Easy Sunday Brunch Ideas & Inspiration | A main dish recipe idea along with easy breakfast side dishes that are quick and easy. No stress entertaining!
With Easter coming soon, I thought I would share some easy Sunday brunch ideas. I love Sundays anyway…and if brunch is involved I love it even more. First of all, serving brunch eliminates a meal. Breakfast and lunch are combined so the day’s work is reduced. It’s a relaxing way to feed your family and friends. Many times you can set up a casual buffet and everyone can help themselves. First up is a Drake family favorite.
One of the easiest things to do for your main course is a make-ahead Ham and Cheese Breakfast Casserole. The ingredients are super simple and it’s all done the night before so it’s ready to go in the morning with no mess in your kitchen. I’ve been making this for so long that I know the ingredients by heart. I’ve also adapted the recipe into Breakfast Egg Muffins. You can find the recipe with both versions [HERE.]
So…you need something to go with your casserole or breakfast egg muffins…right? I have two amazing easy Sundy brunch ideas for side dishes. The first is Cinnamon Roll Cake.
This is an easy coffee cake that uses basic ingredients from your pantry. I usually make a small 8 x 8 cake, but the recipe, which can be found [HERE], is baked in a 9 x 13 pan that is big enough to feed a crowd.
Next is a Sour Cream Coffee Cake. I use a bundt pan for this and it really does make a beautiful addition to your brunch menu. You can definitely make this the day before too. Just store in an air-tight container and it will stay fresh for several days…but it probably won’t last that long! Click [HERE] for the recipe.
If these two coffee cakes won’t work for your family, take a look at my Quick Breads category. Quick breads are a great substitute for coffee cakes and all of the recipes can be made into muffins. (If you prefer.)
To round out your menu, a bowl of fresh fruit works perfectly. If you want a little project that the kids can help with, make fruit kabobs. They are so pretty and super easy to serve. Top things off with juice and coffee.
I thought at the last minute you might want to print off your menu…especially if you are serving a buffet. You could pop it in a frame and set it beside your plates/utensils. I made a printable of the menu chalkboard.
Click to download Chalkboard Menu Printable
(Just remember when you print it out to change your text color to white.)
I hope these easy Sunday brunch ideas have helped lighten the load a little. Have a lovely day!
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Made the Ham and Cheese Casserole – YUMMY. Ann, you have really helped me in the kitchen. Thank you for sharing!
Julie
We are on the same page – I’m making a version of this casserole using sausage and adding bell peppers, asparagus, and onion. I also make a small plain version for those that opt for no veggies. Yours looks so good, my mouth is watering.
i just love it when you cook, Ann…I always end up feeling like I could eat the words right off this screen! LOL!
“Ann’s Place” has a nice ring to it don’t you think? I know, I know…you’ll start your little bakery in your spare time…hehehe! A girl can dream a lil’ dream:D
Brunch is a great idea for Easter. I wish I could talk my family into going to an early service rather than the 11:25 service! My husband has already put in his order for an Easter ham, but if ham’s in the casserole, he might be satisfied with that!
Have a blessed Holy Week!
xo,
RJ
Jeanne that’s a great idea! Just print it out like a normal document. No need to use black paper. Have fun!
Thank you. I will be making the sour cream coffee cake. I’ll let you know what the family thinks.
Ann, as usual the recipes look so delicious. I plan to try them out this weekend. Thanks
Don”t know yet if my kids are coming but, I may just make some just for me. Lol!
Thanks you for the recipes, they all look great. and for the menu.
Have a Blessed day
Hi Ann,
Just want to thank you for your blog. I enjoy so many of your posts and have pinned all these recipes. They sound delicious! I know I will use them soon.
These sound delicious Ann! I will definitely be trying these for our next get together! Thanks so much for sharing!