38 Breakfast Recipes That’ll Make You Wonder Why You Ever Settled for Cereal

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Breakfast recipes don’t have to be boring or time-consuming. You deserve something better than the usual cereal, and these ideas are exactly what you need to switch up your morning routine. Whether you’re looking to save time, stick to a budget, or just want a fresh take on breakfast, these recipes will make you forget why you ever stuck to the same old routine. Get ready for mornings that are just as great as the rest of your day.

Breakfast Nachos

Breakfast Nachos. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Breakfast Nachos. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.


 

These Breakfast Nachos make an incredible breakfast but they are so delicious you may also want to try them for lunch or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Nachos

Classic Breakfast Casserole

Classic Breakfast Casserole (Easiest Recipe!). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Classic Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

An Easy Breakfast Casserole Recipe you can prepare ahead, let sit overnight then bake in the morning! Made with hashbrowns, sausage and eggs.
Get the Recipe: Classic Breakfast Casserole

Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast

Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Cinnamon French Toast Crunch is the perfect buttery, sweet and crunchy combination for a special & delicious breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Cinnamon Toast Crunch French Toast

Easy Pumpkin Pancakes

Easy Pumpkin Pancakes. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Pumpkin Pancakes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

A simple recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes! Fluffy, spiced and served with butter and maple syrup, this is a crowd-pleasing breakfast.
Get the Recipe: Easy Pumpkin Pancakes

Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole is full of veggies and protein plus it is super simple to whisk up and bake.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Eggs Benedict Recipe For Two

Eggs Benedict Recipe For Two. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Eggs Benedict Recipe For Two. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Eggs Benedict Recipe for Two, smothered in a creamy Hollandaise Sauce is a tasty and savory breakfast, perfect for a special morning meal.
Get the Recipe: Eggs Benedict Recipe For Two

1-Hour Cinnamon Roll Recipe

1 Hour Cinnamon Roll Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
1 Hour Cinnamon Roll Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This 1-hour Cinnamon Roll Recipe is the quick version of my ultimate Cinnabon clone. You’ll never need another recipe for Cinnamon Rolls!
Get the Recipe: 1-Hour Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Zucchini Fritters

Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Zucchini Fritters. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Zucchini Fritters are perfect for a fast and easy snack, light lunch, dinner side or even a breakfast side. A great way to sneak some veggies in!
Get the Recipe: Zucchini Fritters

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes (Easy + Quick). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Tender, sweet, tangy and lemony, these Lemon Ricotta Pancakes are what your weekend dreams are made of! Easier to make than you think!
Get the Recipe: Lemon Ricotta Pancakes

Baked Eggs With Mushrooms

Baked Eggs With Mushrooms, A Low Carb Breakfast. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.
Baked Eggs With Mushrooms. Photo credit Butter and Baggage.

Change up your weekend breakfast with Baked Eggs with Mushrooms. A custard like filling with whatever additions you like.
Get the Recipe: Baked Eggs With Mushrooms

Bacon Egg Cups

Bacon Egg Cups. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Bacon Egg Cups. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These Bacon Egg Cups are a delicious and easy go-to breakfast, brunch, or snack! A super simple and delicious protein rich, low-carb meal.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Egg Cups

Jalapeño Cheese Grits With Poached Eggs And Hash

Jalapeño Cheese Grits With Poached Eggs And Hash. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Jalapeño Cheese Grits With Poached Eggs And Hash. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These poached eggs make a hearty and delicious breakfast when you serve them with tex-mex hash and Jalapeño Cheese Grits.
Get the Recipe: Jalapeño Cheese Grits With Poached Eggs And Hash

Blackberry Scones

Blackberry Scones. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.
Blackberry Scones. Photo credit Southern Food and Fun.

These blackberry scones are bursting with fresh berries and topped with a sweet-tart lemon glaze that is the perfect balance of flavors.
Get the Recipe: Blackberry Scones

Citrus Cream Cheese Monkey Bread

Citrus Cream Cheese Monkey Bread. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Citrus Cream Cheese Monkey Bread. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Sweet and tangy Citrus Cream Cheese Monkey Bread is really simple because most of the work is done for you when you use frozen dinner rolls.
Get the Recipe: Citrus Cream Cheese Monkey Bread

French Toast Casserole

French Toast Casserole. Photo credit Lauren's Latest. (1)
French Toast Casserole. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Delicious and decadent, this French Toast Casserole recipe with streusel is the perfect make ahead breakfast for any special occasion.
Get the Recipe: French Toast Casserole

Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Breakfast Pigs in a Blanket Recipe is a simple, savory-sweet breakfast that is perfect any day of the week. French toast meets sausage!
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Pigs In A Blanket Recipe

Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries

Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries. Photo credit Easy Southern Desserts.
Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries. Photo credit Easy Southern Desserts.

With a soft crumb and fruit topping, this Fresh Peach Buckle recipe is a cross between a coffee cake and a cobbler.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Fresh Peach Buckle With Blackberries

Southwest Egg Muffin Cups

Southwest Egg Muffin Cups. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Southwest Egg Muffin Cups. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These tasty Egg Muffin Cups have a bit of a southwest flair, are packed with protein and veggies, and make a lovely breakfast or snack.
Get the Recipe: Southwest Egg Muffin Cups

Easter Breakfast Hash Brown Egg Cups

Easter Breakfast Hash Brown Egg Cups. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easter Breakfast Hash Brown Egg Cups. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Hash Brown Egg Cups are easy to throw together, tasty, and super adaptable! Perfect for a savory breakfast on Easter morning.
Get the Recipe: Easter Breakfast Hash Brown Egg Cups

Easy Belgian Waffles Recipe

Easy Belgian Waffles Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Belgian Waffles Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Belgian Waffles make the perfect weekend breakfast. Make these at home with a few pantry items and this amazing (and easy!) waffle recipe.
Get the Recipe: Easy Belgian Waffles Recipe

Sweet Potato Hash With Fried Eggs

Sweet Potato Hash With Fried Eggs. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Sweet Potato Hash With Fried Eggs. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Sweet Potato Hash topped with a delicious, runny fried egg is everything you want and more in a sweet potato breakfast hash.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Hash With Fried Eggs

Breakfast Tacos

Breakfast Tacos. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Breakfast Tacos. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Fry up some eggs, gather your favorite taco fixings, and grab some tortillas because this is the ultimate Breakfast Tacos recipe!
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Tacos

Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Recipe

Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

My Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Recipe is one of the best ways to use up that leftover corned beef! Top with a sunny side up egg!
Get the Recipe: Corned Beef Hash Breakfast Recipe

Lemon Waffles

Lemon Waffles. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Lemon Waffles. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Lemon Waffles are perfect for a weekend breakfast! Made with a waffle mix and topped with berries, it’s such an easy and yummy recipe.
Get the Recipe: Lemon Waffles

Chile Con Queso Eggs Benedict

Chile Con Queso Eggs Benedict. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Chile Con Queso Eggs Benedict. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Mexican Eggs Benedict is made with a Chile con Queso instead of Hollandaise sauce! It’s super tasty and perfect for breakfast!
Get the Recipe: Chile Con Queso Eggs Benedict

Brioche French Toast

Brioche French Toast (Soft & Sweet). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Brioche French Toast. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

The best breakfast ever is Brioche French Toast! Thick slices of brioche bread, dipped in a vanilla cinnamon custard and fried in butter.
Get the Recipe: Brioche French Toast

Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

My Homemade Breakfast Sausage is going to knock your socks off. So tasty with just a handful of seasonings, plus a secret ingredient!
Get the Recipe: Easy Homemade Breakfast Sausage Recipe

Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls

Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

These Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls are a savory, cheesy and a real crowd pleaser!
Get the Recipe: Cheddar Bay Sausage Balls

Overnight Oats Recipe

Overnight Oats Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Overnight Oats Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This Overnight Oats recipe is the easiest breakfast recipe known to man. Four ingredients with no cooking required! Serve warm or cold.
Get the Recipe: Overnight Oats Recipe

Homemade English Muffin Recipe

Homemade English Muffin Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Homemade English Muffin Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This homemade English Muffin Recipe is giving those store-bought ones a run for their money! They require a bit of time but are so worth it!
Get the Recipe: Homemade English Muffin Recipe

Homemade Pancake Recipe

Homemade Pancake Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Homemade Pancake Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

A simple and easy Pancake Recipe that gives you soft and fluffy pancakes every time! Only a few pantry ingredients and 15 minutes required.
Get the Recipe: Homemade Pancake Recipe

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven (425°)

How To Cook Bacon In The Oven (425°). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
How To Cook Bacon In The Oven. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This simple ‘cooking bacon in the oven at 425° F technique gives you light, crispy and buttery slices of bacon without the greasy mess.
Get the Recipe: How To Cook Bacon In The Oven (425°)

Protein Pancakes

Protein Pancakes That Actually Taste Good. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Protein Pancakes. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

I love a good pancake and these Protein Pancakes will have you enjoying these without the guilt. 7 grams of protein per pancake!
Get the Recipe: Protein Pancakes

Morning Glory Muffins (Soft & Sweet)

Morning Glory Muffins (Soft & Sweet). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Morning Glory Muffins. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Morning Glory Muffins are a healthy, easy breakfast! Packed with zucchini, carrot, walnuts, and coconut you’ll love having these on hand.
Get the Recipe: Morning Glory Muffins

Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

This strawberry banana smoothie bowl recipe is a sweet and delicious breakfast or snack. Like healthy soft serve with yummy toppings.
Get the Recipe: Healthy Smoothie Bowl Recipe

Easy Apple Danish Recipe

Easy Apple Danish Recipe. Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Easy Apple Danish Recipe. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Use crescent roll dough to make this easy Apple Danish Recipe. It’s simple to throw together and tastes amazing fresh out of the oven!
Get the Recipe: Easy Apple Danish Recipe

Apple Fritters (Like The Donut Shops)

Apple Fritters (Like The Donut Shops). Photo credit Lauren's Latest.
Apple Fritters. Photo credit Lauren’s Latest.

Apple Fritters! A simple yeasted donut dough that is folded together with sweet cinnamon apples, then deep fried and glazed to perfection.
Get the Recipe: Apple Fritters

Easy Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole

Easy Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.
Easy Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole. Photo credit Intentional Hospitality.

This Biscuits and Gravy Breakfast Casserole is made with breakfast sausage, eggs, biscuits, and homemade gravy for an easy breakfast or brunch!
Get the Recipe: Easy Biscuits And Gravy Breakfast Casserole

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