If you're planning a nice mid-day meal for your friends and family, then these simple brunch ideas will give you some great tips on what types of food to make that will have you satisfied without being too full.
Brunch is one of those peculiar meal periods positioned during a time of day that is after breakfast but not quite considered lunch. The types of meals often served during this period consist of a combination of breakfast-inspired items as well as some petite pastries and even sandwiches and wraps. A great way to keep your stomach satisfied before any big suppertime meal, these simple brunch recipes will surely have you craving this special mealtime every single day.
From gourmet breakfast sandwiches to thin crust pita dishes, these simple brunch ideas will have any foodie craving to make these delectable dishes at home.
55 Simple Brunch Ideas
From Sweet Brunch Dumplings to Fruity Chocolate French Toast:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 31, 2013 — Lifestyle
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Hybrid Beef-Pastry Sandwiches
The Double Bacon Waffle Burger is a Breakfast and Dinner Combined
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Grilled Fruit Sandwiches
The Watermelon Cheese Bites by Brit & Co. is Refreshingly Delightful
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Bacon Pretzel Sandwiches
This 'Noble Pig' Grilled Cheese Has Your Daily Dose of Grease
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Bacon Breakfast Cones
The Bacone is Sure to Start Your Day Off Right
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Disguised Stacked Lunches
The Layered Sandwich Cake is Savory Despite its Sweet Profile
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Heart Attack Cheese Treats
Denny's 'Fried Cheese Melt' Mixes Fried Mozzarella & Grilled Cheese
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Tantalizing Melon Medleys
This Watermelon Salad Recipe Incorporates an Unusual Fruit Base
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Bold Brunch-Inspired Confections
Cupcakes Benedict Places the Classic Egg Dish on Top of a Cake
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Charred Sunrise Snacks
The Grilled Breakfast Pizza is an Ideal Combo of Bacon, Eggs and Cheese
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Fruity Chocolate French Toast
Make Your Valentine This 'Grilled Cheese Social' Item for Breakfast
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Healthy Veggie Bites
The 'Broccoli & Potato Nuggets' Are Made from Fresh Ingredients
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Healthy Pizza Adaptations
Caitlin Levin Gives This Dish a Cheese-Free Makeover
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Meatless Avocado Eggrolls
The I Wash You Dry Appetizer Adds a Little Green to a Take-Out Favorite
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Breakfast-Inspired Crumbles
The Cupcakes and Cashmere Baked French Toast Recipe is Delectable
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Deliciously Deceptive Carrot Muffins
These Tasty Treats are Actually Inside-Out Carrot Cakes
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Bite-Sized Pizza Cakes
This Daydream Kitchen Entree Combines Comfort Food with Confections
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Savory Macaroni Cupcakes
Cupcakes and Cashmere's 'Mac and Cheese Cups' Update Dessert Treats
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Healthy Tortilla Brunches
Joy the Baker's 'Breakfast Nachos' are a Nutritious Morning Meal
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Pumpkin Cinnamon Roll Pancakes
This 'Recipe Girl' Breakfast Meal Features Spiced Fall Flavors
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Bite-Sized Pumpkin Pies
With This 'My Baking Addiction Creation,' Hunger Will Not Be an Option
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Fruit-Infused French Toast
Up the Breakfast Ante with This 'Citrus and Candy' Brioche
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Crispy Mexican Pastries
This 'Averie Cooks' Salsa-Stuffed Creation is Mouthwatering
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Veggie-Built Bread
This Spinach Carb Creation Will Allow You to Enjoy Sandwiches Guilt-Free
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Inside-Out Vegetable Omelets
'Curvy Carrot' Baked Eggs in Tomato Cups are Healthy and Beautiful
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Thin Crust Brunch Dishes
Cupcakes and Cashmere’s ‘Breakfast Pizza’ Recipe
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Wasabi Caviar Crepes
This 'Lox on Crepes' Recipe Packs an Unusually Spicy Punch
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Nutritious Flapjack Stacks
Joy the Baker's Whole Grain Waffles Are Infused with Flax and Sunflower
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Egg-Filled Baguettes
The 'Warm Snug and Fat' Baked Brunch Looks Jaw-Droppingly Delicious
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Pumpkin-Packed French Toast
The Laura’s Sweet Spot Breakfast is Brimming with a Fall Favorit
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Simply Savoury Brunch Sandwiches
The Waffle BLT Combines Breakfast and Lunch into One Yummy Brunch
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Guilt-Free Coconut Crisps
Dang Chips are a Cholesterol and Gluten Free
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Healthy Potato Chip Alternatives
Kale Chips are a Fantastic Low Fat Alternative to Standard Crisps
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High End Parisian Lunches
The Luxirare 'Monk's Head Brunch' is Delectable and Upscale
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Savory Soup Sandwiches
The French Onion Grilled Cheese Sandwich Tastes Like the Bistro Classic
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Bulging Breakfast Morsels
These French Toast Macarons Sport All Your Morning Meal Favorites
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Cookie-Filled Breakfast Recipes
The Doughmesstic Oreo Creation Puts Milk's Favorite Biscuit to Use
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Gourmet Breakfast Sandwiches
The Brie and Blueberry Waffle Grilled Cheese is Perfect for Brunch
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Stacked Antipasti Sandwiches
The Spinach and Artichoke Grilled Cheese Recipe Includes Appetizers
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Fruit-Filled Veggie Sandwiches
The 'Edible Perspective' Avocado, Strawberry and Goat Cheese Snack
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Sweet Skillet Sandwiches
The Pound Cake and Brie Grilled Cheese is a Sugary Take on the Classic
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Pumpkin Pie Droplets
Enhance Your Selection of Fall Treats by Adding Bite-Sized Goodies
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Sweet Brunch Dumplings
Joy the Baker's 'Gluten-Free Banana Breakfast' Reworks Savory Dishes
13
Deep Fried Tortilla Breakfasts
The 'Mele Cotte' Egg and Avocado Tostada is the Best Morning Meal
12
Green Garden Delights
This 'Shaved Asparagus Pizza' is a Scrumptious Veggie Delight
11
Asian-Infused Tacos
The Edamame Egg Salad Offers a Twist to the Classic Sandwich
10
Baked Pumpkin French Toast
This Recipe From Minimalist Baker Yields a Filling Breakfast
9
Italian Salad-Inspired Spreads
This Caprese Dip by Food Gospel According to Ruth is a Cheesy Dip
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Calorific Chocolate Breakfasts
This Epic Meal Time Chocolate Breakfast Packs Over 8,000 Calories
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Bold Breakfast Hybrids
Pecan Pie French Toast is a Sinfully Sweet Early Morning Treat
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Classic Bite-Sized Treats
These 'Inside Out Caramel Apple Slices' are Adorably Nostalgic
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Palatable Plantain Breakfasts
The Baked Banana French Toast Dish is for Brunch
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Bite-Sized Pasta Pastries
The 'Girl Who Ate Everything' Lasagna Cupcakes Serve Italian Differently
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Toasty Campfire Treat Breakfasts
This ‘BS in the Kitchen’ Sandwich is a Fun Twist on F
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Foie Gras French Toast
High Life Feasts at the Publican Restaurant in Chicago
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Concealed Spinach Sandwiches
The Greens, Eggs and Ham Biscuits are a Hearty Breakfast Meal
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