We began a new tradition of having Christmas Brunch last Christmas. It was the first year without my Mom and we had always had Lunch at her house previously. So this is the second year of our new tradition, which will include our small family of 4.
So here is what’s on A Christmas Brunch Menu this year! It includes a new recipe as well as some old favorites. It may include a Bloody Mary or two.
Since this is only our second year, we are still experimenting with new recipes for the perfect Brunch.
The Menu
- Spinach & Feta Quiche
- Bacon
- Deviled Eggs
- Blueberry Pecan Pancake Bread Pudding
- Bloody Mary’s
- Coffee
First, just some breakfast basics, such as bacon, coffee and eggs. However, we love my daughter’s deviled eggs and she will be contributing those to the menu this year.
The Main Dish for Christmas Brunch
Last year, I made a delicious breakfast casserole, however we are exploring new options this year. My friends, Britt and Deb at Vintage Society Co., shared a yummy looking Spinach & Feta Quiche Recipe.
You can see why I quickly ditched my original plans and decided this would be on our Christmas Brunch Menu.
A favorite Recipe that I forgot about
In addition to Britt and Debs dreamy looking recipe, we are also serving this delicious bread pudding recipe.
I made this several years ago and promptly forgot about it. Has that every happened to you?
It is definitely a favorite and I can’t wait to have it again. One of the advantages of this recipe is you do all the preparations the day before and then pop into the oven the next morning.
Blueberry Pecan Pancake Bread Pudding
Equipment
- 8 x 8 baking dish
Ingredients
- 8 Frozen Homestyle Pancakes
- 4 large Eggs
- 2 cups Half & Half
- ½ cup Sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 6 oz Package Fresh Blueberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Oil Baking Dish
- Slice each pancake in half and arrange with cut flat side down in two snug rows in baking dish
- Scatter blueberries and pecans over and in between each pancake
- Whisk together remaining ingredients & pour over pancakes
- Cover and Chill for 4 hours or overnight
- Preheat Oven 350°
- Bake 35-40 minutes or until puffed
- Let stand for 10 minutes
- Sprinkle with remaining blueberries and pecans.
- Drizzle with Honey Sour Cream (optional)
- Serve Warm
Cocktail Time
In addition to coffee, we will have Bloody Mary’s for Christmas Brunch. I discovered this recipe from Michelle at Thistle Key Lane a few months ago and we plan to give it a try.
Thank you!
I appreciate you so much for allowing me into your home each week. This will be my last post until after Christmas! As we end the year, I’ll be taking a look back at some of the highlights from my first year blogging.
If you have been following from the beginning or just recently joined me, I hope you will enjoy the journey.
My wish for you is a joyful, safe and happy Christmas!
XOXO,
Rachel
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Thank you for all your decorating ideas, Yummy recipes and for sharing your beautiful home.
Enjoy this wonderful magical time of year!
Brenda,
I really appreciate this. Merry Christmas! Rachel
Those recipes look delicious. Thank you for all of your hard work and inspiration, Rachel. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas!
Miche,
You are just so sweet. I appreciate you so much. Thank you for your support and Merry Christmas.
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I appreciate it.
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Happy holidays
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Rachel
Sounds delicious and I love bread pudding. I have a recipe for one using Panettone and it has an amaretto sauce that is amazing!
Merry Christmas!
Cindy
Cindy,
You need to share that recipe. It sounds wonderful. Rachel
Rachel you are such a busy gal. I’ll be right over for breakfast and a bloody mary! Happy Holidays!
Ann,
I’d love that. Merry Christmas!
These look so good! I will try it after Christmas! Merry Christmas!!!
Stacy,
They were wonderful. Thanks.
Your brunch looks fabulous Rachel. I would like to share it on my weekly blog post.
Kim,
Thanks so much.