Breakfast and Brunch Recipes

Start your day with an easy pancake or omelet breakfast. Or plan a showstopping brunch with quiches, waffles, casseroles, and more!

Staff Picks

Bacon and Egg Doughnuts

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I've always wanted to try making some kind of sweet/savory bacon-studded fritter using pate a choux, also known as that stuff you make cream puffs with.Ā I went full breakfast theme, and topped mine with a little maple syrup, but feel free to get your beignet on, and cover them with a pile of powdered sugar.

Easy Shakshuka

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This is a slightly modified version of a popular Middle Eastern breakfast dish. I love this recipe because it is easy, healthy, and satisfying. You can also make this with fresh tomato and jalapeno, but I like to use the canned version so I can make it whenever I want with ingredients from my pantry.

Lemon-Ricotta Cornmeal Waffles

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Slightly dense waffles with a hint of lemon flavor and ricotta cheese for richness. If you like corn muffins, I think you will like these. Pairs well with fresh berries.

Bacon and Egg Tacos

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Some bacon and eggs on a flour tortilla for breakfast. Serve with salsa if desired.

Eggs Benedict Casserole

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Overnight Eggs Benedict! Easy to make ahead, perfect for brunch or a special occasion or overnight house guests.

Quick & Crispy Home Fries

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In order to get a crispy crust like the fries at your local diner you need to precook and cool them. When you pan fry a cold starch, it gets a beautifully crispy surface.

Bacon for the Family or a Crowd

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This is the way to get crisp bacon without having to constantly turn it, watch over it, or get burnt by splatters of grease. It 'fries' up flat and doesn't curl, which looks great beside a breakfast plate of eggs, and makes BLT sandwiches much easier. Very nice when feeding a family or crowd.

Strawberry Oatmeal Breakfast Smoothie

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This is a fast vegan smoothie with a deep pink color and a rich, creamy texture. VERY filling, and perfect for people in a rush in the morning. You don't have to give up a good breakfast when it's this fast to make! I use vitamin fortified soy milk.

Good Old Fashioned Pancakes

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This is a great recipe that I found in my Grandma's recipe book. Judging from the weathered look of this recipe card, this was a family favorite.

Waffles I

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You can keep the batter covered in the fridge for up to a week. Just be sure to whisk well before using again. You may also use whole wheat flour for this recipe.

French Toast I

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There are many, fancy variations on this basic recipe. This recipe works with many types of bread - white, whole wheat, cinnamon-raisin, Italian or French. Serve hot with butter or margarine and maple syrup.

Easy Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

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Hot jumbo buttermilk biscuits with creamy sausage gravy are ready in just 15 minutes for a hearty, family-favorite breakfast.

Inspiration and Ideas

Zucchini Scrambled Eggs

"We make this a lot on the weekends. I like to add fresh sliced garlic, oregano, and hot pepper flakes to flavor it up. Serve on a toasted roll with Parmesan. Heaven!" – Sandee

Creamy Blueberry-Coconut Ricotta Bowl

"Delicious! I used part-skim ricotta, so this made a great light breakfast. I will definitely be making this again—YUM!" – Christina

Pecan Sour Cream Coffee Cake

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For me, the best part about coffee cake is the crispy, crunchy, buttery crumbs. So here I significantly upped the amounts used. Bake times will vary according to pan size and composition.