Whether you are looking for something quick and easy to make before you head out on Easter Sunday or want to invite the girls over for a relaxing morning of chatting over mimosas, our quick and easy spring brunch is hearty and flavorful.
Spring Brunch with a Deliciously Easy Menu
Wedding-centric events like post-wedding brunch or a bridal luncheon can be such fun! It gives you and your friends the opportunity to wear lovely brunch dresses and sip on mimosas as you linger for a while. Whether you choose a traditional southern bridal brunch menu or make a few of our easy-to-make treats, I hope that you enjoy time with your family and friends.
Complete bridal lunch menus are hard to find, but we have recipes for everything from start to finish. So, if you are looking for a bridal brunch – easy menu included – this could be the delicious feast you are craving!
SPRING BRUNCH BAKERY BLUEBERRY MUFFINS
Hearty with a bakery feel, these muffins are like dessert and a to-go breakfast all in one.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/4 cups white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 cups all purpose flour, divided
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 cup fresh buttermilk
- 1 pint fresh blueberries – rinsed, drained and patted dry
- 2 teaspoons white or decorative sugar
Method
- With a rack in the center of the oven, preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Prepare muffin pan with non stick spray and/or muffin liners.
- In a large bowl blend butter, 1 1/4 cups sugar and salt until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 3/4 cup flour and the baking powder.
- To the original butter/egg mixture, alternately add in the our mixture and buttermilk, mixing until just incorporated after each addition.
- Crush 1/4 of the blueberries and add them to the batter.
- Place the remaining 3/4 pint of blueberries in a bowl and coat them with the remaining 1/4 cup of flour, and then fold into the batter.
- Scoop batter into muffin cups, and sprinkle tops lightly with sugar.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until tops spring back lightly when pressed.
MORNING MIMOSA
With one recipe for adults and another for the littles, a mimosa is a morning treat for all to enjoy.
Ingredients
Adult Mimosa – ratio of 3/4 chilled champagne to 1/4 chilled orange juice
Mini Mimosa – ratio of 3/4 chilled ginger ale to 1/4 chilled orange juice
Method
Fill glasses with chilled, clear sparkly liquid of choice 3/4 of the way, and then finish off the last 1/4 with chilled orange juice.
SPRING BRUNCH LAYERED MORNING CASSEROLE
yield 8 servings
Simple and tasty, this main dish can be assembled the evening before and popped in the oven in the morning.
Ingredients
- 6 slices of bread
- 2 lbs bulk sausage
- 16 oz shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 eggs
- 2 cups cream or milk
- 1 pinch of nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Method
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease casserole dish.
- Tear bread into bite sized pieces and place in the bottom of the casserole dish.
- Cook and crumble sausage. After cooking, drain off liquid and evenly distribute the sausage on top of the bread.
- Layer half of the shredded cheese on top.
- In a separate bowl, whisk eggs, nutmeg and milk (or cream) together, and pour egg mixture into the casserole dish.
- Place in oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- Remove from oven, top with remaining cheese and bake for 10-15 more minutes or until casserole is warm and cheese is melted.
- Remove, serve and enjoy!
Spring Brunch Vendor Team
- Concept and Styling – Jennifer Prince
- Recipes and Food Styling – Debbie Johnson
- Photography – Kaitlyn Becker Photography
- Tablescape and Decor Items – Estates Revisited
- Styling Assistants – Kyle Blanchard and Aubrey Prince
- Location – Riverviews Artspace
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Gladys ParkerEverything looks so wonderful starting with the table decor! The Spring Brunch Bakery Blueberry Muffins look scrumptious and the casserole I could eat a piece of right now. Yum! Wash that down with a Morning Mimosa and it would seem like a holiday! Oh, I can’t forget the berries, I love berries with muffins or just about anytime.
PreetThe blueberry muffins are my favorite and these look so delicious. All your pictures look perfect, beautiful setup, decor, and the details are all on point. I would love to try your recipe for Blueberry Muffins and Casserole.
LyoshaBlueberry muffins are my favorite! The photos are super pretty and I am sure the brunch as lovely! great details!
Kansas BonannoWow this is lovely! Those muffins look amazing and I think it’s a great way to keep a brunch simple and beautifully done.
JenneI was just thinking I needed a new recipe for blueberry muffins – this one looks amazing! I am not having bridesmaids in my wedding, but I was thinking I needed to host a brunch for the families. All of these recipes are now on my list to try! Thank you!
Kristy BullardWhat a lovely brunch! I love that you have sweet and savory options. And Mimosas are always a good idea!
Meghna DixitEverything looks wonderful. Beautiful decor and amazing recipe.
JenniferThank you so much! 🙂
JenniferYay! So glad. Yes, I’ve made each part of this recipe for my family. I especially adore the casserole. <3
JenniferThank you! I love things that are simple and do-able. 🙂
LuciAll of this looks so delicious. I would have to make this for a brunch for my family soon, I know that they will love it.
DaisyThese sound absolutely delicious and like they would be so fun to make! I need to make these with my little boy.
Elizabeth OIt all looks incredible. What a lovely idea to have a bridesmaid brunch!
Becca TalbotI don’t think I’ve ever had a “casserole” in the morning before – but this sounds delicious! I’d love to give it a go, and the recipe looks pretty easy to follow too x
IngridThis is a celebratory breakfast with lovely options fit for a princess. I love the table lay out and the background setting which seems so relaxing.
CorinaOh honey these blueberry muffins look absolutely delicious! I could eat a bunch of them! And the pics are great!
RoseWhat a fun brunch. I love the menu including the mini Mimosa. I can see this being a great start to wedding celebrations.
AnnMarie JohnIt would be nice to arrange a brunch for the girls especially to catch up and talk about the wedding plans. I think these are lovely ideas!
Emily LearyWhat great suggestions for a luxurious bridesmaid brunch! The photos are beautiful and those blueberry muffins look delicious!