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.

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Yield: 8 people

The Secret to Make The Best Fresh Squeezed Lemonade

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Simple Easy to Make

Prep Time 15 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1½ cup Sugar
• 7-8 lemons
• lemon zest
• water

Instructions

1. grate lemon for zest
2. heat water with zest and sugar until sugar is dissolved
3. stain the sugar and zest mixture
4. juice all lemons
5. 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

8

Serving Size

1 grams
Amount 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.

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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.

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Yield: 6 people

Hot Chicken Salad

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Easy and quick recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 35 minutes

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

1. Mix all ingredients except potato chips and shredded cheese together in mixing bowl.
2. Transfer ingredients into a lightly greased baking dish.
3. Top with crushed potato chips and cheese.
4. 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

6

Serving Size

1 grams
Amount 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.

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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.

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Yield: 24 squares

Easy German Chocolate Upside Down Cake

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This is so easy even I'll make it recipes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

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

1. Preheat oven to 350°
2. Grease 9 x 13 Baking Dish
3. Mix Chopped Pecans & Coconut together
4. Spread evenly into bottom of baking dish
5. Prepare Cake mix according to direction and beat until smooth
6. Pour Cake mixture over top of pecan & coconut mixture
7. Melt butter and cream cheese in sauce pan over low heat
8. Once mixture stirs well, add powered sugar slowly, stirring continuously until mixture is smooth.
9. Pour over top of cake mix.
10. Bake for 25- 30 minutes

Notes

Cake freezes well.  

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Nutrition Information

Yield

24

Serving Size

1 grams
Amount Per Serving Calories 151Total Fat 12gSaturated Fat 6gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 22mgSodium 76mgCarbohydrates 10gFiber 1gSugar 8gProtein 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.

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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.