15 Best Brunch Recipes to Feed a Crowd

Updated on October 30, 2017 by Food Network Canada Editors

Entertaining at brunch doesn’t have to mean frantically flipping flapjacks and burning fingers while briskly buttering hot toast. Whether you’re cooking a special breakfast on Christmas morning or hosting a mid-morning fête on New Year’s Day, these big brunch recipes will help you fill a boatload of bellies.

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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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Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast

Behold the best dish your slow cooker will ever deliver. Creamy coconut milk and irresistible hazelnut spread come together to deliver a life-changing, no-cook breakfast. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-hazelnut-french-toast/18812/" target="_blank">Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast</a>
Southern Living

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Brunch Bake

This genius recipe from Michael Smith combines a classic Canadian breakfast of toast, sausages and eggs into one single scrumptious dish.Get the recipefor <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brunch-bake/6788/" target="_blank">Michael Smith 's Brunch Bake</a>
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Sheet Pan Bacon and Egg Sandwiches For a Crowd

Serve up this informal breakfast-for-dinner dish that guests can assemble themselves. Just bake the egg filling, and toast some buns with cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sheet-pan-bacon-egg-sandwiches-for-a-crowd/19846/" target="_blank">Sheet Pan Bacon and Egg Sandwiches For a Crowd</a>
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Blueberries and Cream French Toast Bake

This sweet French toast bake is the perfect reward after a hectic work week. Assemble it the night before and enjoy a stress-free breakfast or brunch in bed! This recipe uses cream for an extra decadent custard, but milk works as well for an equally delicious lightened-up version. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/blueberries-and-cream-french-toast-bake-34843/" target="_blank">Blueberries and Cream French Toast Bake</a>
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Slow-Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole

Imagine all your favourite breakfast dishes combined into one casserole-style masterpiece and it’s easy to understand the charm of this combination of waffles, breakfast sausage, eggs, cheddar and Swiss cheese, and more. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-overnight-breakfast-casserole/18959/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole</a>
The Hot Plate

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Polenta Breakfast Bake

This unique brunch recipe pairs polenta and eggs for a protein-rich dish that’s sure to put smiles on your guests' faces (even before their first cup of coffee).Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/everyday-cooking/blog/polenta-breakfast-bake-from-the-hot-plate/2731/" target="_blank">Polenta Breakfast Bake</a>.
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Slow-Cooker Ham, Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

A crispy, crusty baked quiche is an ideal make-ahead breakfast, but this recipe substitutes a slow cooker for an oven. You won’t believe how well it works! Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-ham-cheese-and-spinach-crustless-quiche/19467/" target="_blank">Slow Cooker Ham, Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche</a>
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Chocolate-Banana Pancake Breakfast Casserole

What’s better than chocolate for breakfast? Chocolate mixed with bananas and folded into a pancake-inspired casserole, of course. Not only can this dish be made with things you probably already have around the house, but you can also assemble everything the night before. That way, all you need to do the next morning is pop the dish into the oven while you have a shower, put the coffee on and presto! Warm, delicious, pancake casserole. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-banana-pancake-breakfast-casserole/19093/" target="_blank">Chocolate-Banana Pancake Breakfast Casserole</a>
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Phyllo Egg Cups with Ham and Cheese

Serve up these gorgeous gourmet egg cups for brunch and you might just win host with the most.Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/phyllo-egg-cups-with-ham-and-cheese/13596" target="_blank">Phyllo Egg Cups with Ham and Cheese</a>
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Mexican-Style Brunch Quesadilla

Stuffed with guacamole, Monterey Jack cheese and chicken, this flavourful quesadilla is the perfect median between breakfast and lunch. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/mexican-style-brunch-quesadilla/11521/" target="_blank">Mexican-Style Brunch Quesadilla</a>
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Ham and Cheese Bake

Giada De Laurentiis recommends this cheese-laden delight — which, with 12 eggs, is like a quiche — for brunch. It’s a great way to combine any leftover cheeses you may have in the fridge — if you believe in leftover cheese. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ham-and-cheese-bake/20135/" target="_blank">Giada De Laurentiis’s Ham and Cheese Bake</a>
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Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake

Casseroles can be sweet, too, but often contain an abundance of sugar. This breakfast-friendly French toast creation won’t have you crawling back into bed, but will get you ready to tackle the weekend with boundless energy. Serve with in-season fruit or a spoonful of jam to lightly sweeten. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-overnight-french-toast-bake/19297/" target="_blank">Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake</a>
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Upside-Down Apple French Toast

This deceptively easy, yet Instagram-worthy, baked French toast features cranberries and pecans which will wow your next brunch guests and earn a few likes on social media. Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/upside-down-apple-french-toast-with-cranberries-and-pecans/20485/" target="_blank">Tyler Florence’s Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans </a>
The Kitchn

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Spicy Sausage, Aged Chedder and Roasted Red Pepper Frittata

Knock, knock. Who’s there? Frita. Frita Who? Frittata! All yolks aside, a frittata is a fabulous way to feed a crowd.Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/spicy-chorizo-sausage-aged-cheddar-and-roasted-pepper-frittata/14291/" target="_blank">Spicy Sausage, Aged Chedder and Roasted Red Pepper Frittata</a>.
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