Make These Brunch Recipes Your First Meal of 2016 (They're That Good)

Updated on 12/23/2015 at 12:00 PM

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It's the morning after New Year's Eve; you wake up weary from the festivities the night before, but you're ready to chow down. Kill hangovers with this tasty spread of morning-appropriate cocktails, sweet morsels, and savory egg and bacon dishes, all of which are relatively low-effort or can be prepped in advance. We've got your brunch menu ready, so all you need to worry about is inviting your favorite people to enjoy the meal with you. Happy New Year!

Mango-Grapefruit Mimosa

What's brunch without mimosas? Use bubbly left over from the night prior to concoct this tropical variation of the classic Champagne cocktail.

Bloody Mary Station

The Bloody Mary is the ultimate brunch cocktail, and with our comprehensive list of tasty garnish ideas you can create the ultimate make-your-own drink station.

Banana Nut Bread

Bake up a loaf or two of banana nut bread the day before. (Let's face it, any way to limit the morning-of cooking after a long night is a major plus.)

Caramel-Topped Baked French Toast

Forget maple syrup, because this caramel-topped french toast needs no adornment to taste (and look) amazing.

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

Like pretty much all frittatas, this cheddar, bacon, and leek version can be made ahead of time and served at room temperature.

Gravlax and Bagels

If you're feeling ambitious, home-cure gravlax to serve with bagels and cream cheese. (The process is actually painlessly simple.) Alternatively, serve up store-bought smoked salmon.

Beer-Glazed Bacon

Glaze bacon in beer, mustard, and maple syrup for a side that's at once salty, sweet, and savory.