Brunch Menu for 7

[winnied]

Let me know if you have any suggestions!

Mimosas
OJ
Coffee

Mini bagels with lox cream cheese spread (this will be set in the sitting area so people don't hoard the kitchen right away)

Spinach, Egg, and Cheese Strata
Peach Coffee Cake
Breakfast Sausage or Ham Steaks
Fruit plate and bowl for berries
Green salad of some sort

[jennistarr1]

so...this is a pet peeve of mine...breakfast is breakfast, lunch is lunch...brunch is breakfast and lunch combined...you have an awesome breakfast planned with a random green salad...

I'm giving you a pass though because the strata, while more breakfasty, I could see being served for lunch as well...and fruit fits equally into both.

The easy fix to me here is to serve a spiral sliced ham instead of the breakfast sausage or ham steak...along with rolls and different condiments such as mayo/mustard/tomatoes/onions

[winnied]

That's fair. I always associate brunch as being a late in the day breakfast :/.

Is it possible to get a tiny sprial sliced ham? I don't really want to get a huge one for 7 people, especially when there is other stuff.

[6fsn]

Agreed with this being a great breakfast menu, but not brunch. Small hams are hard to find, but they do freeze well so you could use it later. You could aldo do a chicken salad or get a turkey breast, any sort of meat that would make sandwiches.

I also like roast potaoes or potato casserole.

[msmerymac]

I like egg dishes for brunch, so I like all of your menu options.

I would expand the drink selection a little, mostly because I don't love mimosas or orange juice. I prefer bloody marys. But if that's too much, you can do bellinis (since they are also a champagne drink). I'd also throw in some iced tea or hot tea - just a small box of tea bags and a kettle of water will give you that option, which should be cheap and easy.

[winnied]

I LOVE Bloody Marys too but most of the group are not big liquor drinkers. The Bellini and tea idea is great though, thanks!

[clseale]

I agree with the others about the ham, chicken salad, one thing a bit more "lunchy." I struggled with that the last time I hosted brunch as well.

Another idea for a drink (if you don't want two champagne drinks) is a sangria. I made a white peach basil sangria that was a HUGE hit at Easter brunch.