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The Southern Brunch Guide

Stacey Pirtle

by Stacey Published: May 10, 2025

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Use my favorite Southern Brunch Menu (with convenient swap out options) for an easy already-done-for-you classic brunch! From a delicious signature drink everyone can enjoy, to blackberry biscuits, timeless cheese grits, a fluffy quiche to whipped fruit butter, this southern brunch menu walks you through everything you need to know to make and serve the perfect brunch for Easter, Mother’s Day, showers, holidays or any special occasion!

4 part title collage featuring recipes perfect for the ideal southern bunch party.

Brunch is a meal that just beckons to be enjoyed. A literal portmanteau of breakfast and lunch, brunch is made up of only the best recipes. It’s all about the special. The extra. And there isn’t another meal that makes friends and family feel more welcome.

What is on a typical southern brunch menu?

So just what should be served at a brunch buffet? Southern brunch menus usually revolve around 6 major foods or menu items.

  1. special or signature drinks
  2. breads (banana bread, biscuits, french toast, english muffins, pancakes, waffles, scones, or bagels)
  3. pastries (croissants, cinnamon rolls, danishes, tarts, beignets, savory pies…)
  4. eggs & proteins (quiche, frittatas, benedicts, ham or other sliced meats, bacon & sausage)
  5. fruit
  6. potatoes or cheese grits

How do I create a brunch menu?

Your menu choices don’t have to be fussy. But for brunch, they should always be indulgent. Serve both savory and sweet, breakfast casseroles and finger foods. Breads, muffins, eggs, sliced meats, fruits, and even a vegetable or two probably should make an appearance.

Try to pull classic choices from both the lunch and breakfast spectrums. (Breakfast or biscuit sandwiches are perfect for checking both boxes!) Your menu should be made up of a variety of versatile dishes that your guests like best. One of the best things about brunch is that it has a little something for everyone.

What time should a Brunch start?

A well-timed brunch usually begins at 10:00 or 10:30 AM and can last until 2:00 PM, making brunch perfect for weekend get togethers, showers and all sorts of celebrations!

My Best Southern Brunch Menu

Pineapple Orange Juice Fizzy for Brunch

Classic Southern Coffee Punch

Don't want to make Coffee Punch? Whip up a homemade Butterscotch Coffee Creamer as a special touch for your coffee bar instead.

Blackberry Buttermilk Biscuits with Lemon Glaze

Swap these lightly sweet, scone-style biscuits for a more traditional Pineapple Red Pepper Jelly Ham & Biscuit Sliders, if that fits with what your guests like better.

Raspberry Lemon Butter

Louisiana Shrimp & Crab Deviled Eggs

Swap these seafood forward deviled eggs for fun Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs for a little menu twist.

Egg & Bacon Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Try this Overnight Breakfast Burrito Casserole as a reader favorite main dish swap.

Secret Ingredient Ham & Swiss Quiche

Don't have time to make a separate dish of cheese grits? Swap this quiche for

Strawberry Spinach Asparagus Salad

Baked Gouda Cheese Grits

Easy, Cheesy Hashbrown Casserole (no canned soup)

Strawberry Cream Cheese Sandwiches

Green Chile Sausage Balls

Bourbon Maple Candied Bacon

Honey Lime Fruit Tart with Sugar Cookie Crust

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