Here are some of my favorite recipes for a wonderful Mother's Day brunch or special breakfast. Choose from elegant crepes, wonderfully easy baked French toast, breakfast casseroles, fancy eggs, and more. Whether you are a beginning cook or quite comfortable in the kitchen, there's a recipe for you!
Warm Nectarine Crepes
These crepes are delicious with the flavorful peach brandy sauce and poached nectarines, but fresh peaches would work very well in this recipe. Plan a little ahead for this recipe -- the crepe batter should be made 1 hour or more before cooking. Top these crepes off with a little whipped cream and orange zest strands or fresh blueberries.
Pain Perdu - Cajun Style French Toast
Photo of French Toast © Diana Rattray
This delicious pain perdu -- or lost bread -- is a Cajun style French toast with a little vanilla in the egg batter. This version is baked, which means it's cooked all at once instead of in batches. Use day old bread in this tasty French toast recipe; baguettes, French bread, Italian bread, or sourdough are all great choices.
Apple Bacon Muffins
Photo of Apple Bacon Muffins © Diana Rattray
The sweetness of the chopped apple and the saltiness of the bacon make a wonderful combination of flavors. They're delicious as they are, but feel free to add 1/2 cup of chopped pecans or sunflower seeds for a little more crunch.
Spicy Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Panini
Spicy andouille sausage makes this breakfast or brunch sandwich extra-special. Add a few tomatoes to the plate with a drizzling of vinaigrette, or serve with home fries for a hearty meal. This recipe will make 2 medium sandwiches or 1 large sandwich, but it can easily be doubled or tripled for a larger family or gathering.Buttermilk Pancakes
Photo of Buttermilk Pancakes © Diana Rattray
These buttermilk pancakes are easy to make, light and fluffy, and they're wonderful with plenty of butter and maple syrup. Make these delicious buttermilk pancakes for your weekend family breakfast. They're great for special occasions, too!
Mississippi Breakfast Bake With Sausage Patties
This breakfast casserole is a tasty combination of eggs, bread, sausage, diced tomatoes and green onions, and Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese. It's one of our favorite breakfast casserole recipes.Apple Oven Pancake
Photo of Apple Oven Pancake © Diana Rattray
This apple pancake is a quick and easy way to enjoy a pancake breakfast, because it cooks all at once in the oven. Serve this delicious pancake with your favorite syrup or sprinkle with powdered sugar.
