Brunch is great for so many reasons. It’s the kind of meal that offers the best of both worlds. Not only can you enjoy those breakfast favourites, but you can also tuck into some foods that are usually served for lunch. Breakfast is usually served fairly early while lunch is enjoyed in the afternoon. Brunch fits right in the middle which is excellent for occasions like Christmas when you might not want to wake up early or wait for lunch.
If you love pancakes, there are a number of options from which to choose. If you enjoy making different designs, you can fill a bottle (like a ketchup or mustard squeeze bottle) with pancake batter. Squeeze the batter out onto a hot pan and get creative with your designs. You can make Santa, snowmen, Rudolph, and so on. If you aren’t sure how to make these designs, you can practice in advance and check out video tutorials online.
Another pancake option is to make larger, pan-sized pancakes, and fill them with your favourite savoury fillings. In this case, you want to make sure that your pancake batter is not too sweet. Some options for fillings include ham and cheese, roasted veggies and cheese, and even chicken and cheese.
Some great breakfast foods include bacon, sausage, eggs, sauteed mushrooms, baked beans, and toast with various spreads and toppings. Don’t forget sweet treats like muffins, cookies, and brownies.
For something that sits perfectly between breakfast and lunch, how about some frittatas? They are delicious, filling, and extremely satisfying. Not to mention easy to make. Don’t forget about cold meats and cheese with crackers and bread.