Best Mother’s Day Brunch Recipes
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.
The Secret to Make The Best Fresh Squeezed Lemonade
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
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
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
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
Equipment
- 9×13 Disposable Aluminum Foil Pans with Lids [25 Sets] Large Baking Pan Trays – Heavy Duty Tin Tray & Lid – Half Size Chafing Dishes. Food Containers for Roasting, Cooking, Heating or Steam Table
- GreenLife Bakeware Healthy Ceramic Nonstick, 13″ x 9″ Rectangular Cake Baking Pan, PFAS-Free, Turquoise
- Betty Crocker Super Moist German Chocolate Cake Mix and Coconut Pecan Frosting Bundle (4 Pack)
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
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.
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!
This is a great menu. The chicken salad sounds amazing
Cindy,
Thanks for stopping by. It really is a great dish that everyone loves.
Margie,
It serves 6 but it’s easy to double or triple. Thanks for stopping by.
What an amazing brunch menu! Love it Rachel!
Stacy
I really appreciate you for stopping by.
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.
Kim,
I appreciate you so much.
Rachel, this is the perfect Mother’s Day brunch. The recipes sound amazing and the tablescape is gorgeous.
Renae,
I really appreciate your comments. Thanks for stopping by.
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.
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.