Continental Breakfast
Equipment
- Coffee Maker or Electric Kettle
- Toaster
- Juicer or Blender (optional)
- Serving Platters and Bowls
- Butter Knives, Spoons, Small Plates, and Mugs
Ingredients
- Breads & Pastries: Croissants, bagels, brioche, muffins, toast, Danish pastries
- Spreads: Butter, jams, honey, cream cheese, Nutella
- Cereals: Muesli, cornflakes, granola
- Dairy Products: Yogurt, milk (whole, skim, or plant-based options like almond milk)
- Fresh Fruits: Apples, bananas, berries, melons, oranges
- Proteins: optional: Hard-boiled eggs, cold cuts, smoked salmon, cheese
- Beverages: Freshly brewed coffee, tea, fruit juice (orange, apple, grapefruit)
Instructions
Prepare Your Beverages
- Brew fresh coffee, or steep a selection of teas. Squeeze fresh juice or pour from cartons into carafes.
Arrange Bread and Pastry Options
- Toast the bread and arrange pastries in baskets or on platters. Offer a variety of spreads like butter, jam, and cream cheese for variety.
Set Out Fresh Fruit
- Cut fruit into bite-sized pieces for easy serving. Serve whole fruits like bananas or apples on the side.
Add Dairy and Protein Options
- Offer a selection of yogurts in bowls, along with cheese, eggs, or cold cuts if you want to elevate the breakfast to a more complete meal.
Prepare the Cereal
- Set cereals in bowls with spoons, offering milk or yogurt on the side.
