83 Breakfast Recipes That Make It Easy To Rise and Shine

If the kitchen is the hub where everyone starts their day, consider this collection of Food Network’s 83 best breakfast ideas its online counterpart. It’s our curated collection of greatest breakfast hits, and whether your focus is on making breakfast quick, on making sure it’s healthy or on feeding a crowd, our easy breakfast recipes will satisfy.

If you like to eat it for breakfast, you’ll find it here – from eggs to pancakes and waffles, from muffins to granola and breakfast sandwiches. You’ll also find plenty of wholesome options like avocado toast – as well as breakfast casseroles that can feed a crowd.

We’ve got the whole breakfast gamut here, from sandwiches and wraps that are as fast to assemble as putting on your jacket to head out the door, as well as make-ahead items that come in clutch when you’re hosting brunch. We’ll even show you how to easily upgrade your morning coffee.

You’re sure to find something, whether you’re in host-mode or in head-of-chaotic-household mode, aiming to feed a variety of palates in minimal time. And not just American classics, but sweet and savory traditional breakfasts from around the globe. If you’re interested in a Full Irish Breakfast, custard baos, Turkish menemen, Costa Rican enyucados or Middle Eastern shakshuka, we’ve got ‘em. On the other hand, if you’re chasing the viral trends, you’ll find your smoothies and acai bowls, 2-ingredient homemade bagels, even bacon-and-cheese muffins stuffed with runny-yolk eggs.

Wondering where to start? Try a one of our favorites: a chaffle. A chaffle is a low-carb, cheese-and-egg-based waffle that's taken the world by storm. One look at its fluffy texture and crispy edges and it's easy to see why. We make ours with Cheddar and scallions for a decidedly savory start to the day but you can easily sub in milder cheeses and flavors like cinnamon or vanilla if you prefer a sweet version.

Ina 's secret for next-level blueberry muffins? She adds sour cream. Not only does it add a touch of tang that balances out the sweetness of the blueberries — it also helps the muffins bake up extra moist.

Recipe devloper Nidhi Jalan says, "The most amazing egg recipes in India are found in the Parsi community, but papeta par eda (eggs over potatoes) is hands-down my favorite. Sometimes it’s even prepared with potato chips instead of sliced potatoes! If you have any leftover cooked potatoes, you can reheat them in a small skillet and poach a fresh egg on top. Sprinkle with some more chopped cilantro and you have a delicious dish in minutes."

Inspired by the Egg and Cheese Bread Omelet, we made a complete breakfast wrap (tortilla, eggs, spinach, cheese and ham included) entirely in one skillet, for a go-to dish you can make in a hurry. Enjoy right out of the pan or with a few dashes of your favorite hot sauce.

It's official; you can eat cake for breakfast. Yep, you read that right: cake. That's because we've packed it with oats, flavored with cinnamon and topped with a nutty glaze. It’s a great way to clean out the pantry and prep breakfast for a few days all at once.

This recipe makes just two servings of cold brew, so if you're new to the method, it will be a good test batch to see exactly how strong you want your steep to be. Once you've found your sweet spot of brewing time, you can double, triple or even quadruple the yield. The strained concentrate will keep tightly sealed in the fridge for up to a week.

When the Irish call this a full breakfast, they’re not kidding. We’ve given you all the traditional components here, but if you’re looking for a smaller meal, feel free to mix and match. Irish bacon is leaner than American-style bacon, so Canadian bacon is the closest substitute. If you’re feeling ambitious, you can also bake a loaf of soda bread to stand in for your toast.

The easiest way to upgrade your morning routine? Skip on the store-bought pancake mix and make this easy batter instead. Nothing beats a stack of fluffy, golden, totally homemade pancakes, especially when you’ve got an easy step-by-step recipe that lets you mix, flip and serve them up in about 20 minutes. They’re the ultimate breakfast with butter and maple syrup, but these are also great with jam, whipped cream or even chocolate sauce. You can also customize your pancakes with mix-ins like chocolate chips, nuts, blueberries or bananas.

Turkish scrambled eggs and tomatoes is an easy breakfast dish that you can find all around the country. In Iran, the same dish is called “omelet.” There has always been a debate whether menemen should have onions or not and the result is always a 50/50 split. Other variations of menemen use cheese (such as kaşar) or Turkish dry sausage (also known as sucuk). This dish is originally made with Turkish sweet green pepper (yeşil biber) but here we substitute an easier-to-find Italian sweet pepper (cubanelle). Other good options include green bell pepper or sweet banana pepper.

Enjoy a full breakfast in one loaded muffin: soft-boiled eggs included! Inspired by the beloved muffins from San Francisco bakery Craftsman and Wolves that have taken patrons and TikTok enthusiasts by storm, we gave these muffins a unique spin with crispy bacon and salty Irish Cheddar studded in each bite. Make sure not to overbake--doing so could turn the beautifully jammy eggs to hard-boiled in a matter of minutes. Serve these warm on their own, or with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt and hot sauce for a transportable, savory, breakfast.

These shortcut bagels call for just two ingredients and take less than an hour to come together—no yeast or rising time required thanks to the use of self-rising flour. And unlike in traditional recipes, you don't need to par-boil the bagels before baking. You may want to brush the top of the bagels with egg wash and sprinkle with your favorite toppings, though they will taste great without this extra step.

This is our take on the popular Trader Joe's breakfast bread. We've added a little more maple syrup and brown sugar, for a sweeter version. It keeps well in the freezer, too (just throw a slice in the toaster to reheat) so go ahead and make an extra loaf!

Looking for a next-level take on avocado toast? We have two simple secrets that we use every time. First, rub the bread with a clove of garlic for just a hint of savory flavor. Second, add a pinch of sea salt on top to boost the flavor and add a tiny bit of crunch. What could be easier than that?!

As an early morning accompaniment to hot milk tea, steamed custard bao is the perfect combination of warm pillowy dough and lightly sweet creamy filling. It's a pairing that fills the soul. The Chinese name, nai wong bao, translates to milk yellow bun. The milk refers to the milk-enriched dough, the yellow to the bright filling and the bun is just another word for bao. Custard powder isn't a traditional ingredient in the buns, but it's an easy way to boost the creamy flavor and yellow color of the filling.

Take it from Bobby; Waffles deserve to get the 'chef-y' treatment. He elevates his with two easy-to-make toppings: fresh blueberry compote and sweetened lemon-ricotta cream. Once you swap your syrup for this fresh-and-fruity combo, you'll never go back!

We took the classic diner breakfast of an omelet and hash browns and combined them into a no-fuss dish that's both hearty and satisfying. Frozen shredded hash browns are browned in a skillet until golden and crisp, then cooked directly with the eggs for crusty potatoes in every bite. We also loaded the inside of the omelet with sautéed bell peppers, Canadian bacon, tomatoes and melty cheese and topped the whole thing with avocado slices for the ultimate diner-style meal you can easily make at home.

You can’t go wrong with Ina’s five-star bread pudding. She soaks brioche in a mixture of half-and-half, eggs, honey and orange zest, then bakes until the pudding puffs and turns golden-brown. It's a timeless classic that's comforting and delicious.

Alton Brown's simple granola recipe uses maple syrup for sweetness and extra flavor. Make a double batch and tuck it away for busy mornings. It's great over Greek yogurt or served simply in a bowl with milk and cut-up fruit.

The name pretty much says it all. The Pioneer Woman's take on breakfast potatoes is the best-ever, and it's all thanks to one simple cooking tip that anyone can achieve: a screaming-hot oven. These potatoes are roasty, toasty — and full of flavor!

Chinese egg tarts come in a few varieties: these tarts hail from Hong Kong and consist of a puff pastry crust with a slightly less sweet and rich filling than other versions. They are enjoyed throughout the year for breakfast or as an after-school or mid-afternoon snack. We love them as a simple start to the day, alongside a cup of tea or coffee.

Breakfast prep is a breeze when you use a waffle iron to cook frozen shredded hash browns. They get gloriously golden and extra crisp. What's not to love about that?!

Layers of sausage gravy, cheese and noodles work so magically together, you'll wonder why you never ate lasagna for breakfast before. As an added bonus, this hearty dish easily feeds a crowd — so it's an excellent choice when you're hosting friends or family.

Perfect for a hearty breakfast, this lentil frittata is an absolute favorite. The lentils add a nice nuttiness balanced by the potatoes and feta. To bring it all together, we top the frittata with chopped kalamata and green olives plus a good drizzle of olive oil. You can make this dish ahead of time and enjoy it for a few days since it keeps well in the fridge and reheats nicely, too.

Any New Yorker will tell you a good bacon, egg and cheese (BEC) sandwich is the best way to start your day, and most likely you already have everything you need in your pantry to whip one up. The key elements to a great BEC are the melted cheese, scrambled egg that nestles perfectly onto the bread without falling off and salty crispy bacon. To make sure the cheese stays melted, we fold it into the center of the eggs just as they finish cooking so it stays warm. We found that by preparing eggs like an omelet ''package'' instead of scrambling them and topping them with cheese allowed us to adjust the size of our eggs to perfectly fit the size of our bread and hold our cheese in the ideal melted state. When you can't get to your corner deli or coffee cart, you can whip up this breakfast icon in the time it takes to walk out the door.

A simple upgrade makes this breakfast classic feel brand new. Fresh, chopped herbs brighten up your breakfast routine in a super-easy scrambled egg recipe that you'll use over and over.

Very ripe bananas keep these muffins moist while minimizing the need for added sugar. Made mostly with whole-wheat flour, they’re still surprisingly light, fluffy and tender.

Robert Irvine sticks to the basics with this cinnamon- and sugar-laced French toast. Thick slices of challah or brioche soak up the vanilla-scented custard and turn beautifully golden in the pan.

Warm and crisp but never greasy, Ina Garten’s baked doughnuts have the same comforting flavor as cinnamon toast. A dip in melted butter helps the cinnamon sugar cling to every nook and cranny.

Once you’ve tried cinnamon rolls from scratch, you may never go back. These are light and pillowy with ribbons of buttery cinnamon sugar tucked into every swirl. A rich vanilla glaze melts into the warm rolls for a gooey finish worthy of a special breakfast.

Whip these up before bed and your future self will thank you. The oats soften overnight in a creamy mixture of milk, yogurt, banana and chia seeds. In the morning, simply add your favorite fruit or nuts and dig in.

Say goodbye to store-bought breakfast tarts. Ree Drummond fills tender homemade pastry with berry jam, then tops each tart with a quick mixed-berry glaze. Colorful sprinkles give the nostalgic morning treat an extra-fun finish.

This ingenious method lets you cook more than a dozen eggs with bacon and cheese in the oven instead of working in batches at the stove. The eggs bake up in one neat layer, making them easy to portion on to buns. It’s a breakfast sandwich built for a hungry crowd.

These banana pancake bites are loaded with chocolate chips and a touch of ground cinnamon. Plus, they come together quickly in your Instant Pot®. Serve with warm maple syrup for dipping.

While acai bowls are relatively new in the United States, they've been a staple in Brazil since, well forever. Acai is a purple berrylike fruit of a palm tree native to Central and South America. It's packed with antioxidants (anthocyanins) and omega-3 fatty acids. We used unsweetened frozen puree, which has a pleasant flavor with slight olive oil notes. Add the traditional toppings and this bowl is loaded with fiber.

To cut down on prep time, Trisha uses store-bought puff pastry dough for her cream cheese Danish. A simple egg wash and a sprinkle of sugar make them as beautiful as they are tasty.

Molly’s mini shakshukas are perfect for an intimate brunch. Fresh kale lends its vibrant color to the egg dish, which is topped with a dollop of Greek yogurt, za’atar spice and fresh parsley.

Ingredients like frozen hash browns, canned crescent rolls and bulk breakfast sausage make this easy egg bake a classic morning meal. Layering rich sour cream, heavy cream and two types of cheese with bright bell pepper and scallion makes this The Best Breakfast Egg Bake. Slow-baking it keeps it soft and creamy with a browned crescent bottom. It’s the perfect dish for a holiday or a plain old Sunday morning.

These dippable French toast roll-ups are practically made for little hands. Start with the kid-friendly base recipe, then choose from four fillings: apple-peanut butter, sausage and cheese, blueberry and cream cheese or strawberry-banana.

This Middle Eastern breakfast is a tasty way to start the day. Bake the eggs in a thick tomato sauce, then serve with warm pita bread to mop up the juices.

Pesto, fresh parsley and oregano lend plenty of flavor (and color) to Ree’s breakfast casserole. To cut down on prep time, freeze the dish and thaw in the refrigerator the night before you plan to serve it. The next morning, all you need to do is bake and eat!

Once you get the hang of using it, a French press delivers consistent results and a heavier-bodied brew. Plus it makes your morning coffee ritual much more enjoyable. There are a few prerequisites: Coffee that is too finely ground will make your final product murky and give it an oily sheen and bitter flavor. If you do not have a coffee grinder, ask the person in the coffee section of the grocery store or your local coffee shop to grind the beans for French press. Water temperature also matters—too hot and it can cause the brew to taste burnt. How long to let it steep is subjective so experiment to find your own target time.

No crust needed for Trisha’s baked egg muffins. She mixes a base of kale, Cheddar and roasted red pepper, then cracks an egg on top to bind it all together.

A stack of fluffy, homemade pancakes is only minutes away when you have this mix already in your pantry. The recipe yields 9 cups of pancake mix, enough to make 4 batches of the pancake recipe that follows.

These croquettes stuffed with cheese are the quintessential accompaniment to a Costa Rican breakfast, lunch or coffee hour. Boiled yucca is mashed and stuffed with mozzarella, then fried to golden perfection.

Make a delicious brunch appetizer or snack in your Instant Pot. The miniature frittatas cook in silicone molds for tidy individual portions.

More than 300 reviewers agree: Tyler Florence's blueberry scones are a great way to start the day. They're filled with fresh berries and topped with a zesty lemon glaze for the perfect sweet-tart balance.

Using cake mix to make yeasted cinnamon rolls cuts down on kneading and proofing time, so they are on your table in less time and with less hassle. The red velvet mix makes them as visually striking as they are delicious.

Filling and flavorful, this breakfast burrito is packed with chorizo, eggs, hash browns and beans. When paired with a fiery tomatillo salsa, the grab-and-go breakfast is simply amazing.

Start the day on a sweet note with Bobby’s decadent dish. He uses bakery-purchased chocolate-hazelnut babka for a twist on the traditional French toast, then caramelizes bananas for an extra-special topping.

Yes, you can have strawberry shortcake for breakfast! We adapted the beloved dessert for the morning by whipping up the easiest 2-ingredient flaky biscuits with self-rising flour and Greek yogurt. Finished with a quick homemade strawberry jam, they’re a delicious way to start the day.

Though they look extravagant, Sunny’s huevos rancheros come together in just 10 minutes. Homemade tomato-jalapeno salsa comes together in a skillet while she fries the eggs in a separate pan.

An upgrade on the classic BLT, Giada piles mini-bagels with a mustard-goat cheese spread, pancetta, quail eggs, tomato and arugula. She uses quail eggs because they’re smaller than traditional eggs, but taste exactly the same.

You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant to have crepes. All you need is a nonstick skillet (and a few pantry ingredients!). Nonstick is key for crepes, which ensures that the batter won't stick to the pan.

What's better than a hot cheesy biscuit straight from the oven? A hot cheesy biscuit with an egg baked right into it! Even better, this recipe makes enough to feed six hungry people.

The ultimate breakfast sandwich ingredients are piled high inside crescent dough then shaped into a ring for the perfect brunch party recipe.

We tested the viral TikTok method of baking store-bought cinnamon rolls in heavy cream with a buttery brown sugar topping—and it really is worth the hype. In a side-by-side comparison with rolls baked straight from the package, the cream-baked version rose taller, baked more evenly and stayed far softer. The cream at the bottom of the pan bubbles and steams as it heats, infusing the rolls with moisture and richness. At the same time, its fats and sugars caramelize into a syrupy layer that clings to the base of each roll. Paired with the brown sugar–butter mixture spooned over before baking, the result is an ooey-gooey cinnamon roll that leans into sticky bun territory. We also fine-tuned the viral recipe: the original glaze calls for twice as much brown sugar as butter, which we found overly sweet when combined with the packaged icing. Our even ratio of butter to brown sugar, plus a pinch of salt, hits the perfect balance.

Ranch-flavored tortilla chips are the star of this Mexican brunch dish. After frying, serve the chips with a tomato-bean sauce, fried eggs and your favorite toppings.

Ina's morning treats are filled with ricotta and cream cheese, brightened up with a whole tablespoon of lemon zest and made easier by at-the-ready frozen puff pastry. They make an easy grab and go breakfast.

Who says you can’t cook breakfast on the grill? Prep the apple-berry compote and apple-mascarpone ahead of time and enjoy breakfast outside with grilled French toast. Perfect for a sunday morning outdoor brunch.

You don’t want to miss Ree’s breakfast BLT. She uses two slices of egg-in-a-hole as the bread for her sandwich, then stuffs the inside with all the fixin’s. Add a dash of jalapeño hot sauce for a kick!

Molly adds harissa, a spicy Moroccan pepper paste, to her take on this tomatoey baked egg dish that's perfect for a weekend breakfast. The yolks get slightly jammy as the whites set in the smoky tomato sauce.

Guy's loaded home fries aren't just home fries; the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives star claims they're a full-blown meal. Make them at home for an over-the-top diner-worthy dish.

Fan tuan is a sticky rice roll usually filled with pork floss, preserved vegetables and Chinese fried crullers (or you tiao) typically found in Taiwan. In Shanghai, the roll is called ci fan. Fan tuan is a popular on-the-go breakfast item, though it is also enjoyed at the table with sweet or savory soy milk that is served hot or cold. Our adaptation includes two fried eggs and some scallions to make it a complete meal.

No breakfast is more classic than a farmer's breakfast. This hearty platter, complete with eggs, three different types of meat and a side of crispy potatoes, isn’t just for farmers anymore.

This recipe makes an incredibly large and cozy scone filled with pecans and spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. It bakes in the oven until golden brown and then gets dressed with a maple icing. Slice it like you would a pizza and serve 8 people.

Enjoy an eggy and delicious quiche without having to roll out any homemade dough? Count us in. Really, though, we could never deny the appeal of a bacon lattice!

Put an Italian spin on brunch with this hearty recipe. Eggs poach right in the marinara sauce, while sausage and toasted ciabatta add texture to this saucy dish.

Ellie Krieger uses ripe tomatoes, fresh basil and part-skim mozzarella to give this portable breakfast dish Old World Italian flare. Top the toasty mini-pizzas with chopped Canadian bacon and a drizzle of olive oil.

Weekend-style breakfasts are possible mid-week when you use Ree’s breakfast hack: place the omelet fixings in a boil-proof bag ahead of time and, when you’re ready to eat, pop the whole bag into a pot of simmering water for a mess-free meal that’s cooked in just about 15 minutes. 

Food Network Magazine secured this recipe right from the White House; crispy croquettes filled with salmon and potato. It's an old favorite of the Obamas from the girls’ godmother and family friend “Mama Kaye” Wilson.

Want an omelet made easy? Giada's savory sausage-and-cheese is baked in the oven instead of being made on the stovetop; use a round pie plate and cut the omelet into wedges for serving, or make individual omelets using ramekins.

Assemble a French toast breakfast panino by layering grilled bananas between slices of grilled bread. The fruit filling adds smoky sweetness to the finished dish. It's rich and decadent.

Ted Allen packs the flavors of Spain into this omelet with Ibérico ham and Manchego cheese. A smoky romesco sauce made with tomatoes and peppers adds bold color and a little heat. It’s a dramatic departure from your everyday cheese omelet.

Give leftover corned beef a very delicious second act. Sautéed onions and potatoes develop crisp, golden edges alongside the salty meat, while melted Cheddar adds gooey richness. Complete the diner-style breakfast with a fried egg on top.