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Make-Ahead Mother's Day Brunch

A warm, easy, and caring brunch menu that can be prepared ahead of time, perfect for a small gathering or family celebration.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Egg Muffins
  • 12 large Eggs Use whole eggs or egg whites as preferred.
  • 1 cup Milk Can substitute with low-fat or unsweetened almond milk.
  • 1 cup Cheese Shredded cheese of choice.
  • 2 cups Vegetables Such as spinach and bell peppers, chopped.
French Toast Casserole
  • 6 slices Bread Use whole grain or gluten-free as desired.
  • 1 tbsp Spices Cinnamon and nutmeg recommended.
Protein
  • 8 oz Bacon or sausage Cooked and kept warm.
Fruit Salad
  • 2 cups Fruits Seasonal fruits like berries and bananas.
Pancakes
  • 1 cup Pancake mix Or use flour, sugar, baking powder, and milk if making from scratch.
Toppings
  • 1 cup Maple syrup Use low-sugar syrup if desired.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare egg muffins by whisking eggs, milk, cheese, and vegetables. Pour mixture into a greased muffin tin and bake until set.
  3. For the French toast casserole, combine bread cubes with eggs, milk, and spices. Bake until golden.
  4. Cook bacon or sausage in a skillet.
  5. Prepare a fruit salad with your choice of seasonal fruits.
  6. If making pancakes, mix pancake ingredients and cook on a griddle. Serve everything with warm maple syrup.
Serving
  1. Serve egg muffins warm or at room temperature. Provide two muffins per adult and one per child.
  2. Slice and serve the French toast casserole with bacon or sausage on the side.
  3. Add a bowl of fresh fruit to the table.
Storage & Freezing
  1. Cool egg muffins completely before storing in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. For freezing, stack in single layers and freeze for up to 3 months.
  2. Store French toast casserole covered in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 2 months after cooling and wrapping tightly.
  3. Keep cooked bacon or sausage in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
  4. Store fruit salad in the fridge for 2 days.
  5. Freeze pancakes stacked with parchment for up to 2 months.

Notes

Substitutions available for diabetic-friendly or gluten-free preferences. Label storage containers for meal prep convenience.