Good brunch menus almost always start with Mimosas and Bloody Mary's Make sure to include fruit juices, mineral water, milk and tea. Pull out the expresso or cappuccino maker and offer specialty coffees as well.
Full Answer
Can you bake bacon and eggs in the morning?
Both bacon and eggs keep well when included in a bake. Add the tots and you have yourself a winning dish to prep for brunch. Throw this together the night before, leave it in the fridge and cook in the morning. There are no wrong answers.
Is brunch a good experience?
Brunching, by default, is all about breaking the rules–but at the end of the day you have to know what the hell you’re doing if it’s gonna be a good experience . When you are brain storming your brunch menu ideas for spring, don’t forget Uncle Stu, and keep these pointers in mind–you’ll be just fine.
Can you have brunch in the afternoon?
Technically speaking you can serve brunch whenever the hell you want because freedom isn’t free unless brunch is too, but there are some general guidelines should you choose to follow them. The general consensus about brunch is that it shouldn’t extend past the early afternoon hours.
Make-Ahead Breakfast Casserole
This menus serves 8-12 and features an easy casserole can be assembled in less than 15 minutes and refrigerated overnight. If you need to feed a crowd with a more generous brunch, pick up a fresh fruit tray at the grocery store along with freshly baked breakfast breads and fruit jams.
Gift-Opening Breakfast
Serve your family this hearty breakfast during all of the Christmas morning excitement. The savory menu features individual Asparagus, Ham, and Fontina Bread Pudding. Pumpkin-Date Loaf with Cream Cheese Swirl and Hot Chocolate with Ginger (left) round out the meal with seasonal flair.
Morning Glory
Holiday brunches should be a time to kick back, relax, and enjoy time with friends and family. A pair of quiches, including Crab Quiche Florentine, and a bevy of breakfast breads, like Date-and-Maple Scones and Cinnamon Streusel Coffeecake, make for a make-ahead brunch that gives you plenty of time to mingle with guests.
All You Need is Brunch
Brunch is a great way to ease into the morning after a day full of holiday festivities. Designed for simplicity, this healthy brunch menu will entice you to ditch the traditional greasy spoon in favor of fresh, delicious dishes like our Leek-and-Bacon Tart, Southwestern Breakfast Casserole, and Fresh Cranberry Muffins.
Open House Brunch
This innovative finger-food menu works as an open house brunch or light buffet for holiday parties. Guests will love sipping mood-setting Mulled Cranberry-Orange Cider as they enjoy Mini Frittatas and Curried Crab Cakes.
Boca for Brunch
This tropical menu is sure to warm up snowed-in house guests. It features Farmhouse Benedict, a twist on the traditional eggs Benedict. Zesty, bright Red Pepper Cornbread topped with rosemary-scented hollandaise steps in for traditional English muffins. Strawberry Streusel Muffins—with Key lime juice in the glaze—are sure to be an instant hit.
Holiday Brunch for 8
Toast Mimosas to a make-ahead menu that's a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Shirred Eggs casserole, eggs drizzled with cream and baked atop bread and tomatoes, takes the lead in this all-star cast.
Sausage-Stuffed Honey Buns
When combined, these two classic breakfast foods create the ideal salty and sweet flavor.
Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
Freshly shredded cheese will ensure that your sausage balls have the best consistency.
Waffle Casserole
Elevate frozen waffles so they're worthy of serving for brunch with this easy recipe that only requires 20 minutes of hands-on time.
Slow-Cooker Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Our trick to the best, gooey cinnamon rolls, is to use a trusty slow cooker.
Croissant Breakfast Casserole
Give day-old croissants new life by turning them into a cheesy baked casserole.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
Frozen cinnamon rolls are given a delicious upgrade in this decadent casserole recipe.
Baked Oatmeal with Apple, Cranberries, and Pecans
For baking, it's best to choose a firm apple such as a Fuji or Honeycrisp that will retain shape and flavor while in the oven.
Classic Waffles
A classic waffle recipe includes basic ingredients you probably already have on hand, creating a perfectly crisp breakfast item.
Good Old Fashioned Pancakes
Make delicious, fluffy pancakes from scratch. This recipe uses 7 ingredients you probably already have.
Fluffy French Toast
This French toast recipe is different because it uses flour. I have given it to some friends and they've all liked it better than the French toast they usually make!
Blueberry Lemon Breakfast Quinoa
Sweet blueberries and tart lemon pair well in this alternative to oatmeal. High in protein and fiber, quinoa is a great start to your day! I made this up one morning when I had a craving for quinoa and was looking for a change from the usual. Top with extra milk for a thinner consistency. Also good with a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg.
Authentic Mexican Breakfast Tacos
Quick Easy and Delicious! I learned this recipe from many years of eating with the Mexican cooks at my restaurant. They like to sneak in breakfast before we open. I've grown to LOVE this breakfast. If you like spicy food, you will love this.
Classic Hash Browns
These classic diner-style hash browns are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Almond Berry Smoothie
Almond milk and almond butter are the star ingredients in this berry smoothie for a nutritious, on-the-go meal that is vegan and paleo-friendly.
