14 Budget Fancy Breakfast Ideas For Special Occasions
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Looking for a special occasion fancy breakfast idea? These cafe-quality breakfast ideas are easy to make and sure to please on any budget.
A cafe breakfast can be a wonderful treat. But if the budget doesn’t stretch that far, you can make cafe-quality breakfasts and brunches at home for a tiny fraction of the cost of eating out.
These aren’t the most frugal breakfasts around, but if you’re wanting a special for Father’s Day, there’s something here to hit the spot.
Some of these recipes probably cost less than you might think. An eggs benny, for example, comes in at under $2.50 per serve. This is far less than the $20 you’ll pay at a cafe but just as good.
Each breakfast can be made even cheaper if you buy ingredients on special, shop at Aldi, or substitute some ingredients for cheaper alternatives, as suggested in each recipe.
Add homemade coffee (this article shows how to make a great coffee, even without a machine), and you’ve got a lux breakfast for special occasions or for a weekend treat.
All of the Father’s Day breakfast ideas below can be made at home with no specialist equipment (I’m looking at you, waffle iron), except for the smoothie. An inexpensive stick blender (I got mine for about $20 at Big W) will make Hollandaise sauce soooo much easier, though and is useful for a whole lot of meals.
For more Father’s Day gift ideas, check out these six ‘man’ hampers.
Frugal Father's Day Breakfast Ideas
Banana, Bacon, and Cheese on Toast (Trust Me, It's Delicious)
This unusual combo is surprisingly delicious.
Boujee on a Budget: Smashed Avo & Feta in 2 Minutes & Under $2
Enjoy a smashed avo at home for less.
Easy Ham and Cheese Croissants for that Special Breakfast
You can't beat a ham and cheese croissant. Make ahead ready to put in the oven for an easy Sunday breakfast.
Banana Peanut Butter Breakfast Smoothie
Full of protein and fibre, this breakfast smoothie will satisfy.
Easy Eggs Benny With Bacon for Under A$2.50 Per Serve
A cafe classic, this meal is easier and cheaper than first impressions suggest.
Creamy Rosemary Mushroom Sauce (For Toast, Steak, Chicken or Pasta)
If bacon and eggs aren't dad's thing, this rosemary and mushroom sauce is very flavourful and great on toast.
Simple and Delicious: Ham and Veggie Breakfast Omelette
Omelettes are a great vehicle for using up leftovers and turning them into something gourmet.
Four Frugal French Toast Variations that Save Money and Brighten Your Mornings
Turn stale bread into a decadent breakfast with these four French toast variations.
Healthy Wholemeal Pancakes
Pancakes are always a hit, and they are super cheap to make. This version increases the nutritional value without compromising on taste.
Start the Weekend Right with Healthy Breakfast Burritos
This is one of our favourite breakfasts. Wrapping everything in a tortilla makes breakfast easy to eat.
How to Make Potato Rosti and Sweet Potato Rosti (Toast Alternative)
A potato rosti is very similar to a hash brown, but it is quick and easy to fry one of these up in a pan while you're cooking eggs.
Frugal Sausage Sizzle Strata
A filling meal for any time of the day, Strata is a great way to use up stale bread and leftover sausages.
Start the morning off right with this frugal toasted muesli recipe
For those who don't enjoy a cooked breakfast, why not try custom-made toasted muesli?
