12 Recipes for Breakfast Ideas #RecipeCollection
While most of Homemade on a Weeknight is focused on making dinner each night – I do love to make breakfast foods too. Breakfast and brunch are both big parts of feeding your family – on an average weekend or during the holidays. So having lots of easy but fun breakfast options is always a good idea. I have put together some of my family’s favorite Breakfast Ideas for your to try out. And you can also make a fun new dinner tradition of having breakfast for dinner.
A few key kitchen tools you may want to have to hand when it comes to making these Breakfast recipes.
- Stand Mixer – I always recommend having a great stand mixer for any sort of baked goods. While hand mixing is always an option, having a stand mixer just really makes things easier.
- Whisk – using a good whisk when working with eggs is such an important tool to make sure you have them fully beaten together.
- Baking Dishes – several of these recipes are baked and so having some really great baking dishes on hand will be useful.
And without further adieu – here are My Favorite Breakfast Ideas Recipes from the blog!
Hollandaise Breakfast Enchiladas – If you are looking for a super simple breakfast, brunch or breakfast for dinner recipe then scroll no further! These Hollandaise Breakfast Enchiladas – or as my son calls them Benichiladas – are going to make everyone happy and feel just a little bit fancy. You are also going to want to hold on to this totally easy hollandaise hack – you’ll never break the sauce again.
Lemon Blueberry Corn Squares – These corn squares are amazing for breakfast but also really great for a pot luck or a shower. They are not so sweet that it is straight up dessert but sweet enough to function as a breakfast or dessert option. This is a excellent alternative option to some traditional breakfast ideas. Lemon Blueberry Corn Squares are a big hit for any event.
Breakfast Smash Tacos – I am a big fan of breakfast for dinner. Breakfast tends to be so much more hearty with the standards of meat, eggs, cheese and bread. I may be biased because I love to find ways to make meals with eggs – but backyard farm fresh eggs make it taste just so good. I am also a big fan of the smash taco trend. They are so fun to eat – and make! These Breakfast Smash Tacos are super easy to make, very filling, and full of flavor. If you want to really change things up for your next taco Tuesday than this is the recipe for you.
BEC Breakfast Biscuit – So this might be a stretch for a breakfast for dinner idea…but not entirely. This recipe is so good for when you just don’t have the time or maybe the energy to make a whole meal. But it’s full of protein and will definitely fill up your belly. The BEC Breakfast Sandwich is always a big hit in my house and I bet it will be in yours too.
Lumberjack Biscuits – As we roll into holiday season with all the baking and get togethers and functions – you might be looking for something different to bring to the table. These Lumberjack Biscuits are going to be the talk of every event you bring a batch to. Honestly – make sure you bring printed copies of the recipe or have the link ready to send over – because they are incredible!
French Toast Casserole – With the holidays fast approaching, we all need those quick recipes for making breakfast or brunch on the days when we need to make the bigger meals too. This is also a great dish to make the night before, store in the fridge and then you can just pop it in the oven when you start your coffee. Whenever you decide to serve this French Toast Casserole it is sure to be a welcome meal.
Sausage & Pepper Breakfast Pizza – If you are looking for a quick breakfast, brunch, lunch or even breakfast for dinner recipe – you clicked on the right post! This super simple Sausage & Pepper Breakfast Pizza recipe has just a few ingredients and takes less than 10 minutes to get into the oven. You can also customize it to what you have in the fridge to clear up some things.
Green Chile Pork & Eggs – Not all egg dishes have to be for breakfast. Eggs are an amazing source of protein and can really stretch a meal (and budget) when the freezer is running low on meat options. This particular recipes combines some ground pork with the eggs to make a delicious bite with a little bit of heat from the green chilies. Whether you make this for breakfast or dinner, your going to love this quick easy meal of Green Chile Pork & Eggs.
Broccoli Cheese Sheetpan Omelet – I am a big fan of breakfast for dinner. But this recipe is also great as breakfast for breakfast. The easiest way to make omelets for a crowd is this sheetpan method. I am sure you and your family are going to love this Broccoli Cheese Sheetpan Omelet Recipe.
Classic Biscuits & Gravy – One of my families favorite breakfast, brunch or dinner recipes is my Classic Biscuits & Gravy. I love it because it’s really easy to make and I almost always have the ingredients to hand to make it as it’s one of my go-to “what am I gonna make” recipes. The fam loves it because it is hearty and delicious, and almost always fills them up!
Happy Pig Breakfast Burrito – Breakfast burritos are very popular in our home. With all the eggs we get from our backyard chickens, I am always looking for ways to use up large amounts of eggs. These burritos are excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner and even an afternoon snack. Loaded with lots of protein they are going to make everyone in the family happy. Which is why I call this recipe the Happy Pig Breakfast Burrito.
Mexican Breakfast Bowls – Since we raise chickens, we always have a lot of eggs. So often, I find meals to utilize a large amount of eggs for dinner to make sure none go to waste. This recipe accomplishes just that – uses up a large amount of eggs and still counts as dinner. With the combo of beans, pork, bell peppers, cheese, and eggs, you are going to love this recipe for Mexican Breakfast Bowls.
Hope you enjoyed my selections of Breakfast Ideas do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
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