<\/a>\t\t\t\t <\/a>\t\t\t\t Taste of Home<\/em> assistant art director (and native New Orleanian) Ali Sullivan shares the recipes she makes when hosting her dream southern brunch.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n If you ask me, brunch is the best meal of the week! It\u2019s an excuse to hang out with friends, eat something indulgent and have a great time. Because I grew up in New Orleans, I love the chance to whip up a meal with plenty of southern flair\u2014and my go-to brunch menu delivers exactly that.<\/p>\n So many of my favorite memories took place in a kitchen or around a table with friends and family. Treating guests to this brunch menu takes me back to those special times. Invite some friends over and give my yummy menu a try. I bet it\u2019ll help you make new memories, too.<\/p>\n <\/body><\/div>\n 1<\/span>\/<\/span>5<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> I first tried bananas Foster French toast at a restaurant in the French Quarter. This dish reminds me of mornings spent sitting in Jackson Square watching the artists set up while the city slowly starts its day. Bananas Foster<\/a> is actually a New Orleans original, so anything with caramelized bananas<\/a> always feels a little nostalgic.<\/p>\n <\/body>\n\t\t<\/div>\n 2<\/span>\/<\/span>5<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> Down South, a lot of our traditions revolve around food. Since every meal is a celebration, there\u2019s no shame in a bit of decadence. This incredible bacon recipe<\/a> serves up the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Although bacon is usually only savory, I\u2019m totally comfortable bending the rules a little\u2014after all, I am a New Orleanian.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 3<\/span>\/<\/span>5<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span> Cheesy grits<\/a> and bacon go hand in hand. This creamy, savory dish is exactly what I want alongside something crunchy on my brunch plate.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n 4<\/span>\/<\/span>5<\/span><\/p>\n From the Recipe Creator:<\/span> Nutrition Facts:<\/span>![\"recipes](\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/5-Recipes-from-a-Taste-of-Home-Staffers-Indulgent-Southern-Brunch-Menu_TOHcom26_102978_MD_P2_03_20_1b_FT.jpg\")
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\n\t\t\tBananas Foster French Toast\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tMmm\u2026bananas Foster for breakfast! This yummy baked French toast serves up all the taste of the spectacular dessert in fine fashion. \u2014Laurence Nasson, Hingham Massachusetts\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 piece: 658 calories, 31g fat (17g saturated fat), 218mg cholesterol, 584mg sodium, 84g carbohydrate (39g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. \t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tMillion-Dollar Candied Bacon\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tSweet, salty, crispy and chewy candied bacon is sometimes called million-dollar bacon for a reason. It\u2019s heavenly! \u2014Grace Vallo, Salem, New Hampshire\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 serving: 253 calories, 18g fat (6g saturated fat), 30mg cholesterol, 305mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 0 fiber), 6g protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tDeep South Jalapeno Cheese Grits\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tGrits are a true Deep South staple that warms the soul. I’ve made these spicy, cheesy baked grits for family, friends and church potlucks for many years. They\u2019re always a hit! \u2014Tamera Hazen, Daphne, Alabama\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t3\/4 cup: 295 calories, 20g fat (11g saturated fat), 100mg cholesterol, 648mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.\t\t<\/p>\nRecipes
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\n\t\t\tCold Brew Iced Tea\t\t<\/a>
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\n\t\t\tCold brew tea makes a refreshingly cold beverage that’s less bitter and naturally sweeter than sun tea. Adjusting the water amount can make it as strong or weak as you like. \u2014Lauren Habermehl, Pewaukee, Wisconsin\n<\/p>\n
\n\t\t\t\t1 cup: 2 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein. Diabetic Exchanges<\/b>: Free food.\t\t<\/p>\n