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  • July 25, 2020

    17 Cheap Brunch Recipes to Make at Home

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    I know personally I would rather shell out money for a fun Sunday brunch with my friends in Brooklyn after church, but sadly, that’s just not a reality of the world right now. Yet while brunch may not be happening in the ways we want, that doesn’t mean we have to eliminate it from our lives completely. Making one of these cheap brunch recipes at home can be just as fun!

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    And to be honest. while I do love a good brunch at a restaurant, it gets expensive really quickly. With the right ingredients, you can easily make brunch at home that will rival the restaurant’s around the corner, and for probably a quarter (or an eighth!) of the price.

    Now, I know it’s important to support restaurants right now. Trust me, I’ve been doing my part to support my favorite eateries as much as I can. But if saving money is something you need to do right now, cooking at home is a commitment you should make for yourself. If you simply cook at home more, you could likely save up to $10,000 doing so. I know because, well, I’ve done it!


    So do yourselves all a favor and make one of these yummy cheap brunch recipes at home. From crumbly pastries to egg dishes and even some savory treats (and cocktails!), here are a few of my favorite cheap brunch recipes to make on the weekends.

    And if you’re on the hunt for even more recipes that can help you save money, sign up for my newsletter to receive a free cookbook with 25 dinner recipes—and one bonus dessert!

    blueberry coffee cake slices on a plate

    Blueberry Coffee Cake

    Bake this blueberry coffee cake to go with coffee on lazy weekend mornings.
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    blueberry coffee cake slices on a plate
    protein waffle recipe with strawberries and coffee

    Protein Waffle

    Get a boost of protein in the morning with this easy-to-make blender protein waffle recipe.
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    protein waffle with strawberries and whipped cream
    eggs on toast with sprouts and chive cream cheese

    Jammy Eggs on Toast with Scallion Cream Cheese

    This recipe is perfect for breakfast or lunch! Make these jammy eggs in less than 10 minutes and enjoy on a slice of sourdough.
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    eggs on toast with sprouts and chive cream cheese
    sourdough discard crepes with blueberries

    Sourdough Crepes

    Use up your sourdough discard immediately and whip up these crepes for breakfast!
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    sourdough crepe with blueberries and syrup
    pouring maple syrup on a stack of blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes

    Blueberry Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

    Use up the leftover ricotta cheese in your fridge and make a fluffy stack of pancakes for brunch.
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    pouring maple syrup on a stack of blueberry lemon ricotta pancakes
    sourdough cinnamon rolls with orange glaze

    Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls with Orange Glaze

    Use up your sourdough discard and prep some cinnamon rolls for the morning!
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    spreading orange glaze on sourdough cinnamon rolls
    shakshuka in a small skillet

    Shakshuka

    Use up a can of fire-roasted tomatoes and whip up this easy breakfast recipe.
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    four eggs in tomato sauce for shakshuka skillet
    eggs benedict ready to eat for breakfast

    Eggs Benedict

    Impress your friends with an easy homemade brunch, drowning in buttery hollandaise.
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    cut open eggs benedict on a plate
    drizzling maple syrup on a berry with whole wheat waffles

    Whole Wheat Waffles

    Double this recipe to make four waffles—perfect for a weekend brunch with friends!
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    whole wheat waffles on a grey plate with drizzled maple syrup
    lifting a glass of heavenly lemonade by the pool

    Heavenly Lemonade

    Spruce up your brunch cocktail by swapping out your orange juice with pink lemonade.
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    three glasses of raspberry heavenly lemonade
    savory french toast

    Savory French Toast

    Use up your leftover stale bread and whip up savory french toast for lunch.
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    savory french toast
    plates of avocado toast with soft boiled eggs and strawberries for breakfast

    Avocado Toast with Soft Boiled Eggs

    Don't be intimidated making soft boiled eggs! They are much easier to cook than you think. Here's how.
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    avocado toast with soft boiled egg cut open

    Caramel Chocolate Crescents

    This easy 5-ingredient recipe is a festive breakfast to serve for any holiday, or simply for a lazy weekend brunch.
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    breaking into a caramel chocolate croissant

    Sparkling Peach White Sangria Recipe

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    Breakfast Strata

    Have lots of leftovers in your fridge, and a stale loaf of bread? Throw it in a casserole dish and make an egg strata!
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    bruschetta recipe

    Bruschetta

    Adding goat cheese to the slices of bread will contrast well with the fresh tomatoes.
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    serving slices of bruschetta with fresh tomatoes and basil
    assembling prosciutto cucumber bites appetizer

    Prosciutto Cucumber Bites

    For an easy low-carb appetizer, throw together these prosciutto cucumber bites, made with only three ingredients.
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    prosciutto cucumber bites on a cutting board


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