Mother’s Day brunch out is a classic for a reason, but staying in for a late homemade iteration can be just as celebratory and special. Below, we’re sharing some of our top recipes, with a range of cuisines, difficulty level, and sweetness for you to choose from.
French Toast with Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote
Servings: 4
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
About as classic a brunch recipe as it gets, this French toast gets a seasonal upgrade through mixing rhubarb and strawberries into a delicate, floral, and slightly tart compote. This pairs beautifully with a cardamom-spiced, custardy French toast that gets perfectly crisped on the Carbon Steel Griddle. Pair with bacon, sausage, and/or fresh fruit on the side for a stunning breakfast-in-bed situation.
Asparagus Tart with Gruyère and Mortadella
Servings: 6-10
Time: 1 hour
Difficulty: Easy
Mother's Day landing during spring means the best produce is right at your fingertips. Case in point, this elegant asparagus tart that celebrates the bounty that is spring veg. Even better, making it in our Baking Slab unlocks oven-to-table capabilities, so you can spend less time doing dishes and more time celebrating Mom.
Lemon Blueberry Pancakes
Servings: 4
Time: 35 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
A breakfast staple, these lemon blueberry pancakes from Rhoda Boone, Creative Culinary Director of the Made In Studio, are just as fluffy as your favorite box mix, take just as little time to assemble, and are easy enough for little ones to assist with. The Carbon Steel Griddle makes cooking these and a side of bacon or sausages easy, and lends a diner-style feel without the need to change out of your pajamas.
Quick Fritatta
Servings: 4
Time: 40 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Regardless of whether you associate fritattas with breakfast or dinner, the fact remains that this is an incredibly easy dish that can be assembled with even the barest of fridges (great news for those of you who didn't get groceries with Mother's Day in mind).
What makes this frittata especially easy is that the oven does most of the work (no need to flip this frittata to finish cooking). Our CeramiClad™ Non Stick Frying Pan is oven safe up to 550F and its slippery, frictionless surface makes it easy to slide the finished frittata out and clean-up is a breeze.
Pineapple Dutch Baby
Servings: 4
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
Courtesy of Chef Brooke Williamson, this tasty, tropical take on the Dutch baby is like a vacation in a bite. A slightly more elevated (but nevertheless simple to put together) version of the pancake, Dutch babies are assembled and cooked in one pan—making this the perfect recipe to break out an oven-safe Non Stick Pan or naturally non stick Enameled Cast Iron Skillet.
Croque Madame
Servings: 4
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
If you're a firm believer that anything can be a breakfast food if it has an egg on top, then a Croque Madame makes for the perfect brunch. Essentially a fancy grilled cheese topped with an egg, this sandwich has it all: a rich mornay (béchamel plus cheese) sauce, toasty bread, thinly sliced ham, and added pickles for a little crunch and acidity.
Our Carbon Steel Griddle shines in any grilled cheese situation, especially one this fancy. With the large surface area, it’s easy to toast all 4 sandwiches at once.
Soufflé Pancakes
Servings: 2
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
There are a few pancake recipes on this list, but chances are Mom hasn't tried anything like these. Cartoonishly springy, and light-as-air, these are a fun interpretation of classic American pancakes. Though they’re popular in Japan, they seem to have actually originated at a diner in Hawaii a little over 15 years ago. Mysterious origins aside, they’re fun to eat and equally fun to make.
Chilaquiles
Servings: 2–4
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
This recipe for a traditional, delicious Mexican breakfast consisting of fried corn tortillas topped with cheese comes to us from friend, collaborator, and Chef of Austin’s Suerte and Este, Fermín Nuñez. While Chef’s recipe doesn’t include a fried egg, feel free to add one (preferably cooked over easy) to mix the yolk with the creamy tomato and chile piquin sauce for a truly transformative bite.
A Saucier is an essential here, serving double-duty to both fry the tortilla strips and later coat them in sauce.
Bourbon Sticky Buns
Servings: 12
Time: 3 hours
Difficulty: Medium
Everyone loves pastries, but no one really wants to be the person to fetch them on a weekend morning—especially on a holiday.
This recipe from Chef and Baker Elise Smith features a make-ahead dough, so you can still keep Mother’s Day a leisurely affair while indulging in some fresh-baked buns. These are a straightforward take on a classic, with a quick maple-bourbon caramel and a cinnamon-nutmeg spiced filling. Prepared in a 9x13 Baking Dish, you’ll be sure to have leftovers for a few special weekday breakfasts.
Huevos Rancheros with Salsa Verde
Servings: 1, but easily multiplied
Time: 30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
One of the simplest recipes on this list is also the most rewarding, with plenty of modifications available to make it even easier. Chef Yara Herrera’s recipe for salsa verde is more than worth taking the time to make, but you can always use store bought. From there it’s just a matter of scrambling eggs, assembling each plate, and being shocked at how simple cleanup is thanks to our ProCoat Non Stick.
Chefs and home cooks alike use this professional-grade Non Stick for everything from searing to sautéing, but its most obvious selling point is the ease with which it cooks delicate proteins like eggs and fish. The recipe serves one, but with some basic math you can scale it up to serve everyone.
Caramelized Banana Pancake
Servings: 6–8
Time: 45 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Dessert-for-breakfast truthers, this one's for you. More akin to a banana upside-down cake than the diner staple, this recipe is a long-standing family favorite of Dustin Valette, Chef-Owner of The Matheson and Valette in Healdsburg, CA, and after one bite you'll understand why.
We think an oven-safe ProCoat Non Stick Pan—ours is safe up to 500F—is an essential all the time, but particularly for this recipe: first to create a foolproof and stick-proof caramel, then to bake the pancake, which is then inverted atop a large plate to serve. Chef Valette recommends selecting your desired Serving Platter before you start cooking to avoid a last-minute scramble with a hot pan. And, since our Non Stick features multiple layers of professional-grade coating, cleanup is a cinch afterwards—great news for whoever gets dish duty.
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Whether your mom has a sweet tooth, prefers savory breakfasts, or is more excited about the cocktail served alongside it, the perfect Mother’s Day brunch is somewhere on this list.
While you figure out the exact menu, we've got one more idea: why not gift your mom breakfast in bed and professional-grade cookware used to prepare it?
