Best-Ever Mother’s Day Brunch

Country Living

May 6, 2011 at 3:28 p.m.

Celebrate Mom with breakfast fit for a queen: egg-and-sausage casserole, garlic potatoes, just-baked scones- even mango mimosas.

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Breakfast Casserole with Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

By using egg whites and turkey sausage, plus low-fat milk and cheese, in this hearty breakfast casserole, you save 129 calories, 14 grams of fat, and 137 milligrams of cholesterol per serving.

Get the Recipe: Breakfast Casserole with Turkey Sausage, Mushrooms, and Tomatoes

Garlic Potatoes

Make a better brunch side dish: Slices of potato are roasted until crispy and golden, then topped with garlic and parsley infused butter and salty pecorino cheese.

Get the Recipe: Garlic Potatoes

Make brunch extra special with this one-of-kind table setting for Mother’s Day.

Mango-Avocado Bruschetta

Here creamy avocado is quickly charred on the grill for another layer of texture and flavor. Combined with sweet mango and red pepper, tart lime, and fresh cilantro, it makes an unexpectedly delicious topping for bruschetta.

Get the Recipe: Mango-Avocado Bruschetta

Mango Mimosa

Fruity and refreshing, this two-ingredient cocktail is the perfect drink to start off any holiday brunch or summer cocktail party.

Get the Recipe: Mango Mimosa

Make it a tea party with these decorating tips and sweet recipes.

Arugula, Mango, and Blue Cheese Salad

This easy salad of peppery arugula, sweet mango, and pungent blue cheese looks beautiful once it's assembled and makes an elegant start to any luncheon or dinner party.

Get the Recipe: Arugula, Mango, and Blue Cheese Salad

Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones

The key to a light and airy scone? Don't over work the dough.

Get the Recipe: Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones

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Best-Ever Mother’s Day Brunch

Garlic Potatoes

Mango-Avocado Bruschetta

Mango Mimosa

Arugula, Mango, and Blue Cheese Salad

Lemon-Poppy Seed Scones

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