Christmas Eve Brunch?

I'm hosting DH's family. About 15 people. I'm also working the night shift the 23rd into the 24th. They're coming around 12-1:00. I'd love ideas for dishes to serve that are either easy, or can be prepared in advance. I spoke to both SILs and they are on board with each of us making a few things, to ease everybody's burden. I was thinking of doing appy-style/finger foods and they were in agreement. Any suggestions of stuff I can make that doesn't come frozen in a box?

Or, maybe I should do regular dishes but set it up buffet-style on the island rather than having a formal sit-down. What do you think?

This is what I'm thinking so far for the appy style:

Quiche
Stuffed mushrooms
Crescent roll things with ham, spinach & herb cheese inside
Pigs in a blanket (DH loves these)
Salami/cheese/crackers
Veggie platter with dip
Fruit salad

Buffet-style:

Spiral ham with nice rolls (or deli platter)
Glazed baby carrots
Penne a la Vodka
Quiche

Message edited 12/11/2011 11:41:34 AM.

Re: Christmas Eve Brunch?

Mini bagels with assorted salads/ spreads. Egg salad, chicken salad, flavored cream cheese etc...

Re: Christmas Eve Brunch?

Not sure if you want a breakfast food in there (like pancakes/waffles type thing) but you could always make baked french toast!