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Magical Christmas Brunch

This brunch features a delightful mix of fluffy pancakes, savory quiche, a sweet cinnamon roll casserole, and refreshing fruit salad, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 650
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1.25 cups buttermilk
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 tbsp melted butter
For the Savory Spinach and Feta Quiche
  • 1 pie crust store-bought or homemade
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup feta cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Cinnamon Roll Casserole
  • 2 cans refrigerated cinnamon rolls
  • 1 cup milk
  • 0.5 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
  • 2 cups mixed berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries)
  • 1 cup pineapple chunks
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Juice of 1 lime
For the Breakfast Sausage Links
  • 1 lb breakfast sausage links
For the Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
  • 1 bag frozen hashbrowns (30 oz)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 can cream of chicken soup
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • Salt and pepper to taste
For the Classic Eggnog
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 6 large egg yolks
  • 0.75 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Nutmeg for garnish

Method
 

Fluffy Buttermilk Pancakes
  1. In a bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and melted butter.
  3. Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients until just mixed.
  4. Heat a griddle over medium heat, pour ¼ cup of batter for each pancake, and cook until bubbles form. Flip and cook until golden brown.
Savory Spinach and Feta Quiche
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Sauté the spinach until wilted, then spread it in the pie crust.
  3. In a bowl, whisk the eggs, heavy cream, feta, salt, and pepper.
  4. Pour the mixture over the spinach and bake for 35-40 minutes or until set.
Cinnamon Roll Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut the cinnamon rolls into quarters and place them in a greased baking dish.
  3. Whisk together the eggs, milk, maple syrup, and vanilla.
  4. Pour the mixture over the rolls and bake for 25-30 minutes.
Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing
  1. In a large bowl, combine the mixed berries and pineapple.
  2. Whisk the honey and lime juice together and drizzle over the fruit, tossing gently.
Breakfast Sausage Links
  1. Cook the sausage links in a skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes.
Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix together the hashbrowns, cheddar cheese, cream of chicken soup, sour cream, salt, and pepper.
  3. Pour the mixture into a greased baking dish and bake for 45 minutes.
Classic Eggnog
  1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream until steaming.
  2. In another bowl, whisk the egg yolks and sugar until smooth.
  3. Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the yolks, then return it to the saucepan and cook until thickened.
  4. Chill the mixture, then stir in the vanilla and garnish with nutmeg before serving.

Notes

Prep ahead to save time on the day of the brunch. Many components can be prepared the night before. Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.