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If you are planning on making a Mother\u2019s Day brunch this year, the good news is that the biggest problem you may have is choosing the recipes you want to make. There are so many good brunch recipes, it can be difficult to narrow them down. Brunch is always a popular meal and your Mom will love the fact that you took the time and made the effort to give her a spectacular brunch. While brunch recipes can all look delicious be sure to keep Mom\u2019s preferences, as well as your cooking ability in mind, when selecting your menu. Here are some great Mother\u2019s Day brunch recipes to get you started-<\/p>\n
Italian Brunch Casserole-<\/strong>If your mom loves Italian food, then she is sure to love this dish as the center of her brunch. This recipe takes the typical breakfast casserole and gives it some Italian flair! Serves 8<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/strong>\u00a0 Directions for the recipe-<\/strong>Remove and discard the casings from the sausage. Cook sausage in a large skillet, stirring until sausage crumbles and is no longer pink; drain. Add green onions and next 3 ingredients to skillet. Saut\u00e9 this mixture, about 4 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in roasted bell peppers. Drain and cool. Spread 4 cups of bread cubes in a lightly greased 13- x 9-inch baking dish. Top with half each of the sausage mixture and cheese. Repeat with remaining bread, sausage, and cheese. Whisk together eggs and milk. Pour egg mixture over bread. Cover and chill 8 hours. Bake, covered, at 325\u00b0 for 1 hour or until bubbly and hot.<\/p>\n Croissant French toast with Fresh Strawberry Syrup<\/strong>-If your mom would prefer something sweet, this recipe takes French toast to a whole new level! Serves 4<\/p>\n Ingredients:<\/strong> Directions for the recipe-<\/strong>Slice croissants in half lengthwise. Whisk together milk, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into a shallow dish. Dip croissant halves into egg mixture, coating well. Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add four croissant halves, and cook about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Repeat procedure with remaining butter and croissant halves. Sprinkle with powdered sugar; top with Sweetened Whipped Cream, if desired, and Fresh Strawberry Syrup.<\/p>\n Lemon Cake-<\/strong>While plain old breakfast may not need dessert, brunch practically requires it. This simple cake will have everyone oohing and ahhing! Serves 8<\/p>\n
\n1 \u00a0(8-ounce) package sweet Italian sausage
\n8 \u00a0green onions, sliced (1 cup)
\n2 \u00a0zucchini, diced (about 3 cups)
\n1 \u00a0teaspoon \u00a0salt
\n1\/2 \u00a0teaspoon \u00a0pepper
\n1 \u00a0(7-ounce) jar roasted red bell peppers, drained and chopped
\n1 \u00a0(16-ounce) Italian bread loaf, cut into 1-inch cubes (about 8 cups)
\n2 \u00a0cups \u00a0(8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
\n6 \u00a0large eggs
\n1 1\/2 \u00a0cups \u00a0milk<\/p>\n
\n4 \u00a0large day-old croissants
\n3\/4 \u00a0cup \u00a0milk2 \u00a0large eggs
\n1 \u00a0teaspoon \u00a0vanilla extract
\n2 \u00a0tablespoons \u00a0butter
\n3 \u00a0tablespoons \u00a0powdered sugar
\nSweetened Whipped Cream (optional)
\nFresh Strawberry Syrup<\/p>\n