Brunch "protein" suggestions, please.

mamarazzi

We're having a brunch reception for AJ's baptism Sunday at our house.  Right now, my plan is fruit (God willing -- MIL insisted she bring it and she's a PITA so who knows what we'll end up with), mini homemade cinnamon rolls and lemon and chocolate chip poundcake-type breads.  I think I should probably have some sort of egg/meat dish.  It'll be buffet-style and pretty casual, so I don't really want a casserole -- more something people can just grab and eat standing.  I won't have much time for prep since people are coming over immediately after the service, so I'll have to be able to make it in advance and then warm it up.

 

Thoughts/recipes?? 

AnnapolisLari

Mini quiches. They have the eggy-meaty thing in an easily grabbable container.

And places like Sam's and Costco have them in the freezer section, so no work for you.

Brideofranken

DEFINITELY eggmeat.

 what about tuna salad in a hollowed out tomato? a wedding shower I went to once had them and they looked so pretty.

also they'd be easy, I suppose.

or....Quiche...different kinds.

cooker71

This is from the Deceptively Delicious cookbook. DD loves them, and you don't have to put pureed squash/veggies in there. We've put bacon and/or spinach in them before.

Baked Egg Puffs
(with Yellow Squash or Butternut Squash)
From ?Deceptively Delicious?Prep time:?5 minutes
Total time:?20 minutes
Serves?4Ingredients:Nonstick cooking spray
2 large eggs
4 large egg whites
2 tablespoons shredded reduced-fat Cheddar cheese
1/2 cup yellow squash or butternut squash puree
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon saltDirections:1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Coat 4 (1/2 cup) ramekins or coffee cups with cooking spray and set on a baking sheet.2. In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, egg whites, squash puree, cheese, flour, baking powder, and salt until combined. Divide the mixture among the ramekins or cups and bake until the tops are puffed up and the eggs are no longer runny in the center when pierced with the tip of a knife, 13 to 15 minutes. Serve immediately.

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hmd

Quiche or I love this recipe from Pampered Chef. 

Ham 'N Eggs Brunch Braid
(More Stoneware Sensations Cookbook...pg 28)

4 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup milk
8 eggs, divided
1/4 tsp salt
Dash ground black pepper
1/4 cup red bell pepper, chopped
2 Tbls sliced green onions with tops
1 tsp butter or margarine
2 (8 oz) pkg refrigerated crescent rolls
1/4 lb thinly sliced deli ham
2 oz cheddar cheese, shredded (1/2 cup)

Preheat oven to 375?F. Place cream cheese and milk in Classic Batter Bowl. Microwave on HIGH 1 minute. Whisk until smooth using Stainless Steel Whisk. Separate 1 egg using Egg Separator; reserve egg white. Add the yolk and remaining 7 eggs, salt and black pepper to Batter Bowl; whisk to combine. Chop bell pepper using Food Chopper. Add bell pepper and onions to egg mixture. Melt butter in Generation II 10 inch Frying Pan over medium low heat. Add egg mixture; cook, stirring occasionally, until eggs are set but still moist. Remove pan from heat. Unroll 1 package of crescent dough; do not separate. Arrange longest side of dough across width of Rectangle Baking Stone. Repeat with remaining package of dough. Using Baker's Roller, roll dough to seal perforations. On longest sides of Baking Stone, cut dough into strips
1 1/2 inches apart, 3 inches deep using Paring Knife (there will be 6 inches in the center for the filling). Arrange ham evenly over middle of dough. Spoon eggs over ham. Shred cheddar cheese over eggs using Deluxe Cheese Grater. To braid, lift strips of dough across filling to meet in center, twisting each strip one turn. Continue alternating strips to form a braid. Brush lightly beaten egg white over dough using Pastry Brush. Bake 25-28 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cut into slices with Slice 'N Serve.

Makes 10 servings

brightning

Quiche Lorraine - it's good at room temp, too

Honey ham sandwiches on mini croissants

Ina Garten has a good recipe for chicken salad with grapes that's also good on croissants

joseysbride

For brunch, it doesn't have to be all breakfast foods.  You could do deli meat or chicken and egg salad on mini crossaints.  Those would be simple to prep beforehand.