Fall Brunch Recipes to Impress
Enjoy the best fall brunch recipes with a combination of sweet and savory dishes. From pumpkin-apple baked goods to a fun “German-themed” eggs benedict, there’s something for everyone.
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From Pumpkin-Apple Baked goods to eggs benedict, these recipes are perfect brunch ideas for any fall get-together.
What Is Brunch?
Brunch is a meal usually served from late morning to early afternoon. The word “brunch” is a portmanteau (a word blending the sounds and combining the meanings of two others) of “breakfast” and “lunch”, hence… BR-unch. Typically, you eat breakfast & lunch food together at an early lunchtime (or late breakfast time) and so, have brunch in lieu of both breakfast and lunch.
5 Popular Brunch Items
Brunch menus here in America feature a wide range of sweet and savory breakfast and lunch foods. Some of the most common brunch menu items tend to include:
- Eggs: Fried eggs, eggs Benedict, omelets, or scrambled are all great options.
- Bread: French toast, pancakes, waffles, and other bread-based dishes, like burgers and sandwiches, are popular.
- Fruit: Berries, apples, melons, and citrus fruits are popular sides to have with your other brunch items. Fruit can also be featured as a topper for french toast, pancakes, waffles, and yogurt.
- Pastries: Baked goods such as donuts, banana bread, cinnamon rolls, muffins, coffee cake, or scones add some sweetness to brunch.
- Drinks: Fun beverages (alcoholic or not), such as specialty coffee drinks, Mimosas, and Bloody & Virgin Marys, are popular brunchtime drinks.
10 Fall-Themed Brunch Recipes
Not sure what to make? These fall-themed brunch items are sure to impress all of your guests!
Oktoberfest Eggs Benedict
This fun Oktoberfest-themed meal will get you all into the fall season! Enjoy it with some Apple Cider (spiked or not, totally up to you), a bloody or Virgin Mary, a cup of coffee, or however else you enjoy a good old-fashioned brunch with friends and family.
Scallion-Potato Pancakes
Have you heard of Kartóffelpuffer? The kartóffelpuffer is a traditional German potato pancake that is usually served at Christmas time. Well, this is my mash-up of that pancake with some ingredients from traditional Chinese Scallion Pancakes (葱油饼)
This is probably one of my favorite mashups of my and my husband’s cultures, it’s also one of my kids’ all-time favorite sides. I use the basics of the German potato pancake and replaced onions with scallions, then I added fish sauce and mushroom bullion to add an amazing umami flavor.
Deviled Eggs (With Bacon)
Deviled eggs are a classic go-to for any party/brunch. These little eggs are topped with bacon, chives, and paprika.
Apple Pumpkin Bread
Indulge in the perfect fall treat: Apple Pumpkin Bread. Get ready for cooler weather and enjoy this delicious recipe.
Large Batch Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze
Indulge in the perfect fusion of pumpkin and maple flavors with these irresistible pumpkin scones topped with a luscious glaze. This recipe yields 36 large scones, ideal for elevating your fall brunches, parties, and potlucks.
Pork Wonton Burgers
My Asian American influence on two of my favorite foods Wonton (餛飩) and burgers! Served up with an Asian-influenced remoulade and my Asian Cucumber Salad, one will not be enough!
Overnight French Toast
Learn how to make overnight French toast that will impress your family and save you time in the morning. Prepare it the night before for a stress-free breakfast.
Drinks
Don’t just stop at the food! Here are some fun drinks to serve up as well!
Pumpkin Spice Creamer
Say hello to fall by treating yourself to this aromatic and rich homemade pumpkin spice creamer made in just 15 minutes. This recipes yields almost 4 cups of creamer
S’mores Coffee Drink
How about S’mores in a Cup? Yup, that’s right! S’mores in a cup! I mean… why not? It’s fall, the weather is FINALLY cooperating and feeling fall-like, and I know pumpkin is the go-to flavor for so many… I mean, even I have a few pumpkin recipes on my blog. But another flavor that just screams fall is S’mores (at least for me)!
Cranberry Bellini
Cheers! It’s the holiday season, which means it’s also cocktail season. So for part two of my cranberry recipes, I’m going to share my Wisconsin Twist on an Italian Classic, the Bellini! Bellinis are sparkling Italian cocktails made with two simple ingredients: Prosecco and white peach purée. They’re fizzy and refreshing, and perfect to change up with nice cool Cranberry Ganita instead of peaches.
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