Brunch Menu Ideas

Brunch is a comforting meal, that serves as a late breakfast or an early lunch, however you take it. Brunches are a good choice for family get-togethers or meeting friends to celebrate some special event. The joyful brunch with family and friends is filled with tears and laughter and can bring back the sweet memories of the past. The easy, informal meal offers a variety of flexible and filling foods, which can be very appealing to the appetite. You can include your favorite breakfast sandwiches along with the luncheon meats. There can be some savory dishes along with sweet delicious desserts.

Menu Ideas for Brunch
Brunch is a kind of party alternative. So, keep your guests in mind while choosing the brunch menu. Have a variety of dishes along with light beverages. Include juice and cocktail options. Have some seasonal fruits in the menu and your guests will enjoy the treat. Following are some ideas for brunch menu.

Main Course

• Chicken salad
• smoked or poached salmon
• French toasts
• Crust-less tomato ricotta pie
• Rice and corn frittata
• Belgian waffles
• Asparagus tart
• Quiche
• Sausages
• Egg casserole
• Meatball sandwiches
• Tuna salads
• Pasta salads or broccoli salads
• Pork roast
• Ham
• Crab cakes

Fillers

• Cheese balls
• Roasted potatoes
• Salsa
• Muffins
• Pancakes
• Waffles
• Cheese crackers
• Scrambled eggs
• Spinach dip
• bread and toast
• Croissants

Desserts

• Cheesecakes
• Muffins
• Gelatin salad
• Custards
• Coffee cake
• Sticky buns
• Honey toast
• Fruits and fruit salads
• Fruit compote
• Ice creams
• Chocolate fondue
• Granola yogurt parfait

Beverages

• Coffee
• Espresso
• Tea
• Fruit juices
• Punch
• Bloody Marys
• Mimosas
• Wine
• Spiced cider
• Champagne

Breakfast Strata
You could try this recipe of breakfast strata which serves as the perfect opening dish for a brunch. Have a look at it.
Ingredients

• 6 slices of French bread, 1/2 inch thick
• 8 eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1/2 lb smoked sausage
• 1/2 lb mushrooms
• 1 tablespoon chopped onion
• 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

1. Cut sausage into cubes or small pieces.
2. Spread the chunks on the French bread.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add milk, mustard, salt and pepper and blend well.
4. Then add the chopped onions and mushrooms and mix them together.
5. Pour this mixture over the bread with sausages.
6. Top it with shredded cheese.
7. Cover it with a plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
8. Next morning add a little more cheese and cream of mushroom soup, and bake at 350° for about 50 min, until it puffs up and sets. Get ready to serve it for brunch and get loads of compliments from your guests.

So, these were some yummy ideas for a brunch menu. You can enjoy them with friends or alone, or on lazy Sunday afternoons with family. You could surprise your mom by making some dishes from this menu. Choose a simple brunch menu from the list above, which is a perfect combination of breakfast and lunch together, and your brunch is surely going to be a hit. Enjoy!