Bridal Brunch Made Easy

(Family Features) - Celebrate the bride-to-be in style with an elegant bridal shower brunch starring a heart-shaped entrée. With a little planning and a few simple accessories, it's easy to create a shower that will give her memories to last a lifetime.

Start with Elegant Egg Bakes in charming heart shapes. They're easy to make, and they create a lovely presentation. Simply beat eggs, milk and biscuit mix together and pour into the heart shaped multi-cavity pan over asparagus, shredded cheese and diced Canadian bacon. To save time, these can even be baked ahead and reheated in the oven before serving.

Along with the mini egg bakes, serve a selection of homemade or store-bought pastries, danishes or muffins displayed on a tray or platter. Include fresh fruit and champagne flutes for mimosas or even punch or juice.

Continue the heart theme in the decorations. Scatter heart-shaped charms around the table and use simple ribbons to tie the charms to the stems of champagne flutes for added style. A colorful centerpiece in a coordinating basket provides the finishing touch. Encourage guests to share words of wisdom for the loving couple by providing a special notebook and matching pen set - this makes a wonderful keepsake for the bride.

This elegant bridal brunch is sure to be an affair to remember. For more recipes plus great shower decorating and accessorizing ideas, visit www.wilton.com.

Elegant Egg Bakes
Makes 6 servings

3 eggs
1-1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup biscuit mix
1/4 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup finely shredded cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack or combination of cheeses
1 cup diced Canadian bacon
1 cup frozen cut asparagus spears, thawed
1 package (1.25 oz.) hollandaise sauce, prepared according to package instructions (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F. Spray Mini Heart pans with vegetable pan spray.

In large bowl, beat together eggs, milk, biscuit mix and pepper. Evenly divide cheese, Canadian bacon and asparagus among pan cavities; top with egg mixture. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on cooling grid 5 to 10 minutes. Turn out of pan and serve, if desired, with hollandaise sauce.

Wilton Products:
Dimensions 6 Cavity Mini Heart Pan
Sweetheart Toasting Glasses
Sweetheart Flower Girl Basket
Sweetheart Favor Accents

SOURCE: Wilton Enterprises, Inc.