Boma Breakfast Review!

[wildernesslodgelover]

I just posted this on another poster's review of several restaurants, including Boma breakfast. I copied and pasted my post, and changed a few comments and added some comments, also.....


We had a 10:45 ADR at Boma on May 6 (Sunday!) We were seated all the way in the back, at a table for two, next to that window that is kind of rounded out. Our servers name was Beth. We were on a child free trip...celebrating our 10 year anniversary and staying at the Dolphin.

I agree...frunch is way too sweet! That is a good idea to cut it with seltzer or club soda. I am thinking seltzer and vodka would be nice!

We also got the pressed pot of coffee.

I ordered a bloody mary, and I have to tell you, I don't think there was one drop of alcohol in there. I had one at Kona with breakfast the previous day and it was great. The bloody mary at Boma was basically a $6.50 glass of spicy tomato juice. I really should have said something, but I hate to sound like such a lush, especially before 11 a.m.!

I am crazy, just CRAZY for the sausage and biscuit casserole. It was right next to the bobotie. At first, DH and and I were piling on the scrambled eggs and bacon, but then we realized we can have that anytime, so after that we focused on the casserole, to bobotie and the carved pork and ham. To me, that buffet is worth it just for that casserole alone. I can eat $16 worth of it, no problem! This was the first recipe I recreated at home, I just made it last week and it turned out PERFECTLY. If you like that dish, you must try making it at home. I can post the recipe if you'd like.

I don't usually like the room temperature pastries that most buffets set out, but I ate several of those chocolate croissants. They were goooood.

There is all sorts of fruit and yogurt and granola, and I applaud people that actually put that stuff on their plate when surrounded by so much decadent stuff. Me? I passed right by that healthy selection! But it did look good and fresh. I usually love waffles and french toast, but theirs was just "eh" maybe because it wasn't really hot. Plus, I am not crazy about raisins in my french toast. I must admit though...it might have something to do with the fact that by this time I had a belly full of bobotie and sausage and biscuit casserole, so I was not a fair judge!

There is also a section with oatmeal, a quinoa porridge and "pap." Pap is an unfortunately named thick item that resembles grits but is not as coarse. It is like a finer polenta, but white. I like my grits savory...love them with cheese and garlic...but the pap was good with brown sugar sprinkled on top. I make quinoa at home, but again, as a dinner side dish that has more of a cous cous consistency. This was more wet, and it was very good when sprinkled with brown sugar. LOL, I am guessing EVERYTHING is good when sprinkled with brown sugar, but you get my drift.

We had to wait awhile to be greeted by our server, but she was friendly and efficient and pleasant.

This was our second breakfast at Boma, and so far, it is our favorite breakfast on property. We are thinking about making it a WDW tradition and doing it every trip. It's THAT good!


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[princessjv]

I really must stay at the AKL and eat at BOMA for Breakfast & Lunch! YUMMO!

What is Frunch, though?

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Frunch...It is a "Fruit Punch" I guess....and I would reckon there is mango juice, maybe guava, orange juice...cranberry (or something to give it a "pinkish hue") and I am sure some other juices in there. It is VERY sweet.

Yes, you must try Boma! They are only open for breakfast and dinner, though. I do think "Mara" is the best counter service on property (not that I have tried them all...YET, LOL.) They are open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

 

[John's Mom]

Thanks for the review! I would love to have the recipe for the sausage and biscuit casserole.

 

[2manypets]

Thanks for the reviews, we'll be staying at AKL and plan on eating at Boma's a few times. Never been for breakfast and now I'm really looking forward to it.

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Hear ya go!

Ingredients

1 lb bulk sausage
1 green pepper, diced
1 red pepper, diced
2 yellow squash, large dice
1 zucchini, large dice
2 russet potatoes, medium dice
1 T granulated garlic
1T ground cumin
1 T ground coriander
1 tsp. tumeric
1 T salt
1 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 T black pepper

Boursin Cheese Sauce
2 oz butter
2 oz flour
1 pint heavy cream
1 package boursin cheese
1 T fresh thyme
salt and pepper to taste





Instructions
Method

1. in a skillet over medium high heat, add the sausage and cook
until brown. While the meat is cooking, add half the spices.

2. Once the meat cooks for 10 minutes, add all the veggies
including the potatoes. Add the remaining half of the spices.
Cook for another 10 minutes until the veggies are tender.

3. Remove the skillet from the heat and drain the fat. Set aside
the sausage mixture for later.

4. To make the boursin cheese sauce, in a saucepan over medium
high heat, melt the butter. Slowly add the flour using a whisk to
form a roux. cook the roux for 1 minute. Add the heavy cream,
whisking as you go, to incorporate the cream. Turn the heat down
to low and cook for 5 mins.

5. Add the cheese and fresh thyme, sitrring as you cook for an
additional 5 mins. Add salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat
and chill.

6. When it is time to serve this dish, place the sausage mixture
in a large mixing bowl. Slowly add the cheese sauce to make the
mixture similar to a potpie filling

7. Preheat oven to 350. Place the sausage and cheese mixture into
a casserole dish and top with your favorite raw store bought
biscuits. Bake about 20 mins or until the biscuits are brown.
Serve immediately.



*notes*

I omitted the potatoes...I don't remember potatoes being in the dish. If I used them, I think sweet potatoes would be nice.

Also, instead of using premade biscuits, I used bisquick and made the biscuit mix and dollopped it on the top. I put the sausage mixture in a 2 quart 11 x 7 casserole dish, and put about 6 (or was it 8?) "blobs" of biscuit mix on top. It was great cuz the creamy casserole sauce soaks into the bicuits as they cook.

Boursin is really expensive...I think you could substitute cream cheese. That's what I will do next time.

 

[Leota]

I go to Boma breakfast for the Sausage Skillet too, WLL. It is also something I cook at home on a regular basis now, as well as the sugar-cured pork loin & Boma Mustard. I have substituted cream cheese with no problem. I do like to add a little extra black pepper tho. DS is a Quinoa lover from way back & we have that for breakfast alot too.

I had breakfast there last week & I paid close attention to the potato issue. Yep - they are there. They dice them smaller than I do. But, I'm an Irish girl & potatoes are a staple of life for me, so mine go in pretty chunky.

I agree with Savory Grits too. I'm not a sweet grits lover. Same with Pap. I just ask the server (or at a buffet, the cooks) for some grated cheddar & minced garlic. Then for good measure, I throw in some crumbled bacon. What doesn't taste better with bacon? lol

I also agree that Frunch is very sweet, I can drink about half a glass. I think it'd be awesome with vodka & soda!

Boma has definately become a traditional breakfast for us too.

 

[CoralCayTownhome]

Thanks for the review

We have only been to Boma for dinner - have talked about going for breakfast but just haven't got there yet. I think after reading this it will have to be on our breakfast list next time.

 

[Minniespal]

Excellent review ~ Thanx for sharing.

 

[Maggi May]

Great review. We're thinking about going to AKL in October and can't wait to eat breakfast at Boma.

 

[wilma-bride]

Hmmm, breakfast at Boma sounds good. Maybe an option if we can get into AKV one day

 

[Tinkerchele]

Thanks for your review! We had dinner at Boma and loved it and want to try breakfast in November.

I think that breakfast is served until 11am only, right? How was it going at 10:45? We're not early morning eaters, so 10:45-11:00 would be a great time for us, but don't want to get there too late and feel rushed out the door...

 

[purpliequeen]

Thanks for the review. We have made reservations here once but had to cancel them due to us being too full (we stayed concierge). It is my dream to eat breakfast here sometime in the near future though!

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Thanks for your review! We had dinner at Boma and loved it and want to try breakfast in November.

I think that breakfast is served until 11am only, right? How was it going at 10:45? We're not early morning eaters, so 10:45-11:00 would be a great time for us, but don't want to get there too late and feel rushed out the door...

That is one thing that has always impressed me about Disney buffets. I have never once felt rushed. We do Chef Mickey's for breakfast a lot, and again, we ALWAYS choose late ADRs. When I make my ADRs for breakfast, I always ask for the latest time. I think it is great how they keep fresh food coming out throughout the morning, even after 11 a.m.

If you choose to eat at a place that also serves lunch (for example, Crystal palace) you get a double bonus of being able to choose from breakfast AND lunch items, as they are stocking the buffet for lunch towards the end of breakfast.

 

[loveDmouse]

Thanks for the review.

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Thanks for the review! I can't wait to try Boma in November!!!

 

[Threehearts]

Thanks for the recipe. I use Boursin style cheese in many dishes and when I lived in Europe, people often made their own version. Basically, you just soften 8 ounces of cream cheese, blend in 2 tbsp. very soft butter, add 1/2-1tsp garlic powder(depends on how garlicky you like it), 1 tsp. dried dill and 1 tsp of your choice of herb(I like thyme but basil, oregano, parsley or any other will be fine). Add 1 tsp. ground pepper. Blend well and let it sit in the fridge for several hours or overnight. Voila! Boursin cheese.

Susan(Threehearts)

 

[wildernesslodgelover]

Thanks for that recipe for boursin, threehearts! I love the stuff!

 

[dawgfan]

Great review. Thanks.

 

[TwingleMum]

Great review and thanks for the bonus recipe!!! We love Boma for dinner but never made it there for breakfast. Its on our list.