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Brunch Favorites

8/10/2018

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Breakfast has always been my favorite meal of the day.  I love everything about it!  I love starting my day off right; cooking up something delicious, and I especially love the syrupy sweetness that comes along with a breakfast menu.  I am a tad picky when it comes to food, unfortunately, but with breakfast I can't go wrong!  I love breakfast food so much so that it influenced the time we chose for our wedding ceremony.  I was so excited to be able to feature a yummy breakfast spread at our reception!

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I love the idea of "brunch" and I think whoever came up with it is genius.  It's perfect for Saturdays, holidays and special occasions!        

When hosting a shower, I love having them in the morning.  Not only does it free up your afternoon/night, but it allows you to offer a fun variety of morning munchies.  Everyone loves fruit, casseroles and muffins!  You can do different things to dress up your breakfast menu, like having chocolate dipped strawberries!  Not only are they pretty, but they're a delicious brunch dessert.
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I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite brunch recipes with you today!  A few of them are ones I found on Pinterest, while some of them were shared by friends.

These Lemon Blueberry Muffins have to be one of my all-time favorites.  They are so full of flavor and a fun play on the classic blueberry muffin.  You'll never go wrong using fresh blueberries and lemon zest!
​Lemon Blueberry Muffins by Gimme Some Oven.
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At the last baby shower I hosted, I tried a new spin on a breakfast casserole!  We wanted to serve muffins, and rather than serving a casserole made with more bread, we opted for a "Baked Omelet" recipe.  It turned out to be delicious and it helped create a balanced menu!  

I make this recipe from time to time for us to eat throughout the week.  It's perfect for a quick morning meal with a bagel or slice of toast!  It's also a great recipe to use if you're wondering what to do with the leftovers from a baked ham. 
​Baked Ham and Cheese Omelet by The Seasoned Mom.
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One of my daily favorites would have to be yogurt with granola and fresh fruit.  I love taking this snack on the go and I feel good knowing I made a healthy choice. We served this at our wedding, and I have served this at showers before--the guests love it!  They can dress it up however they'd like!  (My all-time favorite is vanilla yogurt with sliced strawberries, granola and chocolate chips. :)
*Also, my favorite brand yogurt is Dannon Light and Fit Vanilla.
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Pancakes and waffles are great, but I love french toast.  There is just something about the way the egg sinks into the bread, yet crisps up the edges!  I could make it (and eat it) every morning....if I had time.  We usually cook up french toast on Saturdays, when we're allowed to be a little lazy.  I have recently ventured into the french toast casserole realm after having it at a friends house, and I love it too!  The possibilities are endless.  With a perfect pairing of added fruit or flavored syrups--it's quite the treat!

My friend, Kaitlyn, invited Phillip and I to her moms house for the weekend.  The boys enjoyed an adventurous river trip while us girls relaxed and visited with family!  We had the best time and were able to enjoy breakfast together on Sunday morning.  Mrs. Redonna served a french toast casserole that we all just loved!  She shared the recipe with me, and agreed for me to share it with you!  She altered a bread pudding recipe to create this french toast delight, and boy is it delicious!  Once we were home, I tried the recipe out myself!  Click HERE to see the recipe!
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Last, but not least, is the classic breakfast casserole.  My mom serves breakfast casserole every Christmas morning, so it holds a special place in my heart.  She cooks up a big pot of grits to serve alongside it, making an irresistible combination.  I have even tried making breakfast casserole in muffin tins.  The recipe I used called for english muffins--which created a sturdy base!  They were perfect to make ahead and freeze for individual morning meals.   
If you don't have a breakfast casserole recipe of your own that you love, try ours!  (For a fun spin, use Maple Sausage!)  Check out our Recipe Archive to see the recipe! 

If you're looking for more brunch menu ideas--here are a few other favorites!
Biscuits and Jam
Muffins
Sausage Balls
Cinnamon Rolls
Scones
Chicken 'n Waffles
Ham and Cheese Sliders
​Fruit Salad
Fruit Skewers
Ambrosia
Fruit and Cheese Board
Hash Brown Casserole

Banana Bread
Donuts
Coffee Cake​
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If you have a brunch favorite of your own, we'd love to know what it is!  Send us the recipe to try for ourselves, or post a pic and tag us on social media!  Meanwhile, take a look at what we have listed online to add a little southern soul to your next brunch.
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1 Comment
Linda
8/13/2018 10:01:59 pm

This makes me hungry, enjoy reading the recipes!

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