These Mother's Day Brunch Ideas Will Make Mom Feel Extra Special (2024)

These easy-to-bake cups are ideal if you've got a big crew coming to brunch—you can get a dozen savory mains cooked all in one go!

Get the recipe for Prosciutto Egg Tarts.

These airy-light biscuits are a must-have side at any gathering.

Get the recipe for Cornmeal Butter Biscuits with Chive Butter.

Is mom a spicy seafood salad sort? This light lunch staple is a classic for good cause.

Get the recipe for Creole Shrimp Caesar Salad with Cheesy Croutons.

We took this classic Southern cake and turned into the perfect brunch topper.

Get the recipe for Hummingbird Bundt Cake.

These light toasts have lots of fresh spring flavor. They make a great starter or hors d'oeuvre, depending on how fancy you want your brunch to get.

Get the recipe for Snap Pea Pesto and Shrimp Crostini.

This hearty spring salad pops with a creamy herb-packed dressing that'll make mom proud.

Get the recipe for Snap Pea Salad with Feta, Almonds, and Prosciutto.

If you're looking for a more breakfasty brunch to celebrate mom, any old omelet won't do. Fresh asparagus, toasted pine nuts, and cream-filled burrata cheese take this over the top.

Get the recipe for Asparagus Frittata with Burrata and Herb Pesto.

There are so many great potato recipes out there, it can be hard to choose. This one, though, may be our very favorite.

Get the recipe for Smashed Potatoes with Paprika and Cumin.

Is there a more iconic brunch recipe? No. And with our foolproof hollandaise, there isn't an easier recipe, either.

Get the recipe for Eggs Florentine with Homemade Hollandaise.

If you're looking for a Mother's Day dish that's both satisfying and a little special, we suggest you take a page from South Carolina's Lowcountry cookbooks, with this delicious baked crab.

Get the recipe for Baked Deviled Crab.

One no-brainer dish to serve at brunch is fresh veggies with a dip. It's a snap to make, and both satisfying and tasty for guests. And this dip is to die for.

Get the recipe for White Bean-and-Pea Dip.

If mom enjoys a good gin co*cktail, this fresh chamomile-flavored drink will have her doing flips! (Get it?)

Get the recipe for Spring Gin Flip.

It takes about five minutes (and about a week of waiting) to make the ultimate grated garnish for a fresh pile of steamed asparagus.

Get the recipe for Salt-Cured Egg Yolks.

Popping with fresh produce and spice, ceviche is best made with ultra-fresh fish. Here, sugar and citrus cure red snapper, which retains its light, delicate flavor.

Get the recipe for Ceviche with Corn, Peppers, and Avocado.

Canned salmon makes delicious and elegant patties for a Mother's Day brunch or supper, but fresh cooked—or even leftover—fish is much tastier!

Get the recipe for Salmon Patties.

Mix up a big batch of this stiff lemonade and guests can help themselves, so you're not stuck shaking a mixer all afternoon.

Get the recipe for Cucumber and Mint Lemonade with Tequila.

This Mother's Day, give mom a dozen roses she can sink her teeth into, with this delicious "bouquet" of cupcakes.

Get the recipe for Floral Cupcakes.

A smart use of puff pastry—and the delicious combo of deli ham and rich Gruyère cheese—make these both easy and irresistible.

Get the recipe for Ham and Cheese Pinwheels.

An elegant brunch co*cktail has a way of just making everything better. Bonus points if it's uncomplicated!

Get the recipe for Strawberry and Sparkling Rosé Punch.

The classic "caviar of the South" makes a perfect filling for deviled eggs.

Get the recipe for Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs.