Healthy Recipes Healthy Mealtime Recipes Healthy Breakfast & Brunch Recipes 20 Savory Brunch Recipes By Alex Loh Alex Loh Alex Loh is EatingWell's associate food editor. As part of the food team, she creates healthy, delicious recipes for the EatingWell audience. Alex also writes informative food and cooking articles that range from how to store ground beef to the best picks from Trader Joe's. Alex conducts product and taste tests to find the best options, from salad spinners to salsas. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Published on July 9, 2020 Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Jessica Ball, M.S., RD Instagram Jessica Ball, M.S., RD, has been with EatingWell for three years and works as the associate nutrition editor for the brand. She is a registered dietitian with a master's in food, nutrition and sustainability. In addition to EatingWell, her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Real Simple, Parents, Better Homes and Gardens and MyRecipes. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos These savory brunch recipes are a delicious option when you have time to spend in the kitchen. We take classic breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon and hash browns and add vegetables to make tasty dishes like quiches, breakfast skillets and more with a healthy twist. Recipes like Eggs Benedict Casserole and Cheesy Zucchini Quiche are nutritious, flavorful and a perfect choice for weekend brunches. 01 of 20 Eggs Benedict Casserole View Recipe An eggs benedict casserole is not only delicious, hearty and filling, but it also gives you the ingredients and taste you love from eggs Benedict in an easy, make-ahead form. We suggest making the sauce while your casserole cooks and serving the final product with some fresh fruit. Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019 02 of 20 Spinach-Mushroom Frittata with Avocado Salad View Recipe Frittatas are like omelets, only easier--and they taste great hot, warm or cold. This vegetable-packed version is spiked with Mediterranean flavor and paired with a cool salad of lemony cucumbers and tomatoes with creamy avocado. This easy recipe is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner! Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2019 03 of 20 Egg, Hash Brown & Bacon Breakfast Skillet View Recipe This breakfast skillet is reminiscent of the hashbrown bowl at Waffle House. It's filling and tastes decadent, but is still a pretty low-calorie breakfast. Be sure to use a large skillet because although it may seem too big for the amount of ingredients, you need the surface area to get your potatoes crispy (overcrowding your skillet will just steam them). Source: EatingWell.com, October 2019 04 of 20 Spiralized Zucchini Nest Eggs View Recipe These impressive-looking zucchini eggs in a nest are actually surprisingly easy to make. There's no frying or poaching required--instead, the eggs are baked right on top of a bed of spiralized zucchini noodles. An herbed cheese mixture adds plenty of flavor and keeps the eggs from running through the zucchini nests. Serve these eggs for a healthy breakfast or brunch. Source: Eatingwell.com, June 2019 05 of 20 Sheet-Pan Eggs with Spinach & Ham View Recipe Making a big batch of eggs has never been easier with this one-pan oven-baked eggs recipe. Whether you are making brunch for a crowd or just want to meal-prep healthy breakfasts for the week, you'll have 12 servings ready in just 45 minutes. Source: EatingWell.com, February 2018 06 of 20 Cheesy Zucchini Quiche View Recipe This cheesy crustless zucchini quiche has plenty of leeks and zucchini enveloped in a light custard. Feta and fontina cheeses add a rich depth of flavor. Serve it for brunch or anytime you have extra zucchini on hand. Source: EatingWell.com, May 2020 07 of 20 Savory Dutch Baby with Arugula & Parmesan View Recipe Also called a German pancake, this breakfast or brunch dish is delicious served with sweet or savory ingredients. Here, we make this Dutch baby recipe dinner-worthy by topping it with a fresh salad, cheese and fried eggs. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March 2020 08 of 20 Savory Prosciutto Muffins View Recipe Chopped onion caramelized in butter gives these muffins a sweet and savory flavor. The prosciutto adds a hit of salt and richness. Serrano ham or other cured ham can be used in place of the prosciutto, if preferred. Source: EatingWell Magazine, Quick & Clean 09 of 20 Muffin-Tin Omelets with Broccoli, Ham & Cheddar View Recipe Let your muffin tin help you meal-prep a week's worth of protein-rich muffin-tin eggs with the classic combo of ham, Cheddar cheese and broccoli to stash in the fridge or freezer for those extra-busy mornings. Source: EatingWell.com, March 2020 10 of 20 Ham & Potato Casserole View Recipe This easy casserole is a kid-friendly recipe that the whole family will love. The simple flavor profile will complement just about anything and thanks to convenience products like preshredded potatoes, you won't spend hours in the kitchen mixing it up. Source: EatingWell.com, January 2020 11 of 20 "Egg in a Hole" Peppers with Avocado Salsa View Recipe Colorful bell pepper rings stand in for bread in this healthy version of egg in a hole. Cook an egg inside the peppers and top with a vibrant avocado salsa for a cheerful breakfast. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Winter 2019 12 of 20 Bacon & Egg Breakfast Tacos View Recipe Breakfast tacos are quintessential morning eats in Austin, but with this breakfast taco recipe you can enjoy them wherever you are. The smoky, earthy ancho chile salsa is what makes these extra-special, though for a quicker weekday breakfast, feel free to swap in your favorite store-bought salsa. Source: EatingWell Magazine, April 2019 13 of 20 Ham & Cheese Scones View Recipe No bakery degree required for this recipe: these healthy, savory ham-and-cheese scones are as easy to make as a batch of muffins. White whole-wheat flour adds a boost of fiber, and just enough butter gives them great flavor and texture without going overboard on calories. Try them with brunch or alongside your favorite stew. Source: EatingWell Magazine, March/April 2015 14 of 20 Tomato & Feta Quiche with Spaghetti Squash Crust View Recipe You've used spaghetti squash in place of pasta, but have you used it for a low-carb quiche crust? Shredded roasted spaghetti squash turns into a perfectly crispy quiche crust in this healthy Mediterranean-inspired brunch recipe. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018 15 of 20 Tomato Pie View Recipe Unlike the classic Southern version of tomato pie, which relies on mayonnaise and Cheddar cheese, this colorful pie gets its creamy texture and savory flavor from herb-speckled ricotta and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. A simple stir-together olive oil dough is patted into the tart pan--no rolling pin required. Look for heirloom tomatoes in a variety of colors and sizes for the prettiest and tastiest pie. Serve this tart with a simple green salad for brunch, lunch or light dinner. Source: Eatingwell.com May 2019 16 of 20 Slow-Cooker Shakshuka View Recipe Start your day with hearty, slightly spicy shakshuka full of Southwestern flavor. To avoid one large egg blob on top, be sure to make wells in the sauce using a spoon. It's important to use corn tortillas and not flour tortillas if you're going gluten free. Lightly toast the tortillas, if desired. Source: Everyday Slow Cooker 17 of 20 Rainbow Chard Spanish Tortilla View Recipe Don't toss those stems! Rainbow chard is sold in bunches with a mix of yellow, pink, and pale green stems that add a pop of color, a bit of crunch, and an extra dose of fiber. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine, Spring 2019 18 of 20 Savory Waffles with Herb Gravy and Crispy Chicken Tenders View Recipe Waffles aren't just for breakfast anymore! This savory variation with crispy chicken and a delicious herb gravy is comfort food at its best. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine 19 of 20 Bacon & Spinach Quiche with Hash Brown Crust View Recipe Hash browns meet quiche in this healthy recipe. Shredded potatoes create a gluten-free crust for this bacon and spinach-studded quiche that's sure to be a crowd-pleasing breakfast or brunch. Source: EatingWell.com, June 2018 20 of 20 Sweet Pepper Hash Brown Baked Eggs View Recipe This hash brown and egg dish with sweet green pepper rings is easy to create and perfect for brunch or breakfast. Source: Diabetic Living Magazine Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit