A homemade Mother’s Day brunch is a thoughtful way to celebrate Mom’s special day and we’ve got some great recipes to honor the occasion.

Collage photo including Hungarian crepes with raspberry sauce, spinach quiche, bacon and leek strata, and chocolate chip pancakes

Ideas for a Make-Ahead Mother’s Day Brunch

Whether you are hosting your first or fiftieth Mother’s Day brunch, using our make-ahead tips and recipes will help put the relaxation back into your celebration.

Ideas for make-ahead brunch dishes:

  • Strata: Strata is a bread, egg, and cheese casserole that has a savory bread pudding consistency once baked. To make ahead, assemble the strata the night before, cover it, and place it in the fridge. Then, bake it the next morning.
  • Quiche: Quiche can be prepared a day or two before your brunch. Simply, prepare the recipe from start to finish and store it covered in your refrigerator. When you are ready to serve, reheat the quiche at 325°F for about 15 to 20 minutes until warmed through.
  • Crepes: You can prepare either the batter or the finished crepes up to one day in advance. For detailed tips, check out our Hungarian Crepes recipe.
  • Candied Bacon: You can make this sweet and savory treat up to a full week ahead and store it in a sealed container in the fridge.

Brunch cocktails:

Let your guests mix their own liqueurs, wine, and fresh fruit combinations using our fruity prosecco cocktail instructions. They’re an easy and elegant addition to a brunch celebration and light enough to be served early in the day.

Mother's Day Brunch Recipes

Hungarian Crêpes: Palacsinta

Perfect to serve for dessert or brunch, this recipe for Hungarian-style crepes (palacsinta) has a sweet, lemony cottage cheese filling and a topping of fresh raspberry sauce.

Bacon, Leek and Cheese Strata

Good for brunch, lunch or a light weeknight dinner, this make-ahead strata combines toasted wheat English muffins, eggs, bacon, leeks and Gruyere cheese.

Spinach and Cheese Quiche

Our version of this classic French dish is made with chopped spinach, scallions and a blend of Jarlsberg and Gruyère cheese, but it can easily be adapted to include a wide variety of ingredients.

Fluffy Ricotta Pancakes with Strawberry-Orange Sauce

A great choice for a special occasion breakfast, these light, fluffy pancakes are made with ricotta cheese, flavored with orange zest and finished with a topping of fresh strawberry-orange sauce.

Chocolate Chip and Candied Bacon Pancakes

A delicious splurge for a weekend breakfast ~ homemade pancakes with chocolate chips and candied bacon.

Fruity Prosecco Cocktails

A delicious splurge for a weekend breakfast ~ homemade pancakes with chocolate chips and candied bacon.