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    Breakfast for Dinner Party - Why Not?

    May 6, 2021 by Jurga Leave a Comment

    Breakfast for dinner is an easy and fun dinner party theme! We are sharing our menu and delicious recipes for our night out in our pajamas!

    No one would question having breakfast at 7:00 in the morning, but breakfast at 7:00 in the evening? Why not?

    When our kids were little, they often asked for pancakes, waffles or scrambled eggs for dinner with plenty of bacon on the side!

    To challenge the idea that breakfast fare is for mornings only, we decided to host "Breakfast for Dinner" as a theme for our Great 8 dinner party in 2012.

    We set the mood for the evening, by having the guests arrive dressed in their pajamas; as you never know who just might need a nap after a big dinner! 

    Four women posing in their pajamas.

    Bloody Mary Bar as an Appetizer!

    Although appetizers are not usually served for breakfast, we decided to build a Bloody Mary bar complete with seasonings and garnishes. This way each of us could chose to keep it simple or be creative and put everything into our drink!

    We prepped the glassware by dipping the rims in celery salt and Old Bay seasoning.

    Ideas to include on your Bloody Mary Bar:

    • vodka
    • tomato juice or Bloody MMary mix
    • Worcestershire Sauce
    • prepared horseradish
    • hot sauce of your choice
    • bacon
    • boiled shrimp
    • celery stalks, caper berries, fresh cucumber, pepperocinis, spicy pickled green beans, marinated pearl onions, olives, lime wedges
    • skewers
    Two women posing for the camera one has a tall glass with a Bloody Mary in it.

    All the ingredients included in the bar may be prepared the day before and set up right before the guests arrive. The bonus: No need to prepare appetizers and no need for bartender duty!

    A man and woman posing for the camera and the woman has a tall glass with a Bloody Mary in it.

    Also to complement the theme, Tequila Sunrise Mimosas were served (these brought a little sunshine to the dinner!). Have you tried our classic Mimosas?

    Breakfast for Dinner Menu

    As a starter to our meal, we served the extraordinary and delicious Baked Eggs with Mushrooms and Parmesan Cream in a small ramekin.

    This is baked eggs with mushrooms and parmesan cream in an individual ramekin with parsley sprinkled on top.

    accompanied by Kyle's delightful Pear and Hazelnut Green Salad that added a nice blend of sweet and savory.

    This Pear Hazelnut Green Salad combines is in a large glass salad bowl with hazelnuts in a small wooden bowl on the side with salad dressing in a small pitcher and Bosc pears on the table.

    Debbie's Salmon Hash with Horseradish Dill Sauce was a nice twist to the standard corned beef version.

    Overhead view of a large plate of salmon hash sitting on a colorful tablecloth.

    And Anna's signature Rosemary Asiago Bread - baked to perfection - supplemented the meal.

    Silver tray with sliced bread on it.

    Of course, no breakfast dinner ... is complete without something sweet. Why not cake... coffee cake?

    For dessert, this buttery, gluten-free Cinnamon Coffee Cake completed our cuisine perfectly.

    Image of gluten free cinnamon coffee cake with flowers behind.

    "Breakfast for Dinner" is an unconventional dinner party theme but take it from us, it was a successful and fun evening! Give it a try! You'll have your guests saying, "Why not?"

    More Breakfast for Dinner Recipes:

    Baked Eggs Benedict Muffin Cups
    Delicious, make ahead individual servings for a brunch party! And they can easily be adapted to be gluten free or dairy free.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Fruit Salad with Orange Glaze
    Fruit Salad is a lovely light side dish at almost any meal! And this one can be made ahead of time! See the Gr8 Tips at the end of the recipe.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Overhead shot of fruit salad in a glass bowl on a marble slab.
    Quiche Lorraine - Bacon and Cheese Quiche Recipe
    Start your day with a savory Quiche Lorraine. An "custard-like" egg pie with crispy bacon and sauteed leeks. It's an impressive dish perfect for breakfast, brunch or even a light lunch or dinner.
    Note- The prepare and cook times below do not include the time to cook the bacon and the time to prepare a homemade pie crust.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    A piece of quiche on a spatula being held over the quiche Lorraine in the pie dish.
    Chipotle Deviled Eggs and Sriracha Deviled Eggs
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    There is nothing devilish about these deviled eggs! The spicy mayonnaise addition really kicks the flavor up a notch. Enjoy this perfect snack or appetizer!
    Roasted Herbed Baby Potatoes
    Tender crispy roasted potatoes are the perfect side dish for almost any meal!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    These Roasted Herbed Baby Potatoes are the perfect side dish for any beef, chicken, lamb or fish dish. A simple recipe with lots of flavor!
    Best Breakfast Blueberry Muffins
    These are simple to make and will be the best breakfast blueberry muffins you have tasted! Skip the box; enjoy these homemade delicious and moist muffins!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    These are simple to make and will be the best breakfast blueberry muffins you have tasted! Skip the box; enjoy these homemade delicious and moist muffins!
    Challah Bread
    Adapted from Beth Hensperger's cookbook Bread.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Make Debbie's Challah Bread one time and you will be hooked! It is super easy and wonderfully delicious. One recipe makes two loaves!
    Lemon Bars with Shortbread Crust
    Thank you Kitty for your help in measuring, sifting, zesting, squeezing, mixing, cleaning, and photographing!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Close up of lemon bars topped with powdered sugar and garnished with a sprig of mint.
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