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Make Ahead Brunch Recipes Ina Garten

Discover delicious make ahead brunch recipes Ina Garten style. Perfect for stress-free hosting and delightful weekend gatherings. Enjoy effortless entertaining today.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Overnight Refrigeration 8 hours
Total Time 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 unit Eggs
  • 1 cup Vegetables e.g. spinach, mushrooms
  • 100 g Cheese e.g. goat cheese
  • 4 slices Bread
  • 1/2 cup Milk or cream
  • 1 tsp Cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp Sugar
  • 1 cup Fresh fruit e.g. berries, apples
  • 1 sheet Puff pastry
  • 2 tbsp Herbs e.g. thyme, parsley
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk
  • Baking dishes
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Method
 

  1. Mix eggs, vegetables, and cheese the night before for the frittata.
  2. For breakfast strata, layer bread, cheese, veggies, and eggs in a baking dish, then refrigerate overnight.
  3. Assemble fruit tarts the night before and refrigerate them.
  4. Prepare coffee cake the night before and wrap tightly in plastic.
  5. For baked French toast, combine bread, egg mixture, and milk in a baking dish, and refrigerate overnight.
  6. In the morning, slide the frittata or breakfast strata into the oven.
  7. Serve with a fresh fruit salad or yogurt parfait.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 180mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Prepping dishes the night before saves time and enhances flavors. Wrap sweet treats like coffee cake tightly to maintain freshness. Serving a balance of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks makes the brunch more enjoyable. Consider using seasonal vegetables for sides to elevate your menu. Don't be afraid to adjust flavors to suit your crowd—replace dill with herbs like thyme or parsley for a familiar taste in Ina's style.
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