Lazy Sunday Brunch: 3 Easy Meals That Feel Fancy

Brunch is the best part of the weekend—but leaving the house for it? Not so much.

Skip the overpriced eggs and long waits, and try these three easy brunch recipes that feel fancy but take almost no effort.

1. Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes

Light, airy, and subtly sweet, these ricotta pancakes feel like something straight out of a fancy café but take just minutes to make. The ricotta adds a rich texture, making them extra delicious.

What You’ll Need:

• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• Butter for cooking

How to Make It:

1. In a bowl, whisk together ricotta, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder.
3. Mix wet and dry ingredients until just combined.
4. Heat butter in a pan and cook pancakes for about 2 minutes per side until golden brown.
5. Serve with maple syrup, fresh berries, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

2. Sheet-Pan French Toast

Ditch the stovetop! Mix up an easy egg-milk-cinnamon batter, soak slices of bread, and bake them all on a single sheet pan. Less mess, all the flavor.

What You’ll Need:

• 6 slices of bread
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• Maple syrup and powdered sugar for serving

How to Make It:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and grease a sheet pan.
2. Whisk together eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla.
3. Dip each slice of bread into the mixture and place on the sheet pan.
4. Bake for 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
5. Serve warm with syrup and powdered sugar.

3. One-Pan Breakfast Hash

Throw chopped potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and sausage in a skillet and let it crisp up. Crack a few eggs on top and bake until just set for a hearty, hands-off brunch.

What You’ll Need:

• 2 potatoes, diced
• ½ bell pepper, chopped
• ½ onion, chopped
• 2 sausages, sliced
• 3 eggs
• Olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste

How to Make It:

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet and sauté potatoes for 5 minutes.
2. Add bell peppers, onions, and sausage, and cook until everything is golden brown.
3. Make small wells in the hash and crack eggs into them.
4. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes or until eggs are set.
5. Serve warm with toast or avocado slices.