14 Holiday Brunch Recipes for a Small Gathering

This Sausage Frittata with Peppers and Onions is a one pan meal that comes together quickly on the stove top (with just a few minutes in the oven) so it frees up valuable oven space. It's made with flavourful kielbasa sausage and has a spicy, peppery kick. You can get six large slices from this frittata and it goes nicely with a side salad.

This Sweet Potato Breakfast Casserole is made with ground turkey and eggs and flavoured with maple syrup, apple sauce and sage. You can assemble and bake it right away, but if you need to prep this casserole in advance, just assemble the night before, cover tightly and store in the refrigerator. You get about six servings and leftovers reheat well.

Sliced sweet potato, red peppers, eggs and turkey bacon all come together in this Savoury Sweet Potato Breakfast Skillet. It’s so filling it can be served as a stand alone meal. Just add some toast and a cup of coffee, and you’re all set! It serves 4-6 people so perfect for a small holiday brunch.

This Instant Pot Egg Strata is an easy make ahead casserole that requires just eight ingredients and 10 minutes prep time. Just refrigerate overnight and pop it in the Instant Pot the morning of your brunch. It's also a great way to use up holiday leftovers such as your Christmas Eve ham or brie from your charcuterie board. It serves four people nicely!

This Butternut Squash Quiche is a delicious blend of sweet and savoury ingredients, with an almond flour crust, tender squash and crispy prosciutto. It goes perfectly with a salad or home fries, and you can get eight small servings or four large pieces from the recipe.

Baked French Toast Casserole is a decadent brunch dish with layers of sourdough, fresh cherries, almonds and chocolate chips. You only need eight ingredients, and I highly recommend trying it with fresh cranberries, especially if you can't find fresh cherries. It's prepped in advance for an easy brunch dish. It serves eight people so feel free to half the recipe for a smaller crowd.

Home fries are a must-have brunch side dish, so be sure to add these Air Fryer Baby Potatoes to your Christmas brunch menu. They're easy to prep and roast up crispy and tender in the air fryer! The recipe makes about six servings but you can easily half the recipe.

If you want to change up your home fries, try these Air Fryer Butternut Squash Fries as a holiday brunch side dish. Seasonal squash is seasoned with herbs, spices and maple syrup, so you get a little taste of sweet and spicy in every bite. The recipe serves four so it's perfect for a small brunch gathering.

You can't forget the muffins for brunch and these Cranberry Oatmeal Muffins are bursting with festive cranberries, orange and chocolate. You can make them the day before your scheduled brunch, or even weeks before the holidays and just freeze them. If you don't have fresh cranberries, frozen or dried cranberries work too.

If you want to add some festive decadence to your Christmas morning, make these Cranberry White Chocolate Rolls. They're sweet and tart and take just 40 minutes from start to finish. The recipe makes 12 and they last for a few days stored at room temperature.

Sweet banana and warming molasses come together in this Walnut Molasses Banana Bread. It's soft and tender with a crunchy walnut streusel topping. A thick slice with a cup of tea or coffee is the perfect way to end a holiday brunch. It will keep for a few days in a container at room temperature, or make it in advance and freeze for the holidays.

Every brunch needs a decadent treat, and if you're a fan of Nutella, you'll love these Chocolate Hazelnut Rolls. They're sweet and fluffy, rolled with Nutella and hazelnuts and topped with dulce de leche. They require no yeast and no rising time, so you can have warm sweet rolls on the table in less than an hour.

What’s a brunch without mimosas? Add some festive flavours to your New Year's or Christmas brunch menu with these Ginger Beer Mimosas. They’re a spin on traditional mimosas, with the addition of cardamom, ground ginger and ginger beer. The recipe makes two, so perfect for sharing. Leave out the vodka and use non-alcoholic ginger beer for a festive mocktail!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice Lattes are a healthier version of a seasonal favourite. This recipe is dairy-free and refined sugar-free, and topped with a coconut whipped cream. They make a warm and flavourful treat for a cozy Thanksgiving or Christmas brunch. The recipe makes two, but you can easily double it.