Rise and Relax: 10 Leisurely Weekend Breakfast Recipes

By Jenn Segal

After a long work/school week, it’s nice to treat yourself to a relaxed morning meal. A few of these gems can be made the night before, so you can sleep in on the weekend.

After a long week, it’s nice to treat yourself to a relaxed morning meal. Several of these weekend breakfast recipes can be made the night before, so you can sleep in on the weekend.

Banana Pancakes

Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and delicately flavored with bananas, these are phenomenal pancakes.
Blueberry Muffins

These blueberry muffins are bursting with fresh blueberries and have a tender buttery crumb.
Breakfast Casserole

Brimming with sausage and sharp cheddar, this make-ahead breakfast casserole is perfect for the weekend.
Chocolate Chip Scones

Sweet, tender, and buttery with morsels of melted chocolate within – children (and grown-ups!) absolutely love these scones.
Spinach Quiche

Made with heavy cream and Gruyère, this rich spinach quiche is classic French.
Candied Bacon

This candied bacon has all the makings of an irresistible breakfast side: it’s crispy, chewy, smoky, salty, sweet, and spicy.
Baked Apple French Toast

A lovely mash-up of French toast and apple pie, this prep-ahead baked French toast has all the makings of a special weekend breakfast.
Ham & Cheese Oven-Puffed Pancake

Falling halfway between a crepe and a soufflé, this oven-puffed pancake is crisp on the outside and comfortingly tender inside.
Marbled Banana Bread

With a gorgeous ribbon of chocolate running through it, this banana bread is as impressive as it is delicious.
Maple Muffins

These hearty muffins are sweetened entirely with maple syrup. As they bake, they’ll fill your kitchen with the most intoxicating scent.