The Best Summer Brunch Food Ideas for a Crowd
Easy summer brunch food ideas for a crowd! These fun summer breakfast recipes and luncheon ideas will make hosting your brunch spread so simple and memorable!
Brunch is one of the easiest and most fun ways to entertain.
Many of the dishes can be made ahead of time, everyone LOVES breakfast food, and you can spend the rest of the day relaxing afterward.
I put together a list of the best summer brunch food ideas, so you have tons of inspiration when planning your menu.
These easy summer brunch recipes include savory casseroles to feed a crowd, sweet baked goods, breakfast appetizers, side dishes, and more!
There are all kinds of unique brunch menu ideas here – with ALL the basics of a good brunch included.
💡 New to hosting brunch? I’ve included the 5 key elements for hosting a successful brunch at the bottom of the post.
Okay, let’s dive into these fun summer brunch recipes!
(☀️ Looking for more fun summer party snacks? Check out these beach-themed party foods, colorful rainbow food ideas, easy red white and blue patriotic recipes, and pool party snacks!)
Summer Brunch Recipes
Blueberry French Toast Casserole
Bursting with juicy blueberries and banana flavors, Blueberry French Toast Casserole is a crowd-favorite. It’s layered with a crumb topping for a little extra crunch and sweetness for the ultimate breakfast treat.
Sausage Egg Casserole with Tator Tots
Sausage Egg Casserole layers delicious tator tots, sausage crumbles, eggs and cheese. The variety of meat, veggies, tator tots, fluffy eggs and cheese create the perfect breakfast bite for a crowd.
Easy Layered Brunch Salad
Beautify your table with this extraordinarily easy layered Brunch Salad. It’s a perfect dish for any occasion because it’s so filling, delicious, and inviting.
Roasted Red Potatoes
Crispy Roasted Red Potatoes are perfectly seasoned with herbs and spices to make the best oven roasted garlic parmesan potato side dish. They're crispy on the outside but fluffy and tender on the inside.
Sheet Pan Pancakes
Forget standing over a stove, flipping pancakes, and embrace no-fuss, oven-baked fluffy pancakes - the easiest way to feed a crowd. Quick and easy Sheet Pan Pancakes (from a mix) even have a luscious berry compote swirled in!
Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders
Quick and easy Hawaiian Roll Breakfast Sliders involve fluffy Hawaiian dinner rolls piled high with deli ham, scrambled eggs, gooey melty cheese, and drizzled with a maple butter topping. Ready in 35 minutes from start to finish!
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole is the perfect cheesy, tangy, make-ahead dish. Best of all, it has just a few easy ingredients, hardly any prep work, and tastes exactly like the restaurant version.
Mimosa Tart
This Mimosa Tart is everything you love about brunch and then some! With its bright candied oranges, boozy champagne filling and to-die-for graham cracker crust, what's not to love?!
Maple Sausage Brunch Bites
Award-winning cheesy hashbrown casserole-inspired Maple Sausage Brunch Bites are made with hashbrowns, sour cream, cheese, onions and maple sausage for a make-ahead, portable, finger food that's easy to reheat.
Asparagus Puff Pastry
Asparagus Puff Pastry are wrapped up and baked with gooey, melted cheese and a golden flaky crust. They look so elegant but they're super easy to make with store bought puff pastry dough.
Crab Deviled Egg
Crab Deviled Eggs are an elevated twist to the traditional deviled egg. Loaded with crab meat, fresh chives and lemon juice, you might never make boring deviled eggs again!
Sausage Crescent Rolls
Sausage Crescent Rolls are a quick breakfast idea for entertaining company. With only 4 main ingredients, you can whip them up in no time at all.
Chocolate Chip Ricotta Muffins
Chocolate Chip Ricotta Muffins are the perfect excuse to eat chocolate for breakfast. Soft and tender, packed with chocolate flavor, you’ll definitely want to make these muffins on repeat.
Bacon & Egg Breakfast Tacos with Crispy Potatoes
These Breakfast Tacos are packed with bacon, eggs and roasted potatoes get topped with sliced avocado, shredded cheese and fresh veggies for the perfect finish. They can even be made ahead of time and frozen!
Crudite Platter with Dips
It's actually so easy to make this stunning vegetable platter! Set out your favorite dips and watch everyone dive in.
5-Ingredient Easy Ham and Cheddar Cheese Quiche
5-ingredient quiche combines light pastry and savory egg filling to create your new brunch favorite! Don’t let the fancy French name fool you - it's simple to make and tastes delicious.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Cinnamon Roll Casserole takes an everyday thing (canned cinnamon rolls), and turns them into something fit for special occasions. It’s sweet, gooey perfection, and oh-so easy to make!
Breakfast Gnocchi
There's a hidden gem in the world of breakfast: Breakfast Gnocchi! This Italian-inspired dish takes the beloved potato dumplings we know and adore and transforms them into a breakfast masterpiece that's versatile and delicious.
Lemon & Blueberry Mascarpone French Toast
Elevate French toast by adding creamy mascarpone cheese to the batter, as well the flavor one-two of lemon and blueberries. Say hello to a new favorite!
Summer Charcuterie Board
With a tasty combination of classic cured meats, artisanal cheeses, and an assortment of the best seasonal fruits and veggies, this colorful Summer Charcuterie Board might be the most popular dish at the party.
Tex-Mex Migas
Scrambled eggs get a Tex-Mex twist with crispy fried tortilla strips tossed with vibrant toppings like fresh Pico de Gallo, avocado and shredded cheese.
Orange Rolls
Homemade Orange Rolls are the perfect combination of orange, fresh ginger, cinnamon and brown sugar creates an irresistible medley of sweet and citrusy flavors.
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Strawberry Spinach Salad is a classic that you'll want to make on repeat throughout the summer. It pairs perfectly with any main dish, and the Strawberry Vinaigrette gives you a double strawberry hit.
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Savory Breakfast Egg Muffins are totally customizable for your favorite veggies, cheese and breakfast meat. They’re delicious and nutritious, and the perfect grab-and-go option for brunch.
Blintz Souffle
Blintz Soufflé has a creamy, cheesy filling that mimics a traditional crepe, but the batter is baked over a rich sweet cheese filling. Fresh blueberry sauce, fruit jam and sour cream make great toppings.
Butternut Squash and Rosemary Frittata
Butternut Squash and Rosemary Frittata has eggs, potatoes, and cheese to provide a solid, savory base, and butternut squash and onions, which caramelize beautifully for the perfect sweetness.
Banana And Nutella Croffle
Banana And Nutella Croffles (Croissant Waffle) are such a fun sweet breakfast! Nutella and bananas baked between crescent dough in a waffle maker - what’s not to love?
Spinach and Bacon Quiche with Tomatoes
Make-ahead cheesy Spinach and Bacon Quiche with Tomatoes features fresh spinach, smoky bacon, gruyere cheese, sliced cherry tomatoes and a flakey, purchased pie crust for a hearty and satisfying meal.
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos
Chorizo Breakfast Tacos are made with the delicious combination of fluffy scrambled eggs, Mexican chorizo, and diced poblano pepper, then topped with grated cotija cheese, hot sauce, avocado, or pico de gallo.
Easy Fresh Fruit Salad
This easy Fruit Salad is full of fresh fruittossed in a simple vanilla-kissed fruit salad dressing. It’s completely versatile, and can be prepped in advance and stored in the fridge.
Monte Cristo Casserole
Inspired by the delicious sandwich, Monte Cristo Casserole includes deli meats and Swiss cheese mixed with frozen cinnamon French toast sticks, then baked in a creamy egg mixture, and finished with powdered sugar, jam, and fresh strawberries.
Cherry Bread
This easy Cherry Bread makes a beautiful pink quick bread full of glistening maraschino cherries. It's a super delicious, moist, fruity loaf for any occasion.
Spinach and Cheese Egg Souffle
Pillsbury butter flake crescent rolls are the base to this Cheesy Spinach and Cheese Egg Souffle. Add in some eggs, fresh spinach, bacon and 4 cheeses for an amazing savory breakfast!
Cranberry Orange Muffins
Cranberry Orange Muffins blend tart cranberries with zesty orange for the perfect balance of bright flavor. Sour cream adds amazing moisture and a subtle tanginess for both tenderness and taste.
Breakfast Bundt Cake
Breakfast Bundt Cake is a new way to make a delicious and savory breakfast. The combination of eggs, potatoes, cheese, ham, and veggies cooked in a bundt cake pan makes for an easy breakfast dish that looks so beautiful.
Bagel Charcuterie Board
This homemade Brunch Bagel board is sure to become a new brunch favorite. Taking just 20 minutes to make, you can DIY a versatile Bagel Bar that has something for everyone.
Loaded Breakfast Enchiladas
Mouthwatering Loaded Breakfast Enchiladas will wake your tastebuds up quick! Tortillas stuffed to the max with ALL the good stuff and smothered in enchilada sauce and warm, melty cheese.
Triple Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate lovers unite! A chocolate chip stuffed chocolate brioche dough, with cinnamon sugar and triple chocolate chunks for filling, with an easy chocolate frosting for a truly indilgent treat.
Monte Cristo Sandwich
Sweet and salty, Monte Cristo Sandwiches are made with egg-based bread such as challah or brioche. It's soft, gooey, hearty and wonderful served with maple syrup or jam.
Raspberry Mimosa
With fresh raspberries, sparkling wine and razzmatazz, you can make this homemade Raspberry Mimosa recipe in just 5 minutes!
Mini Chicken Pot Pies
Mini-Chicken Pot Pies are such a fun brunch comfort food! Perfectly portioned, only need 5-ingredients and they can be ready in just about 30 minutes.
Spring Salad
Spring Salad is loaded with delicious seasonal ingredients including asparagus, snap peas, prosciutto and cheese. Topped with a deviled egg dressing, it makes the perfect brunch salad.
Sausage Spinach Quiche
Sausage Spinach Quiche only requires 15 minutes of prep time and is made with just 6 main ingredients. Buttery, flaky pie crust and a creamy egg filling, packed with savory sausage, sharp cheddar, and fresh spinach.
Baked Brioche French Toast
Baked French Toast is made with thick slices of buttery brioche bread soaked in a sweet egg mixture, and baked to crispy golden perfection. The easiest way to feed French toast to a crowd!
Smoked Salmon Brunch Platter
This Smoked Salmon Breakfast Platter makes for an innovative breakfast or brunch served with mixed toasts, bread or bagels. So colorful and fresh!
Strawberry Croissants with Mascarpone Cream
You don't need to be a whiz in the kitchen to whip up Strawberry Croissants with Mascarpone Cream. All that's needed are some shop-bought croissants, a few basic dairy staples and a whisk!
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole recipe is an easy, filling and delicious way to feed a crowd. Made with biscuits, white gravy, sausage, eggs and cheese, it’s hearty and easy to make ahead.
Chocolate Chip Muffins
Chocolate Chip Muffins are bakery-style muffins studded with chocolate chips and a soft crumb that will rise beautifully. You can use regular-sized tins or make jumbo muffins. They keep well and can be frozen.
Goat Cheese Crostini with Rhubarb Chutney
Tender goat cheese paired with tangy and sweet rhubarb chutney spread over fresh crusty ciabatta bread. Easy, tasty, and ready in just 10 minutes!
Smoked Salmon Omelet
This Smoked Salmon Omelet is a pillowy soft omelet filled with smoked salmon, and lemony capers,then topped with fresh tomato slices for a filling and absolutely delicious breakfast.
Strawberry Baked Oatmeal
Strawberry Baked Oatmeal is a sweet breakfast casserole made with whole grain oats, greek yogurt, and fresh juicy strawberries. It's naturally sweetened with pure maple syrup and tastes amazing served with your favorite oatmeal toppings.
Cajun Crab Dip
Cajun Crab Dip has authentic, perfectly-balanced New Orleans cajun flavor. Filled with crab meat, melted cheese, crisp green onions, and a bright burst of lemon, this savory dip earns its place on the brunch appetizer table.
Ham and Gruyere Quiche
Ham and Gruyere Quiche involves delicious Gruyere that melts beautifully, and complements the salty, savory ham with its nutty, slightly sweet flavor.
Overnight Banana Nut Bagel French Toast Casserole
Banana Bread Bagel French Toast Casserole combines the hearty texture of a bagel with the sweet taste of banana nut bread. It's made overnight so you can put it together the night before and pop it in the oven before serving.
Breakfast Charcuterie Board
A breakfast grazing board works so well for brunches. Cinnamon rolls, breakfast meats, eggs, fruit, jam, and any of your favorite breakfast foods, are all you need to put this together easy and quick.
Sausage Egg And Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes
A new twist on the breakfast sandwich, Sausage, Egg And Cheese Breakfast Cupcakes are ready in just 30 minutes. They keep super well in the fridge or freezer, so feel free to make extra to eat as leftovers on busy mornings.
Dutch Baby
Dutch Babies are a skillet pancake that puffs tall with crispy rims, and a soft, custardy center to create a gorgeous, fancy looking brunch dish. Whip it up with just 5 minutes of hands-on prep time with a few pantry staple ingredients.
Bacon Egg Salad Crostini
Bacon Egg Salad Crostini is an easy 30-minute brunch appetizer or side that’s made with slices of baguette and a 7-ingredient egg salad topping.
Dole Whip Mimosas
If you love Dole Whip from Disney, you’re going to love this boozy brunch twist on the classic dessert served at Disney World in the form of Dole Whip Mimosas.
Spinach Feta Breakfast Casserole
Sautéed fresh spinach, crumbled feta cheese, eggs, and Potatoes O’Brien bake together to create Spinach Feta Breakfast Casserole, a breakfast version of Spanakopita.
Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls
Fun and colorful rainbow sprinkle Funfetti Cinnamon Rolls are super soft brioche dough packed with sprinkles, a simple cinnamon sugar filling and a creamy vanilla frosting, topped with even more confetti sprinkles!
Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart
Smoked Salmon Puff Pastry Tart features rich smoked salmon, frozen puff pastry, and goat cheese. Great for when you want something special that's also quite easy!
Grandma's Classic Biscuits and Gravy
Grandma's Southern Biscuits and Sausage Gravy have been a family favorite for decades. The quick and easy gravy pairs perfectly with homemade biscuits. Ready in under 20 minutes - only a few ingredients needed!
Waffle Charcuterie Board
With waffles, fruit, bowls of tasty toppings, syrups, and spreads, this breakfast charcuterie board makes brunch so much more fun and interactive. Everyone will love customizing their own waffles!
French Onion Quiche
French Onion Quiche is a twist on French onion soup with caramelized onions and Gruyere cheese. Recipe for a 5 minute homemade pie crust provided!
Glazed Orange Cardamom Scones
Glazed Orange and Cardamom Scones combine a delicious blend of sweet, tangy citrus flavor and warmth from the cardamom. Perfectly tender and flaky, there's no mixer required.
Tri-color Pasta Salad with Creamy Dressing
Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad is loaded with savory ingredients is quick, easy, and delicious.
Featuring crisp red onion, fresh ham, and veggies, and colorful tri color pasta. Not your average pasta salad!
Drunken Hennessy French Toast
Breakfast meets happy hour in this delicious Drunken Hennessy French Toast. Served with cognac syrup, your friends and family will love these boozy French toast sticks - they’ll really bring your breakfast table to life!
Healthy Breakfast Cake
Heart-healthy, homemade Breakfast Cake is dairy-free, made with applesauce, and deliciously filled with dried apricots and walnuts.
Bacon and Vegetable Egg Casserole
Bacon and Vegetable Egg Casserole is filled with tomatoes, spinach, bacon, and bell peppers. It’s tasty and nutritious, and will leave everyone satisfied for hours.
French Toast Pancakes
French Toast Pancakes are the best of both worlds - pancakes and French toast in every bite!
Fluffy and perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, simply soak cooked pancakes in the French toast mixture and grill for a second time.
Sausage Egg & Cheese Stuffed Strata
Hearty, delicious Sausage, Egg and Cheese Stuffed Bread is like a cross between strata and a breakfast bake.
A totally unique idea, the casserole baked and served in a hollowed out loaf of bread.
Pancake Charcuterie Board
This Pancake Charcuterie Board is a showstopper!
Everyone will love being able to pile all their favorite toppings on yummy buttermilk pancakes and create their own concoctions.
Smoked Salmon Pinwheels
Smoked Salmon Roll-Ups are easy, pretty, and can be made ahead of time. The creamy lemon dill spread is amazing!
Grilled Glazed Honey Buns
Glazed Honey Buns are a mashup of a glazed cinnamon roll and a yeasted donut.
If you split a honey bun in half and grill it in butter, you'll have the most amazing, indulgent treat.
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast
Blueberry Stuffed French Toast will be a hit at your next brunch celebration! French toast gets a decadent upgrade in this recipe.
The luscious Blueberry Compote and sweetened cream cheese filling create a delicious combination of flavors and textures.
Bacon, Kale, and Leek Frittata
Bacon, Kale and Leek Frittata will take your egg game to a whole new level! Don’t love kale, leeks, or bacon? Substitute your favorites instead.
Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins
With all the flavors of your favorite oatmeal, these Maple Brown Sugar Oatmeal Muffins are sweet and just hearty enough to be filling without being heavy.
Eggs in Purgatory with White Beans
Eggs in Purgatory is a Southern Italian dish made of eggs poached in a spicy tomato sauce. The mention of purgatory in the name refers to the bubbling spicy tomato sauce.
Smoked Salmon and Dill Strata
Smoked Salmon and Dill strata is an easy make-ahead breakfast with smoked salmon, fresh herby dill, and tangy capers, layered in custard-soaked bread layers.
Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash
Packed full of flavorsome vegetables and tender sweet potatoes, Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash is vegetarian breakfast perfect for a unique spring brunch that includes vegan or vegetarian folks.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
Bursting with fresh lemon zest and lemon juice and kissed with a tangy lemon glaze, these moist and flaky Lemon Poppy Seed Scones offer a burst of citrusy flavor.
Green Chile Egg Casserole
Green Chile Egg Casserole has tater tots, green chiles, and cheese baked in a fluffy breakfast casserole. And it's easy enough for even a cooking newbie.
Banana Carrot Muffins
Healthy Banana Carrot Muffins are mMade with nutritious ingredients and no sugar, these muffins have a delicious taste and moist, fluffy texture that's reminiscent of a classic carrot cake.
Roasted Poblano Breakfast Casserole
Roasted Poblano Breakfast Casserole is a truly easy, cheesy, egg casserole with tender potatoes and flavorful roasted, poblano peppers. A total no fuss recipe!
Fruity Pebbles Donuts
Soft and fluffy Fruity Pebbles Donuts are the ultimate cereal dessert that both kids and adults will love! They are baked, not fried, and so easy to make at home in just one bowl.
Tiramisu French Toast
Elevate brunch with this decadent Tiramisu French Toast. Indulge in layers of espresso-infused brioche bread, topped with mascarpone whipped cream.
Caramelized Onion Tart
Caramelized Onion Tart has a custard base that is loaded with caramelized onions, bacon, and fresh herbs. It’s baked in a flaky pie crust until golden brown to create a unique and versatile savory tart.
Pecan Sticky Buns
Overnight Pecan Sticky Buns are a decadent homemade sweet treat to add to your brunch menu.
No one can resist them, with their sweet and sticky caramel pecan topping.
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus
Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus is fresh asparagus stalks flavored with savory prosciutto, then broiled to crispy perfection.
It’s a 4-ingredient brunch appetizer that’s easy yet elegant, and always gets rave reviews.
5 Elements of a Great Brunch
To round out the perfect brunch menu, here are the 5 key elements.
1. Something sweet
Be sure to include a baked good or two when planning your brunch.
Brunch sweet treats could include:
- Muffins
- Scones
- French toast, pancakes, or waffles
- Biscuits
- Cinnamon or pecan rolls
- Coffee cake
- Quick bread
- Donuts
Or any of your other favorite breakfast pastries!
2. Something fresh
Whether it’s a sweet and savory salad like the Strawberry Spinach Salad listed above, a fruit salad, or a veggie or fruit tray,, it’s important to include something bright, fresh, and healthy.
There will always be someone who prefers to eat light, and the fresh flavor and texture will help balance the heavier dishes.
3. Toppings and spreads
Sweet and savory toppings and spreadables are always popular at brunch.
Some ideas for toppings and spreads for brunch are:
- Jams, jellies, marmalades, and chutneys
- Maple syrup
- Butter
- Honey
- Savory dips – like veggie dip or hummus
- Nutella
- Nut butters such as peanut or almond
- Maple or apple butter
- Ketchup and hot sauce (for egg or sausage dishes)
- Cream cheese
- Lemon curd
4. Protein
While pastries and baked goods are a key part of brunch, it’s important to balance them with savory, heartier dishes.
Egg bakes, quiches, Eggs Benedict, or any of the other delicious savory recipes listed above are all excellent options!
A savory side dish like potatoes or hash brown casserole are always appreciated as well.
5. Drinks
Along with coffee and juice, don’t forget to set out a pitcher of water (or water bottles).
A signature cocktail or coffee drink is also a nice touch.
Punch or a hot cocoa or coffee bar would be fun too!
Ready to try some new summer brunch menu ideas?
I hope this list of easy summer brunch foods has given you tons of inspiration for new recipes to add to your menu.
From sweet pastries to savory casseroles, you can keep it as easy – or make it as fancy – as you want!
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