter-Maple Syrup and Blueberry Compote
Hector Sanchez
While these light and fluffy ricotta pancakes are delicious on their own, our blueberry compote and brown butter-maple syrup make them irresistible and celebration worthy.
Classic Shrimp And Grits
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Karen Rankin; Prop Stylist: Julia Bayless
You definitely aren't making shrimp and grits on a Monday morning which means this super-Southern dish is just thing for any special occasion.
Spiced Orange Rolls
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
We'll rise and shine for orange rolls. From holidays to weekend brunches, these slightly spiced rolls are the ideal balance of sweet and tangy. Best of all, you can prepare them the night before baking.
Chocolate Chip Pancake Bake with Cinnamon-Pecan Streusel
This breakfast bake isn't a heavy lift, but does require at least 8 hours to soak in all the flavors which means you'll want to prepare it the night before your celebratory brunch.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Though this loaded breakfast casserole doesn't look fancy, the richness of bacon, cheese, tater tots, and a custard-like base turns it into something special.
Blueberry Clafoutis
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey
Don't be intimated by the name of this dish—you likely already have all the ingredients you need to make it in your pantry and fridge. You can also swap out the blueberries for any fruit of your choosing.
Cornmeal Crêpes With Blackberries And Buttermilk Cream
Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
Impress brunch guests with these simple cornmeal crêpes. Let guests get creative and build their own by providing an array to toppings from fruit and jam to nutella and whipped cream.
Bacon Pancakes
If you thought fluffy buttermilk pancakes couldn't be improved upon, think again. Pour the batter overtop the crispy strips of bacon and let the salty and savory meat cook right into the flapjacks.
Blueberry-Citrus Rolls with Orange Glaze
Goodbye blueberry muffins—there's a new favorite breakfast pastry on the table. These rolls are filled with bursting berries and topped with a generous drizzle of orange glaze.
Chocolate Dutch Baby With Berries
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Lydia Purcell; Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn
Forget endlessly flipping flapjacks on the stovetop and opt for this crispy-on-the-outside, custard-like in the middle, chocolaty treat that can be made in a cast-iron skillet. Make it extra fancy with fresh berries and whipped cream.
Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
This casserole isn't your run-of-the-mill biscuits and gravy dish. One reader gave high praises saying, "One of the best recipes I have ever made! Very tasty!"
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Our croissant breakfast casserole might not look fancy at first glance, but we ensure it's special enough for any gathering thanks to country ham, Vidalia onions, spinach, dijon mustard, and cheese.
Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Alison Miksch
From Easter brunch to slow Saturday mornings, this cheesy, grits and bacon quiche is one you'll want to make again and again.
Egg In A Biscuit
VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLING: RUTH BLACKBURN; PROP STYLING: LYDIA PURSELL
You've probably heard of a Toad In A Hole or Egg In A Hole, but we're introducing you to our Southern version that relies on buttery, flakey buttermilk biscuits. Our recipe calls for store-bought biscuits, but you can make your favorite homemade ones to make this dish extra special.
Pancake Bake with Cinnamon Streusel
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Ana Kelly
Casseroles might not feel unique, but this make-ahead pancake bake topped with cinnamon streusel is just the thing for a holiday breakfast table.
Blueberry Cornmeal Cake
Cake for breakfast? We say yes! From Mother's Day brunch to before school birthday celebrations, serve this cornmeal cake (which has less sugar than a traditional cake) that is bursting with juicy blueberries.
Millionaire Bacon
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
As if bacon wasn't already worthy of any occasion, we coated it in brown sugar and maple syrup with a hint of cayenne and black pepper for irresistible slices of candied bacon.
Glazed Buttermilk Donut Cake
Think about this sweet breakfast bread as an oversized version of an old-fashioned cake donut. Top it with a simple powdered sugar glaze, then add any additional toppings you'd like from sprinkles to Oreo crumbles.
Sausage-Potato Frittata
Though it might not be the prettiest presentation, layers of sausage, veggies, herbs, cheese, and egg ensure this dish is special occasion worthy.
Lemon-Poppy Seed Belgian Waffles with Blackberry Maple Syrup
Let the blackberry maple syrup and generous spoonfuls of whipped cream soak into these flavorful waffles before serving. Top with extra fresh berries for a pretty presentation.
Bacon-and-Egg Tarts with Goat Cheese
A fancy breakfast that only requires 30 minutes of hands on time? Sign us up! Golden puff pastries are filled with sunny-side-up eggs, tomatoes, and bacon. Top with crumbled goat cheese for a creamy finish.
Strawberry-Rhubarb Skillet Coffee Cake
Let spring produce sit center stage in this crumb-topped coffee cake. The cast-iron skillet gives the fruit-laden cake an extra crispy crust.
Chocolate-Peanut Butter Monkey Bread
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall
Dessert for breakfast? Yes, please! This chocolate-peanut butter filled-and-topped monkey bread is just waiting for the candles. Store-bought crescent dough ensures it is extra buttery and flaky.
Cinnamon Coffee Cake
You'll rarely find a breakfast gathering in the South without some version of this classic on the table. With a ribbon of brown sugar and chopped pecans throughout, we guarantee you won't be left with a single slice.
Overnight Blueberry French Toast Casserole With Blueberry-Maple Syrup
You only need 20 minutes of hands on time before letting this casserole soak in all the flavor and moisture overnight. The best part though? The homemade blueberry-maple syrup.
Butter Pecan Scones
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
If this reader's endorsement doesn't have you hooked, we're not sure what will. "The flavor was amazing. It is a chilly day in Vermont and the flavor was really perfect for a fall like day. It was easy to make. I will make it again," they said.
Easy Blackberry Turnovers
Breakfast or dessert? Who's to say. Try switching up the jammy fresh fruit filling according to the produce in season.
Homemade Pop Tarts
From birthdays to the holidays, these grab-and-go treats are worth the homemade hassle. Use our traditional brown sugar-cinnamon filling or customize them to your flavor preference with a jammy center.
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