Easy Family Breakfast & Brunch Recipes: Pancakes, Quiche, Biscuits, Waffles, Eggs

Breakfast and brunch are wonderful times to gather with family and enjoy delicious food together. In this recipe collection, we’ll explore five easy and versatile recipes that are perfect for these occasions. From fluffy pancakes to savory quiche, buttery biscuits, crispy waffles, and perfectly cooked eggs, these recipes are sure to please everyone at the table. Let’s dive in and start cooking!

Ingredients for Pancakes:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter or oil, for cooking
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Fresh berries, for garnish

How to Make Pancakes:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, sour cream, egg, melted butter, and vanilla extract.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet or griddle over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
5. Pour about 1/4 cup of batter onto the skillet for each pancake. Cook for 2-3 minutes, or until bubbles form on the surface. Flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Repeat with the remaining batter, adding more butter or oil to the skillet as needed.
7. Serve the pancakes warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.

Ingredients for Quiche:

• 1 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought
• 6 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or Swiss)
• 1 cup diced ham or cooked bacon
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced bell pepper
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)

How to Make Quiche:

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well combined. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Stir in the shredded cheese, diced ham or bacon, onion, and bell pepper.
4. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the quiche is set and golden brown on top.
6. Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before slicing.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve warm.

Ingredients for Biscuits:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/4 cup sour cream

How to Make Biscuits:

1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the cold cubed butter to the flour mixture and use a pastry cutter or your fingers to cut the butter into the flour until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the milk and sour cream.
5. Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
6. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead it a few times until it comes together.
7. Pat the dough into a 1-inch thick rectangle and use a biscuit cutter to cut out biscuits.
8. Place the biscuits on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
9. Serve the biscuits warm with butter or jam.

Ingredients for Waffles:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 3/4 cups milk
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Butter or oil, for greasing the waffle iron
• Maple syrup, for serving
• Fresh berries, for garnish

How to Make Waffles:

1. Preheat your waffle iron according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix; it’s okay if the batter is a little lumpy.
5. Grease the waffle iron with butter or oil.
6. Pour the batter onto the preheated waffle iron and cook according to the manufacturer’s instructions, or until the waffles are golden brown and crispy.
7. Repeat with the remaining batter, greasing the waffle iron as needed.
8. Serve the waffles warm with maple syrup and fresh berries.

Ingredients for Eggs:

• 6 large eggs
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• Butter or oil, for cooking
• Fresh herbs, for garnish (optional)

How to Make Eggs:

1. In a bowl, whisk the eggs until well beaten. Season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and add a little butter or oil.
3. Pour the beaten eggs into the skillet and let them cook, undisturbed, for a few seconds.
4. Using a spatula, gently push the cooked edges of the eggs towards the center, tilting the skillet to allow the uncooked eggs to flow to the edges.
5. Continue cooking, gently pushing and tilting the eggs, until they are mostly set but still slightly runny.
6. Remove the skillet from the heat and let the residual heat finish cooking the eggs.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs, if desired, and serve hot.

About the Main Ingredients:

• Flour: Flour is used as the base for the pancake and biscuit recipes, providing structure and texture.
• Eggs: Eggs are used as a binder in the pancake, quiche, and waffle recipes, helping to hold the ingredients together.
• Milk: Milk adds moisture and richness to the pancake, quiche, and waffle recipes.
• Butter: Butter adds flavor and richness to the pancake, quiche, biscuit, and waffle recipes.
• Cheese: Cheese adds flavor and richness to the quiche recipe, complementing the other savory ingredients.
• Meat: Ham and bacon add a savory flavor and protein to the quiche recipe.
• Sugar: Sugar adds sweetness to the pancake and waffle recipes, balancing the flavors.
• Baking Powder and Baking Soda: B