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Start Mom’s day off right with Breakfast in Bed! Whether she’s craving crepes, pancakes, French toast, quiche, or eggs and toast, you can’t go wrong with these Mother’s Day Menu ideas.
Making a reservation for brunch is good. But you know what’s a surefire way to warm mom’s heart? A homemade Mother’s Day recipe (or a few!).
Inspired by what I would personally love to savor and sip (ahem, in case anyone in my family is reading) and my own mom’s favorite foods and drinks, I’ve rounded up my absolute best Mother’s Day menu ideas. Start planning ahead for the special Sunday now; then keep her favorites in the meal rotation all year long.
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Crepes
Crepes are my favorite Mother’s Day recipe. I met my husband a million years ago when he was a cook and I was a waitress. He made the best crepes way back then, and he still does today! For me, these crepes are both sweet and sentimental, and it’s fun to share those memories with the kids.
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Crepes Recipe
More sweet brunch ideas
Breakfast Recipes
Classic Waffles
Breakfast Recipes
Homemade Pancakes
Breakfast Recipes
Croissant French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Cornflake Crusted French Toast
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Baked French Toast
Breakfast Recipes
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
Breakfast Recipes
French Toast Sticks
Fruit Dessert Recipes
Bread Pudding
Breakfast Recipes
Banana Nutella Croissants
Overnight Breakfast Casserole
Make-ahead meals can save the day if you, too, like to hit “snooze” once or twice. This ham, cheese, and egg casserole recipe (that’s designed to be assembled completely the night before and chilled until the morning) comes complete with an irresistible buttery cornflake topping.
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Overnight Breakfast Casserole
More savory brunch classics
Breakfast Recipes
Eggs Benedict
Breakfast Recipes
Corned Beef Hash
Appetizer Recipes
Mini Quiche 4 Ways
Sandwich Recipes
Monte Cristo Sandwich
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Quiche Lorraine
Breakfast Recipes
Sweet Potato Hash
Breakfast Recipes
Sausage Hash Brown Casserole
Breakfast Recipes
Breakfast Burrito
Breakfast Recipes
Quiche Muffins
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Biscuits and Gravy
Eggs in a Basket
If the mom in your life lands firmly on “Team Savory” rather than “Team Sweet” at brunch, consider this creative, easy sheet pan breakfast idea. Or, offer her two eggs any style and cook them to order.
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Eggs in a Basket
2 Eggs Any Style
Breakfast Recipes
How to Scramble Eggs
Breakfast Recipes
How to Soft Boil Eggs
Breakfast Recipes
How to Poach Eggs
Breakfast Recipes
How To Make An Omelet
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How to Fry Eggs
Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Because she probably taught you how to knead and use yeast, show her what you’ve learned with a big pan of cream cheese-frosted cinnamon rolls. A drizzle of heavy cream before baking makes these ooey, gooey, and irresistible!
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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
More brunch baked goods
Breakfast Recipes
Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
Monkey Bread
Breakfast Recipes
Coffee Cake Muffins
Breakfast Recipes
Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
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Apple Cider Donuts
Fresh Fruit Tart
Store-bought cakes and cupcakes will do in a pinch, but a homemade Mother’s Day dessert like this fabulous fruit tart is the ideal way to cap off the holiday. Or try a DIY chocolate treat if you normally buy her a box of chocolates!
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Fresh Fruit Tart
More sweets for mom
Cake Recipes
Easy Chocolate Eclair Cake
Cake Recipes
Tiramisu
Cookie Recipes
Mock Italian Cannoli with Pizzelle
Cake Recipes
Easy Pound Cake
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Blueberry Lemon Yogurt Cake
Mimosa Bar
Because it’s a special occasion, dress up the typical Mimosa Cocktail with a variety of juices and flavor-boosters. My mocktail and cocktail recipes below will pair perfectly with any of the dishes above.
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Mimosa Bar
More Mom-approved drinks
Drink Recipes
New Mother Mocktail (Juice Blend)
St. Patrick’s Day
Irish Coffee
Drink Recipes
Moscato Sangria
Drink Recipes
Shirley Temple
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Bloody Mary Bar
Cocktail Recipes
Brandy Slush
Cocktail Recipes
Kir Royale
Cocktail Recipes
Aperol Spritz
Cocktail Recipes
Bellini
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Lavender Lemonade
Bagel Bar
Celebrating a flock of moms? Feed the masses with a customizable Bagel Bar and let everyone build her own bagel. A toaster on the side means less cooking for you, and many (or probably all?) of the components can be bought or prepped in advance. It’s not cooking: it’s assembling, and it’s delicious.
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Bagel Bar
More Ways to Graze
Entertaining
Midwest Charcuterie Board
A Midwest Charcuterie Board ripe with regional offerings is perfect for all-day grazing and parties with people you love. Make a few things, buy the rest, and enjoy it all! I never met a charcuterie…
Appetizer Recipes
Jarcuterie
This appetizer recipe idea is more than a trend! Jarcuterie, or single-serving charcuterie assembled in a jar, is ideal for parties, potlucks, or even food gifts. What started as a food trend during the pandemic…
Italian Recipes
Antipasto Platter
For a snack dinner or Italian appetizer idea, you can’t beat this easy Antipasto Platter. It takes just 20 minutes to build a feast of cured meats, cheeses, olives, and more.
Sending delicious wishes and lots of love to all the moms out there (mine included!). Happy Mother’s Day!
Meggan Hill is a classically-trained chef and professional writer. Her meticulously-tested recipes and detailed tutorials bring confidence and success to home cooks everywhere. Meggan has been featured on NPR, HuffPost, FoxNews, LA Times, and more.
Thanks for the great menu ideas! Happy Mother’s Day. XOXO
So many terrific ideas…which to try first…?! :) I’ve used your monkey bread recipe before, which was a hit. The pictures are gorgeous. Where did you get the dish for the fruit display?
Hi Diane, thank you so much! The dish came from Crate and Barrel, here’s a link to a similar one: https://www.crateandbarrel.com/modular-6-piece-serving-set/s451050. Take care! – Meggan
Hi,
Just wanted to let you know that the link for Baked French Toast takes me to the Lemon Ricotta Pancake recipe.
Thank you so much Sherri!!! I fixed it. I hate when I do things like that… thanks again! -Meggan