• A breakfast quiche is an economical option for feeding small and large groups.mini quiche image by richard villalon from Fotolia.com
  
  It's not necessary to settle for a bowl of cereal with milk to make an economical breakfast. With just a few inexpensive ingredients, you can prepare a more substantial and creative meal without blowing your budget. The right dish not only saves you money, but gets you out of the kitchen quickly, even when feeding a house full of guests. Whether your meal takes 10 or 40 minutes to complete, there are enough options to satisfy everyone's taste while keeping the frugal shopper happy.
  
  

Baked Dishes

• Breakfast in the form of a baked dish is a easy an economical method for feeding a family or large group. You'll eliminate the extra time and expense involved with preparing individual orders for each person.
  
  A crustless quiche is a great baked option and you can prepare it quickly. For a basic recipe, you'll need a few eggs, a little meat, milk, cheese, butter and seasoning. With the addition of baking mix, a crust forms during baking, leaving you with a hearty, breakfast quiche after little effort.
  
  A breakfast casserole is another low-cost, yet filling meal which only requires a few inexpensive ingredients. A basic recipe includes frozen, shredded hashbrowns, cheese, meat, green onions, milk and seasonings. Layer the ingredients in a casserole dish and place it in the oven. Prepare this dish up to 24 hours ahead of baking time and sit back to visit with your guests until breakfast is ready.
  
  

Skillet Meals

• A skillet meal is an economical way to prepare traditional breakfast favorites, all in one pan. No need to stand over a stove preparing separate servings for everyone, since one large skillet can hold enough for all.
  
  A hashbrown omelet skillet meal will serve several people, yet takes little time and expense to complete. A simple dish includes eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, cheese, milk, onions, green peppers and seasonings. After preparing the ingredients, cook them together in one skillet on the stovetop. The result is one large omelet, ready to be sliced into individual servings.
  
  A Mexican skillet meal is another easy and economical breakfast option for those looking for a bit more spice. This complete meal includes eggs, Mexican cheese blend, potatoes O'Brien, salsa, milk, crumbled tortilla chips, salt and pepper. Cook the ingredients in one skillet and top with salsa, chips and cheese for a breakfast dish with a little Mexican flair.
  
  

Quick Meals

• Frozen waffles are quick and easy to prepare, even for the kids. Just pop them in the toaster and add a bit of fruit on top when serving. A side of lean meat, such as deli-ham, will round out the meal.
  
  Try a breakfast fruit bowl comprised of three or more fruits of your choice. Simply toss the fruit with a few tablespoons of frozen orange juice concentrate and chill first or serve it immediately. This nutritious dish plus toast with a peanut butter spread is inexpensive and a meal that many kids will appreciate.
  
  Prepare instant oatmeal in one dish or allow each individual to choose their own prepacked flavored option. Toss in some raisins, blueberries or other fruit to add nutritious flavor to this healthy, filling breakfast choice.