Small Batch Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

These Small Batch Brunch Recipes are perfect when you only need to feed one or two, or when you want to mix and match dishes for a full brunch spread. Bonus: if you're gearing up for a special occasion, or the Holidays, these easy recipes make it simple to feed a few or a crowd with minimal stress - and everyone gets their favorites!

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Whether you're planning breakfast for two or building a full brunch board, these Small Batch Breakfast and Brunch Recipes give you all the flavor you could possibly want - but none of the fuss. Try one, try a few, or mix and match your favorites.

Small batch cooking keeps things flexible and fun, no matter how many people are at the table. Whether you're hosting a quiet breakfast or adding variety to a bigger brunch table, these small batch dishes are here to keep things delicious and effortless. Make a few, share them around, and savor every bite.

Small Batch Recipes

Small Batch Buttermilk Biscuits

Fresh, flaky biscuits in just the right amount for a small table. Perfect for weekend mornings or building a mini brunch board, they are actually crying out for some gravy!

Small Batch Biscuits

Buttermilk biscuits on a small sheet pan.

Small Batch Sausage Gravy for Two

Rich, peppery sausage gravy, just like my Dad used to make. Spoon it over biscuits or a breakfast casserole and be generous. You deserve it!

Small Batch Gravy

French Toast for One or Two

A perfectly tender, custardy French toast recipe scaled for two or three servings. Ideal for relaxing mornings or quick brunch cravings.

Indulgent French Toast

Two slices of French toast with maple syrup and granola.

DIY Sheet Pan Frittata

A customizable sheet pan frittata baked in a small pan for just a few servings or to cut into bite-sized appetizers. Great for using leftovers, prepping ahead, or adding something savory to your brunch board.

Sheet Pan Frittata

Small Batch Raspberry Banana Muffins

A tiny batch of bright, fruity muffins that use one ripe banana and a handful of berries. Great for small families or brunch boards.

Raspberry Banana Muffins

Stovetop Granola

A quick, small batch of granola you can make right on the stovetop in about ten minutes. Perfect for yogurt bowls, brunch boards, or a grab-and-go snack.

10 Minute Granola

Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls

Soft, gooey cinnamon rolls made to serve a few without filling the whole pan. Mix them and shape them the night before and they are ready to bake fresh in the morning.

Cinnamon Rolls

I hope these small batch recipes make it simple to create a cozy morning for two or a full brunch spread without the stress. Choose the dishes that speak to you, bring them together, and enjoy every bite.

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I've created the But First We Brunch Breakfast Club to celebrate the amazing breakfast and brunch loving community that we are building. Each month, we'll all cook one But First We Brunch recipe, and after the month is over, one lucky participant receives a prize.

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After you make this month's recipe, leave a rating & comment on the blog post and tell everyone how it went. After that and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a $50 gift card-and at the end of the month one lucky winner is chosen at random!

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