Brunch & Breakfast Treats We Love - 53 recipes
Whether you're cooking breakfast-in-bed for bae or throwing a brunch with some of your closest gal-pals, Valentine's Day is the perfect excuse for a pitcher of mimosas and some of our favorite brunch and breakfast recipes.
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Red Velvet Pancakes with Cream Cheese Topping
By EricS52
Details
Servings 2
Preparation time 20
Cooking time 20
- CREAM CHEESE TOPPING:
- 4 ounces (half of 8-ounce package) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- PANCAKES:
- 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
- 1 cup milk
- 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons red paste food color*
- 2 eggs
- Powdered sugar, if desired
Indulge in these red velvet pancakes on Valentine's Day, or when you're just craving something sweet
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Old-Fashioned Sour Cream Doughnuts
By XrayKim
Oh, there is nothing better than a homemade sour cream doughnut that is hot and fresh out of the frying pan, then d...
- DOUGHNUTS:
- 2 1/4 cups cake flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, at room temperature
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Canola oil, for frying
- GLAZE:
- 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 1/2 teaspoons corn syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup hot water
Southern Shrimp & Grits
By LRay
Get the true Southern comfort food experience at home with this Southern Shrimp and Grits
- GRITS:
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup water
- 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup quick-cooking grits
- 1/4 cup sharp white cheddar or Manchego cheese, grated
- SHRIMP:
- 1-pound wild-caught or sustainably raised shrimp, 16 to 30 count in size, shelled and de-veined
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- juice of 1/2 lemon
Kale, Lemon, & Ricotta Bruschetta topped with a Fried Egg
By kstiles13
This hearty and healthy bruschetta recipe is packed full of vitamin-rich kale, creamy ricotta cheese, and zesty lem...
- 1 (8-ounce) package of kale, chopped
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
- 1/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, divided, plus extra for drizzling
- 1 baguette
- Salt and pepper to taste
Strawberry Blintzes
By Foodiewife, A Feast for the Eyes
If you've never had blintzes, brace yourself! These are thin crepes, filled with a sweet ricotta filling, then wrap...
- CREPE BATTER:
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup cold water
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- Pinch salt
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for sauteing the crepes
- CHEESE FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (I used 5 tablespoons.)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 egg
- Strawberry sauce (optional); strawberry preserves work well, too
- 1 quart strawberries hulled, sliced
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 orange zest finely grated
Valentine Vegan Baked Lavender Rose Donuts
By Kathy_Hester
The perfect sweet to show your Valentine just how much you really care! These baked donuts are sweetened with stevi...
- Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsweetened So Delicious coconut milk (or other non-dairy milk)
- 1 tablespoon agave nectar
- 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia (I used Nu-Stevia brand)
- 1/2 teaspoon lavender extract
- 1/4 teaspoon rosewater
- Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup whole wheat pastry flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Powdered Stevia:
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon stevia (I used Nu-Stevia brand)
- 1 teaspoon rosewater
Strawberry Soufflé Pancakes
By Booper-2
This recipe for Strawberry Soufflé Pancake treats are a delicious cross between a muffin, a pancake, and a soufflÃ...
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup half and half
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 pinch of salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon Grand Marnier
- 1/2 cup strawberries
- 1 tablespoon sugar
French Breakfast Muffins
By HeidiHo5
These light and fluffy, French muffins with nutmeg and cinnamon are easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth good
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg, preferably room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup milk
- TOPPING
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Breakfast Mac & Cheese
By kayjayjohnson
Imagine a heaping breakfast plate with cheesy eggs, spicy sausage, and biscuits
- 1 pound pasta (I used cavatelli shaped pasta)
- 1 pound breakfast sausage, removed from casings and crumbled
- 1 large onion, diced
- 1 red pepper, diced
- 1 green pepper, diced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeds discarded, diced
- 1/2 tablespoon garlic salt
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 6 tablespoons flour
- 4 cups whole milk
- 5 cups Colby Jack cheese
- 1 cups Pepper Jack cheese
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- 4 eggs
- 6 breakfast biscuits, toasted and crumbled (homemade or refrigerated)
The Pioneer Woman's Sausage Gravy
By lindaauman
This is a really easy and super delicious recipe for sausage gravy poured over biscuits that will have your family ...
- 1-pound breakfast sausage, hot or mild
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 to 4 cups whole milk, more to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
- 2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper, more to taste
- 12 cooked biscuits, warmed, for serving
Japanese Hot Cake
By hicksofmarvin
Japanese Hot Cakes are similar to American pancakes, but are a bit fluffier and have a little more sweetness
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup milk, plus 1-1/2 tablespoons
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1-3/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1 teaspoon
Spinach & Gruyere Cheese Quiche with a Hash Brown Crust
By á-46334
This breakfast quiche filled with spinach and gruyere cheese is made even better with crispy hash brown crust
- CRUST:
- 1 package frozen hash browns, thawed and squeezed dry
- 2 tablespoons organic butter, melted
- 1 organic egg
- onion powder, garlic powder, Italian seasonings, salt & pepper, to taste
- QUICHE:
- 1/4 cup organic red pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup organic green pepper, diced
- 1/4 cup organic onion, diced
- 2 cloves organic garlic, minced
- 6 organic egg whites and 3 organic eggs
- 1/2 cup organic whole milk
- 1 1/2 cups Gruyere cheese
- 1 package organic baby spinach
- 3 to 4 slices Canadian bacon (or regular bacon)
Strawberry Banana Pancake Kebabs
By carvalhohm2
Make breakfast special with these pancakes that are layered on a kebab with strawberries and bananas
- 2 cups Original Bisquick® mix
- 1 cup milk
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- 24 strawberries
- 2 bananas
- 24 wooden skewers
- 1/2 cup strawberry jam
Spinach, Feta, & Sun-Dried Tomato Omelet
By á-175897
A classic omelet featuring spinach, sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese
- 2 large eggs
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crumbled Feta
- Country bread, for serving
Mandazi African Donuts
By á-25087
Nothing better than hot, fresh donuts! Mandazi are African donuts that are spiced with a little cardamon, cinnamon,...
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- vegetable oil for frying donuts
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Malasadas, Hawaiian Donuts
- 1 (1/4-ounce) package Fleischmann’s active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 6 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 teaspoon, separated
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 6 eggs
- 1 quart vegetable oil, for frying
- 1/2 cup sugar, for sprinkling
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Cinnamon Roll Baked Donuts
- CINNAMON ROLL TOPPING:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 5 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons milk
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- DONUT BATTER:
- 4 tablespoons butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- GLAZE:
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- Dash of milk
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Sufganiyot, Israeli Jelly Donuts...
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting the baking sheet and rolling out the dough
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (1/4 ounce) packet active dry yeast, about 2 1/4 teaspoons
- 1/2 teaspoon fine salt
- 2 large egg yolks
- 3/4 cup warm whole milk brought to about 110°F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, about 1/4 stick, brought to room temperature
- 6 cups vegetable or canola oil, about 1 1/2 quarts, for frying, plus more for coating the bowl
- 2/3 cup smooth jam or jelly
- powdered sugar, for dusting
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Strawberry French Toast
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 6 slices bread, crusts removed
- 1 (8-ounce) container strawberry cream cheese, softened
- 6 strawberries, sliced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- powdered sugar to garnish
- maple syrup for serving
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Mini Pumpkin Spice Gluten-Free...
- GLUTEN-FREE FLOUR BLEND:
- 1 cup, plus 1 teaspoon brown rice flour, separated
- 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons almond flour, separated
- 3/4 cup potato starch
- 1/4 cup tapioca starch
- EGG SUBSTITUTE MIXTURE:
- 3/4 teaspoon Ener-G Egg Replacer
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons pumpkin puree
- DONUTS:
- 3/4 cup and 2 teaspoons gluten-free flour blend
- 1/3 cup and 1 tablespoon ground jaggery sugar or other unrefined sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- egg substitute mixture
- 1/3 cup almond milk or other non-dairy milk
- 1 tablespoon apple butter
- 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- CINNAMON SUGAR:
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons organic sugar
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Omelet Rollups or Roulade with...
- OMELET:
- 6 large eggs
- 1/8 teaspoon smoked paprika (substitute with chili powder, regular paprika, or cayenne)
- salt, to taste
- non-stick spray or olive oil
- SMOKEY POTATOES:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small potato
- pinch smoked paprika, plus more to taste
- OTHER INGREDIENTS:
- 6 wedges laughing cow or cream cheese
- 1/2 green or red or orange pepper, julienned
- 1/2 cup watercress leaves loosely packed
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The Best Cake Donuts
- 2 tablespoons butter, brought to room temperature
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 3/4 cup buttermilk
- 3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- oil, for frying
- cinnamon sugar mix for coating the donuts (1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons cinnamon)
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Spicy Sangre Blood Orange Margarita
- 2 slices jalapeño or serrano chile
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 4 ounces blood orange juice
- 1 ounce Cointreau or Triple Sec
- juice of half a lime
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Chunky Monkey Morning Oats
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup old fashioned oats
- 1 ripe banana, peeled and sliced
- 1 teaspoon chia seeds
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon honey or other sweetener
- 2 teaspoons chocolate chips
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Souffléed Omelet with Goat...
- 4 asparagus spears
- 1/2 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 5 large eggs, separated, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soft goat cheese
- 2 1/2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh mint
- 4 paper-thin slices Serrano ham (about 1-ounce)
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Peanut Butter Cream Filled Donuts
- DONUTS:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 2/3 cup milk, at room temperature
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened to room temperature and cut into pieces
- oil for frying
- PEANUT BUTTER PASTRY CREAM:
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cake flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter, melted
- 1/3 cup cold heavy cream
- CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE:
- 3-ounces chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
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Cornmeal Pancakes with Rasperry...
- RASPBERRY COMPOTE:
- 1 pint fresh raspberries (frozen works too, no need to thaw)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon clearjel*
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- PANCAKES:
- 1 1/2 cups heaping cups yellow cornmeal
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 1/4 cups whole milk, plus more if needed for thinning
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tablespoons salted butter, melted, plus additional melted butter for the skillet
- Pats of butter, for serving
- Maple syrup, for serving, optional
- NOTE: You can easily cut the ingredients in half, if you are cooking for two (as we are) This yielded 9 pancakes, using a 1/4 cup measure per pancake.
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