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25 Best Brunch Recipes to Feed a Crowd

Updated on December 4, 2018 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.

  • Brunch Bake
     
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    Brunch Bake

    <p>Featuring hunks of grainy bread, eggs, cheese and breakfast sausage, this recipe from Michael Smith can be prepped at night and baked in the morning. As he explains, it’s the kind of dish that’s perfect to personalize and experiment with.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/brunch-bake/6788/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Brunch Bake</strong></a></p>
  • Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole
     
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    Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole

    <p>Set, sleep and then eat! Just toss the ingredients for this super-simple casserole in your slow cooker, and wake up to find breakfast ready! All you need to do is brew a pot of coffee. Casserole even more of your morning meals with <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/photos/easy-breakfast-casserole-recipes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">overnight French toast</a> and other easy breakfast casseroles.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-overnight-breakfast-casserole/18959/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Slow Cooker Overnight Breakfast Casserole</strong></a></p>
  • Cinnamon Rolls
     
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    Cinnamon Rolls

    <p>These fluffy golden brown buns laced with a cinnamon-sugar filling and drenched in a vanilla glaze are the only reason you should be getting out of bed on any given Sunday.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/cinnamon-rolls/10482/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Cinnamon Rolls</strong></a></p>
  • Sheet Pan Bacon and Egg Sandwiches For a Crowd
     
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    Sheet Pan Bacon and Egg Sandwiches For a Crowd

    <p>Serve up this informal breakfast-for-dinner dish that guests can assemble themselves. Just bake the egg filling, and toast some buns with cheese. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><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></strong></p>
  • Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Sausage and Egg Bake
     
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    Giada De Laurentiis' Italian Sausage and Egg Bake

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

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-hazelnut-french-toast/18812/" target="_blank"><strong>Chocolate Hazelnut French Toast</strong></a></p>
  • Blueberries and Cream French Toast Bake
     
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    Blueberries and Cream French Toast Bake

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/entertaining/blog/blueberries-and-cream-french-toast-bake-34843/" target="_blank"><strong>Blueberries and Cream French Toast Bake</strong></a></p>
  • Holiday Sausage Strata
     
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    Holiday Sausage Strata

    <p>When you’re hosting a full house over the holidays, you need an easy breakfast dish that everyone will enjoy. Italian sausage, eggs, bread and cheese are assembled the night before so all you have to do is toss in some broccoli and bake!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/holiday-sausage-strata/22231/" target="_blank">Holiday Sausage Strata</strong></a></p>
  • Quiche Valerie
     
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    Quiche Valerie

    <p>This scrumptious quiche starts with a deliciously flaky pie crust, and is filled with an array of vegetables, fresh herbs and tons of cheese for a super satisfying dish.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/quiche-valerie/16895/" target="_blank"><strong>Quiche Valerie</strong></a></p>
  • Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Strata
     
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    Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Strata

    <p>This savoury bread pudding is made with busy Christmas mornings in mind, making it perfect for those whirlwind weeks when you’re struggling with a busy schedule.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/easy-christmas-morning-strata-recipe/" target="_blank">Make-Ahead Christmas Morning Strata</a></strong></p>
  • Basic Bread Pudding
     
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    Basic Bread Pudding

    <p>Leftover stale bread or buns are no match for Anna Olson’s rich, creamy custard. This versatile pudding can be served as dessert or breakfast, warm or chilled.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/basic-bread-pudding/16786/" target="_blank">Anna Olson’s Bread Pudding</a></strong></p>
  • Slow-Cooker Ham, Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche
     
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    Slow-Cooker Ham, Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche

    <p>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!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/slow-cooker-ham-cheese-and-spinach-crustless-quiche/19467/" target="_blank"><strong>Slow Cooker Ham, Cheese and Spinach Crustless Quiche</strong></a></p>
  • Chocolate-Banana Pancake Breakfast Casserole
     
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    Chocolate-Banana Pancake Breakfast Casserole

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/chocolate-banana-pancake-breakfast-casserole/19093/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chocolate-Banana Pancake Breakfast Casserole</a></strong></p>
  • Ham and Cheese Bake
     
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    Ham and Cheese Bake

    <p>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. </p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/ham-and-cheese-bake/20135/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"><strong>Giada De Laurentiis’s Ham and Cheese Bake</strong></a></p>
  • Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake
     
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    Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/healthy-overnight-french-toast-bake/19297/" target="_blank"><strong>Healthy Overnight French Toast Bake</strong></a></p>
  • Upside-Down Apple French Toast
     
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    Upside-Down Apple French Toast

    <p>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.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/upside-down-apple-french-toast-with-cranberries-and-pecans/20485/" target="_blank"><strong>Tyler Florence’s Upside-Down Apple French Toast with Cranberries and Pecans </strong></a></p>
  • Spicy Sausage, Aged Chedder and Roasted Red Pepper Frittata
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    Spicy Sausage, Aged Chedder and Roasted Red Pepper Frittata

    <p>Knock, knock. Who’s there? Frita. Frita Who? Frittata! All yolks aside, a frittata is a fabulous way to feed a crowd.</p><p>Get the recipe for <strong><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></strong>.</p>
  • Baked Eggs in Hashbrown Cups
     
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    Baked Eggs in Hashbrown Cups

    <p>Have potatoes and eggs? Then you’ve got all the ingredients you need to make some impressive muffin-tin breakfast bites.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/baked-eggs-in-hash-brown-cups/19597/" target="_blank">The Pioneer Woman’s Baked Eggs in Hashbrown Cups</a></strong></p>
  • Oatmeal Muffins
     
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    Oatmeal Muffins

    <p>These quick and easy oatmeal muffins make your house smell great and will please the whole family.</p> <p>Get the recipe <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/oatmeal-muffins/6801/" target="_blank"><strong>Michael Smith's Oatmeal Muffins</strong></a></p>
  • Crispy Bits Breakfast Potatoes
     
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    Crispy Bits Breakfast Potatoes

    <p>Frozen hashbrowns are convenient, but fresh, crispy potatoes are as simple as boiling, chopping and quickly frying in a pan for golden-brown goodness everyone will enjoy. The combination of butter and oil brings flavour and just the right amount of crispiness to each and every morsel.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/shows/the-pioneer-woman/recipe/crispy-bits-breakfast-potatoes/21274/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Pioneer Woman’s Crispy Bits Breakfast Potatoes</a></strong></p>
  • Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole Biscuits
     
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    Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole Biscuits

    <p>Take your basic store-bought roll of biscuit dough to the next level with this bountiful recipe that’s positively indulgent thanks to salty ham and creamy eggs. Your guests will never want another take-out breakfast sandwich again.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/sheet-pan-egg-in-a-hole-biscuits/21855/" target="_blank">Sheet Pan Egg-in-a-Hole Biscuits</a></strong></p>
  • Four-Flavour Sheet Pan Pancakes
     
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    Four-Flavour Sheet Pan Pancakes

    <p>To stack or not to stack, that is the question. If it’s a crowd you’re serving, know that you’ll be better served with this genius sheet pan pancake recipe, which gives you four different flavours of flap jacks, with no flipping required.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/four-flavor-sheet-pan-pancakes-4623207" target="_blank">Four-Flavour Sheet Pan Pancakes</a></strong></p>
  • Comforting Apple Pie Oatmeal Bake
     
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    Comforting Apple Pie Oatmeal Bake

    <p>This vegan baked oatmeal recipe is ideal for breakfast, or as a nutrient-packed dessert. Featuring apples, walnuts, cinnamon and chia seeds, it's a warm and nourishing must-bake. Top with <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/vegan-ice-cream-recipes/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">vegan ice cream</a> for a healthy apple crumble alternative!</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/healthy-eating/blog/healthy-apple-pie-oatmeal-bake/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Comforting Apple Pie Oatmeal Bake</a></strong></p>
  • Shakshouka
     
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    Shakshouka

    <p>This Middle Eastern meal packs flavour and a protein punch. A spicy tomato sauce holds protein-rich eggs and feta for a crowd-pleasing weekend breakfast. Serve alongside sprouted grain bread or on top of savoury oats to soak up the rich juices.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="http://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/shakshouka/15298/" target="_blank">Shakshouka</a></strong></p>
  • Vegan Whiskey Peach Cinnamon Rolls
     
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    Vegan Whiskey Peach Cinnamon Rolls

    <p>Hello, peach season! Celebrate everyone's favourite summer stone fruit by indulging in these whiskey-spiced vegan cinnamon rolls. Sunday brunch has never looked so good.</p> <p>Get the recipe for <strong><a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/baking/blog/vegan-whiskey-peach-cinnamon-rolls-37418/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Spiced Whiskey Peach Cinnamon Rolls</a></strong></p>
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