30 Easy Boxing Day Brunch Recipes

Posted by Jenny Potter on December 12, 2016

Whether you're heading out for some annual Boxing Day shopping or staying warm and cozy at home, continue your holiday celebrations with a cheerful and indulgent family feast, full of festive flair. Picture towers of pancakes topped with maple syrup, indulgent eggs Benedict covered in creamy hollandaise, sticky-sweet cinnamon buns drizzled in cream cheese icing, and so much more.

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Breakfast Yorkshire Pudding

Get the whole family involved in customizing these light and tasty breakfast popovers. Pull out the leftovers for a bite-sized brunch. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/breakfast-yorkshire-pudding/18837/" target="_blank">Breakfast Yorkshire Pudding</a>
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Cinnamon Sugar French-Style Texas Toast

Made with just five ingredients, the simplicity of this French toast is what makes it that much more delicious. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cinnamon-sugar-french-style-texas-toast/19299/" target="_blank">Cinnamon Sugar French-Style Texas Toast</a>
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Eggs Benedict Casserole

The perfect dish to serve on lazy weekend mornings. Rich, buttery hollandaise whips up in a snap and is drizzled over soft baked eggs, toasty English muffins and smoky Canadian bacon. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/crowd-pleasing-overnight-eggs-benedict-casserole/" target="_blank">Eggs Benedict Casserole</a>
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The Pioneer Woman’s Eggs Benedict

Yes, you can make this decadent brunch staple right at home. Hollandaise sauce sounds (and tastes) fancy, but Ree Drummond makes it easy with this simple blender version. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/the-pioneer-womans-eggs-benedict/18948/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman’s Eggs Benedict</a>
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Baklava Butter Tart Bake

A tasty dessert or brunch casserole that brings together your two favourite desserts in one gooey, flaky pan, filled with crunchy walnuts and plump raisins. Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/baklava-butter-tart-bake/18811/" target="_blank">Baklava Butter Tart Bake</a>
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Potato Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches

You won’t miss the wheat in this tasty breakfast sandwich made with crispy fried potato pancakes, creamy scrambled eggs and sharp Parmesan. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/potato-pancakes-breakfast-sandwiches/17873/" target="_blank">Potato Pancake Breakfast Sandwiches</a>
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Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Sausage and Egg Bake

Filled with cheese, eggs, Italian sausage, spinach, tomatoes and bread, Giada’s hearty brunch bake will feed the hungriest of crowds. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/italian-sausage-and-egg-bake/16986/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Sausage and Egg Bake</a>
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Sausage and Bacon Hash with Baked Tomatoes

A truly comforting brunch dish, this one-pot wonder pulls out all the stops; veggies, bacon, potatoes and breaded baked tomatoes. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sausage-and-bacon-hash-with-baked-tomatoes/17771/" target="_blank">Nancy Fuller's Sausage and Bacon Hash with Baked Tomatoes</a>
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Vanilla-Cardamom Cast-Iron Skillet French Toast

Indulgent, warm and comforting, this amped-up version of French toast is complete with pan-roasted spiced apples, yogurt whipped cream and a thick, syrupy date molasses. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vanilla-cardamom-cast-iron-skillet-french-toast-with-pan-roasted-apples-and-date-molasses/19015/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay's Vanilla-Cardamom Cast-Iron Skillet French Toast with Pan-Roasted Apples and Date Molasses</a>
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Healthy Breakfast Bake with Spaghetti Squash

Spaghetti squash serves as a healthy base for a dish that can be made your own, assembled ahead and baked just before brunch time. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-breakfast-bake-with-spaghetti-squash/15311/" target="_blank">Healthy Breakfast Bake with Spaghetti Squash</a>
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Michael Smith's Brunch Bake

Michael Smith combines all the hallmarks of brunch — eggs, sausages, toast and cheese — into one, easy-to-cook breakfast bake. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brunch-bake/6788/" target="_blank">Michael Smith’s Brunch Bake</a>
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Corn Spoonbread

A decadent baked dish, Anna Olson’s corn spoonbread is chalk-full of hearty, brunch-ready goodies like bacon, eggs and cream. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/corn-spoonbread/10969/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Corn Spoonbread</a>
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Basic Waffles

Make morning magic with this easy, crispy and soft waffle recipe that's perfect for first timers. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/basic-waffle/18690/" target="_blank">Alton Brown’s Basic Waffles</a>
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Maple-Nut Wafflewiches

Breakfast or dessert — we won’t judge! It’s always a great time for decadent, chocolatey red velvet waffles. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-nut-wafflewiches/18520/" target="_blank">Maple Nut Wafflewiches</a>
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The Great Canadian Breakfast Sandwich

We’ve sandwiched together smoky Canadian cheddar, peameal bacon, eggs, apple and a maple-mustard sauce between a warm, homemade maple biscuit. Talk about tasty! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/great-canadian-cookbook/recipe/the-great-canadian-breakfast-sandwich/18095/" target="_blank">The Great Canadian Breakfast Sandwich</a>
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Black Forest French Toast Roll-Ups

These easy French toast roll-ups combine juicy cherries with a creamy chocolate ganache, topped with whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Sunday brunch just got a whole lot sweeter. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/black-forest-french-toast-roll-ups/18808/" target="_blank">Black Forest French Toast Roll-Ups</a>
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Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast

Christmas morning won't get much sweeter than this chocolate-packed French toast that's bursting with fresh raspberries and dusted with coconut for a just-fallen-snow topping. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-hazelnut-french-toast/18812/" target="_blank">Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast</a>
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Buckwheat Pancakes with Brandied Strawberries and Coconut Whip

Weekend warriors will love this impressive stack. Buckwheat, a nutty, gluten-free grain-like seed, adds a deep, hearty flavour to traditional flapjacks. Brandied strawberries and a dollop of coconut whip take this vegan breakfast to another level. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/buckwheat-pancakes-with-brandied-strawberries-and-coconut-whip/16218/" target="_blank">Buckwheat Pancakes with Brandied Strawberries and Coconut Whip</a>
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Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple-Glazed Roasted Apples

Let the sweet smell of these fluffy, fruity pancakes be your alarm clock on weekends. Get the recipes for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/oatmeal-pancakes-with-maple-glazed-roasted-apples/13458/" target="_blank">Bobby Flay’s Oatmeal Pancakes with Maple-Glazed Roasted Apples</a>
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Salmon Gravlax Ploye

This savoury take on the classic buckwheat pancake is straight from the kitchens of Montreal’s Landry & Filles, who’s chef hails from Edmundston, New Brunswick. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/salmon-gravlax-ploye/14840/" target="_blank">Salmon Gravlax Ploye</a>
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Crepes

Feeling creative? These basic crêpes from Alton Brown are the base for all sorts of fantastical fillings. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/crepes/15924/" target="_blank"> Alton Brown’s Crêpes</a>
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Maple Crêpe Cake

Impress your family and practice your crêpe making skills with this beautiful cake filled with layer-after-layer of maple custard. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-crepe-cake-with-maple-glazed-pecans/15439/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Maple Crêpe Cake</a>
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Shakshouka

This satisfying Israeli dish has many variations, most of which include a tangy tomato sauce and perfectly baked eggs. This recipe features butter beans, creamy avocado and crumbled feta, and is perfect served with slices of bread to mop up the delicious sauce. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/shakshouka/15298/" target="_blank">Shakshouka</a>
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Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy golden brown buns drenched in toasted hazelnuts, sweet mascarpone icing, and of course, cinnamon, are the only reason you should be getting out of bed on any given Sunday. Get the recipe for <a href="https://blog.foodnetwork.ca/2015/10/20/top-10-michelin-star-restaurants-in-the-world/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Hazelnut Cinnamon Rolls</a>
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Baked Apples With Oatmeal and Yogurt

Filled with orange zest-infused oatmeal and topped with a <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/photos/sweet-savoury-yogurt-recipes/#!souvlaki-style-nachos-with-garlicky-yogurt-feta-sauce" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dollop of yogurt</a> (make sure you opt for a brand rich in probiotics!), spice up breakfast or brunch with this healthy recipe for baked apples. Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-apples-with-oatmeal-and-yogurt/19055/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bobby Flay’s Baked Apples With Oatmeal and Yogurt</a>
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Maple Bacon Peameal Roast

Why settle for a slice of peameal bacon when you can have a whole roast? This tasty version smothered in maple syrup and mustard will fill your home full of sweet and savoury aromas. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/maple-peameal-roast/7482/" target="_blank">Maple Bacon Peameal Roast</a>
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Vegan Scramble

Whether you’re a vegetarian or not, tofu scramble is a tasty and low-fat alternative to scrambled eggs for breakfast or brunch. Break up the tofu with a potato masher to get that great crumbly texture while saving yourself some time. Get this recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/vegan-scramble/13487/" target="_blank">Vegan Scramble</a>
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Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina

Packed with protein and seasonal produce, frittatas serve a crowd in a hurry, no matter the meal time. Enjoy a slice for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner with a loaf of crusty whole grain bread and salad. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/frittata-with-asparagus-tomato-and-fontina/15443/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis' Frittata with Asparagus, Tomato, and Fontina</a>
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Giant Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll

Soft cinnamon roll dough kneaded and spiraled in a large skillet or pie pan, this giant treat is just like the traditional version, but with the addition of seasonal pumpkin. So cut yourself a slice, put it on a plate and devour in bed. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/how-to-make-giant-skillet-pumpkin-cinnamon-roll/" target="_blank">Giant Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll</a>
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Broccoli Frittata

Start your day off right with a slice of this simple and satisfying broccoli frittata. Broccoli and cheddar cheese go hand in hand in this winning morning recipe. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/broccoli-frittata/13281/" target="_blank">Broccoli Frittata</a>
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