Brunch Ideas and Recipes | Barbara Bakes (2024)

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My favorite daughter had my sweet, little grandson’s blessing at her church recently. We invited family and friends to join us at our house for a brunch following the service. We expected more than 40 guests, so Jenn and I spent lots of time in the kitchen baking up delicious food for the big day.

We made mini muffins so everyone could try each of the flavors. We baked two batches of three different muffins:Pumpkin Chocolate Chip,Banana Nut with Cranberries, andBest Blueberry Streusel Muffins. When we finished we’d made 18 dozen mini muffins and my freezer was overflowing with muffins. (One of these days I’m going to buy a second freezer.)

The muffins froze well, but the pumpkin and banana muffins were a little tacky on top after defrosting, so I put them on a baking sheet and put them under the broiler for a minute to reheat the tops. The mini muffins only took about 8 minutes to bake.

Bacon and Potato Frittatais a favorite breakfast of ours. We whipped up four of these frittatas the day before the blessing and double wrapped them in aluminum foil. I sent my husband home from church a bit early to pop all four of them in the oven at 350º for 30 minutes.

I was so impressed with how nicely the frittatas reheated. I had thought about freezing them, but Kalyn saidthe texture is better when it’s just refrigerated. Thanks Kalyn. They tasted freshly made and I didn’t have a slice left.

Next on our menu was Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits. I found aStrawberry Sauce for Yogurt, Ice Cream, Pound Cake & More!recipe on Food.com, which was posted by Kristen, Dine and Dish. We layered it with strawberry yogurt andtopped it with homemade granola.

I purchased four dozen mini croissants from Sam’s Club and served them with homemade strawberry and blackberry jam. We rounded out the menu with fresh fruit and juices.

It was a wonderful day and we feel so blessed to have this little angel join our family.

Wishing all of you a wonderful holiday season filled with great food and spent with those you love.

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More brunch recipes that would be perfect for the holidays:

Cinnamon Apple Candy Cane Kolache with Cinnamon Drizzle, Barbara Bakes
Baked Eggnog French Toast, Two Peas and Their Pod
Pumpkin Apple Streusel Cake, Vintage Mixer
Make-Ahead Baked Eggs with Bacon Mushrooms & Sage, Cookin’ Canuck
Pumpkin Granola, Food Finery
Breakfast Hashbrown Casserole, Barbara Bakes

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About Melissa & Barbara

As of June 2022 Melissa Griffiths now is the one adding recipes. So think of it as Barbara Bakes, and Melissa too! Melissa and Barbara have been blogging friends for over 10 years and when Barbara was ready to retire and spend more time with her family, Melissa took over the site. Read more...

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  1. Megan

    Barbara, that baby is adorable! I LOVE the picture. What a blessing indeed! 🙂 And the food looks beautiful. I think the tags make it so cool looking too. Great job!!!

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  2. Deborah

    What a beautiful family! And everything looks so delicious. What a great brunch!

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  3. Claudia

    The guest of honor is just beautiful! There’s nothing like a wee one during the holidays. I love how you feed a crowd (and 40 is a mini-mob). And especially thinking that the frittata needs to come to my house.

  4. Angie's Recipes

    What a sweet party!
    Merry Christmas to you & your family!
    Angie

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  5. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc

    awesome ideas as always!

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  6. Bizzy Chaya

    Your daughter and family are all beautiful but baby wins, “the cutest”. Absolutely adorable.

    I am going to write down these recipes for the time I make a brunch. Brunch is my favorite meal and you have proven why.

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  7. Katherine Martinelli

    These all look so wonderful! What great ideas. And what a beautiful family you have 🙂 Merry CHristmas!!

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  8. Shelby

    Can I join your family? 😉 Looks like a wonderful family moment with some awesome food! Merry Christmas Barbara!

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  9. Rocky Mountain Woman

    Hi Barbara,

    I just came by to say Happy Holidays. I can’t wait to see what you cook up for us next year!!!!!

    xxoo,

    RMW

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  10. Roxana GreenGirl {A little bit of everything}

    Your grandson is so adorable!
    Happy Holidays Barbara!

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  11. jehanne@thecookingdoctor

    what a wonderful spread of lovelies..and your grandson is way too cute! Merry Xmas and hope u have a fab new year:-)

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  12. Asmita

    What a lovely brunch and your grandson is super cute. The treats look delicious. Happy holidays.

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  13. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    Aww mum my “nephew” is so adorable! I love his expression. I want to wish you a very Merry Christmas mum! Thanks for my wonderful Christmas present which I have been using to cook with today! xxx

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  14. Natalie@DeconstructingTheHome

    Cute baby! Those fritatas look tasty! Thanks for the ideas!

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FAQs

What's a good menu for brunch? ›

What Is a Typical Brunch Menu?
  • Eggs Benedict.
  • Pancakes.
  • Waffles.
  • French toast.
  • Omelets.
  • Quiché
  • Belgian waffles.
  • Smoked salmon on a bagel.

What are the best foods to serve at a brunch? ›

French toast, waffles, pancakes, and similar dishes are great choices for brunch. You could also do something even more impressive like apple pecan or ultimate berry bread pudding. Add some parfaits for a lighter option that pairs well with these dishes.

How do you plan a simple brunch? ›

Brunching in Style

Start with lighter items like a fresh fruit salad or a creamy yogurt parfait. Follow it up with your main dishes, like a slow cooker casserole or a breakfast pizza topped with scrambled eggs and Italian sausage. Finally, end on a sweet note with fluffy pancakes or a delicious carrot cake.

What is brunch usually? ›

As a general rule, brunch is served between 11:00 a.m. and 3 p.m. between the hours of the morning and the afternoon, between the hours of the morning and afternoon. Consequently, brunch can be viewed as a late breakfast or a late lunch, depending on your preferences.

What to serve for a breakfast buffet? ›

Scrambled eggs, bacon, breakfast sausage, home fries, pancakes, French toast, Mini bagels, mini muffins, mini danish, mini croissants, pound cake, butter, cream cheese, jelly, maple syrup, coffee service, orange juice and paper service.

How do you throw a good brunch party? ›

These are tips that we recommend everyone follow, as they will go a long way towards helping you achieve a fun and stress-free brunch.
  1. Plan Your Menu Ahead of Time. ...
  2. Go Grocery Shopping Ahead of Time. ...
  3. Lay Things out the Night Before. ...
  4. Consider Going Paper and Plastic. ...
  5. Avoid Time-Consuming Recipes. ...
  6. Try a Self-Serve Bar.

What do you put on a charcuterie board for brunch? ›

Breakfast charcuterie boards are usually set up with variations of baked goods, fresh fruit, jams, cheeses, eggs, and meats. Be sure to place the food on a large wooden board or serving tray in an aesthetically pleasing display to ensure a memorable meal for your guests.

What time should a brunch party start? ›

Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch, but it generally occurs at a set time. If you are planning a brunch or attending one, the timeline will fall between 11 am to 3 pm for the event to be considered brunch.

How to set a brunch buffet table? ›

Tips for Setting a Buffet Table
  1. Vary the height. Just as you would vary heights with centerpieces, you should do the same with a buffet. ...
  2. Have a clear beginning. ...
  3. Identify dishes. ...
  4. Give some support. ...
  5. Save utensils for last. ...
  6. Position strategically. ...
  7. Use strategic layouts. ...
  8. Create an Instagram-worthy table backdrop.

How long should a brunch reception be? ›

What Does A Brunch Wedding Timeline Look Like? As you can see the timeline for a brunch wedding might be only a 4-hour experience for your guests. Some wedding traditions are not only outdated and unnecessary for many couples, but they also fill the day with tons of extra noise, stuff, and expectations.

How much food for a brunch party? ›

For a full breakfast or brunch, two entrées estimated at four ounces each per person, two side dishes at three to four ounces each per person and a selection of breads and pastries at one to two pieces per person should meet your requirements. Fruit is an attractive, healthy and practical breakfast or brunch dessert.

How do you host a stress free brunch? ›

How to Host a Stress-Free Brunch
  1. Choose drinks that you can make in advance. Serving mimosas? ...
  2. Poach the eggs in advance. If you're making Eggs Benedict for brunch, poach the eggs the evening before. ...
  3. And bacon? Of course! ...
  4. Make this instead of that. ...
  5. Also, set the table the night before.
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How many dishes should you serve for brunch? ›

We recommend choosing an egg dish, something hearty or savory, something sweet, something fresh, and something for dessert. Coffee, tea, and a signature co*cktail or mocktail complete the brunch spread.

What's the difference between brunch foods and a typical breakfast? ›

The term "brunch" is coined from the combination of "breakfast" and "lunch," signifying a meal that seamlessly bridges the gap between the two. Brunch offers something for everyone, ranging from sweet breakfast foods like Belgian waffles topped with whipped cream to a savory spinach mushroom frittata.

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