It's Official: The Best Way to Kick off 2021 Is With Chilaquiles

It's your first meal of the New Year — let's make it a good one! Why have another bowl of microwave oatmeal when there are countless other delicious options out there? After a very hectic year (to say the least), it's time to celebrate beginning a new chapter — in the tastiest way possible. From lean and healthy (if that's your New Year's resolution) to creamy and indulgent (breakfast nachos, need I say more?), these New Year's Day brunch recipes will kick your year off the right way. Whether you are cooking for one or are playing chef for the family, these dishes are a great way to introduce some new staples to your diet.

New Year's Day may symbolize getting rid of your old (or not-so-good) habits and starting anew — and we fully recommend making better brunch one of those priorities. Someone pour us a glass of a champagne cocktail!

Start your New Year's off right with these whole grain-packed muffins. You can actually add any fruit you'd like to these muffins, but we think that sliced plum is pretty seasonally appropriate.

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With how ornate this seasonal squash is, your friends will have no idea how easy it was to make.

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Don't worry if you have a little bit too much fun at your Zoom party on New Year's Eve, this recipe relies on easily-heated frozen tater tots.

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For those who prefer their brunch heavy on the lunch. Don't worry about the "green" in these green eggs — it's just pesto!

You've heard of breakfast for dinner, but this hearty and filling egg bake is more like dinner for breakfast — or brunch!

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It's not dessert, it's breakfast. And we're going to keep telling ourselves that.

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We think the name of these breakfast pastries says it all! This recipe works perfectly as for a snack to serve with coffee.

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The kick of paprika in this bake will certainly wake you right up on January 1st. Serve with Bloody Marys for a true spice-lover's dream come true.

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Tart lemon, juicy blueberries, gooey cream cheese ... there's too much goodness here to turn down this recipe.

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As if these breakfast sandwiches weren't easy enough to make in the first place, you can make them even easier by prepping them the night before — then you just have to heat them up on New Year's Day.

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Not only is this bake absolutely delicious — um, hello bacon and maple syrup! — but you can also assemble it ahead of time.

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If you're craving some carbs on New Year's Day, then there's nothing better than these melt-in-your mouth apple and cheddar biscuits.

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No brunch menu is complete without a sandwich or two, and this chicken and egg option is a real standout.

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Wow, these eggs over sautéed chard and melted gruyére are (almost) to pretty to eat.

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Are eggs the most versatile ingredient out there? Cilantro, mint, pesto and pistachios certainly make a case for it.

SHOP RAMEKINS

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The curry powder on this toast takes your standard avo breakfast up a notch.

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Pop-Tart who?! This homemade variation of the sweet breakfast favorite has all the berry goodness without the ingredients you can't pronounce.

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In my humble opinion, every omelette should contain crispy, oven baked potatoes.

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No one will ever guess how little effort you put into making this elegant treat with puff pastry.

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When it comes to resolutions, you gotta start somewhere. Need more fruit in your diet? Here you go.

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These savory mini-quiches are the perfect brunch to have on the go.

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Is it French toast? Is it cheesecake? A sandwich? Whatever you call it, we're on board for this delectable meal.

If your house somehow turned into the sleepover spot, make this massive pancake, which serves 12.

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Welp, it looks like the diet is starting tomorrow ...

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After last night, you'll need some nutrients. Get your dose of Vitamin C with this pretty citrus medley.

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It's finally time to put your new Christmas present (a casserole dish!) to work.

SHOP CASSEROLE DISHES

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Sure, you could drive to your local Dunkin' Donuts, or you could just stay in your PJs and make these instead.

SHOP PASTRY BAGS

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If you promised to stop eating pizza for breakfast (new year, new you?), this is an easy and delicious replacement.

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Spruce up this nutty brioche with slices of colorful citrus.

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One hand for a mimosa, another for a glazed sweet — that's how you kick off the new year.

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Trust us: Your morning will be a whole lot sunnier after catching a glimpse (and taste!) of these.

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Perfect for large groups, this pull-apart bread lets you grab as much as you'd like.

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The eight days of Hanukkah might be long gone, but you certainly have room left for these fried potato patties.

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Because frittata muffins are truly the best of both worlds.

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This egg, bacon and cheese casserole is basically one massive breakfast sandwich.

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If you're still thinking about your Christmas ham (we are!), try adding it to this brunch staple.

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Use eggs and bacon as decoration for this "pizza pie."

SHOP PIZZA CUTTERS

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No syrup here: These waffles taste best with a creamy layer of ranch. Yes, you heard us right.

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The best cure to the early morning blues? Big ol' egg sandwiches.

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Avoid the mess and bake time of banana bread and try these fruity flapjacks instead.

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Say olé to the new year while digging into this delicious medley of Mexican flavors.

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Once the clock hits midnight, it's time for new beginnings. The first thing on the list? Quiche without crust!

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