Though it doesn't have to be, hosting brunch can be a stressful endeavor. Like with dinner parties [1], the secret is in making as much of the meal as you can ahead of time. (This is especially true with brunch, since few want to spend hours in the kitchen in the early morning.) With that in mind, we've rounded up 70 recipes that can be made partially or entirely ahead of time, without suffering in quality. Options include baked french toast, quiche, muffins, frittatas, doughnuts, stratas, and more.
Baked Strawberry-Glazed Doughnuts
Get the recipe: baked strawberry-glazed doughnuts [3]
Caramelized Shallot and Mushroom Quiche
Get the recipe: caramelized shallot and mushroom quiche [4]
Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Coffee Cake With Maple Glaze
Get the recipe: cinnamon streusel pumpkin coffee cake with maple glaze [5]
Banana Nut Muffins
Get the recipe: banana nut muffins [6]
Raspberry Rose Baked French Toast
Get the recipe: raspberry rose baked french toast [7]
Summer Fruit Salad With Mint and Almonds
Get the recipe: Summer fruit salad with mint and almonds [8]
Chocolate Babka
Get the recipe: chocolate babka [9]
Apple, Almond, and Cranberry Quick Bread
Get the recipe: apple, almond, and cranberry quick bread [10]
Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
Get the recipe: cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata [11]
Crustless Kale Quiche
Get the recipe: crustless kale quiche [12]
Double-Chocolate Baked Doughnuts
Get the recipe: double-chocolate baked doughnuts [13]
Strawberry Tart
Get the recipe: strawberry tart [14]
Raspberry Quick Bread
Get the recipe: raspberry quick bread [15]
Ham and Gruyère Breakfast Strata
Get the recipe: ham and gruyère breakfast strata [16]
Strawberry Mango Mint Julep Fruit Salad With Whipped Marshmallow
Get the recipe: strawberry mango mint julep fruit salad with whipped marshmallow [17]
Double-Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins
Get the recipe: double-lemon poppy seed muffins [18]
Kale and Caramelized Onion Frittata
Get the recipe: kale and caramelized onion frittata [19]
Bacon Jam Toaster Pastries
Get the recipe: bacon jam toaster pastries [20]
Chocolate Espresso Coffee Cake
Get the recipe: chocolate espresso coffee cake [21]
Italian Sausage Quiche
Get the recipe: Italian sausage quiche [22]
Clementine Vanilla Bean Quick Bread With Clementine Glaze
Get the recipe: clementine vanilla bean quick bread with clementine glaze [23]
Baked Apple Cider Doughnuts
Get the recipe: baked apple cider doughnuts [24]
Spicy Watermelon, Mango, and Pineapple Fruit Salad
Get the recipe: spicy watermelon, mango, and pineapple fruit salad [25]
Corn Muffins With Pear and Ginger
Get the recipe: corn muffins with pear and ginger [26]
Summer Vegetable Strata
Get the recipe: Summer vegetable strata [27]
Baked Blueberry Lemon French Toast
Get the recipe: baked blueberry lemon french toast [28]
Gingerbread Maple Muffins
Get the recipe: gingerbread maple muffins [29]
Cookie Butter Banana Bread
Get the recipe: cookie butter banana bread [30]
Prosciutto and Goat Cheese Strata
Get the recipe: prosciutto and goat cheese strata [31]
Sour Cream Coffee Cake With Orange and Chocolate
Get the recipe: sour cream coffee cake with orange and chocolate [32]
Morning Buns
Get the recipe: morning buns [33]
Chai-Spiced Doughnut Muffins
Get the recipe: chai-spiced doughnut muffins [34]
Pomegranate, Tangerine, Kiwi, and Grapefruit Salad
Get the recipe: pomegranate, tangerine, kiwi, and grapefruit salad [35]
Cheese and Bacon Strata
Get the recipe: cheese and bacon strata [36]
Zucchini Bread
Get the recipe: zucchini bread [37]
Baked Pumpkin Doughnuts With Coconut Maple Caramel Glaze
Get the recipe: baked pumpkin doughnuts with coconut maple caramel glaze [38]
Honey Lime Rainbow Fruit Salad
Get the recipe: honey lime rainbow fruit salad [39]
Pumpkin Bread Pudding With Maple Rum Raisin Syrup
Get the recipe: pumpkin bread pudding with maple rum raisin syrup [40]
Slow-Baked Broccoli and Onion Frittata
Get the recipe: slow-baked broccoli and onion frittata [41]
Apple Honey Muffins
Get the recipe: apple honey muffins [42]
Peaches and Cream Streusel Bread
Get the recipe: peaches and cream streusel bread [43]
Baked Nutella Doughnuts
Get the recipe: baked Nutella doughnuts [44]
Vegetarian Mediterranean Quiche
Get the recipe: vegetarian Mediterranean quiche [45]
Nutella-Swirled Banana Bread
Get the recipe: Nutella-swirled banana bread [46]
Rhubarb, Apple, and Ginger Muffins
Get the recipe: rhubarb, apple, and ginger muffins [47]
Gluten-Free Quiche With Arugula and Mushrooms
Get the recipe: gluten-free quiche with arugula and mushrooms [48]
Whole-Wheat Chocolate Chunk Zucchini Bread
Get the recipe: whole-wheat chocolate chunk zucchini bread [49]
Coffee Bundt Cake
Get the recipe: coffee bundt cake [50]
Rhubarb Poppy Seed Baked Doughnuts
Get the recipe: rhubarb-poppy seed baked doughnuts [51]
Bacon, Mushroom, and Spinach Frittata
Get the recipe: bacon, mushroom, and spinach frittata [52]
Spiced Pumpkin Nut Bread
Get the recipe: spiced pumpkin nut bread [53]
Oat and Millet Muffins
Get the recipe: oat and millet muffins [54]
Caramel Apple Pie Spiced Coffee Cake
Get the recipe: caramel apple pie spiced coffee cake [55]
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Frittata
Get the recipe: roasted red pepper and feta frittata [56]
Cinnamon Chocolate Chip French Toast Muffins
Get the recipe: cinnamon chocolate chip french toast muffins with coconut streusel [57]
Maple-Bacon Doughnuts
Get the recipe: maple-bacon doughnuts [58]
Banana Nut Bread
Get the recipe: banana nut bread [59]
Quiche Lorraine With Hash Brown Crust
Get the recipe: quiche lorraine with hash brown crust [60]
Glazed Lemon Blueberry Bread
Get the recipe: glazed lemon blueberry bread [61]
Whole-Wheat Toasted Almond Pumpkin Muffins
Get the recipe: whole-wheat toasted almond pumpkin muffins [62]
Carrot Zucchini Bread
Get the recipe: carrot zucchini bread [63]
Spinach and Tomato Frittata
Get the recipe: spinach and tomato frittata [64]
Funfetti Baked Doughnuts
Get the recipe: funfetti baked doughnuts [65]
Peaches and Cream Quick Bread
Get the recipe: peaches and cream quick bread [66]
Carrot Cake Muffins
Get the recipe: carrot cake muffins [67]
Baked Vanilla-Bean Doughnuts
Get the recipe: baked vanilla-bean doughnuts [68]
Bacon and Egg Breakfast Muffins
Get the recipe: bacon and egg breakfast muffins [69]
Pumpkin Zucchini Bread
Get the recipe: pumpkin zucchini bread [70]
Pesto, Bacon, and Zucchini Noodle Frittata With Mushrooms and Kale
Get the recipe: pesto, bacon, and zucchini noodle frittata with mushrooms and kale [71]
Cream-Cheese-Swirled Carrot Coffee Cake
Get the recipe: cream-cheese-swirled carrot coffee cake [72]
