33 Recipes for Your Bridal Shower Brunch Menu

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33 Recipes for Your Bridal Shower Brunch Menu1/33 Baked French Toast 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Baked French Toast Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Any day is special when Mom makes one of her French toast recipes, like this do-ahead baked version. —Jill Baughman, New York, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 297 calories, 15g fat (8g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 299mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. Hosting a bridal shower soon? Start with picking a bridal shower theme—from plant-themed to

picnic-themed

picnic-themed. 2/33 Asparagus, Bacon & Shallot Tart 2 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My tart is adapted from my mom’s quiche recipe. She lives thousands of miles away from me in the U.K., so whenever I make it, happy memories of home come flooding back. —Paula Nolan, Granite Bay, California Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 367 calories, 30g fat (14g saturated fat), 109mg cholesterol, 441mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 11g protein. 3/33 Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts

I like to serve them for dessert

2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sweet Potato-Cranberry Doughnuts Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 2 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I grew up near Idaho, which is famous for spudnuts—a doughnut made from mashed potatoes. I reworked a recipe using sweet potatoes and cranberries to come up with this variation. I like to serve them for dessert. —Joni Hilton, Rocklin, California Nutrition Facts: 1 glazed doughnut: 191 calories, 8g fat (1g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 63mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 4/33 Fresh Fruit Bowl 6 Reviews Test

The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad

Kitchen Approved Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: The glorious colors of the fruit make this a festive salad. Slightly sweet and chilled, it makes a nice accompaniment to a grilled entree. —Marlon Kirst, Troy, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 3/4 cup: 56 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 14mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 fruit. 5/33 Mini Ham Quiches 11 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mini Ham Quiches Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 35 min Servings 1 dozen Go to Recipe From

This pretty fruit punch has

the Recipe Creator: These quiches are delightful for brunch when you don’t want to fuss. You can replace the ham with bacon, sausage, chicken or shrimp, and use chopped onion, red pepper or zucchini instead of olives. —Marilou Robinson, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1 mini quiche: 141 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 84mg cholesterol, 332mg sodium, 5g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein. 6/33 Celebration Punch Test Kitchen Approved GRACE NATOLI SHELDON FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 15 min Servings 16 servings (about 1 gallon) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pretty fruit punch has

just the right amount of sweetness

just the right amount of sweetness. The ice ring keeps it cool for hours without diluting the flavor. —Marci Carl, Northern Cambria, Pennsylvania Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 140 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (34g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. 7/33 French Toast Waffles 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved French Toast Waffles Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 16 waffles Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I’m a from-scratch cook but also like shortcuts. Since we love French toast and waffles, I use a waffle iron to make

a hybrid French toast

a hybrid French toast. —Linda Martindale, Elkhorn, WI Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles (calculated without syrup): 340 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 192mg cholesterol, 476mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 14g protein. 8/33 Brunch Hash & Egg Bake 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When my kids were growing up, I was cooking for eight. I couldn’t conveniently fry eggs for that many people, so I devised this recipe that became a family favorite. Mild and salty feta cheese is my favorite

for the dish, but shredded cheddar or Parmesan work, too

for the dish, but shredded cheddar or Parmesan work, too. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 460 calories, 29g fat (10g saturated fat), 234mg cholesterol, 761mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 21g protein. 9/33 Spinach Feta Strata 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 50 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This is a fairly new recipe for me, but my family loved it the first time I made it. A friend shared it with me. —Pat Lane, Pullman, Washington Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 190 calories, 10g fat

(5g saturated fat), 128mg cholesterol, 443mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 12g protein. 10/33 Cappuccino Punch 6 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Cappuccino Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings about 1 gallon Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: When I tried this punch at a friend’s wedding shower, I had to have the recipe. Guests will eagerly gather around the punch bowl when you ladle out this frothy mocha ice cream drink. —Rose Reich, Nampa, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 238 calories, 11g fat (7g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 112mg

sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein

sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 0 fiber), 7g protein. 11/33 Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Blueberry-Sausage Breakfast Cake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I fix this breakfast cake for my co-workers often. The blueberries and sausage are such a nice sweet-salty flavor combo. —Peggy Frazier, Indianapolis, Indiana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 429 calories, 23g fat (10g saturated fat), 83mg cholesterol, 341mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 12/33 Creamy Strawberry Crepes 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved ELLIE CROWLEY FOR

Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started

TASTE OF HOME Total Time 50 min Servings 7 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Wrap summer-ripe strawberries and creamy filling into these delicate crepes for an elegant brunch entree. —Kathy Kochiss, Huntington, Connecticut Nutrition Facts: 2 crepes: 415 calories, 26g fat (16g saturated fat), 115mg cholesterol, 163mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 2g fiber), 7g protein. 13/33 Eggs Benedict 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Benedict Recipe photo by Taste of Home 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

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. 14/33 Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch Test Kitchen Approved Orange-Apricot Mimosa Punch Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 10 min Servings 20 servings (3/4 cup each) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We make this punch for our annual Christmas brunch, and everyone loves it! I usually triple this recipe for a bigger crowd and

garnish the punch with an orange-tangerine ice ring made several days ahead of time. —Kathy McKay, Acworth, Georgia 15/33 Banana Oatmeal Pancakes 9 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Banana Oatmeal Pancakes Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: In our house, we sprinkle these whole wheat pancakes with a little confectioners’ sugar because the banana is so sweet that you don’t need syrup. —Patricia Swart, Galloway, New Jersey Nutrition Facts: 2 pancakes: 155 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 4g

fiber), 7g protein

fiber), 7g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1/2 fat. 16/33 17/33 Elegant Smoked Salmon Strata 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved JIM WIELAND FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 1 hour 25 min Servings 12 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This fancy overnight egg bake is ideal for guests. In the morning, you can simply let it come to room temperature and whip up side dishes as it bakes. Then get ready for compliments! —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 359 calories, 21g fat (11g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 845mg sodium, 21g carbohydrate (6g sugars,

1g fiber), 22g protein

1g fiber), 22g protein. 18/33 Zippy Praline Bacon 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zippy Praline Bacon Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 20 pieces Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We live on a lake and have many overnight guests, so I serve brunch often. I’m always looking for recipes to enhance the usual bacon and eggs. My husband came home from a men’s breakfast raving about this praline bacon. Just be sure to make more than you think you might need…everybody wants seconds. —Myrt Pflannkuche, Pell City, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 58

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