A cheerful bridal brunch typically starts around 10:30 am and goes until the early afternoon. An informal brunch is a great way to start a lazy Saturday or Sunday. Let your invitees leisurely wake up as they treat themselves to a delicious selection of dishes.
Here are some bridal shower menu ideas to make a delectable meal for your guests.
Bridal Shower Brunch Menu Idea – Belgian Waffles and Quiches
Menu
Mixed Fruit |Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
Belgian Waffles with Bacon and Sausage
Assorted muffins and danishes
White Wine |Mimosas
Specialty Coffee and Teas
Mixed Fruit
Create a beautiful centerpiece with this colorful fruit salad. Mixed fruit is a sweet and refreshing snack to start off the bridal shower brunch. The mixed fruit could be served in a bowl a watermelon shell or in individual cups for guest to grab and go. Some fruit to include in the mixed fruit are:
Watermelon
Cantaloupe or honeydew
Oranges
Apple
Strawberries
Grapes
Bananas
Pineapple
Tip: To keep apples and bananas Belgian Waffles and Quiches ripe, dip slices into lemon juice and add them to the mixed fruit just before the bridal shower begins.
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche
A flavorful quiche is a good way to add some substance and something savory to the bridal shower brunch menu. The quiche could be pre cut into slice or cut into squares and arranged onto a platter with utensils.
Spinach and Mushroom Quiche (Serves 8)
1 9 inch Partially baked Pastry Shell
5 Eggs
1 ½ Cups of grated cheese Monterey jack,
sharp cheddar cheese. Pick one or use a mixture of the two.
¾ pint of plain yogurt
1 bag or pack or Portobello mushrooms
1 bag of spinach
4 green onions (diced)
¼ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
Beat 5 eggs and yogurt together. Sprinkle cheese to the bottom of the pastry shell. Add mushroom then spinach and cover with remaining cheese. Pour egg and yogurt mixture and bake on 375° for 45 minutes until the middle is firm.
Belgian Waffles
4 eggs
4 tablespoons of granulated sugar
½ teaspoons of salt
1 cup of milk
4 tablespoons butter or margarine melted and cooled
1-cup all-purpose flour
Melted butter or margarine
Powdered sugar
Whipped cream
Strawberries
Instructions
Beat egg whites in a medium-sized bowl then set aside. Combine egg yolks sugar and salt and beat in large bowl until thick. Then blend and add milk, Vanilla and 4 tablespoons butter. Add flour and blend.
Preheat Belgian a waffle maker according to directions. Brush with butter for choir. Pour recommended amount of batteries waffle maker. Make sure it is spread evenly through. Bake according to the waffle iron’s instructions.
Let waffle and sprinkle powdered sugar before topping it with whip cream and sliced strawberries.
This could be served with cooked sausage or bacon.
Tip: You may want to borrow an additional waffle maker from a friend and have a helper assigned to making waffles before the guests arrive.
Muffins and Danishes
Muffins and Danishes could be made form scratch but it would be easier to or them from your local bakery. That way you can focus on the main dishes. If you have a muffin recipe your guests will love, then go for it! However, if you want to make things little easier for yourself, I would just buy the muffin and Danishes. Add them to the rest of the delicious foods at the bridal shower brunch.
Conclusion
A quiche and Belgian waffle bridal shower brunch is sure to be a success with you guests and bride. Be sure to remember the tips given in this article for you food to say fresh.
What food do you think should be at a bridal shower brunch?
