How to Make a Classic Christmas Brunch

A Christmas Brunch is a great way to continue celebrations with family and friends over Christmas week, and you'll need a menu full of unique and indulgent items to make the meal a memorable one. Instead of a plain old breakfast on Christmas morning, let everyone work up an appetite for a festive meal instead! From holiday breads to mugs of egg nog, here's how to to make your very own classic Christmas Brunch.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Challenging

Things You’ll Need:

• Stuffed French Toast
• Holiday bread assortment
• Fresh fruit
• Fluffy pancakes
• Fruit compote and pie filling
• Fresh coffee with holiday liqueurs and flavoring
• Hot chocolate
• Egg nog
• Holiday fruit punch
• Champagne and orange juice mimosas
• Sparkling cider
• Holiday decorations for the table

1. Set the table. Create a festive holiday centerpiece, dress up the table with a holiday tablecloth, and arrange a few holiday placemats for each guest.
2. Toast with a mimosa. You can start off the meal with tall glasses of champagne and orange juice. Pick up some sparkling cider for the kids.
3. Set out a platter of holiday breads. This assortment can include holiday favorites such as chocolate chip banana bread, cranberry walnut bread, a chocolate orange loaf and even pumpkin bread.
4. Serve Stuffed French toast. You can make this ahead of time and keep it warm in the oven. Serve with whipped cream and other special toppings for an indulgent treat.
5. Make a plate of fluffy pancakes. These can be topped with warm apple-cinnamon pie filling, fruit compote, or holiday jams and jellies for an extra sweet treat.
6. Serve coffee with flavored liqueurs. Add a splash of cinnamon flavoring, hazelnut liqueur, or even peppermint flavoring to your favorite coffee blend for a unique treat.
7. Set up a festive drink cart. Here you can serve egg nog, hot chocolate, espresso drinks and even a homemade holiday fruit punch.

Tips & Warnings

• If you have space, create your own omelet station where guests can make their own omelettes!
• Make the holiday breads in advance and freeze them so you can warm them up in the microwave or oven on the day of the brunch.
• Stuffed French Toast needs to be kept warm, so store it in the oven between servings.