35 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas and Recipes

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35 Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas and Recipes1/35 Eggs Benedict 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Benedict Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 331mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. Homemade hollandaise sauce makes this elegant

breakfast classic feel extra-special for Mother’s Day

breakfast classic feel extra-special for Mother’s Day. If you’re intimidated by the poaching process, Gordon Ramsay’s method for poaching eggs is pretty much foolproof. 2/35 Overnight Cinnamon Rolls 40 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved LETICIA ALMEIDA FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Advanced Total Time 55 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I like to try different fun fillings in these soft rolls, and each one is packed with cinnamon flavor. They are definitely worth the overnight wait. —Chris O’Connell, San Antonio, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 278 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol,

262mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein

262mg sodium, 47g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. Who wants to be prepping dough first thing in the morning? Most of the work for these sweet, pillowy cinnamon rolls happens the night before so you can impress Mom first thing in the morning. 3/35 German Pancakes 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Piping hot and puffy from the oven, this golden pancake makes a pretty presentation. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup,

it’s an eye-opening treat

it’s an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you’re feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that the easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast too. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1/4 cup syrup: 428 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Also known as Dutch baby pancakes, these fluffy beauties taste heavenly with sweet or savory toppings (you can’t go wrong with homemade whipped cream and fresh berries). You won’t find a more show-stopping centerpiece for a Mother’s Day spread. 4/35

It’s truly the best quiche Lorraine recipe

The Best Quiche Lorraine 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Quiche Lorraine Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 2 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Nestled in a buttery, rustic crust, this quiche is filled with sweet onions, bacon bits and cheese. It’s truly the best quiche Lorraine recipe. —Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 671 calories, 49g fat (27g saturated fat), 308mg cholesterol, 841mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 25g protein. Supremely elegant, yet highly economical, quiche is the mother of all

brunch foods

brunch foods. Serve this rich, bacon-studded quiche Lorraine with a simple green salad and voilà—Mom will feel as if she’s in a Parisian bistro. 5/35 Copycat Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Test Kitchen Approved Copycat Panera Bread Cinnamon Crunch Bagel Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 bagels Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: What happens when you take the ingredients of your favorite cereal and mix them with bagel dough? You get a delicious cinnamon-sugar-crusted bagel that pairs heavenly with a heavy schmear of cream cheese. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin

My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table

This impressive Panera Bread copycat recipe is topped with an irresistible cinnamon-sugar topping that tastes just like the real deal. Homemade bagels may seem intimidating, but the payoff is worth the extra effort. 6/35 Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad 99 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad Recipe photo by Christine Ma for Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. If strawberries aren’t available, substitute mandarin oranges and dried cranberries. —Irene Keller,

Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch

Kalamazoo, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 110 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 33mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat, 1/2 starch. Adding a pretty fruit-filled salad like this one to a breakfast spread makes it feel truly brunch-y. Feel free to swap in Greek yogurt for the mayo in the creamy dressing to lighten it up a bit. 7/35 French Toast Casserole 85 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Skill Level Easy Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

Then all you have to do in

Recipe Creator: Topped with cinnamon and sugar, this overnight French toast casserole is my favorite way to make the breakfast favorite. Since you assemble this baked French toast the night before, you save time in the morning, and if you have an extra-hungry crowd, it’s easy to bake up a few batches. —Sharyn Adams, Crawfordsville, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 223 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 151mg cholesterol, 484mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. Assemble all the ingredients of this luscious, custardy French toast casserole ahead of time. Then all you have to do in

the morning is pop it in the oven

the morning is pop it in the oven. Serve it with real maple syrup for the best topping. 8/35 Cheese Danishes 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Heavenly Cheese Danish Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 16 rolls Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This tempting cheese Danish bakes to flaky perfection and shines with the simple gloss of an egg wash. It tastes just as decadent as any breakfast pastry you’d find in a bakery or coffee shop. —Josephine Triton, Lakewood, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 roll: 359 calories, 21g

Nothing says “I love you” quite like from-scratch breakfast pastries

fat (12g saturated fat), 111mg cholesterol, 468mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein. Nothing says “I love you” quite like from-scratch breakfast pastries. These fluffy danishes have a decadent cream cheese center, but if you prefer fruitier fillings, swap in 2 tablespoons of your favorite jam. 9/35 Belgian Waffle 349 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved True Belgian Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 10 waffles (about 4-1/2 inches) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: It was during a visit to my husband’s relatives in Europe that

I was given this Belgian waffle recipe

I was given this Belgian waffle recipe. These homemade waffles are fantastic with any kind of topping: blueberries, strawberries, raspberries, fried apples, confectioners’ sugar or whipped topping. —Rose Delemeester, St. Charles, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles: 701 calories, 42g fat (25g saturated fat), 179mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 72g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Skip the boxed mix and go all out with homemade Belgian waffles—it’s Mother’s Day, after all. With thicker, deeper indentations than standard waffle recipes, Belgian waffles have the perfect pockets for beautiful pools of syrup. Mix cinnamon, chocolate chips or blueberries into the batter for

These sandwiches are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch

a twist. 10/35 Croque-Madame Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Skill Level Easy Total Time 30 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Croque-madame takes grilled ham and cheese to the next level. Ham and Gruyere cheese are layered between thick slices of country bread and toasted in a skillet. The sandwiches are topped with Mornay sauce and more cheese, then broiled until golden and bubbly. If you stop there, you’ve got a croque-monsieur; add a fried egg on top to make a croque-madame! These sandwiches are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch. —Taste of

This classic, indulgent French bistro sandwich wears a fried egg like a crown

Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 sandwich: 1118 calories, 71g fat (39g saturated fat), 419mg cholesterol, 2284mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 3g fiber), 60g protein. This classic, indulgent French bistro sandwich wears a fried egg like a crown. Our guide to how to fry an egg will help you pull off the perfect sunny-side up egg to top your madame. 11/35 Croissant Breakfast Casserole Test Kitchen Approved Savory Croissant Breakfast Casserole Recipe photo by Jonathan Melendez for Taste of Home Skill Level Medium Total Time 1 hour 15 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the

Recipe Creator:

Recipe Creator: Who says you can’t have it all for breakfast? This savory dish combines flaky croissants, eggs, sausage and Gruyere cheese for the ultimate breakfast (or brunch) casserole. —Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 353 calories, 23g fat (11g saturated fat), 188mg cholesterol, 686mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. No need to make croissants from scratch for this gorgeous all-in-one main dish. Transform flaky store-bought pastries with zesty pork sausage, eggs, cream and a bit of Dijon mustard for zippiness. Serve the casserole with a fruit salad to add freshness to the meal.