23 Mother’s Day Brunch Recipe Ideas
Are you planning to host a Mother’s Day Brunch? It’s a simply fabulous idea because such a happy affair evokes those warm and fuzzy feelings we all enjoy. The atmosphere is pleasant and happy and the food can really double as the table decor because it is generally so colorful.
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Mother’s Day Brunch Menu Ideas
A good Mother’s Day brunch menu should include; fruity foods, sweet breads, muffins of some sort, eggs of course preferably in a special recipe such as a casserole or roll up and of course some type of food served in a small Mason jar like the Peach Parfaits we have included in our collection.
Where to set up your brunch buffet
- Sideboard in dining room
- Counter in the kitchen
- Center of the dining table
- Set up a folding table
Simple Ways To Decorate Your Brunch Buffet
Use what you have on hand to add a little flair to your buffet or table. Here are a few inexpensive ways to decorate a buffet or table.
- Use a tablecloth to cover the surface
- No tablecloth? No problem. A cotton type blanket will work, especially if it is nostalgic
- Scrap fabric bunched up works fine to add color to a table. Set the serving dishes among the fabric
- Create a pedestal for a serving dish by turning over a pretty bowl and sitting the dish on the bottom of the bowl
- Use houseplants as a centerpiece
- Jars filled with votives make a nice addition to table decor
- Nature provides lots of decorative pieces. Go outside and pick some flowers, cut some branches, grab some pinecones or whatever you have available in your yard
- Long thin branches from the yard displayed in tall jars will add a natural look to your decor
Set a pretty table for an even more special Mother’s Day meal to surprise Mom. I created this Simple Lemon Tablescape on my back porch. See the details.
Visit our Tablescapes page for more ideas
23 Mother's Day Brunch Recipe Ideas
One great way to celebrate Mother's Day is with brunch. It's the best of breakfast, lunch and desserts all rolled into one. Everything is homemade and so much of the food is pretty too.
Sweet Glazed Blueberry Biscuits RecipeSweet Glazed Blueberry Biscuits Recipe
This Homemade Blueberry Biscuit recipe comes together quick and easy. These buttermilk biscuits are filled with fresh blueberries, baked to a golden brown and drizzled with a sweet glaze.
This easy low carb cream cheese pancakes recipe is really more like crepes, thin and flavorful for a quick and easy breakfast. Topped with fresh berries for a morning boost of super foods to begin your day.
This gluten free blueberry French toast casserole tastes amazing! Made with Canyon Bakehouse Heritage Style bread, it comes together in a snap! And don’t skip the homemade blueberry sauce. It really brings everything together.
Make this breakfast quiche recipe for special occasions like Mother's Day and Christmas to make everyone feel special.
A Chik fil a copycat breakfast bowl recipe with chicken tenders, cheese and eggs piled together. Great for breakfast or brunch. Serve this dish to impress your house guests.
Create an ultimate Biscuit and Gravy Casserole for the whole family with this breakfast recipe version.
This McDonald’s copycat buttermilk biscuit recipe makes fluffy biscuits make great breakfast sandwiches you can fill with bacon, sausage, eggs, cheese, or whatever you like.
Make and serve these Peach Parfaits in a small Mason jar. They are cute on a brunch buffet and can be packed in a lunch too.
A simple and easy Homemade Waffle Recipe for hot buttery waffles for breakfast or brunch.
Be sure to serve some sweet bread on your brunch buffet and this Amish Cinnamon Bread is made from scratch with a sour dough recipe.
If you’re looking for a light, yet flavor packed breakfast or lunch idea, but need a recipe that’s quick to make, this prosciutto and asparagus egg white quiche is the perfect fit.
We make this breakfast casserole on special occasions like Mother's Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are never any leftovers. the Crescent roll crust combined with the eggs, sausage and cheese are so scrumptious.
Light as a feather and rich in the taste of fresh strawberries, this Strawberry Scone recipe is lightened up. I've even included ways dozens of flavor suggestions to inspire you more to play with the flavors here.
My Grandma made the best grits and I'm sharing her secret. Grits are not just for breakfast but you need to know how to cook them just right.
This Fruit Pizza is a sugar cookie with cream cheese frosting that you won’t soon forget! Top with the seasonal fresh fruit of your choice!
These baked tortillas are crispy on the outside and loaded with delicious breakfast foods on the inside. Scrambled egg and sausage taquitos are a quick and easy breakfast to prepare ahead of time for next day or for the freezer.
This easy baked peaches recipe is a keeper, one to stick on the side of the refrigerator. Only 3 ingredients are standing between you and this southern summer food dessert delicacy.
Ready in less than 10 minutes, they make a great breakfast or lunch. The honey mustard glaze is sticky and delicious, and it goes so well with the melty cheese and salty ham.
Serve any of these beverages for Mother’s Day
- Homemade Lemonade Easy Recipe for Lazy Cooks
- Southern Sweet Tea Recipe
- Watermelon Mint Lemonade
- Southern Brewed Ginger Peach Sweet Iced Tea Recipe
So there ya have it, 23 scrumptious recipe ideas to give Mom a very special day. Don’t wait on Mother’s Day to do this, plan a brunch for her birthday and surprise her! Plus ya know, you can do this for Dad too! If you do it for Dad, there should be bacon involved and not inside of a casserole. Dad wants his bacon simply fried and handed to him.
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These all look delicious, especially the parfait. My granny used to fix fruit pizza and I loved it. I’ll have to try some of these recipes.