This guide to make ahead Mother’s Day brunch recipes includes ideas that are quick and easy or easy to make ahead so you’re not in the kitchen for hours and can spend more time with mom. Breakfast casseroles (of all kinds), baked egg dishes, and pancakes are all solid choices. French toast casseroles are similar to bread pudding in taste and texture—you’ll have a custardy middle and golden edges. Make sure you give Mom her favorite piece and you can top it with fresh fruit, powdered sugar, jam or maple syrup. Egg casseroles and baked egg dishes like frittatas are also a match made in heaven for make ahead brunches. You can cook everything the day before and rewarm it in the oven the day of. And, if you have any extra veggies lying around your fridge you can add those in for added flavor and flare. Serve it with a side of sweet potato hash browns, roasted potatoes or a side salad. Pancakes and waffles freeze well so if you’re a super forward thinker you can make these a few weeks before your big event and rewarm them the day of. Top with yogurt, whipped cream, fresh fruit, jam or nuts and I’m sure your Mom will be nothing short of impressed. Here are the perfect make ahead brunch recipes that will make Mother’s Day even more special and don’t forget the pineapple mango mimosa!
