Recipe Hit List: Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

Ina Garten's Country French Omelet

Here’s a bunch of recipes perfect for Mother’s Day, I’ve also included a few brunch lists that contain more recipes & ideas. At the bottom you’ll find an easy recipe for Mimosa and a few past Recipe Hit Lists that have more brunch & breakfast ideas.

Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas

*Note: Descriptions below are quotes from the recipe sites

1. Ina Garten’s Country French Omelet: (As seen in picture above) Fabulous country omelet with bacon, potatoes, and chopped chives. It’s such a satisfying breakfast or lunch. If you want to serve four people, double the recipe and make it in two pans. Recipe found at ABC News.
2. Make Ahead Mother’s Day Brunch: Mushroom, Spinach & Gruyere Strata: Variations: Make the same bread and egg mixture but try different veggies and cheese: Goat cheese, sun-dried tomatoes and basil OR Canadian bacon, mushrooms and cheddar cheese. Recipe found at Whipped.
3. Asparagus and Potato Frittata: This lower-fat frittata is a perfect choice for a Mother’s Day brunch since most of the ingredients can be prepped in advance. Serve it with a simple salad of lightly dressed spring greens and some artisan bread. If you want to live it up, check out the tasty variations that follow. The beauty of a frittata is that it can be easily altered to make use of whatever odds and ends you have on hand. Recipe found at Oregon Live Food Day.
4. Scrambled Egg Cupcakes: You can vary these wholesome, bite-size snacks by adding your child’s favourite veggies to the mix – barely cooked chopped broccoli, diced sweet red pepper or thawed frozen peas are all good choices. If you don’t have a mini muffin pan, use a regular muffin pan, divide the egg mixture among 6 cups and bake for 20 minutes. Recipe from Canadian Family.
5. Syrupy Banana-Nut Overnight French Toast: A great make-ahead brunch recipe. Serve with bacon or sausage and fruit salad. Recipe found at Delish.
6. Apple Raspberry Upside-Down French Toast: This cross between a strata and an upside-down cake is a sweet delight. Soak the bread overnight if you want to speed up the morning rush. Recipe from Canadian Living.
7. Cranberry-Cream Cheese Stuffed French Toast: Mmm, breakfast for dinner! Fresh fruit or cooked compotes make a good topping for French toast, but they work even better as a filling. With a stuffing of cranberries, or other fruits, you can start with lofty slices of bread but maintain a moist centre through the cooking process. Recipe found at Wish.ca.
8. Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes: On May 10, 2009, Mom’s the word! Make the special woman in your life feel like queen for a day with a celebratory brunch spread. There’s no need to dither in the details—we’ve made your meal prep easy with a pre-selected menu including sparkling cocktails, fresh-baked breads, elegant egg entrées and sweet, creamy desserts she won’t be able to resist! We guarantee that with each homemade course, she’s sure to feel simply showered with love. Happy Mother’s Day! Recipes from Woman’s Day Magazine.
9. Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes: Treat Mom this Mother’s Day with these simple brunch recipes. Recipes from Taste Of Home.
10. Our Best Brunch Recipes: Whether you’re planning a simple brunch for a small group, or a meal to dazzle a crowd, we’ve got just the right recipes for you. Recipes from Better Homes & Gardens.

And what Mother’s Day Brunch list would be complete without a recipe for Mimosa?

Mimosa Recipe (from Betty Crocker)

1/3 cup sugar
2 2/3 cups fresh orange juice, chilled
2 bottles (750 ml each) champagne or Catawba grape juice, chilled
8 orange slices

• Place sugar and orange juice in blender container. Cover and blend on medium speed about 15 seconds or until foamy.
• Pour 1/3 cup into each of 8 tall glasses; add about 1 cup champagne to each. Garnish with orange slice.

Also see this recipe for Champagne Lemonade from Food Network.

More Brunch Ideas:

• 14 Scrumptious Pancake Recipes (also see Pancakes & Waffles: Tips And Recipes
• Recipe Hit List: 12 Breakfast Casseroles
• Recipe Hit List: Make Ahead Casseroles

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• Mother’s Day Gift Roundup: 55 Homemade Projects & Ideas
• Favorite Things To Do On Mother’s Day + DIY Gift Ideas

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