Emeril Lagasse's Sweet and Savory Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch

Treat mom like a Queen with Emeril's favorite sweet and savory brunch recipes.

ByABC News
May 5, 2016, 8:22 AM

— -- Mother's Day is Sunday, May 8th and it's not too late to surprise mom.

Celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse has been surprising deserving moms with "Breakfast in Bed" on "Good Morning America" for nearly two decades. Take a page from his playbook and get up a little early and make one of his tried-and-true brunch recipes.

"Whether your mom prefers savory or sweet, there's something for everyone in this collection of some of my favorite brunch recipes," Lagasse told "Good Morning America." "Do like I do and let the kids help out in the kitchen. It will make Mother’s Day extra special."

From savory bacon scones and breakfast bakes to blueberry pancakes and stuffed French toast, Lagasse’s got your covered when it comes to treating mom like a Queen this Sunday.

Savory

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Scones

PHOTO: One of Emeril Lagasse's favorite dishes for Mother's Day brunch, bacon and cheddar cheese scones, are seen here.
One of Emeril Lagasse's favorite dishes for Mother's Day brunch, bacon and cheddar cheese scones, are seen here.

Herbed Cheesy Eggs on English Muffin

PHOTO: One of Emeril Lagasse's favorite dishes for Mother's Day brunch, pecan waffles, are seen here.
One of Emeril Lagasse's favorite dishes for Mother's Day brunch, pecan waffles, are seen here.

Skillet Breakfast Bake

PHOTO: Emeril's Minted Fruit Salad with Sparkling Cider Drizzle.
Emeril's Minted Fruit Salad with Sparkling Cider Drizzle.

Broccoli, Cheese and Ham Healthy Breakfast Casserole

Buttermilk-Scallion Biscuits With Eggs and Griddled Ham

Sweet

Pecan Waffles With Pecan and Banana Syrup

Mascarpone and Marmalade Stuffed French Toast

Minted Fruit Salad With Sparkling Cider Drizzle

Cantaloupe Frappe

Nutty Yogurt or Almond Berry Smoothies

Lemon and Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes