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    Home » Recipes » Entertaining » Girls Brunch and Roasted Balsamic Potatoes Recipe

    Girls Brunch and Roasted Balsamic Potatoes Recipe

    Published: Nov 19, 2020 · Modified: Nov 19, 2020 by Chandice · This post may contain affiliate links · 13 Comments

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    Girls brunch pin for Pinterest

    Hosting a girls brunch is so easy! We are showing you just how to do it without breaking the bank. Our roasted balsamic potatoes recipe will WOW everyone and have them all asking for seconds. Girl with dressing and pjs

    Thanks to BRIANNAS for sponsoring this post.

    Girls Brunch

    Putting together a memorable girls brunch is simpler than you think. Delicious food, cozy jammies and a simple mocktail only take a bit of preparation and a lot of joy with your favorite gal pals!

    Whenever host friends for a meal, I like to give as much time as possible to just visit. I don’t want too many activities planned that take up our time and make things feel rushed or busy. Some of my favorite memories with my friends are when we linger a little longer around a delicious meal and talk. 

    So I recommend having as much done ahead of time as you can. Have your mocktails waiting near the entrance point and start with a simple toast. 

    Next, give each gal a pair of matching pajamas to change into. This really encourages everyone to feel cozy in your home and relax. I also gave the girls a bottle of BRIANNAS New American Creamy Balsamic dressing that I used in the roasted balsamic potatoes recipe because I KNEW once they tasted it, they’d want to replicate at home!

    Once everyone is changed, head into the kitchen for a delicious meal that is already set up and prepared so you as the host, can sit down and relax too. To achieve this, I recommend one pan dishes that can easily be put out and everyone can serve themselves. 

    Some of my favorite dishes to serve are gluten-free eggs Benedict casserole and ham n’ cheese potato casserole. No matter what you serve, just sit back and relax so your guests feel they can do the same. 

    Roasted Balsamic Potatoes Recipe

    As a girl, my mom always made the BEST garlic red roasted potatoes! They are a one pan dish and are great with dinner or as a brunch dish. 

    I love this BRIANNAS New American Balsamic dressing so I thought, “What the heck? Let’s add it to my favorite potato dish and make it even more flavorful!” You know what? It absolutely elevated it! 

    All the girls loved this dish which is exactly why I sent them each home with a bottle of dressing. Isn’t it so fun to recreate something you loved at someone else home in your own? I think so!

    A dish of these prepared roasted balsamic potatoes with a bottle of dressing tied with a ribbon also make a great gift to a friend in need of a thoughtful act of kindness. See where you can get a bottle closest to you HERE. 

    red roasted potatoes on a plate

    Individual Charcuterie Boards

    It is so easy to put together the BEST charcuterie board. even in individual form. Choose a great cheese & meat then add accompaniments. Display them on a gorgeous little marble or wood boards. Here are a few of our favorite things to include…

    • Hard cheeses like BellaVitano merlot and smoked gouda

    • Soft cheese like Boursin

    • Sour cream chip dip

    • Marinated artichokes

    • Cornichons

    • Black and green olives

    • BEST cheeseball

    • Hard salami

    • Simple Mills gluten-free crackers

    • Gluten-free bacon balsamic toast

    mini charcuterie board

    Modern Table Settings

    For our modern table setting, we used natural elements like wood chargers, marble cake stands and cheeseboards, and rattan wrapped glass cups. We also used linen napkins, that were locally tie dyed. I love supporting local artisans and this was such a fun element to include while doing so!

    Most of the pieces on this table are from a local home decor shop. It is the cutest! I recommend finding some pieces at your local shops as well. 

    Modern brunch table

    Girls Brunch Gifts

    As mentioned, I gave each girl a pair of matching pajamas to change into. It made for some darling pictures but I also made sure to choose some that the girls could enjoy forever.

    The dressing was another easy and inexpensive gift that meant something to each girl since they could recreate a dish with it that we had enjoyed together. 

    Here are some other great gifts to give at a girls brunch…

    • Candle
    • Tea towel
    • Your favorite cheese tied with twine
    • Pretty dish
    • Bottle of the non-alcoholic sparkling wine you use in the mimosa mocktail

    Dressing being handed to a girl

    Mimosa Mocktail

    Making a mimosa mocktail couldn’t be easier! With just two delicious ingredients and less than two minutes, you are off to a great start to your morning or girls brunch. 

    Champagne glasses with orange juice Some people have made non-alcoholic mimosas with club soda or sparkling fruit juice but this is just not close enough to the real thing for me. The key to the BEST mimosa mocktail is using non-alcoholic champagne. Honestly, you won’t be able to tell the difference other than how great you still feel after a few.  Orange juice poured into champagne glasses

    Other Girls Brunch Ideas

    • Holiday themed
    • Potluck
    • Build your own pancake bar
    • Giant breakfast charcuterie 
    • Biscuit bar (or basically any other breakfast themed food bar)

    Three gals with orange juice in glasses Modern breakfast tablescape

    Gluten-Free Brunch Menu

    I kept our menu simple yet delicious! Here is what I served…

    • Roasted balsamic potatoes with parmesan and fresh thyme
    • Fresh sliced grapefruit

    BRIANNAS dressing and roasted potatoes

    • GF blinis (mini pancakes) served with creme fraiche and caviar from The Caviar Company
    • Cinnamon sliced applesBlinis with caviar on a cake stand
    • Pecan pie bread pudding
    • Individual charcuterie boards
      Pecan pie bread pudding
    • Fresh fruit water with blueberries and lemon
    • Mimosa mocktailsBlini with caviar and creme fraiche
    • Fresh pecans
    • Fresh pistachiosBlonde girl with orange juice

    Modern Table Decor

    Using natural elements really gives any table that modern feel. We added in some driftwood to the bar cart that is made from metal and wood. 

    We also used gold silverware that contrasted beautifully with the marble cheeseboards and wood chargers. 

    Modern brunch tablescapegrapefruit and apples in marble containers Two girls with brunch and matching pjs

    Brunch Bar Cart

    For the bar cart, we kept it simple with a fruit water, some natural decor and pretty jars of nuts for snacking. While you don’t have to include snacks, I love this raw, healthy addition. 

    Brunch bar cart

    How to make roasted balsamic potatoes

    I am telling you, these are the BEST roasted potatoes you will ever have! Plus, they are so simple and only require a few steps so you will enjoy making them as well. 

    Roasted potatoes with balsamic

    • Wash and cube your potatoes and place in an 8×8 or 9×13 inch dish
    • Dice shallot and add the to the pan with potatoes
    • Add a heaping tablespoon of garlic

    Pro Tip: Keep the skins on the potatoes, they add great flavor!

    step by step roasted balsamic potatoes

    Evenly drizzle with BRIANNAS Creamy New American Balsamic dressing

    Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until fork tender and crispy

    Plate then add fresh grated parmesan, thyme and more dressing if you desire

    BRIANNAS balsamic dressing

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    Roasted Balsamic Potato Recipe

    Roasted balsamic potatoes
    5 from 8 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 45 minutes mins
    Total Time: 50 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: balsamic, potatoes, roasted
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 86kcal
    Author: Chandice Probst

    Ingredients

    • 4-5 large potatoes
    • 1 shallot, diced
    • 1 tbsp minced garlic
    • 1 bottle BRIANNAS New American Creamy Balsamic dressing
    • fresh parmesan, finishing salt and thyme

    Instructions

    • Wash and cube your potatoes (keep the skins on, they add great flavor) and place in an 8x8 or 9x13 inch dish
    • Dice shallot and add the to the pan with potatoes
    • Add a heaping tablespoon of garlic
    • Evenly drizzle with BRIANNAS New American Balsamic dressing
    • Bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes or until fork tender and crispy
    • Plate then add fresh grated parmesan, thyme and more dressing if you desire

    Notes

    Pro Tip: Keep the skins on the potatoes, they add great flavor!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 8servings | Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 459mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg

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    Comments

    1. Neha says

      November 30, 2020 at 5:13 am

      I absolutely love this idea I can almost taste them right now! They must be so yum and I love how this recipe uses only a few ingredients.

      Reply
    2. Loreto Nardelli says

      November 29, 2020 at 11:10 pm

      5 stars
      What a terrific Brunch. I totally agree to be organized and prepared. It gives you time to really enjoy your friends. As for the potatoes, I am seriously craving these now. The use of the creamy balsamic dressing is absolutely amazing and to finish the potatoes with grated parm just icing on the cake. Great post

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 03, 2020 at 6:41 am

        Thanks Loreto, I appreciate your kind words. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Marisa F. Stewart says

      November 29, 2020 at 5:31 pm

      5 stars
      These ideas came at just the right time. We had a brunch on Saturday and used your ideas. What a great success. We especially liked the roasted balsamic potatoes. That touch of balsamic really added to the flavor.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        December 05, 2020 at 12:49 am

        Thanks Marisa, I am so happy to hear this!

        Reply
    4. Leslie says

      November 27, 2020 at 3:06 pm

      5 stars
      There’s so much I love about this balsamic potato recipe! Such a wonderful recipe for all to enjoy! YUM!

      Reply
    5. Sharon says

      November 25, 2020 at 11:51 pm

      5 stars
      These roasted potatoes are anything but boring! The balsamic dressing is the perfect addition to add tons of flavor.

      Reply
    6. Kate says

      November 24, 2020 at 9:22 pm

      5 stars
      Many thanks for sharing this recipe of a Brunch and Roasted Balsamic Potatoes. The pictures look so good. It will be looking forward to trying it one of those coming weekends. 🙂

      Reply
    7. Petro says

      November 24, 2020 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Yum! These potatoes look so mouthwatering! I was planning on making potatoes next weekend, I’ll give your recipe a try! I’m sure it will be a hit with my gang!

      Reply
    8. FOODHEAL says

      November 24, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Balsamic cream makes everything delicious, I can imagine how these potatoes are sweet and flavorful. Surely, something to try out.

      Reply
    9. Amanda says

      November 24, 2020 at 2:30 pm

      5 stars
      These balsamic potatoes are delicious! I just love the flavor the balsamic added, and they had the perfect texture. And thanks for all those brunching tips! They’ll definitely come in handy.

      Reply
      • Chandice says

        November 25, 2020 at 2:12 pm

        Thanks so much! Always happy to help with yummy recipes and hosting tips. 🙂

        Reply
    10. Aditi Bahl says

      November 24, 2020 at 10:09 am

      5 stars
      Balsamic potatoes. Oh, what a lovely idea. The flavors are already too tempting. will surely try these soon.

      Reply
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