52 Best New Year’s Day Brunch Recipes

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52 Best New Year’s Day Brunch Recipes1/52 Eggs Benedict Casserole 74 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Benedict Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 12 servings (1-2/3 cups sauce) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This eggs Benedict casserole is just as tasty as the classic but without all the hassle. Simply assemble the ingredients ahead, and bake it the next morning for an elegant breakfast or brunch. —Sandie Heindel, Liberty, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with about 2 tablespoons sauce: 286 calories, 19g fat (10g saturated fat), 256mg cholesterol,

535mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein

535mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein. 2/52 Prosciutto, Egg and Spinach Strata 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Prosciutto, Egg and Spinach Strata Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 10 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This egg spinach strata recipe is one of my favorite things to make for Mother’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day brunch! It’s a wonderful savory dish that incorporates elements of the cuisine I grew up enjoying. Plus, you can prepare it the night before and just throw it in

the oven in the morning

the oven in the morning. —Danielle Pfanstiehl, Andover, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 478 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 266mg cholesterol, 1430mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein. 3/52 Chiles Rellenos Croque-Madame 5 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A traditional croque-madame is a heartier version of a croque-monsieur because it’s served with an egg on top of the sandwich. Instead of bechamel and Gruyere, this playful version includes pepper jack, chiles and chipotle. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1

sandwich: 709 calories, 48g fat (23g saturated fat), 308mg cholesterol, 1529mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 35g protein. 4/52 Orange-Glazed Bacon Test Kitchen Approved MARK DERSE FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 45 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Just when you thought bacon couldn’t get any tastier, our Test Kitchen staff whipped up this tasty recipe starring the favorite breakfast meat drizzled with a sweet orange glaze. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Greendale, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 glazed bacon strips: 146 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 12g

carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein

carbohydrate (11g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 5/52 The Best Quiche Lorraine 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved The Best Quiche Lorraine Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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. 6/52 Orange Dream Mimosas 3 Reviews

7/52 Fluffy Waffles 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Waffle Recipe

Test Kitchen Approved Orange Dream Mimosas Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (4 cups frozen mix) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Your inner child will love this fun riff on the classic mimosa. For a perfect New Year’s Day sip, use sparkling cider, ginger ale or sparkling grape juice for a nonalcoholic version. —Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 138 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 8mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. 7/52 Fluffy Waffles 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Waffle Recipe

A friend shared this fluffy waffle recipe with me a few years ago

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 10 waffles (6-1/2 inches) and 1-2/3 cups syrup Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A friend shared this fluffy waffle recipe with me a few years ago. The cinnamon cream syrup is a nice change from maple syrup, and it keeps quite well in the fridge. Our two children also like it on toast. —Amy Gilles, Ellsworth, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 waffle with 2-1/2 tablespoons syrup: 424 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 344mg sodium, 71g carbohydrate (41g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 8/52 Air-Fryer Cinnamon

Breakfast Bites 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 1-1/2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These scrumptious breakfast treats are so quick and easy to make and the air fryer gives this a crispy, sugary coating that’s hard to resist.—Ruth Hastings, Louisville, Illinois Nutrition Facts: 3 balls: 355 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 533mg sodium, 48g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein. 9/52 Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole 60 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Breakfast Casserole with Hash Browns Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour

5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

5 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A package of frozen potatoes makes this hash brown egg casserole simple to prepare. Featuring bacon and cheddar cheese, this easy egg bake is tasty breakfast or brunch fare. You can even make it the night before, keep in the fridge and bake the next morning—so convenient! —Cheryl Johnson, Plymouth, Minnesota Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 354 calories, 19g fat (8g saturated fat), 227mg cholesterol, 649mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 10/52 White Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes Test Kitchen Approved White Chocolate Raspberry Pancakes Recipe photo

Semisweet chocolate chips can easily be substituted for the white baking chips

by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We grow berries in the summer, and I’m always looking for new ways to incorporate them into our meals. I created these white chocolate raspberry pancakes on a whim, and my husband thought they were great! Semisweet chocolate chips can easily be substituted for the white baking chips. —Sue Gronholz, Beaver Dam, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 3 pancakes: 439 calories, 19g fat (7g saturated fat), 110mg cholesterol, 569mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein. 11/52 Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits 1

A gluten-free flour blend can be substituted for the all-purpose flour

Review Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cast-Iron Loaded Breakfast Biscuits Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 55 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These loaded breakfast biscuits are full of hearty breakfast ingredients like eggs, bacon, mushrooms and cheese! They are perfect to bake up on the weekends, then freeze for a quick weekday breakfast. A gluten-free flour blend can be substituted for the all-purpose flour. —Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas Nutrition Facts: 1 biscuit: 356 calories, 22g fat (11g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 653mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein.

Make it the night before a New Year’s Day brunch and save time in the morning

12/52 Cinnamon Coffee Cake 97 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 1 hour 20 min Servings 20 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love the excellent texture of this easy cinnamon coffee cake recipe. Always a crowd-pleaser, its pleasing vanilla flavor enriched by sour cream may remind you of breakfast at Grandma’s! Make it the night before a New Year’s Day brunch and save time in the morning. —Eleanor Harris, Cape Coral, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 340 calories, 16g fat (9g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein. 13/52

Uncle Merle’s Bloody Mary Test Kitchen Approved Uncle Merle’s Bloody Mary Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I had a very good friend who was not related to me, but everyone called him “Uncle Merle”. He gave me this recipe and made me promise not to give it to anyone until he passed away. Uncle Merle is gone now, but his recipe lives on.—Ronald Roth, Three Rivers, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 119 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 961mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (7g

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein

sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. 14/52 Omelet Waffles with Sausage Cheese Sauce 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Omelet Waffles with Sausage Cheese Sauce Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Waffles are fun to make, so I decided to make this waffle omelette recipe! They are topped with browned sausage, onions, peppers and a chunky cheesy sauce. They are the perfect choice when you want to have all the breakfast foods in one dish for New Year’s Day brunch. —Ronna Farley, Rockville, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles:

To save even more time, use pre-made crepes

734 calories, 56g fat (24g saturated fat), 521mg cholesterol, 1461mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 38g protein. 15/52 Sunshine Crepes Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 30 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My family wanted just a light New Year’s Day brunch, so I whipped up these sweet and fruity crepes that were a big hit with everyone! To save even more time, use pre-made crepes. —Mary Hobbs, Campbell, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 2 crepes: 299 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 64mg cholesterol, 139mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (31g sugars, 1g fiber),

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