There’s nothing quite like gathering with friends for a leisurely weekend brunch. Sharing good food and conversation is the perfect way to kick off the day. This easy brunch spread is designed to feed a crowd and features a variety of sweet and savory options, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Best of all, this entire spread can be created using ingredients from a single grocery store!
Creating a beautiful and bountiful brunch doesn’t have to be stressful. This spread incorporates fresh fruits, healthy yogurt parfaits, delectable pastries, and a savory sausage and egg casserole. It’s a simple yet impressive way to host a memorable brunch for up to 20 people.
The star of this brunch spread is undoubtedly the Sausage Egg Casserole. This protein-packed dish combines eggs, sausage, cheese, and fresh peppers for a hearty and flavorful start to the day. It’s an easy make-ahead recipe that can be reheated just before your guests arrive.
To prepare this crowd-pleasing brunch, begin by setting the mood with fresh flowers. Then, prep the fresh fruit: wash and dry grapes and berries, slice oranges into wheels, cut watermelon into wedges, and chop pineapple and mango into bite-sized pieces. For the parfait station, dice some of the strawberries and combine them with blueberries.
Next, prepare the Sausage Egg Casserole, bake bacon until crispy, and cook sausage links. Keep these warm in a 200°F oven while you assemble the rest of the spread. Arrange small bowls filled with various spreads like almond butter, raspberry preserves, honey, blueberry preserves, and hazelnut spread down the center of a large wooden board. Surround these with mini muffins, sweet rolls, mini bagels, and croissants.
Create a visually appealing fruit platter by arranging raspberries, pineapple chunks, mango chunks, and the blueberry-strawberry mixture in small bowls on a round wooden board. Surround the bowls with orange wheels, watermelon wedges, strawberry halves, and grape clusters.
For the parfait station, arrange small bowls of granola, raspberries, the blueberry-strawberry mix, and banana slices on a wooden board. Include a small jar of honey for added sweetness. Place unopened yogurt cups alongside the other parfait ingredients.
Set out small bowls of butter, plain cream cheese, and strawberry cream cheese. Include a bowl of green grapes for a refreshing snack. Prepare carafes of orange juice, milk, iced coffee, and cold brew. For a celebratory touch, offer bottles of Prosecco, Bellini, and Orange Mimosa near the fruit platter.
Finally, arrange the warm bacon and sausage links on small plates. Place the Sausage Egg Casserole on the spread and provide serving utensils for all the dishes.
To make your brunch planning even easier, create a shopping list organized by category: fresh flowers, fresh fruits, parfait station ingredients, meats, pastries, spreads, drinks, and casserole ingredients. With a well-stocked pantry and a little preparation, you can create a delicious and memorable brunch experience for your friends.
This comprehensive brunch spread provides a variety of delicious food options to satisfy every guest. From savory casseroles to fresh fruit platters and sweet pastries, this gathering is sure to be a hit. Enjoy!
