Breakfast Buffet : A Hearty and Delicious Spread
Whether you're hosting a cozy family brunch or a laid-back weekend breakfast, this breakfast buffet is perfect for feeding four hungry people. With a mix of sweet and savory options, everyone can enjoy a hearty, flavorful breakfast that starts the day right!
Ingredients
Savory:
Eggs:
- 8 large eggs
- ¼ cup milk
- Salt and pepper to taste
Bacon:
- 8 strips of bacon
Breakfast Sausage:
- 8 sausage links
Roasted Vegetables:
- 1 bell pepper chopped
- 1 small zucchini chopped
- 1 small red onion chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sweet:
Pancakes:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 egg
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- Maple syrup and fresh fruit for topping
Extras:
Toast:
- 4 slices of whole wheat bread
Fruit:
- 1 cup fresh berries strawberries, blueberries, or raspberries
Instructions
1 Preheat the Oven:
- Set your oven to 400°F (200°C). This will be for roasting vegetables and keeping food warm while everything is cooked.
2 Roasted Vegetables:
- Toss the chopped bell pepper, zucchini, and red onion with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Spread them on a baking sheet and roast for 20 minutes or until tender and lightly browned.
3 Cook the Bacon and Sausage:
- Place bacon strips on a separate baking sheet and bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes until crispy.
- For the sausages, fry them in a large skillet over medium heat until browned and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
4 Scrambled Eggs:
- While the bacon and veggies are cooking, whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper.
- In a large skillet, melt a little butter and pour the egg mixture in. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until soft and fluffy (about 5-7 minutes).
5 Make the Pancakes:
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and baking powder. In another bowl, whisk together the egg, milk, and melted butter.
- Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients, stirring until smooth.
- Cook pancakes on a hot griddle or skillet over medium heat, flipping when bubbles form on the surface (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Keep pancakes warm in the oven.
6 Toast the Bread:
- Toast the bread slices in a toaster or on a griddle until golden brown. Serve with butter, jam, or honey.
7 Set Up Your Buffet:
- Arrange everything on your table or counter: eggs, bacon, sausages, roasted vegetables, pancakes, toast, and fresh fruit.
- Provide maple syrup, butter, and any other toppings (like fresh herbs or extra seasoning) on the side.
Notes
Tips:
You can customize the roasted vegetables with whatever is in season.
Add some avocado slices or yogurt to the buffet for extra variety.
For a quicker buffet, prepare some of the ingredients (like pancake batter or roasted veggies) the night before.
You can customize the roasted vegetables with whatever is in season.
Add some avocado slices or yogurt to the buffet for extra variety.
For a quicker buffet, prepare some of the ingredients (like pancake batter or roasted veggies) the night before.
