26 Perfect Holiday Brunch Recipes - Chatelaine (2024)

Eggs In Cheddar Scones

Flaky buttermilk scones with soft eggs and sharp cheddar are a match made in brunch heaven.Kitchen tip:The whites should be slightly jiggly when removed from the oven, as the eggs will continue to cook in the hot scones. Get our eggs in cheddar scones recipe.

Piña Colada Sheet-Pan Pancakes

Many years ago, we made a family trip to Hawaii,grandparents and all. Our memory banks are still filledwith giggles as we rolled with Granny in the waves, sang Ukrainian songs, strolled along the streets of Honolulu, snorkelled in Hanauma Bay, and enjoyed endless meals together, laughing sohard we would all cry the whole time. It was, and remains, our happy place. One bite of these piña colada pancakes takes us back to those blissful stress-free days together where the only thing that mattered was which one of us was going to wear Grandma’s epic sparkly shirt that day. You can make these as individual pancakes if you don’t mind the extra work, but this easier sheet-pan version makes our busy hearts happy. Get our Pina Colada sheet-pan pancake recipe here.

Photography by Rachelle Beatty.

Pumpkin Pie Buns With Maple Cream Cheese Glaze

Take all the sticky, gooey goodness of a cinnamon roll—then give it a twist with classic pumpkin and cream cheese flavours. Get our pumpkin pie buns with maple cream cheese glaze recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Ashley Denton; Prop styling by Christine Hanlon)

Oat Buttermilk Pancakes

Adding oats and whole-wheat flour gives these pancakes a healthy makeover. Get our oat buttermilk pancakes recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz

Braided Egg Bread

This loaf doesn’t need much more than the sweet-and-toasty crunch of sugar and slivered almonds to showcase its lovely texture and egg-wash shine. Get our braided egg bread recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Oat Milk Crepes

Add flax meal and oat milk to turn these crepes into breakfast food. Get our oat milk crepes recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz

Croissant Sticky-Bun Bread Pudding

This delicious make-ahead dish that can be served for brunch or dessert. Save your day-old croissants for this recipe—they work best for soaking up all the flavourful ingredients. Get our croissant sticky-bun bread pudding recipe.

Photo, Michael Graydon.

Cream Cheese-Stuffed Bagel Bites

Put out a tray of these bite-sized bagels (made with store bought pizza dough!) and watch them disappear in a flash. If you do have any leftovers, they'll keep for up to five days. Get our cream cheese-stuffed bagel bites recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Oatmeal-Stuffed Apples

Drizzle honey on these oatmeal-stuffed apples to make them even tastier! These are basically the breakfast version of apple crisp. Get our oatmeal-stuffed apples recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Blueberry Granola Breakfast Cookies

Bring the holiday cookies to the brunch table! We’ve transformed a homemade granola made of oats, pumpkin seeds, coconut and flax into a breakfast cookies recipe that'll help you take on the day well-fed and with a smile on your face. Get our breakfast cookies recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

Homemade Crepes

Create this French classic at home! For a deliciously upgraded brunch, fold cooked crepes around ingredients likeGruyère, ham and chives, spinach, sauteed mushrooms and monterey jack, or cream and fresh berries. Get our classic crepes recipe.

Caramel-Pecan Sticky Buns

This easy brunch treat—crammed with brown sugar and pecans—gives new meaning to the phrase “sticky fingers.” Get our caramel-pecan sticky buns recipe.

(Photo: Angus Fergusson.)

Cinnamon Twist Wreath

Perfect for an indulgent weekend breakfast—or a show-stopper—this simple loaf (it starts out just like cinnamon buns) is a beautiful twist on a classic favourite. Get our cinnamon twist wreath recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Baked Three-Cheese Tomato Strata

If you love bruschetta and garlic bread, you will love this strata. The cheeses and tomatoes are cooked into the bread for pure deliciousness. Get our three cheese tomato strata recipe.

(Photo: Michael Graydon)

Egg & Toast Tartlets

These tasty tartlets take eggs and toast to a whole new level. Perfect for big brunch gatherings. Get our egg and toast tartlets recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Chocolate Babka Bread

This sweet bread, topped with crunchy streusel and swirled with butter and dark chocolate, is breakfast and dessert all rolled into one. Get our chocolate babka bread recipe.

(Photo: Roberto Caruso)

Eggnog Lattes

Warm, rich and frothy—these lattes area decadent way to start the day. Get our eggnog lattes recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

Mincemeat Baked French Toast

Mincemeat makes a delightfullyfestive french toast. Get our mincemeat baked french toast recipe.

Photo, Erik Putz.

French Onion Tart

This savoury, sophisticated brunch tart will disappear quickly—so you better act quick to get a slice for yourself! Gruyère cheese, thyme and shallots are a winning combination in this creamy quiche. Get our french onion tart recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Creamy Pear And Macarpone Brioche

Warm pears cooked in brandy sauce top slices of sweet brioche turn bunch into a decadent event. Get our creamy pear and mascarpone brioche recipe.

Photo, Sian Richards.

Slow-Rise Italian Panettone

This festive Italian sweet bread is bursting with dried fruit goodness. Serve it warm at a holiday breakfast or for dessert. Get our slow-rise Italian panettone recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

Cheese And Mushroom Strata

Never throw out stale bread! Store it in the freezer to make this fabulous dish. It’s terrific for brunch. Get our cheese and mushroom strata recipe.

Photo, Roberto Caruso.

French Toast With Raspberry Cream

Our sinfully rich version of this brunch staple is sandwiched around a creamy filling ahead of time and bakes in the oven, leaving you lots of time to enjoy the morning. Get our french toast with raspberry cream recipe.

Photo, James Tse.

Easy Eggs Benedict

Our version of this Sunday brunch classic is stress-free to make, so why not add it to the brunch spread? Get our easy eggs Benedict with hash browns recipe.

Monkey Bread

Dipped in cinnamon sugar, each piece of this show-stopping pull-apart bread will melt in your mouth. It’s the ideal holiday treat to set out on the brunch table. Get our monkey bread recipe.

Photo, Angus Fergusson.

Eggnog Scones

Bring eggnog to the breakfast table with these buttery sugar-sprinkled scones. Get our eggnog scones recipe.

(Photo: Erik Putz)

How to make classic crepes