Mother’s Day Brunch is a special meal which is celebrated to honor and appreciate mothers and mother figures in our lives. Families traditionally gather together to share a meal, usually in the late morning or early afternoon.
Brunch combines elements of breakfast and lunch, offering a variety of dishes such as eggs, pastries, salads, fruits, sandwiches, and sometimes even more elaborate dishes like quiches or seafood.
My blogging friends and I have created the ultimate list of brunch ideas for Mother’s Day. Now all you have to do is cook! Doesn’t that sound easy?
Or you can turn it into a potluck and have everyone bring a dish. Just share this post with your family members and let them choose which one they would like to bring.
Wouldn’t that be fun? Even better, have all of the men and kids create this special meal for the Mom in their life since she is the one that does all of the heavy lifting the other 364 days a year.
However you choose to celebrate, I’m sure you find some delicious inspiration below in this Mother’s Day Brunch Menu plan.
Pastries and Breads
Pastries and breads can be paired with a variety of spreads, toppings, and accompaniments, allowing your guests to customize their brunch options. For example, croissants can be served with jam or butter, while bagels can be enjoyed with cream cheese, lox, or various sandwich fillings.
Whether someone prefers a sweet pastry or a savory biscuit, there’s usually something that satisfies everyone’s appetite. They also add visual appeal to the brunch table with their attractive shapes, textures, and colors.
Crumpets
These crumpets are perfect for any tea party, breakfast or brunch. top them with butter, jam, or ham and eggs.
There is no need to feel guilty when you can treat your mom to these easy Baked Vanilla Donuts. These light and airy donuts are made festive with a tinted pink vanilla frosting and decked out with fun sprinkles!
Who needs regular old biscuits when you could have these fluffy and flavorful French Onion Sour Cream Biscuits?! They are great spin on a southern classic!
This Cinnamon Roll Crumb Cake starts with refrigerated cinnamon rolls – but you make it extra special with a homemade crumb topping! This recipe is perfect for Mother's Day!
Eggs are traditionally associated with breakfast, making them a natural fit for brunch, which combines elements of breakfast and lunch.
They can be prepared in countless ways, allowing for a wide variety of brunch options. From simple scrambled eggs to more elaborate dishes like quiches, pizzas, or Eggs Benedict, there’s something to suit every taste and preference.
Asparagus Brunch Pizza
This fresh, delicious, and perfect for spring Asparagus Brunch Pizza will make everyone in the family hungry for more!
Making a delicious Classic Eggs Benedict breakfast at home is much easier than you think, especially when you whirl up the hollandaise sauce in the blender.
Thinly sliced roasted potatoes are topped with scrambled eggs, diced red pepper, chopped steak, and melted cheeses for the perfect breakfast meal any time of day!
Including salads and fruits provides balance to the brunch menu by offering lighter, fresher options amidst potentially heavier and richer dishes like eggs, pastries, and meats.
Salads and fruits add vibrant colors and visual appeal to your brunch spread, enhancing the overall presentation of the meal. Brightly colored fruits and fresh greens also make the table look more inviting and appetizing
Fresh Vegetable Salad
Fresh Vegetable Salad is a quick & easy recipe that’s loaded with veggies and tossed in a creamy dressing making it the perfect side dish for brunches and potlucks!
This Pea Salad with Shrimp recipe is a super easy side dish that's perfect for any gathering! It's light and creamy and your family will fight for seconds!
This Watermelon Fruit Salad with mixed berries and citrus-honey dressing is a light and refreshing addition to your backyard barbecue or holiday party.
Savory bites come in many forms and can be adapted to suit different culinary preferences and any dietary restrictions. From breakfast sandwiches to savory soups and breakfast boards, there are endless possibilities for incorporating savory elements into the brunch menu.
Pina Colada Cheese Ball
This Pina Colada Cheese Ballrecipe is sure to be a favorite at your parties! Features the delicious flavors of macadamia nuts, cream cheese, pineapple, green onions, and coconut.
Instant Pot Carrot Soup – a creamy pressure cooker soup that is so easy to make! This cozy spicy and sweet carrot soup is the perfect comfort food for cold days and ready in under 30 minutes.
Smoked Salmon Breakfast Platter is the ultimate spread for a special breakfast or brunch! Recipe is complete with tips on how to build the perfect salmon platter!
Beverages can enhance the flavors of the dishes served at brunch. Orange juice pairs well with sweet pastries, while coffee can complement the richness of savory dishes like eggs benedict or quiche. Offering a selection of beverages, with or without alcohol, allows guests to find the perfect pairing for their meal.
Blackberry Lemon Gin & Tonic
Blackberry Lemon Gin & Tonic is one of our favorite mixed drinks. It’s one of those perfect cocktails for a hot summer day. Blackberries, lemon & gin is a delicious combination! Serve it at all your parties & backyard BBQ’s.
Serving dessert provides a satisfying conclusion to the meal, allowing guests to indulge in something sweet after enjoying savory and/or lighter fare.
Desserts can be paired with various beverages such as coffee, tea, or dessert wines, enhancing their flavors, making it a more memorable and enjoyable experience for guests.
Lemon Pound Cake
This sweet lemon trifle makes the perfect summer dessert. With lemon curd, fresh berries, and whipped cream, it's a dessert that everyone loves!
This decadent Instant Pot Chocolate Cheesecake with Oreo cookie crust and ganache topping is rich, creamy and sinfully delicious with a dense texture that is perfect for chocolate lovers!
Lisa Johnson is a recipe developer, food photographer, and creator of Cooking with Curls food blog, a website featuring accessible recipes made from scratch. Lisa goal is to get you out of your comfort zone and show you that cooking from home doesn’t have to be intimidating and shares step-by-step photo tutorials for each of her recipes. Lisa has been featured in Country Living, Parade, BuzzFeed, Huntington Post, and more.
