Mother's Day Brunch Menu

Just to give some inspiration to those of us who will be serving (or contributing to) Mother's Day Brunch this Sunday, I thought I'd throw out a few of my favorite brunch recipes.  I made sure to do a good mix of "breakfast" and "lunch" items. Because that's the point of Brunch - that it's a partnership between the early and mid-day meals.  Too often I've arrived at a late brunch that starts at, say, 11:00am, only to find mainly breakfast items. This does not constitute Brunch, my friends.  That is a late breakfast.


So give the Mommas in your life an elegant brunch.  They deserve it!


This brunch menu actually goes really well for any brunch occasion. I make the Breakfast Casserole and Monkey Bread every Christmas Morning!


Here is my Quintessential Mother's Day Brunch Menu.  Enjoy!

Beverages

Mimosas

Orange Juice

Coffee

Iced Tea

Appetizers and Sides

Asparagus Roll Ups

Warm Tortellini and Cherry Tomato Salad

Main Meal

Breakfast Casserole

Dilled Shredded Beef Sandwiches

Desserts/Pastries

Fruit Pizza

Cannoli Dip

Monkey Bread

What items will you be serving on Mother's Day? What are your favorite Brunch recipes? I'd love to hear from you (and snag a few recipes while I'm at it), so leave a comment!

Breakfast Casserole {Recipe}

I'm sure many of you are gearing up for Mother's Day this Sunday.  One of my favorite ways to celebrate Mother's Day is by having Brunch. I'm not sure why, but Brunch always seems to elegant and classy. The word makes me envision victorian ladies in long dresses and flowery hats sitting daintily at a table sipping tea and nibbling on tiny crustless sandwiches.


Doesn't that sound lovely?


Tomorrow I'll post a Mother's Day Brunch Menu, but to start, I need to share this key component of the meal: The Breakfast Casserole.  A simple dish that is the perfect start to the celebration.  You can make it light or you can make it heavy, but it always stands out as the centerpiece to Brunch.


I've made this Breakfast Casserole for the past few Christmas Mornings. It always gets rave reviews.  I bake it the night before, pop it in the fridge once it's cooled, and warm it up the next day before serving.  It's also a great casserole to make and surprise your co-workers with on a random morning!

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Breakfast Casserole 

• 4 slices of bread
• 12-16 oz bacon or sausage, cooked/drained/crumbled
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 eggs, beaten
• 2 cups milk
• 1 tsp dry mustard

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease bottom of a 13x9-inch baking dish. tear up bread and arrange on the bottom of the baking dish. Sprinkle cooked meat over bread, topping with shredded cheese. Mix eggs, milk and mustard together; pour over the bread, meat and cheese. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until eggs are done.

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I usually opt for bacon because I love the way it tastes.  To make it figure friendly, I've used 100% whole wheat bread with extra fiber, turkey bacon, low fat cheese, egg whites and skim milk.  Both ways taste GREAT!

Check back tomorrow for a complete Mother's Day Brunch Menu!

What is your favorite Breakfast Casserole?