The Christmas season is full of great things. There’s family time, gifts, vacations, and thoughtful messages. But many will agree that among all these, feasting is the ultimate highlight of the season.
Christmas brunch has always been full of endless opportunities because of the endless savory and sweet meals there are to be mixed and matched. With these possibilities, preparing a good Christmas brunch menu will require a lot of work put into it by researching and tapping into your creativity.
In this article, we will help you do that by showing you great Christmas brunch ideas and tips on how to prepare a good Christmas brunch menu.
What is a good Christmas Brunch Menu?
A basic menu should have categorized dishes in beautiful fonts and enough information about them. When it comes to a Christmas brunch, these basic rules will still be applied but in more detail.
Your Christmas brunch menu should be Christmas-themed. For the theming to make more sense, you will need to get creative with your way of food presentation, ingredient colors, and other holiday-themed food decorations. Your menu and table should not miss the Christmas colors.
Categorize your dishes accordingly. You can separate the sweet from the savory dishes, beverages from the solid foods, or other formats you may have in mind.
You can add pictures to the dishes on your menu and name them with clever Christmas names. The dish description section is the best chance for you to show off your Christmas puns, metaphors, and other jokes. Remember to not be too corny though.
You can involve your family and friends in the food decoration activities, especially young aspiring chefs. They will have fun making them while still exploring their creative side and getting to spend quality time with family.
Christmas Brunch Ideas
There are countless Christmas brunch ideas for you to try out. In this section, we will show you some samples you can borrow and even twist to match your taste.
- Gingerbread Muffins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ginger
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 eggs
- 85g unsalted butter
- 170g molasses
- 79ml milk
Procedure:
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease 12 standard muffin cups.
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and make a well in the center.
- Beat the eggs and add the butter, molasses, and milk.
- Pour the mixture into the well and stir.
- Fill the muffin cups ¾ full with the mixture.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.
- Cool the muffins after they’re done.
Here is the recipe.
- Sheet Pan Pancakes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups flour
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ spoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 79ml milk
- 2 eggs
- 85g melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Procedure:
- Whisk together the dry ingredients in a bowl.
- Make a well in the flour mix and add in the wet ingredients.
- Whisk the wet and dry ingredients together until fully combined. Pour this batter into the sheet pan.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips and cut-up berries on the pancake.
- Bake till slightly golden and cooked. Serve hot.
Here is the recipe.
- Breakfast Casserole
Ingredients:
- 250g chestnut mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 6 veggie sausages
- 1 red onion
- 2 red peppers
- 8 eggs
- 250ml whole milk
- 125g cheddar
- 10g chives
Procedure:
- Slice the mushrooms, sausages, onions, pepper, and chives, and grate the cheese.
- Heat the oven to 200C. Fry the mushrooms and separate them.
- Fry the sausages with the same oil and separate them.
- Fry the onions and peppers till brown then add the mushrooms and sausages. Add to a roasting tin.
- Combine the eggs, milk, cheddar, and chives by whisking them in a jug. Pour this into the roasting tin and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Leave to cool. Serve hot.
Here is the recipe.
- Christmas Antipasto Wreath
Ingredients:
- 1-pint cherry tomato
- Greek olives
- Mozzarella balls
- 1 sliced salami
- Bunch of rosemary
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- Pinch of salt and pepper
- 30 skewers
Procedure:
- Put the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and salami on each skewer.
- Whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper and pour this over the skewers.
- Arrange the skewers in a wreath pattern then weave the rosemary through the skewers to complete the antipasto wreath.
Here is the recipe.
- Sausage Gravy
Ingredients:
- 5 pork sausages
- ½ cup of flour
- 1 cup whole milk
- A pinch of salt and pepper
Procedure:
- Cook the sausage until brown and well broken up.
- Add the flour and cook the mixture some more until the flour is absorbed.
- Add the milk, salt, and pepper until the mixture thickens. Serve hot.
Here is the recipe.
- Avocado and Black Bean Eggs
Ingredients:
- 1 avocado
- 2 eggs
- 2 spring onions
- 200g canned black beans
- 1 red chilli
- 8 cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp rapeseed oil
- 1 tsp chipotle paste
Procedure:
- Preheat the oven to 200C. Scoop out the avocado flesh and put in a ramekin.
- Crack an egg into each avocado flesh and bake for 12-15 minutes.
- Fry the chilli then add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 5 minutes till well done.
- Serve this with the avocados.
Here is the recipe.
- Spice cake
Ingredients:
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp mixed spices
- 2 cups flour
- 100g butter
- 80g cream cheese
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- ½ cup applesauce
Procedure:
- Whisk together the dry ingredients and in a separate bowl, whisk the wet ingredients.
- Add these two mixtures to each other and whisk to make a batter. Add to a greased cake pan and bake for 30 minutes. Cool.
- For the icing, whisk the butter and cream cheese till fluffy then add the powdered sugar and vanilla. Apply this all around the cake.
- Refrigerate before slicing.
Here is the recipe.
- Sausage and Egg Casserole
Ingredients:
- 1 large pork sausage
- 6 eggs
- 2 milk
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 6 slices cut-up white bread
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Procedure:
- Brown the sausage in a pan then separate it. In another bowl, beat the eggs and add the remaining ingredients.
- Put the mixture in a greased baking dish and refrigerate for 8 hours before baking. Bake for at least 40 minutes and serve cooled.
Here is the recipe.
- Shakshuka Flatbread Cake
Ingredients:
- 4 eggs
- 5 cut-up tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 sliced onion
- 1 sliced pepper
- 2 cut green chilli
- 3 smashed garlic cloves
- ½ tablespoons red chill
- Pinch of salt and black pepper
- Ground cilantro
- 2 tbsp crumbled feta cheese
Procedure:
- Heat the olive oil and sauté the garlic and onions till brown. Add the pepper.
- Add the tomatoes, green chilies, red chili powder, chili flakes, mixed herbs and stir.
- Let it simmer then season with salt and pepper.
- Make four holes in the sauce with a spoon then break eggs into them and let it cook for 8-10 minutes.
- Sprinkle the cilantro and cottage cheese and serve hot.
Here is the recipe.
- Chocolate Orange Waffles
Ingredients:
- 1 bowl oat flour
- ½ bowl almond flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- Orange Zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ cup non-dairy milk
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Procedure:
- Sift the dry ingredients into a bowl and make a well in the center.
- Add the wet ingredients into the well and mix well.
- Pour the batter into a waffle iron and cook to a texture of your liking.
- Serve warm and add your preferred toppings.
Here is the recipe.
Tips For a Perfect Christmas Brunch
Have a Good Host
A good host will ensure everything is on schedule and running smoothly. They should also be interesting and funny to keep the guests eager and entertained.
Create a Line-up of Events
Christmas brunch has many components. Yours could even have more. Creating a program will keep the Christmas brunch organized and enjoyable.
Make a Variety of Meals
Preparing different meals to pick from will create holiday excitement and make your guests more lively. If you are expecting guests from many ethnicities, you can prepare their ethnic meals for them to feel included.
Install Good Background Music
Even if there will be much chatter in the room, install background music to keep the room homey. Depending on your guests you can play Christmas carols, jazz, pop, or simply mashup the tracks. If your taste catches on later, you may have people show off their dancing skills later on.
Make a Self-serve Bar
Self-service will guarantee you that your guests will be full. It will also create an opportunity to try many things at a serving.
Allocate a Special Time for Socializing
You can make your brunch even more fun by creating a time for board games and other challenges. Make it more interesting by having adults play adult games while the children play their games.
Conclusion
We hope that the Christmas brunch tips and ideas we have discussed above will make your party one to remember. Make everyone in your brunch feel seen and appreciated by the variety of dishes you make, the music played, and the diet meals.
Whether your brunch will be formal or informal, don’t let the guest hold back on making the most of your party. After all, Christmas is a time to feel good and appreciated as you appreciate other people. Simply follow our tips and yours will be a brunch to remember!
