Planning a Christmas brunch can be a fun way to celebrate the holiday with family and friends. Brunch is my entertaining secret weapon—they are pretty easy to put together, and everyone is home by 2 pm!
Here are some ideas for a festive Christmas brunch and recipes, too
Holiday Brunch Ideas
1. Egg Dishes:
- Egg Quiches: Prepare a breakfast casserole with eggs, cheese, vegetables, and your choice of meat.
- Egg Bakes: These are prepared the night before and are always a hit
- Egg Nog French Toast: A fun. idea is to use eggnog instead of milk for your French toast batter for a holiday twist.
2. Baked Goods:
- Cinnamon Rolls: Homemade or store-bought, these are always a hit.
- Christmas Morning Muffins: Consider adding cranberries, orange zest, or nuts for a seasonal touch.
3. Fruit Platter:
- Winter Fruit Salad: Mix together seasonal fruits like pomegranate seeds, citrus segments, and kiwi.
- Fruit Skewers: Thread colorful fruit pieces onto skewers for a fun and easy-to-eat option.
5. Sides:
- Roasted Vegetables: A mix of colorful roasted vegetables adds flavor and nutrition.
- Hash Browns or Roasted Potatoes: Crispy potatoes are always a brunch favorite.
6. Beverages:
- Mimosas or Bellinis: Serve a variety of juices and sparkling wine and set up a Belinni or Mimosa bar
- Hot Chocolate Bar: Set up a station with hot cocoa, whipped cream, marshmallows, and sprinkles.
9. Activities:
- Gift Exchange: Consider a small gift or ornament exchange if your brunch involves close friends or family.
- Christmas Music Triva: Create a cozy atmosphere with holiday tunes and use Alexa to play holiday trivia
10. Party Favors:
- Candy Canes or Chocolate Treats: Small, festive treats can serve as party favors.
- Ornament Exchange: Guests can exchange ornaments as a memorable keepsake.
Lemon Blueberry Loaf
Lemon cake but in loaf form always makes for a welcome gift for a new baby or housewarming
Ham and Cheese Egg Bake
Everybody loves a good egg bake. I make the veggies and the filling the night before and pour the custard on. in the morning and bake it for 55 minutes to perfection. No bread is required for the Gluten-free folks
Zucchini Frittata with Dill
This is a great brunch recipe and is also perfect as a clean-out-the-refrigerator easy weeknight meal.
Lemon Poppy Seed Scones
These lemon poppyseed scones are sweet and tart, and make for a tasty sweet on your brunch menu.
Tomato Tart with Goat Cheese, Mozzarella and Basil
I love to use both goat cheese and mozzarella in this tomato tart. Goat cheese helps set up as a base and provide a tangy bite and I love the creaminess from the mozzarella. Plus, you can’t go wrong with homemade pastry, fresh tomatoes and basil.
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Zucchini Muffins
Chocolate and zucchini is one of the most underrated flavor combinations. These muffins are chocolatey and moist, and just the right amount of rich.
Blueberry Tart
This gorgeous blueberry tart is the perfect recipe for blueberry sason. It works just as well with frozen, too, so you can make this for brunch all year.
Sweet and Spicy Candied Pepper Bacon
Take your brunch bacon up a notch with this wonderful recipe that adds spicy and sweet flavor from cajun seasoning and brown sugar.
Apricot Mustard Glazed Sausages
The sweet and salty combination from a glazed sausage is one of my favorites for brunch. The apricot and mustard add depth and flavor to this recipe.
Easy Spring Asparagus Tart
This is a quick and easy tart recipe for your brunch table. Asparagus is one of my favorite vegetables for its look and heartiness.
Cranberry Orange Bread
I made a double batch of the following recipe and got 5 mini loaves. The recipe below would make one nice 9 x 5 loaf or a dozen muffins.
Dayton’s Boundary Waters Restaurant Popovers
Popovers are a classic recipe that are surprisingly easy to make. This recipe is only five ingredients and will have your guests thinking of their favorite supper club.
Homemade Granola
This homemade granola will be a hit, and can be served on its own or with a nice helping of yogurt.
Zucchini Tart with Lemon Thyme Goat Cheese
You can call the zucchini or the goat cheese the star of this tart, but the result is the same: A delicious and tangy vegetarian option for your brunch menu.
Quiche Crust and Filling
Quiche flavor options are endless, but it all starts with a good crust. This quiche recipe is a great place to start!
