33/35
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sweet-savory sandwiches are often served for brunch but could also be served for lunch or dinner. Raspberry jam is the classic pairing, but you could also try other flavors like apricot jam or marmalade. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 759 calories, 42g fat (22g saturated fat), 320mg cholesterol, 2076mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 2g fiber), 46g protein.
It’s not every day you get to enjoy a sugar-dusted sandwich, but Mother’s Day is a fitting occasion. Creamy Dijon mustard adds a zippy kick to the sweet-and-savory sandwiches, which are packed with Gruyere cheese, ham, turkey and raspberry jam.
34/35
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Back when my children were youngsters, they loved these doughnut muffins as after-school treats or with Sunday brunch. —Sharon Pullen, Alvinston, Ontario
Nutrition Facts:
1 muffin: 288 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 36mg cholesterol, 240mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (22g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
This simple recipe combines two of the best breakfast foods—doughnuts and muffins—into one adorable pastry. Warm spices like ground cinnamon and nutmeg make these muffins taste like old-fashioned cake doughnuts.
35/35
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I use the cold-weather staple apple cider—plus apples and more cinnamon—to turn plain cinnamon rolls into monkey bread. My boys love the sticky sweetness. —Kelly Walsh, Aviston, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 17g fat (5g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 553mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.
Buttery, gooey monkey bread is the ultimate comfort food, but it’s a bit time-intensive to make from scratch. Thankfully, this low-effort but spectacular version comes together quickly with instant spiced cider mix and refrigerated cinnamon rolls. Sweet-tart Granny Smith apples are the ideal type of apple for this recipe because they hold up well to baking.
Mother’s Day Brunch Ideas FAQ
How can I make a brunch board for Mother’s Day brunch?
Brunch and breakfast boards are a unique, attractive way to serve your Mother’s Day spread. Include one or two items from each of the main brunch food categories, such as eggs, bacon, waffles or pancakes, yogurt, jams, syrups and fresh fruit. When it comes to eggs, we recommend serving hard-boiled eggs on your board rather than scrambled to minimize mess. Display everything on a large cheese board or serving tray.
What dishes should a Mother’s Day brunch menu include?
For a Mother’s Day menu, we like to serve decadent, elegant dishes that Mom might not prepare for herself. Pretty breakfast pastries, indulgent French toasts and fluffy quiches, making sure to include a good mix of sweet and savory options, are perfect ideas. Mother’s Day always falls in the spring, so we recommend incorporating special in-season ingredients like asparagus, leeks, peas and blueberries.
What drinks and cocktails should I serve for Mother’s Day brunch?
Brunch cocktails already feel so festive and fun, but for Mother’s Day you’ll want drinks that are a bit elegant too. Think champagne cocktails like mimosas and bellinis. However, you don’t need booze for your Mother’s Day brunch to feel special. Decadent mugs of hot chocolate with toppings and mix-ins are never a bad idea. And, of course, coffee is always welcome. We’re sure she’ll love a copycat coffee shop drink.