Easy Brunch Recipes - Sunset.com

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Eggs Benedict Light

Greek yogurt is the base of this thick and creamy version of hollandaise sauce and just a touch of mayonnaise and butter give it some richness. We've also subbed in a whole-wheat English muffins for a little fiber and whole-grain oomph. Eggs Benedict without the guilt—at last!

Recipe: Eggs Benedict Light

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Mexican Eggs

All this hearty breakfast needs is a basket of warm tortillas and a cold Bloody Mary.

Recipe: Mexican Eggs

Written by Stephanie Dean

Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Proscuitto, and Eggs

This open-faced version of an egg sandwich makes for an elegant breakfast. Serve with grapefruit mimosas.

Recipe: Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Proscuitto, and Eggs

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Speedy Huevos Rancheros

You can make these in minutes if you use store-bought salsa and canned refried beans.

Recipe: Speedy Huevos Rancheros

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Shirred Eggs

Something magical happens when you bake eggs with cream: They turn into a dense, silky custard, becoming much more than the sum of their parts-plus, they're super fast.

Recipe: Shirred Eggs

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Eggs on Potato Chips

Potato chips for breakfast? That's right. The chips act like super crispy hashbrowns, but you don't have to fry up any potatoes.

Recipe: Eggs on Potato Chips

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Hearty Whole-Grain Pancakes

Make the mix for these pancakes ahead of time. You'll have homemade pancakes that are just as fast as instant and a whole lot tastier whenever you want them.

Recipe: Hearty Whole-Grain Pancakes

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Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

Nothing beats a really good, classic blueberry pancake and these speedy hotcakes fit the bill. Serve with soft butter, warm maple syrup, and a side of bacon.

Recipe: Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes

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Hazelnut-Cornmeal Pancakes

Hazelnuts and cornmeal give these pancakes a nutty crunch and help them stick with you throughout the day. Top them with maple syrup or your favorite fruit syrup.

Recipe: Hazelnut-Cornmeal Pancakes

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Apple Oven Cake

This puffed pancake works nicely as either an elegant breakfast dish or a rustic dessert. No syrup necessary either, just squeeze with lemon and dust with powdered sugar.

Recipe: Apple Oven Cake

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French Toast Bites

We love this kid-friendly French toast created by Cindy Bates. Regular French toast can be soggy in the middle, but bite-size cubes mean more crispy surface area.

Recipe: French Toast Bites