Here are some of my favorite Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes Ideas that are easy to prepare ahead of time so that you can relax and enjoy Mother’s Day with your family. Many of these recipes can be frozen ahead of time or prepared the day before and then baked just before your brunch begins.
Mother’s Day is fast approaching, and it’s time to plan. If you are planning a Mother’s Day Brunch, you want to ensure that your menu includes tasty and easy-to-make recipes. Y’all know I only share “it’s so easy, even I’ll make it” recipes, so rest assured, you can do this.
Mother’s Day Brunch Appetizer
This is one of my favorite appetizers because you can prepare and freeze it weeks ahead and pop it in the oven a few minutes before your guest arrives.
Best Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

Simple Easy to Make
Ingredients
- 1½ cup Sugar
- 7-8 lemons
- lemon zest
- water
Instructions
- grate lemon for zest
- heat water with zest and sugar until sugar is dissolved
- stain the sugar and zest mixture
- juice all lemons
- add remaining water and refrigerate
Notes
Wash Lemons well
Zest two lemons and set aside
Place 2 cups of water, lemon zest and sugar in sauce pan
Heat until sugar is dissolved. Do not boil
Strain sugar solution into pitcher
Squeeze juice from all lemons - should be approx. 1 cup of juice
Add juice to pitcher
Fill with water until pitcher is full - 1 quart of Lemonade
Stir before serving - keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
Serve over ice
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 170Total Fat 0gSaturated Fat 0gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 0mgSodium 3mgCarbohydrates 45gFiber 2gSugar 40gProtein 1g
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.
If you want a cocktail recipe for your brunch, try this delicious Homemade Kahlua Martini recipe, which includes how to make the homemade Kahlua.
Main Dish
I couldn’t resist sharing my long-time favorite Hot Chicken Salad for the main dish. I have had this recipe for over 30 years, and which is still one of my favorites. In addition, this recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a larger crowd.
Hot Chicken Salad

Easy and quick recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Mayonnaise
- 2 cups Cooked Chicken Breast, salt to taste
- 2 cups sliced Celery
- 2 tbsp chopped onion
- ½ cup Lemon Juice
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- ¼ cup crushed potato chips
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese, sharp
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients except potato chips and shredded cheese together in mixing bowl.
- Transfer ingredients into a lightly greased baking dish.
- Top with crushed potato chips and cheese.
- Bake in 450° oven for 10-15 minutes. Just until hot
Notes
This recipe is easily doubled or tripled for a large gathering.
Note:
To reduce calories, you can substitute Plain Greek Yogurt for the Mayonnaise.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 441Total Fat 38gSaturated Fat 7gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 29gCholesterol 64mgSodium 470mgCarbohydrates 6gFiber 2gSugar 2gProtein 19g
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.
Simple Side Dish
I love serving the Hot Chicken Salad with a fresh fruit salad. However, this tasty side dish also works well with the Chicken Salad. This is another simple side dish that can be made in advance and is better with age.
Easy German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

This is so easy even I'll make it recipes
Ingredients
- 1 Box German Chocolate Cake Mix, Prepare as directed
- 1 cup Chopped Pecans
- 1 cup Coconut Flakes
- 1 8 oz. Cream Cheese
- 1 box Confectioners/Powdered Sugar
- 1 stick Butter , or Margarine
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°
- Grease 9 x 13 Baking Dish
- Mix Chopped Pecans & Coconut together
- Spread evenly into bottom of baking dish
- Prepare Cake mix according to direction and beat until smooth
- Pour Cake mixture over top of pecan & coconut mixture
- Melt butter and cream cheese in sauce pan over low heat
- Once mixture stirs well, add powered sugar slowly, stirring continuously until mixture is smooth.
- Pour over top of cake mix.
- Bake for 25- 30 minutes
Notes
Cake freezes well.
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Nutrition Information
Yield
12Serving Size
1 gramsAmount Per Serving Calories 302Total Fat 25gSaturated Fat 12gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 11gCholesterol 44mgSodium 153mgCarbohydrates 20gFiber 2gSugar 17gProtein 3g
Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I include basic calorie and nutrition information for recipes as a courtesy. However, due to wide variations in brands, nutrition data is subject to change for every user. Nutrition data is calculated using Calorie Counter App and information is entered as accurately as possible. We subtract all sugar alcohols from erythritol and xylitol from the final carb count because that is how THM calculates carbs.
I love hosting brunch, and I recently shared How to Plan Girlfriend Time, including planning a brunch. In addition, you might also like the Christmas Brunch Menu and Recipes. I shared this menu in December, but it’s great anytime.

frankie bixby
Sunday 2nd of May 2021
Can you tell me how much butter is supposed to be used in the German chocolate upside down cake? Recipe says mix butter with cream cheese, but I don’t see how much butter is needed. Thank you so much. I can’t wait to make this, German chocolate is my mother in law’s and husband’s favorite cake. This one, with the little twist of directions will be a fun alternative to the traditional.
rahrags@gmail.com
Monday 3rd of May 2021
Frankie, I'm so glad you messaged me. It's one stick of butter. I completely left that off and it has been corrected. Thanks so much. You will love this easy recipe.
Renae
Saturday 1st of May 2021
Rachel, this is the perfect Mother’s Day brunch. The recipes sound amazing and the tablescape is gorgeous.
rahrags@gmail.com
Sunday 2nd of May 2021
Renae, I really appreciate your comments. Thanks for stopping by.
Kim | Shiplap and Shells
Friday 30th of April 2021
How lucky are we that you shared not only one recipe but an entire meal full of them. I have my eye on that german chocolate upside-down cake Rachel! Sharing this on my weekly wrap-up blog post tomorrow.
rahrags@gmail.com
Sunday 2nd of May 2021
Kim, I appreciate you so much.
stacy
Friday 30th of April 2021
What an amazing brunch menu! Love it Rachel!
rahrags@gmail.com
Sunday 2nd of May 2021
Stacy I really appreciate you for stopping by.
Margie Clements
Thursday 29th of April 2021
Love the recipes! How many servings for the hot chicken salad? Would like to make it for ladies craft day we do once a month. Thanks!
rahrags@gmail.com
Friday 30th of April 2021
Margie, It serves 6 but it's easy to double or triple. Thanks for stopping by.
Cindy
Thursday 29th of April 2021
This is a great menu. The chicken salad sounds amazing