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Mothers Day Brunch Recipes That Are Guaranteed to Impress

Easy Recipes for Mother's Day Brunch or Breakfast

By , About.com Guide

Mother's Day brunch recipes don't have to be fussy to be impressive. With these easy recipes, you can enjoy a delicious meal and have time to relax with the family, too.

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Sunrise Smoothies

Sunrise SmoothiesStephanie Gallagher

Get Mother's Day breakfast started off right with these sweet fruits smoothies. Icy and refreshing, these sunrise smoothies are a cinch to prepare, and a guaranteed hit with mothers and mothers-in-law, alike.

Breakfast Casserole Recipe

Mother's Day Brunch Recipes - Breakfast Casserole RecipeStephanie Gallagher

This breakfast casserole is one of those make-ahead Mother's Day brunch recipes that's simple to prepare and appealing to everyone. Be sure to use thin slices of sandwich bread for this Mother's Day brunch recipe.

 

Cinnamon French Toast Casserole Recipe

Mother's Day Brunch Recipes - French Toast CasseroleStephanie Gallagher

This French toast casserole is a great make-ahead Mother's Day brunch recipe. You can prep everything the night before, refrigerate, then bake the casserole on Mother's Day. Kids and adults love this brunch recipe.

 

Chinese Chicken Salad

Mothers Day Brunch Recipes - Chinese Chicken Salad RecipeStephanie Gallagher

If you want something a little more like lunch on the Mother's Day brunch table, this Chinese chicken salad recipe is a great choice. With mandarin oranges and chow mein noodles, this chicken salad recipe is crunchy and sweet. Plus, it's a super easy recipe, too.

 

Coconut Scones with Lemon Glaze

Mothers Day Brunch Recipes - Coconut Scones RecipeStephanie Gallagher

These coconut scones are buttery and sweet, but not cloying. The lemon glaze adds a punch of citrus flavor that will wake up mom in this favorite Mother's Day brunch recipe.

 

Nutella Stuffed French Toast

Mothers Day Brunch Recipes - Stuffed French Toast RecipeStephanie Gallagher

Chocolate for breakfast? Sign me up! This Nutella stuffed French toast recipe is one of those Mother's Day brunch recipes you can't go wrong with. Try this French toast topped with fresh strawberries and powdered sugar. Yum!

 

Spinach Strata Recipe

Mothers Day Brunch Recipes - Spinach StrataStephanie Gallagher

Bacon, eggs, spinach and cheese make this Mother's Day brunch recipe satisfying and healthy. Be sure to use slightly stale, day-old bread for this strata recipe.

Raspberry Cool Whip Jello Mold

Mothers Day Brunch Recipes - Raspberry Cool Whip Jello MoldStephanie Gallagher

Cool and creamy, this Cool Whip Jello recipe can be served as either a side dish or a dessert for Mother's Day brunch. If you're having a brunch buffet, this Cool Whip Jello recipe looks great on the table, too.

 

Broccoli Salad

Mothers Day Brunch Recipes - Broccoli Salad recipeStephanie Gallagher

This broccoli salad makes a colorful and tasty side dish for Mother's Day brunch or just about any meal. And if you're asking to bring a dish to a potluck Mother's Day brunch, this recipe travels well, too. Just bring the bacon in a separate container and toss it on top just before serving.

 

Lemon Bars

Mother's Day Brunch Recipes - Lemon BarsStephanie Gallagher

The perfect marriage of sweet and tart flavors can be found in these delectable lemon bars. They look great on the table, taste light as air, and you can make them in advance. What could be better for a Mother's Day brunch recipe?

 

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