Brunch That’s Hot, Flaky, Sweet and Cheesy

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Let’s get one thing straight: brunch isn’t just a socially acceptable excuse to eat dessert before noon—it’s an art form. And whether you’re planning a full-blown holiday spread or just feel like flexing on a random Tuesday, these brunch recipes for holidays or any days are bringing the flaky, custardy, cinnamon-swirled drama you deserve. We’re talking Pizza Rustica that shows up with serious savory swagger, Apple Turnovers with puff pastry layers that flake like your ex’s promises, and Homemade Breakfast Danish Pastries that clearly didn’t come from a box. Then there’s Bananas Foster Bread Pudding because torching booze onto carbs should be part of your morning routine. Need more? The Cronut is here to cause chaos, Gluten Free Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole knows how to multitask, and Churros have zero interest in being subtle. Basically, this lineup is loaded with sweet, savory, and shamelessly extra recipes ready to turn any day into a celebration!

Chile Relleno Casserole

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A slice of cheesy baked casserole with green vegetables and spices being lifted from a cast-iron skillet.
Image Credit: Chili Pepper Madness

Chile Relleno Casserole Recipe is the one-pan wonder you’ll crave—roasted poblanos, eggs, and melty cheese, making it a perfect choice for breakfast, brunch, or dinner.

To learn more: Chile Relleno Casserole

Cannoli

Cannoli on a serving platter, showing one close up.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

Craving a taste of Italy? These Cannoli feature crisp, flaky shells filled with a sweet and creamy ricotta filling that’s studded with mini chocolate chips. The perfect dessert for any occasion!
Get the Recipe: Cannoli

Apple Turnovers (Puff Pastry)

caramel apple turnover cut in half to show cinnamon apple filling.
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These apple turnovers are the perfect fall treat, with a flaky, buttery crust and a gooey cinnamon apple filling. Drizzle with salted caramel for an extra touch of sweetness. They’re easy to make with homemade or store-bought puff pastry!
Get the Recipe: Apple Turnovers (Puff Pastry)

Flaounes: Cypriot Easter Cheese Pastries

A bowl of golden-brown, sesame-topped pastries, featuring layered dough with a shiny, slightly glossy finish.
Image Credit: Chef’s Pencil

Flaounes (or flaouna, if you’re feeling fancy) are a beloved Cypriot pastry, often savored during Easter—filled with cheese and herbs, they’re as tasty as they are traditional.

To learn more: Flaounes: Cypriot Easter Cheese Pastries

Gluten Free Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole (Dairy Free)

A savory casserole slice topped with melted cheese, ham, and green onions, garnished with parsley on a speckled plate.
Image Credit: Mary’s Whole LIfe

Gluten-Free Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole is a show-stopping breakfast that’s both easy to prep and full of flavor—perfect for Easter morning or any fancy brunch gathering.

To learn more: Gluten Free Overnight Eggs Benedict Casserole (Dairy Free)

Homemade Breakfast Danish Pastries

breakfast pastries
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These homemade breakfast danishes are buttery, flaky, and filled with your favorite sweet fillings! Using a variation of classic Danish pastry dough, this recipe is sure to impress. Top with a simple glaze for the perfect pastry.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Breakfast Danish Pastries

Pizza Rustica – Traditional Italian Easter Pie

A slice of savory pie displaying layers of meats, cheese, and vegetables, with a golden crust, set on a white plate.
Image Credit: Enza’s Quail Hollow Kitchen

Pizza Rustica is the crown jewel of Italian Easter pies—packed with savory Italian cured meats, cheeses, and eggs, all nestled in a buttery, flaky crust and baked to golden, mouthwatering perfection.

To learn more: Pizza Rustica – Traditional Italian Easter Pie

Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

A close up of a puffy pastry strawberry cinnamon roll with two strawberries in the white backgound
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

These Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect lazy morning treat. Made with puff pastry and strawberry jam, they come together in a snap. Drizzled with a simple confectioner’s sugar icing, they’re absolutely delicious!
Get the Recipe: Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls

Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

A delicious bananas foster bread pudding with a rum sauce ready to serve in blue ramekins
Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes

Indulge in this Bananas Foster Bread Pudding, a decadent twist on a classic dessert that’s perfect for Mardi Gras or any special occasion. French bread soaks up a sweet custard, then gets baked to perfection and drizzled with a luscious caramel-banana sauce. Each bite is a heavenly mix of textures and flavors, making it an unforgettable treat!
Get the Recipe: Bananas Foster Bread Pudding

Gluten Free Quiche

A slice of quiche loaded with asparagus and cheese on a speckled plate, accompanied by a stainless steel fork.
Image Credit: Mary’s Whole Life

Gluten-Free Quiche is a simple, delicious brunch option—made with a gluten-free frozen pie crust and free of dairy and soy, it’s a crowd-pleaser for all dietary needs!

To learn more: Gluten Free Quiche

Cronut

Two cronuts, one bitten to reveal the fluffy, layered interior.
Photo credit: Chelsea’s Messy Apron

These easy cronuts use store-bought puff pastry to create a flaky, tender, and sweet treat in under 30 minutes! With a simple glaze made from powdered sugar, maple syrup, and vanilla extract, these pastries are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. Make the full-sized cronuts and delicious donut holes!
Get the Recipe: Cronut

Homemade Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

A close-up of a fluffy, half-eaten chocolate-covered cinnamon roll, showcasing its gooey filling and rich frosting.
Image Credit: Liv’s Little Muffins

Homemade Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls are surprisingly easy—just a little patience while the dough rises, and you’ll have warm, gooey rolls packed with chocolate and cinnamon goodness.

To learn more: Homemade Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls

Air Fryer Pistachio Coffee Cake

A slice of green-hued cake with creamy frosting and crushed nuts, served on white plates with a glass of milk in the background.
Image Credit: Xoxo Bella

Air Fryer Pistachio Coffee Cake is a must-try for air fryer enthusiasts—packed with the perfect blend of pistachios, coconut, and almonds, it’s a delightful twist on a classic coffee cake.

To learn more: Air Fryer Pistachio Coffee Cake

Simple Banana Snack Cake

A slice of moist cake topped with rich chocolate frosting, showcasing its fluffy texture and warm golden color.
Image Credit: Liv’s Little Muffins

Banana Snack Cake is the perfect quick and easy treat—packed with rich banana flavor, it comes together in one bowl, no mixer needed, and is a hit at any gathering!

To learn more: Simple Banana Snack Cake

Carrot Cake Waffles

A close-up of stacked waffles drizzled with creamy glaze and topped with chopped pecans on a wooden plate.
Image Credit: Well Fed Baker

Carrot Cake Waffles are a breakfast dream—crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, loaded with shredded carrots and pecans, and topped with a luscious cream cheese maple syrup drizzle.

To learn more: Carrot Cake Waffles

Potato and Leek Quiche

A slice of golden, flaky pie filled with a savory mixture, held by a fork against a blurred wooden background.
Image Credit: The Peasant’s Daughter

Potato and Leek Quiche is the perfect balance of hearty and elegant—a vegetarian delight that combines tender potatoes and leeks in a savory, satisfying quiche.

To learn more: Potato and Leek Quiche

Homemade Berry Fritters

Inside of a homemade berry fritter
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

These homemade berry fritters are a delightful twist on the classic apple fritter. They feature a soft, yeasted dough bursting with fresh mixed berries and are finished with a creamy strawberry glaze. Perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day!
Get the Recipe: Homemade Berry Fritters

Master Scones Recipe

variety of scones forming a circle shape
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

This master scones recipe is the perfect base for any flavor combination you can dream up. Whether you’re craving sweet chocolate chip scones or savory cheese and herb scones, this recipe has you covered. With helpful tips and a video tutorial, you’ll be baking up perfect scones in no time!
Get the Recipe: Master Scones Recipe

Ultimate Asparagus and Leek Tart with Phyllo Dough

A golden, flaky pie topped with green herbs, resting on a wooden surface, showcasing a savory filling.
Image Credit: Natalie Marble Cooks

Asparagus and Leek Tart with Phyllo Dough is a show-stopping dish—perfect for a weekend brunch or a special weeknight dinner, with incredible flavor and a texture that’s simply unmatched.

To learn more: Ultimate Asparagus and Leek Tart with Phyllo Dough

Churros

A close-up of a pile of crispy churros dusted with sugar, lying on a white surface. The churros are golden-brown and have a ridged texture.
Photo credit: Cooking Classy

Craving a taste of Mexico? These churros are perfectly crispy on the outside and wonderfully soft on the inside, promising a delightful treat. With step-by-step photos and expert tips included, you’ll be able to master this classic dessert in no time!
Get the Recipe: Churros

Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

A freshly baked cinnamon roll with creamy frosting being lifted from a tray, surrounded by more rolls and a hint of cinnamon sticks.
Image Credit: Well Fed Baker

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe may require a little extra effort, but the delicious, soft, and gooey results are totally worth the work—no gluten, all goodness!

To learn more: Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Egg Muffins with Cottage Cheese

Three fluffy mini frittatas with spinach and cherry tomatoes on a white plate, one partially cut open, with a fork beside them.
Image Credit: Blessed Pursuit of Motherhood

Egg Muffins with Cottage Cheese are a savory twist on the classic muffin—made with eggs, flour, and baking powder, but packed with cottage cheese for a protein punch that’s a world away from sweet muffins!

To learn more: Egg Muffins with Cottage Cheese

Spinach and Bacon Quiche

A slice of quiche with spinach and cheese, lifted from a pie dish, showcasing its golden crust and creamy filling.
Image Credit: My Rad Kitchen

Spinach and Bacon Quiche is a savory masterpiece—salty bacon, sweet onions, earthy spinach, and sharp cheese all come together in a mouthwatering blend that’s impossible to resist.

To learn more: Spinach and Bacon Quiche

Quick & Easy Honey Pear Tart

slice of honey pear tart on a white plate with a fork
Photo credit: Sally’s Baking Recipes

This Quick & Easy Honey Pear Tart is a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors! With fresh pears, goat cheese, honey, and toasted almonds all on a flaky puff pastry crust, this tart is sure to impress. It’s also incredibly simple to make, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Get the Recipe: Quick & Easy Honey Pear Tart

Ricotta and Spinach Pie – Easy 3-Cheese Recipe

Slice of spinach quiche on a white plate, showcasing its flaky crust and vibrant green filling packed with spinach and cheese.
Image Credit: Enza’s Quail Hollow Kitchen

Ricotta and Spinach Pie is a savory Italian delight—creamy ricotta and tender spinach wrapped in a flaky pastry crust, making it the perfect appetizer, side, or main dish for lunch or dinner.

To learn more: Ricotta and Spinach Pie – Easy 3-Cheese Recipe

About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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