Ideas for Baptism Brunch

I don't cook, so I'm the queen of keeping it simple. You can buy deli meat and roll it yourself to make platters (you can buy those round plastic platters pretty cheap at party stores if you don't have any).... so.... rolled up deli meat and cheese.... rolls or bread to make sandwiches... stuff to put on the sandwiches (you can precut tomatoes and onions)... and you can either buy a cut up fruit bowl or save money and cut your own... Publix (or Costco or Sams or wherever) has great sides like potato salad or you can make your own... then all you need are chips and dessert and of course drinks. A friend of mine did something similar and it was really nice. Oh yea! She also had something in a crock pot-- I think it was BBQ shredded pork-- for the sandwiches. She filled the crock pot in the morning and it was warm and yummy by the time everyone was ready to eat

Hey K.!
I just Baptised my son 3 weeks ago & had 65 people back to my house (& the Church was 40 min from our house). We made lasagna, salad, & bread...and of course a cake. First, it is affordable, easy to make, & can also be made ahead of time.
hope this helps & congrats on the Baptism (& the twins).
H.

There are wonderful egg casserole dishes that are prepared the night before. They have to bake for about an hour, so maybe a neighbor who isn't going to the church can put it in the oven for you. Serve it with a fruit salad and croissants, individual bite sized danishes for that "something sweet" and you are done! God bless you and your family.

Hi K. I found some info for you:

*There are several good breakfast 'casseroles' out there - most bake for at least an hour, if you could work that out (maybe a neighbor could pop it in for you?). Otherwise, keep the fruit salad, but nix the pastries unless you're going to make them yourself or have access to a really good bakery. I'd get some good rolls and make a bowl of chicken salad, maybe a spiral ham and some good cheeses for a make your own sandwich station. Add a vegetable salad, some homemade muffins and a couple of juices - something a little different from just OJ. Don't forget the coffee!!! An assortment of cookies for dessert - unless there will be cake.

*There in nothing wrong with pastries and fruit salad - I would definately go with that and then add to them. By the time you finish up at church and get back to the house, it will be almost brunch time, which broadens your target foods a bit. I love serving tea sandwiches, mini croissants w/ chicken or country ham salad, chocolate dipped fresh and dried fruit, these rolls, deviled eggs, ham biscuits (tiny ones) and of course a big cake and champagne.

*Quiche is also a good option for this type of event. They can be baked a few weeks ahead, frozen and thawed the night before the party. You can heat them if you'd lke, or even serve at room temperature sliced into thin wedges.

Hope this Helps.

Congrats K.! I can't believe the boys are a year already...where does the time go? The italian antipasta plate is a great idea...with boxes of favorite crackers to go with it. I also have a great pasta salad recipe from my Grandma that tastes best if made the night before. Email me and I'll send it to you. Also, if you have a punch bowl...southern living has many good ones to make the night before. The food network and kraft foods websites have great/easy ideas, too. Take Care & God Bless. (I'm going to see Lisa today, so maybe I'll swing by to say hi.) Love, B.