Perfect Brunch Menu Ideas

Brunch is a kind of party alternative. So, keep your guests in mind while choosing the 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.

• 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

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

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

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

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

• Cut the sausage into cubes or small pieces.
• Spread the chunks on the French bread.
• In a large bowl, beat the eggs. Add milk, mustard, salt, and pepper, and blend well.
• Then add the chopped onions and mushrooms, and mix well.
• Pour this mixture over the bread with sausages.

• Top it with shredded cheese.
• Cover it with a plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
• Next morning add a little more cheese and cream of mushroom soup, and bake at 350°F for about 50 minutes, until it puffs up and sets. Get ready to serve it for brunch and get loads of compliments from your guests.

If you are still a novice at cooking, then it is wise to stick to easy-to-do dishes. If it the first time you are hosting this event, serve salads and a good selection of breads with different dips. The key is to keep the food light yet filling. Choose a few simple dishes from the list above, as they are a perfect combination of breakfast and lunch together, and your brunch is surely going to be a hit.