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How to Plan A Stress-Free Brunch On A Budget

Harriet
Hosting a brunch on a budget can be stress-free with these smart tips and creative menu ideas!
Learn how to keep costs down with seasonal ingredients, make-ahead dishes, and crowd-pleasing menu ideas for a brunch party.
Impress your guests and enjoy the festivities with these easy and budget-friendly strategies. Check out the blog post for more details!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 5 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine Multicultural
Servings 2 or more
Calories 152 kcal

Instructions
 

Have fun when planning your budget brunch menu, here are some menu ideas to get you started:

  • Mediterranean Brunch
    Main Dishes - Shakshuka and falafel
    Meats - Lamb sausage and grilled halloumi cheese
    Bread and Pastries - Pita Bread, spanakopita, and foccacia
    Sweet Options - Baklava and Greek yogurt homemade or store-bought with honey and fruit
    Side Dishes - Hummus, baba ganoush, and tabouli salad
  • New York Deli Brunch
    Main Dishes - Bagels and Lox, Reuben sandwiches
    Meats - Corned Beef and Pastrami
    Bread and pasties - Bagels, rye bread, and black and white cookies
    Sweet Options - Cheesecake and chocolate babka
    Side Dishes - Potato salad, coleslaw, and pickles
  • Mexican Fiesta Brunch
    Main Dishes - Huevos rancheros and chilaquiles
    Meats - Grilled chicken and chorizo Sausage
    Bread and Pastries - Corn tortillas, Mexican sweet bread, and cinnamon sugar donuts
    Sweet Options - Mexican hot chocolate and tres leches cake
    Side Dishes - Refried beans, grilled vegetables, and spicy rice
  • Southern Comfort Brunch
    Main Dishes - Biscuits and gravy, shrimp, and grits
    Meats - Fried Chicken and ham
    Breads and Pastries - Buttermilk biscuits, cornbread, and beignets
    Sweet Options - Sweet potato pie, and pecan pie
    Side Dishes - Collard Greens, mac and cheese, and deviled eggs
  • Brunch Buffet
    Main Dishes - Scrambled eggs and Belgian waffles
    Meats - Bacon and breakfast sausage
    Bread and Pastries - Bagels, English muffins, and croissants
    Sweet Options - Fresh fruit salad, donut holes, and mini muffins
    Side Dishes - Roasted potatoes, sautéed mushrooms, and grilled asparagus
  • French Bistro Brunch
    Main Dishes - Croque Monsieur and quiche Lorraine
    Meats - Ham and smoked salmon
    Bread and pasties - Baguette, croissant, and pain au chocolat
    Sweet Options - Creme brulee and fruit tart
    Side Dishes - Mixed greens salad, ratatouille, and gratin Dauphinois
  • California Fresh Brunch
    Main Dishes - Avocado toast and breakfast burrito
    Meats - Turkey bacon and grilled chicken breast
    Bread and Pastries - Whole grain bread, English muffins, and sourdough baguette
    Sweet Options - Fresh fruit salad and granola parfait
    Side Dishes - Mixed greens salad, roasted sweet potatoes, and grilled asparagus
  • Asian Fusion Brunch
    Main Dishes - Congee and kimchi fried rice
    Meats - Korean BBQ short ribs and teriyaki glazed salmon
    Bread and Pastries - Steamed buns, soba noodles, and vegetable spring rolls
    Sweet Options - Mango sticky rice and matcha green tea cake
    Side Dishes - Miso soup, Stir-fried vegetables
  • British Breakfast Brunch
    Main Dishes - Full English breakfast and Welsh rarebit
    Meats - Bacon and sausages
    Bread and pastries - Toast, crumpets, and scones with clotted cream and jam
    Sweet Options - Bread pudding and trifle
    Side Dishes - Bubble and squeak, grilled tomatoes, and baked beans
  • Vegetarian Brunch
    Main Dishes - Vegetarian quiche and tofu Scramble
    Meats - Vegetarian sausage and tempeh bacon
    Bread and Pastries - Whole grain bread, bagels, and fruit and nut muffins
    Sweet Options - Vegan banana bread and mixed berry parfait
    Side Dishes - Roasted tomatoes, grilled Portobello mushrooms, and avocado slices
  • Brunch with a Twist
    Main Dishes - Breakfast tacos and savory crepes
    Meats - Smoked salmon and turkey sausage
    Bread and Pastries - Naan bread, pumpernickel bread, and banana bread
    Sweet Options - Lemon bars and carrot cake cupcakes
    Side Dishes - Hash browns, grilled peppers and onions, and roasted broccoli
  • Middle Eastern Brunch
    Main Dishes - Shakshuka and Foul Mudammas (Fava Bean Dip)
    Meats - Lamb kofta and chicken shawarma
    Bread and Pastries - Pita bread, Manakish (Lebanese Flatbread), and Simit (Turkish Sesame Bread)
    Sweet Options - Baklava and halva
    Side Dishes - Hummus, baba ghanoush, and tabbouleh salad
  • Tex-Mex Brunch
    Main Dishes - Breakfast quesadillas and chorizo breakfast burritos
    Meats - Chorizo and grilled steak
    Bread and Pastries - Cornbread, flour tortillas, and churros
    Sweet Options - Sopapilla cheesecake and Tres Leches Cupcakes
    Side Dishes - Refried beans, Spanish rice, and grilled vegetables
  • Italian Brunch
    Main Dishes - Frittata and breakfast panini
    Meats - Prosciutto and Italian sausage
    Bread and Pastries - Focaccia bread, croissants, and biscotti
    Sweet Options - Cannoli and tiramisu
    Side Dishes - Caprese salad, roasted potatoes, and grilled asparagus
  • Classic Brunch
    Main Dishes - Quiche and eggs benedict
    Meats - Ham and bacon
    Bread and Pastries - English muffins, bagels, and croissants
    Sweet Options - Cinnamon rolls and fresh fruit salad
    Side Dishes - Roasted tomatoes, sauteed spinach, and homemade fries

Notes

Nutrition, serving size and cook times are based on the first recipe on the recipe card.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cuoCalories: 152kcal
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