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Delightful Christmas Brunch Buffet

A festive brunch buffet filled with vibrant fruit salad, savory quiche, warm cinnamon roll casserole, and fluffy mini pancakes, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Fruit Salad
  • 3 cups Mixed seasonal fruits (e.g., cranberries, pears, apples) Chop into bite-sized pieces.
  • 1/4 cup Fresh mint leaves For garnish.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup Optional, for drizzling.
Spinach and Feta Quiche
  • 1 pie crust Pie crust Store-bought or homemade.
  • 2 cups Fresh spinach Sauté until wilted.
  • 1 cup Crumbled feta cheese
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/2 cup Cream or milk For the filling.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
  • 1 package Frozen cinnamon rolls Cut into quarters.
  • 4 large Eggs For egg mixture.
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
Mini Pancakes
  • 2 cups Pancake mix Follow package instructions.
  • 1 cup Milk For pancake batter.
  • 1/2 cup Maple syrup For serving.
Coffee
  • 8 cups Brewed coffee Prepare to taste.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon For stirring.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Whipped cream For topping.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Chop the seasonal fruits into bite-sized pieces and toss them in a large bowl.
  2. For fruit salad, garnish with mint leaves and drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired.
  3. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) for the quiche.
  4. Sauté spinach until wilted in a skillet.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, salt, and pepper.
  6. Place the pie crust in a pie dish, add wilted spinach, sprinkle feta, and pour egg mixture.
  7. Bake quiche for 30-35 minutes or until set.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for the cinnamon roll casserole.
  9. Cut frozen cinnamon rolls into quarters and place in a greased baking dish.
  10. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a bowl and pour over cinnamon rolls.
  11. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  12. Prepare pancake mix according to package instructions.
  13. Cook small amounts of batter on a hot griddle until golden brown.
Serving
  1. Brew coffee and stir in cinnamon and nutmeg prior to serving.
  2. Top coffee with whipped cream for a festive touch.
  3. Serve pancakes with maple syrup, alongside the fruit salad, quiche, and casserole.

Notes

To keep leftovers fresh, store in separate airtight containers. Consume fruit salad within 1-2 days, quiche up to 3-4 days, and casserole within 2-3 days. Reheat pancakes in toaster oven or microwave.