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31 Classic Gourmet Recipes for Brunch Inspiration
Let your weekend cooking plan come from the pages of Gourmet.
BY THE EDITORS OF EPICURIOUS, May 4, 2022
Brunch is inherently luxurious—lingering over coffee on a sunny Saturday with a big plate of French toast or poached eggs always beats the weekday rush. But a Gourmet brunch is even more so. Below you’ll find our favorites from the magazine, including tangy sour cream pancakes, elegant quiche, muffins bursting with berries, and the flakiest buttermilk biscuits. Pour mimosas all around and dig in.
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Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova1/31Buttermilk French ToastThis buttermilk French toast recipe transforms challah into a luxurious and slightly tangy version of the brunch classic. Top with butter and maple syrup, or try it with yogurt and fresh fruit.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich2/31Lowcountry Breakfast ShrimpThis shrimp’s gentle preparation yields an utterly soothing broth that tastes just right first thing in the morning. Grab some grits or a warm biscuit to help sop up the juices.GET THIS RECIPE
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Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad3/31Sour-Cream Pancakes With Sour-Cream Maple SyrupThese sour cream pancakes are just as tender and flavorful as ones made with buttermilk, but the real star is the tangy-sweet sour cream maple syrup. This is the perfect recipe for Mother’s Day brunch.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell4/31Blueberry Lemon Corn MuffinsComplete your brunch spread with a basket of these muffins, which bring cornmeal, sweet blueberries, and bright lemon together. This 45-minute Gourmet recipe calls for fresh blueberries, but frozen berries work just as well.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Mindy Fox5/31Swedish Cardamom RollsNothing smells better than these intricate cardamom rolls baking in the oven.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Isa Zapata, Prop Styling by Stephanie De Luca, Food Styling by Yekaterina Boystova6/31Belgian Buttermilk Waffles With Glazed BananasYou may want to make a double batch of these, since a freezer full of waffles is a happy freezer indeed.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Alex Brannian, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks7/31Jelly DoughnutsDust these homemade doughnuts with powdered sugar just before eating.GET THIS RECIPE
Mikkel Vang8/31Eggs With Cream, Spinach, and Country HamThese baked eggs are restaurant-worthy, flavored with country ham and enriched with cream. Serve with toast points for dipping.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich9/31Lemon CurdLemon curd is great with scones or English muffins, but also lovely dolloped on a bowl of yogurt.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Styling by Ali Nardi10/31Banana-Stuffed French ToastCut a pocket into each thick slice brioche or challah, then stuff with slices of banana that’ll warm and soften as the French toast cooks.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Romulo Yanes11/31Dutch Baby with Lemon SugarServe this puffy pancake with fresh berries or nothing more than jam or a lavish sprinkling of lemon sugar.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by John Kernick12/31Blueberry Streusel CakeStart your brunch with something savory, then wrap up with this cozy blueberry cake.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson13/31Truffled Toast with Radicchio and EggThis fancy toast is worthy of a celebration. And isn’t any brunch with friends or family something worth celebrating?GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Mikkel Vang14/31Crusty Buttermilk BiscuitsThese fluffy, airy biscuits need no topper, but jam is nice—and a slice of ham is delicious, too.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Prop Styling by Anne Eastman, Food Styling by John Bjostad15/31Crème Brûlée French ToastNo torch required for this crème brûlée French toast–it gets its name from the sweet, fragrant custard base used to make it.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Romulo Yanes16/31Coffee-Glazed DoughnutsAnyone who’s ever dropped into a local bakery for a morning snack can testify to the appeal of coffee and a doughnut. Here, yeast doughnuts with a touch of cinnamon get an extra jolt of flavor from a sweet espresso glaze.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell17/31Potato LatkesTop these potato pancakes with a little sour cream and a slice of smoked salmon or gravlax.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Olivia Mack Anderson18/31Pains au ChocolatYes, they’re a project. And also yes, these homemade chocolate croissants are absolutely worth the effort.GET THIS RECIPE
Romulo Yanes19/31Cardamom Sour-Cream WafflesCardamom adds aromatic depth to these waffles from the February 2008 issue of Gourmet.GET THIS RECIPE
Romulo Yanes20/31Broccoli Garlic QuicheThe creamy, tender custard in this quiche is as seductive as it is satisfying. It’s also the perfect make-ahead brunch option to feed a crowd.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Romulo Yanes21/31Old-Fashioned Crumb CakeAll we really need for brunch is this classic crumb cake and a big French press of coffee.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Jennifer Ophir22/31Breakfast BurritosThese breakfast burritos were inspired by the version served at the Santa Fe Farmers Market in New Mexico.GET THIS RECIPE
23/31Poached EggsDid you know that you can make poached eggs in advance, chill them in cold water, and reheat in a simmering pot of water just before serving? Brunch will never be the same.GET THIS RECIPE
Romulo Yanes24/31Chorizo Hash BrownsServe those eggs with these perfectly seasoned, crispy-on-the-outside, creamy-on-the-inside hash browns.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell25/31Plum Streusel CoffeecakeWhen plums are in season, this is your brunch move.GET THIS RECIPE
Romulo Yanes26/31Fresh Corn PancakesWhen sweet corn is in season, these pancakes help those kernels shine. Go sweet with maple syrup, or top with sour cream and pico de gallo.GET THIS RECIPE
photo by Romulo Yanes27/31Cauliflower and Feta OmeletLittle bites of cauliflower add wonderful texture to this open-face omelet; salty-tangy feta gives it character.GET THIS RECIPE
Photo by Romulo Yanes28/31Potato and Boursin FrittataHere, the old trick of moistening scrambled eggs with cream cheese is elevated with Boursin, which also adds flavor.GET THIS RECIPE
29/31Applesauce Spice MuffinsThese are sugar-and-spice-dusted muffins are perfect for an autumn brunch. Pecans or walnuts in the batter add crunch and flavor.GET THIS RECIPE
photo by Mikkel Vang30/31Maple and Black-Pepper BaconRendering the bacon before it’s brushed with maple syrup and finished in the oven results in strips with a spectacular crunch.GET THIS RECIPE
Jeffrey Schad31/31Pink Champagne PunchSure, you could mimosa, but this pretty-in-pink Gourmet punch feels even more festive for a special brunch.GET THIS RECIPE
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