The Kitchen Co-Hosts' Best Breakfasts
Wake up with a fresh, filling morning meal, thanks to The Kitchen cast's go-to breakfast dishes.
German Chocolate French Toast Cake
Think of this as a dessert you're allowed to eat for breakfast. The layers of bread are soaked in a rich chocolate custard, while the all-important frosting takes its flavors from a classic German chocolate cake. Butter, toasted coconut and crunchy pecans come together to create a decadent mixture that boosts the richness of this over-the-top treat.
Pancakes in a Jar
Who says there's no time for a pancake breakfast on hectic weekdays? Thanks to the microwave, you can quickly cook pancake batter — the store-bought mix is A-OK — in glass jars and turn out fluffy, satisfying results. Layer fresh blueberries and a drizzle of maple syrup for impressive flavor.
Pomegranate Gelatin Yogurt Parfaits
Instead of layering just the usual fruit and yogurt, try this fun twist on the classic by stacking homemade pomegranate gelatin with a mix of fresh pomegranate seeds and berries. Whipping the Greek yogurt before assembling ensures that the yogurt will take on a light and fluffy texture.
Basic Granola Recipe
This healthy and easy-to-make granola is great to have on hand for any breakfast — use it as a topping for yogurt or mix it with milk like cereal. The best part: Jeff Mauro suggests variations on the original recipe and substitutions, so you can customize it with your favorite flavors.
Classic French Toast with Strawberry Syrup
Once you've made the French toast base of Geoffrey Zakarian's family-friendly breakfast, you can customize the fruit syrup topping to your family's taste and whatever produce is in season. Try it with peaches or blueberries next time, but don't forget that you may need to adjust the sugar depending on how naturally sweet the fruit is, Geoffrey explains.
Sunny's Black Bean and Ham Eggs Benedict
Consider this impressive eggs benny a next-level version of the classic recipe. Instead of using a traditional English muffin, Sunny builds her breakfast atop protein-packed bean patties: first a layer of sliced ham, then an egg and finally a creamy lime-laced sauce.
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