27 Easy Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes With 5 Ingredients or Less
This roundup includes 27 easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes all made with 5 ingredients or less! You’ll find both sweet and savory brunch ideas that are quick and beginner-friendly – perfect for a stress-free Mother’s Day brunch at home.
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I’m one of those people who gets so excited to celebrate Mother’s Day, but never knows what to make. But I also hate going out for Mother’s Day brunch because reservations can be tricky and restaurants tend to get so crowded.
If that sounds like you, keep reading! In this post, I’ve rounded up 27 easy Mother’s Day brunch recipes that can be made with just 5 ingredients or less so you can spend more time celebrating with mom, and less time sweating in the kitchen 😅
All of these recipes are easy and beginner-friendly so you can keep things stress-free. Even kids and teenagers can help put some of these dishes together (with adult supervision of course!).
There’s a mix of sweet and savory recipes in this roundup —quiches, frittatas, casseroles, pancakes, waffles, and more!
Some of the recipes can even be made or assembled ahead of time! It really doesn’t get any easier than that now, does it?
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Mother’s Day Quiche & Frittata Recipes
1. Broccoli Quiche
Nothing beats a quiche when you need a simple breakfast or brunch recipe that also feels fancy! You can make this delicious broccoli cheese quiche with just 5 ingredients too!
Recipe source + credit: Kristine’s Kitchen
2. Crustless Ham & Cheese Quiche
You won’t even need to roll any dough for this crustless quiche recipe! It’s a hearty, filling quiche for when you’re craving something high protein and low carb.
Recipe source + credit: The Gay Globetrotter
3. Ham & Egg Quiche Cups
Want a bite-sized version of quiche? These delicious grab & go mini quiche cups are just what you’re looking for. Plus the puff pastry makes them even more delish!
Recipe source + credit: Julies Eats & Treats
4. Egg White Frittata
This is a simple 5-ingredient frittata to make for moms who love a good veggie-packed breakfast! It’s also high in protein, making it a perfect start to your morning.
Recipe source + credit: The Girl on Bloor
5. Potato Frittata
I am absolutely obsessed with potatoes, and this potato frittata recipe is right up my alley! You’ll just need 4 simple ingredients for this recipe that’s ready in just 30 minutes.
Recipe source + credit: The Petite Cook
6. Spinach & Tomato Frittata
Use up any leftover veggies in the fridge with this delicious frittata recipe that’s easy, quick, and healthy!
Recipe source + credit: Averie Cooks
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Mother’s Day Casserole Recipes
7. Crack Chicken Tater Tot Casserole
Here’s a classic comfort food casserole that’s loaded with protein too! It’s cheesy, potato-ey goodness in a dish.
8. Chicken & Waffle Casserole
Holy comfort food in a casserole! If you love chicken and waffles, you’re going to want to make this easy casserole that needs just 5 ingredients. You can even make this ahead of time to make life even easier.
Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken
9. Egg Benedict Croissant Casserole
Here’s another fancy casserole that will only take you 5 ingredients and 35 minutes to make. Perfect for when you wanna make eggs benedict but without all the prep and time involved!
Recipe source + credit: Mighty Mrs.
10. Breakfast Biscuit Casserole
Here’s a hearty breakfast casserole that you can even make ahead of time! It’s ready in just 30 minutes, and you can freeze individual portions if you have any leftovers.
Recipe source + credit: Sweetly Splendid
11. Creamy Hashbrown Casserole
You’ll only need 3 ingredients for this super easy creamy hash brown casserole! This one is a dump & go recipe that’s simple but oh so delicious.
Recipe source + credit: Plain Chicken
12. Taco Casserole Egg Bake
You guys know how much I love taco flavored anything! This super easy breakfast casserole is loaded with taco flavor goodness and can be made with just 4 ingredients!
Recipe source + credit: Your Modern Family
More Savory Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
13. Egg Heart Toasts
This is meant to be a Valentine’s Day recipe, but I think it works really well for Mother’s Day too! It’s also incredibly easy to make and works well as a last-minute brunch recipe too.
Recipe source + credit: Chef de Home
14. Chicken & Waffle Sliders
Here’s a fun spin on the classic chicken & waffles, but in slider form! Made with just 4 ingredients and doesn’t require a ton of prep, so it’s perfect even as a last minute brunch idea.
Recipe source + credit: Food Folks & Fun
15. Pizza Bagels
Who says you can’t eat pizza for breakfast?! It’s a fun, simple recipe that you can customize to your heart’s desire with different toppings.
Recipe source + credit: Yellow Bliss Road
16. Cucumber Cream Cheese Sandwiches
I made these for a Mother’s Day picnic last year, and they were a giant hit! They’re so ridiculously easy to make, don’t require any cooking, and they’re perfect for this time of year when everyone’s craving something light and fresh.
Recipe source + credit: Bless This Mess Please
Sweet Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
17. Strawberry Shortcake Croissants
Elevate a box of croissants from the bakery with these incredibly easy strawberry shortcake croissants! Even kids and teens can help make this easy Mother’s Day brunch recipe.
Recipe source + credit: Crazy Adventures in Parenting
18. Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
How delicious do these cinnamon rolls look?! They’re also made with natural ingredients so you can feel good about feeding this to the whole family.
Recipe source + credit: The Conscious Plant Kitchen
19. Nutella Baked French Toast Casserole
I can’t believe that you can make this incredibly easy casserole with only 5 ingredients! As a Nutella lover, I’m going to be making this one on Mother’s Day for sure!
Recipe source + credit: Our Happy Mess
20. Pumpkin Protein Pancakes
This is a great recipe for the fall, but you can easily adapt this for any other season too! It’s also freezer-friendly, packed with protein, and perfect for meal prep.
21. Air Fryer Heart-Shaped Pop Tarts
How cute are these homemade pop tarts that are heart-shaped? They’re also pretty easy to make with just a handful of ingredients.
Recipe source + credit: It’s A Keeper
22. Banana Protein Powder Pancakes
Here’s another 3-ingredient pancake recipe that’s freezer-friendly and great for meal prep too! It’s also a great low-carb recipe since there’s no flour required.
Recipe source + credit: Nourish & Tempt
23. Air Fryer Biscuit Donuts
Skip the store-bought donuts this Mother’s Day and try making these delicious donuts in the air fryer using biscuit dough!
Recipe source + credit: The Fresh Cooky
24. Homemade Crepes
My mom loves crepes, and they’re especially memorable for us because it reminds us of all the adventures we’ve had in Paris! You can re-create Parisien style crepes at home with this simple recipe. Plus, there’s so many different toppings you can add to make them just the way mom likes them!
Recipe source + credit: The Modern Nonna
25. Lemon Sugar Buns
These fluffy and delicious lemon sugar buns are perfect for Mother’s Day brunch, and it pairs really well with her favorite coffee or tea too!
Recipe source + credit: Cake N’ Knife
26. Strawberry Shortcakes
A simple & quick breakfast or dessert that looks fancy but takes little prep and is beginner-friendly too!
Recipe source + credit: Serious Eats
27. Strawberry Mascarpone Toast
Can’t decide between sweet & savory? Make this delicious open-face strawberry mascarpone toast made with just a few ingredients – no cooking required!
Recipe source + credit: Confessions of a Grocery Addict
I hope you enjoyed this roundup of 27 Mother’s Day brunch recipes and found some inspiration for your Mother’s Day celebration!
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