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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast » Cereal

    Brunch Ideas for the Holidays

    Published by Melissa on December 19, 2011 | Updated July 9, 2018 | 34 Comments

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    A collage of Brunch Ideas for the Holidays

    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.

    Mini-Muffins-Barbara-Bakes

    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, and Best 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-Potato-Frittata

    Bacon and Potato Frittata is 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 said the texture is better when it’s just refrigerated. Thanks Kalyn. They tasted freshly made and I didn’t have a slice left.

    Strawberry-Yogurt-Parfaits-Barbara-Bakes

    Next on our menu was Strawberry Yogurt Parfaits. I found a Strawberry 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 and topped 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.

    Cinnamon Apple Candy Cane Kolache with Cinnamon Drizzle

    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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    1. Megan

      December 29, 2011 at 1:40 pm

      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

      December 28, 2011 at 8:14 am

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

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    3. Claudia

      December 26, 2011 at 7:07 pm

      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.

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    4. Angie's Recipes

      December 26, 2011 at 11:18 am

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

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    5. Alison @ Ingredients, Inc

      December 26, 2011 at 9:25 am

      awesome ideas as always!

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    6. Bizzy Chaya

      December 25, 2011 at 5:31 pm

      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

      December 25, 2011 at 12:01 pm

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

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    8. Shelby

      December 25, 2011 at 6:39 am

      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

      December 24, 2011 at 12:00 pm

      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}

      December 24, 2011 at 6:09 am

      Your grandson is so adorable!
      Happy Holidays Barbara!

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    11. jehanne@thecookingdoctor

      December 23, 2011 at 9:54 pm

      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

      December 23, 2011 at 9:41 pm

      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

      December 23, 2011 at 7:30 pm

      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

      December 23, 2011 at 8:16 am

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

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