The best breakfast recipes


Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Choose from homemade waffles, granola, hash browns, pancakes, omelets, or cinnamon rolls.

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We don't know about you, but we have an idea about pancakes, drizzled with syrup (and also fried eggs (with bacon!), makes getting out of bed much easier and makes the morning more enjoyable. That's why we decided to put together some great ideas for a waking-up breakfast. In this selection, there's something for everyone, from healthy, filling morning meals, which charge you with energy for a long time, up to quick breakfasts on the flythat you can eat on your way to work. With these easy muffin recipes, French toast And casseroles You'll no longer have any excuse to skip breakfast. For starters, we recommend trying chaffles, low-carb waffles made with cheese and eggs, which have conquered the world with their fluffy texture and crispy crust.

Chaffles are the best cheese waffles with cheddar and herbs.

The Best Cheddar and Herb Cheese Waffles

These low-carb cheese and egg waffles will win over keto dieters with their fluffy texture and crispy edges. Of all the cheeses, cheddar was our favorite. Green onions and parsley were also added to the batter for flavor. For the fluffiest waffles, use only a fine grater for the cheese. This will help it blend better with the egg than larger pieces.




Flatbread roll with ham and cheese

Flatbread roll with ham and cheese

This quick and delicious wrap includes all the traditional components of a hearty breakfast: flatbread, fried eggs, spinach, cheese, and ham. Everything is prepared in one pan in a jiffy. Simply roll up the finished flatbread and enjoy, drizzled with your favorite hot sauce.



Glazed Oatmeal Breakfast Pie

Glazed Oatmeal Breakfast Pie

This hearty pie is filled with oatmeal and the aroma of cinnamon, topped with a warm, soft glaze made with oatmeal, coconut, and nut pieces. We used pecans for this recipe, but you can use any nuts you have on hand. It's a great way to make a delicious breakfast pie from your pantry staples, a great alternative to everyday oatmeal. Plus, the recipe is simple enough to involve the kids in the process. The pie is delicious both chilled and lightly reheated in the microwave. It also keeps for a long time.



Scrambled eggs with herbs

Scrambled eggs with herbs

A mixture of parsley, chives, and tarragon infuses scrambled eggs with a refreshing, herbaceous flavor. For a soft and creamy texture, fry the eggs in butter, using a cool frying pan. The frying time depends on how dense you want the eggs. Serve with sausages or salami for breakfast.




Cold brew: Coffee that is cold brewed

Cold brew: Coffee that is cold brewed

This recipe makes only two servings of cold brew coffee. So, if you're making it for the first time, this amount is enough to test the drink and figure out how strong you want the coffee and how long you want to steep it. Once you've found the right brewing time through trial and error, feel free to double the servings. The strained coffee concentrate can be stored tightly sealed in the refrigerator for up to a week. Add water, ice, desired sweeteners, cream, or milk, and enjoy!



Healthy Banana Muffins

Healthy Banana Muffins

These banana muffins are so light, fluffy, and tender, you'd never guess they're made primarily with whole-wheat flour. Overripe bananas are added to the batter, keeping the muffins moist and helping to minimize added sugar.



Avocado toast

Avocado toast

Despite their simplicity, these avocado toasts have two unique features that make them truly amazing. First, the toast is rubbed with a slice of garlic, giving it a truly aromatic flavor. The second secret to a delicious sandwich is coarse sea salt. It adds a delightful crunch to the soft avocado spread, making it simply wonderful! Make the avocado toast just before eating to ensure the bread stays crispy and the avocado doesn't brown. These delicious and healthy sandwiches are perfect for both breakfast and snacking.



Lazy oatmeal in a jar

Lazy oatmeal in a jar

Oatmeal in a jar is a healthy and delicious 190-calorie morning meal that requires no cooking. Simply mix all the ingredients in a jar and refrigerate overnight, and in the morning, you'll have a ready-to-eat bowl of oatmeal waiting for you. Add your favorite toppings, such as fruit, dried fruit, nuts, or seeds. The main ingredient—oatmeal—always remains the same, but you can choose the liquid component and sweeteners to suit your taste: cow's or plant-based milk, yogurt, banana, or honey for sweetness. Combine different toppings to create new flavors.




Full Irish Breakfast

Full Irish Breakfast

When the Irish call their breakfast a full breakfast, they're not kidding. This recipe features all the traditional components of a full Irish breakfast, but if that's too much for you, you can choose just a few combinations. Irish bacon is leaner than American bacon. But you can also substitute the leanest option – Canadian bacon. If you're feeling extra bold, you can bake your own loaf of soda bread for toast.



Hot sandwiches with egg and bacon

Hot sandwiches with egg and bacon

This clever recipe will help you prepare delicious scrambled eggs for breakfast or dinner for a large crowd, without having to spend half a day at the stove. The eggs are baked on a large baking sheet, then sliced ​​and served with bread, like sandwiches. They turn out very filling and juicy, filled with green onions, tomatoes, cheese, and crispy bacon bits, which are essential not only for the fantastic taste but also because the fat rendered during baking prevents the eggs from sticking to the pan. Drizzle with hot sauce and enjoy.



Basic Green Breakfast Casserole

Basic Green Breakfast Casserole

The base of this hearty casserole is slices of onion rolls soaked in an egg wash. Topped with cheese, roasted peppers, and plenty of aromatic herbs, they make a delicious breakfast that you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning. This casserole can also be frozen; Ree Drummond suggests freezing breakfasts so all you have to do is bake them in the morning. If you're looking to stock your freezer with frozen breakfast casseroles, below are instructions for baking fresh, frozen, and defrosted casserole.



Papeta-par-eda

Papeta-par-eda

"The Parsis in India make the most amazing egg dishes, and papeta par eda (scrambled eggs with potatoes) is my favorite recipe," admits Nidhi Jalan. "This dish is perfect for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or as a snack. Sometimes it's even made with potato chips instead of sliced ​​potatoes! If you have leftover boiled potatoes, you can reheat them in a small frying pan and crack some eggs on top. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro, and in minutes you'll have a delicious dish."



Menemen

Menemen

Menemen is a scrambled egg dish with tomatoes and bell peppers, often served for breakfast in Turkey. Some people add onions to menemen, but this is a controversial ingredient: many argue that onions should not be included. Other variations of this dish use cheese (such as kaseri) or sujuk, a dry sausage. Traditionally, menemen is made with Turkish sweet green peppers (yeşil biber), but in this recipe, they were replaced with the more affordable Italian cubanelle. Green bell peppers or sweet banana peppers would also work.

Recipe: Menemen



Two-Ingredient Bagels

Two-Ingredient Bagels

To make these quick bagels, you'll need just two ingredients and they'll take less than an hour. Forget about yeast—self-rising flour mixed with natural, full-fat Greek yogurt makes a great substitute. Form the dough into rings and bake. If desired, brush the dough with egg for a glossy, golden-brown crust and sprinkle with poppy seeds, sesame seeds, or a combination of the two.



Pancake Bread

Pancake Bread

This wonderful bread combines the flavor of American pancakes with the texture of a classic tea cake. It's soft, just the right amount of sweet, and topped with a wonderfully crunchy streusel, making it perfect for both breakfast and dessert. Brown sugar and maple syrup imbue it with a rich, caramel-like flavor, perfectly enhanced by a pinch of cinnamon. This bread is freezer-safe. Toast slices and enjoy!



Nai wong bao: steamed buns with custard

Nai wong bao: steamed buns with custard

Chinese steamed bao buns filled with custard are the perfect combination of a warm, fluffy crumb and a sweet, creamy filling. The name "nai wong bao" translates from Cantonese as "milk yellow bun." This recipe uses a dry custard mix. It's not typically added to the traditional filling, but it's an easy way to enhance the creaminess and yellow color of the custard. Nai wong bao are typically served in the morning with hot milk tea or to finish off a late breakfast with dim sum.



Bread pudding for breakfast

Bread pudding for breakfast

The secret to Ina Garten's recipe is that she dips the brioche pieces in a sweet honey-vanilla sauce before baking. This allows the buns to absorb all the flavor of the sauce, resulting in a moist pudding.



Hong Kong egg tarts

Hong Kong egg tarts

Chinese egg tarts come in several varieties: these tarts originate from Hong Kong and are a puff pastry tartlet with an egg filling that's not as sweet as other similar desserts. They are eaten year-round for breakfast or as an after-school or mid-day snack. In Hong Kong, there are bakeries that specialize exclusively in egg tarts: when a fresh batch is baked, the wonderful sweet aroma wafts across the entire block, attracting customers.

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Coffee in a French press

Coffee in a French press

Once you master the French press, it will always delight you with consistently delicious coffee. Moreover, with this device, your morning coffee ritual will become much more enjoyable. To brew the perfect coffee, it's important to remember that the grind shouldn't be too fine, otherwise the drink will be bitter and cloudy.



Lentil frittata

Lentil frittata

This lentil frittata is perfect for a hearty and healthy breakfast, lunch, or dinner. The lentils add a pleasant nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the potatoes and feta. To tie all the flavors together, we top the frittata with sliced ​​Kalamata and green olives and then drizzle generously with olive oil. You can make this dish ahead of time and enjoy it for days, as it keeps well in the refrigerator and is still delicious when reheated.



Quick sandwich with fried egg, bacon and cheese

Quick sandwich with fried egg, bacon and cheese

Any New Yorker will tell you that a good bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich is the perfect way to start the day. Chances are, you already have everything you need for this breakfast in your fridge. The key to a delicious sandwich is melty, gooey cheese, scrambled eggs that sit perfectly on the bread without hanging over the edges, and crispy fried bacon. To ensure the cheese melts, place it in the center of a hot fried egg and heat it through. It's easiest to wrap the cheese slices in the fried egg like a parcel, making a parcel that fits your bread.



The best cinnamon rolls

The best cinnamon rolls

Once you've tried homemade cinnamon rolls, you'll never want to go back to store-bought ones. Yes, they're time-consuming, but all your efforts will be rewarded with a stunning result. The secret to these perfect rolls is the moist dough with plenty of butter. The dough will be sticky, so work it on a large sheet of parchment paper to make it easier to roll when you add the cinnamon sugar filling. The finished rolls are light and pillowy soft. Drizzle them with glaze while they're still warm and enjoy!



Chocolate Chip Banana Slow Cooker Appetizer

Chocolate Chip Banana Slow Cooker Appetizer

This pancake batter appetizer will delight everyone with its delicious combination of banana and chocolate with a hint of cinnamon. It's quick and easy to make in a slow cooker using store-bought pancake mix. You'll also need a silicone egg mold for boiling shelled eggs. These soft, fluffy chocolate-banana balls are a delicious addition to breakfast, dessert, or as part of a house party. Dip them in maple syrup and enjoy!




Acai berry smoothie bowl for breakfast

Although acai berries have gained popularity relatively recently, they are often used in smoothies in Brazil. Acai berries are purple berries, the fruit of a palm tree native to Central and South America. They are rich in antioxidants (anthocyanins) and omega-3 fatty acids. This recipe uses unsweetened frozen puree with a pleasant flavor enhanced by olive oil. Add traditional toppings for a fiber-rich breakfast.



Simple Danish Cream Cheese Puffs

Simple Danish Cream Cheese Puffs

These elegant, fluffy puff pastries with a creamy center can be baked anytime. The recipe is super simple, and they're ready in just half an hour. All you need to do is whip up cream cheese with sugar, egg yolk, lemon juice, and vanilla for the filling, and use store-bought, defrosted dough. Assemble the buns according to the recipe instructions, bake for 18 minutes, and enjoy. The puff pastries are airy, crispy, and filled with a creamy center, just like straight from the bakery! And you don't need any special baking skills to make them.



Shakshuka

Shakshuka

The dish, in its current form, is believed to have originated in Tunisia, and its Arabic name means "mixture." Since its main ingredient is eggs, shakshuka is often served for breakfast. However, in Israel, it is also popular as an evening dish and is associated with that country along with hummus and falafel. Shakshuka is traditionally served in a skillet or tagine with a piece of pita bread to soak up the tomato sauce.

Recipe: Shakshuka


Homemade dry pancake mix

Homemade dry pancake mix

Fluffy homemade pancakes can be made in just a few minutes if you already have this mixture on hand. This recipe makes 9 cups of dry mixture—enough to make the recipe below four times.



Mushroom frittata in a slow cooker

Mushroom frittata in a slow cooker

Using a pressure cooker, you can quickly pack all the flavor of an Italian frittata into a conveniently sized appetizer. This dish makes a great healthy and nutritious breakfast. These mini frittatas can also be frozen and reheated, and the ingredients can be customized to your liking.




Chorizo ​​Breakfast Burrito

Chorizo ​​Breakfast Burrito

Treat your family to a unique Mexican-inspired breakfast. These burritos are filled with popular traditional breakfast ingredients: grilled sausage, scrambled eggs, hash browns, cheese, and refried beans. They're filling, delicious, and fun. You can also take this breakfast burrito to-go and eat it on your way to work if you're running late. Pair this burrito with a roasted tomatillo salsa. Its bright, tangy flavor adds a wonderful touch to your breakfast.



Chocolate Hazelnut Babka French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

Chocolate Hazelnut Babka French Toast with Caramelized Bananas

This fluffy dessert bread with chocolate-hazelnut spread is delicious on its own, but it makes a truly wonderful French toast. It's best made with day-old bread. Slices of chocolate-hazelnut babka are soaked in a creamy egg custard, pan-fried, and served with lightly caramelized bananas. It's better than cake!



Basic dough for crepes (pancakes)

Basic dough for crepes (pancakes)

You don't have to go to a fancy restaurant to try French crepes. All you need is a nonstick pan (and a few pantry ingredients!). A nonstick coating is key for crepes: it ensures the batter doesn't stick to the pan.



Airy pancakes with milk

Airy pancakes with milk

Whipped egg whites give these milk pancakes a light, airy texture and fluffiness.



Eggs in Purgatory: Scrambled eggs in tomato sauce with sausages

Eggs in Purgatory: Scrambled eggs in tomato sauce with sausages

Eggs in Purgatory is a popular Italian breakfast dish of scrambled eggs fried in tomato marinara sauce. In Italy, it's called uova al purgatorio. This incredibly simple dish is bursting with vibrant Mediterranean flavors and can be served for more than just breakfast, though it's considered a hangover cure. The scrambled eggs become even more filling when served with fried Italian sausage and cubed bread, which will soak up all the delicious juices. Before serving, sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and plenty of fresh basil, and top with fresh crusty bread for dipping in the remaining sauce.




Puff pastry ring for breakfast

Puff pastry ring for breakfast

The basic ingredients of a breakfast sandwich—scrambled eggs, potato balls, fried sausage, and lots of cheese—are piled inside croissant dough, then formed into a ring and baked in the oven until the layers are deliciously golden and crisp, and the cheese is gooey. A perfect appetizer for brunch with a large group. Place a cup of your choice of dip in the center of the ring for everyone to tear off a slice, dip, and enjoy.



Shakshuka with feta

Shakshuka with feta

Shakshuka is a Jewish dish that's perfect for breakfast. It's delicious, filling, and provides long-lasting energy. Shakshuka's base is a vegetable sauce with tomatoes, onions, and spices, which imbue it with a deep, savory flavor, as if it's been simmering for hours. The sauce is cooked in a wide skillet, then wells are made in it for the eggs to crack into. Fry until the whites are set, and top with crumbled feta, whose slightly tart flavor perfectly complements the rich tomato flavor. Serve with fresh, crusty bread and enjoy.



Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

A simple fried egg becomes much more delicious and interesting when prepared as huevos rancheros, a traditional breakfast for Mexican ranchers. Today, you can find various variations of huevos rancheros, created in the regions where the recipe has gained popularity. The classic version uses slightly different ingredients, but the dish is in no way inferior to the original. Traditionally, the eggs are served on a corn tortilla, with toppings such as refried beans, fresh spicy salsa, avocado paste, onions, and cilantro. The dish is easy to prepare, beautiful to look at, and a delight to eat.



American pancakes

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For the best pancakes, make a simple homemade batter instead of using store-bought mix.



Cinnamon French Toast

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Robert Irvine makes classic French toast with cinnamon sugar. You can use challah or brioche bread for it.



Banana pancakes with sour cream

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In your typical recipe, you might use kefir, but here, Aina mixes sour cream into the banana batter, giving it a contrasting flavor without making it too runny.



Granola

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For a sweet taste and rich flavor, Alton Brown uses maple syrup in his simple granola recipe.

Recipe: Granola


The best baked potato breakfast

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Ree makes the best breakfast potatoes by baking them in a hot oven.



Spanish omelette with romesco sauce

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In his version of the classic omelet, Ted uses Spanish ingredients: Iberico ham, Manchego cheese, and a spicy tomato-pepper romesco sauce.



Cinnabon - famous cinnamon buns

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These soft buns rival grandma's baked goods. The cozy aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkled on the homemade dough is sure to draw even the late-night types to the kitchen for breakfast.



Blueberry muffins with sour cream

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Ina adds sour cream to her blueberry muffins to keep them moist.



Baked cinnamon donuts

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Ina's simple donuts are low-fat, warm, and crispy, and taste like a slice of cinnamon toast.



Breakfast Pie with Omelette and Bacon Lattice

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Enjoy a delicious and rich quiche without the hassle of rolling out homemade dough. The braided bacon topping looks absolutely delicious.



Cheese Cookies "Fried Egg in a Hole"

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What could be better than a freshly baked, hot cheese bun? It's the same bun, but with a fried egg baked in the center! What's even better is that this recipe makes 6 servings.



Lasagna with pork sausage filling for breakfast

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The layers of gravy, cheese, and pasta combine beautifully, and you'll wonder why you've never made lasagna for breakfast before.



Waffles with blueberry compote and lemon ricotta cream

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Bobby tops the waffles with fresh blueberry compote and sweet lemon-ricotta cream.



Blueberry Scones with Lemon Glaze

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Food Network readers have left over 300 reviews, confirming that Tyler's blueberry scones are a great way to start the day. The scones are filled with fresh berries and topped with a lemon glaze—the perfect balance of sweet and tart.



Danish is a simple sweet pastry filled with cheese.

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Ina makes this morning treat with a ricotta and cream cheese filling, adding a tablespoon of lemon zest and simplifying the process by using frozen dough.



Omelette with smoked salmon

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For a quick and elegant breakfast, Rachel adds smoked salmon to scrambled eggs that cook in just 6 minutes. Crispy fresh chives add vibrant color and a subtle onion flavor.



Corned Beef Hash Browns

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Leftover corned beef can be used in this recipe: add it to fried onions and potatoes, then top the hash with melted cheddar cheese. Complete this classic dish with a fried egg.



Peach Pie Flavored Smoothie

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Pie for breakfast? Too good to be true. But this smoothie tastes just like the classic summer dessert. It's ready in 10 minutes, and thanks to the low-fat milk and yogurt, it's a healthy breakfast.



Sweet lasagna with apples and dried apricots for breakfast

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Sweet lasagna for breakfast sounds unusual, but the combination is quite successful. If you're familiar with kugel, a sweet noodle casserole, this lasagna won't seem out of place. The sheets of dough alternate with layers of cheese, dried fruit, and apricot glaze.



French Toast Panini with Grilled Bananas

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Create a French toast panini by layering grilled bananas between slices of toasted bread. The fruit filling adds a sweet, smoky flavor to the finished dish.



French toast rolls

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For a simple breakfast, follow the basic recipe (kids can get involved, too), then choose from 4 filling options.



Salmon croquettes for breakfast

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This recipe was a hit at the White House itself: they are the favorite croquettes of "Mama Kay" Wilson, godmother of Barack Obama's daughters.



Hashbrowns in a waffle iron

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Making breakfast couldn't be easier if you make pancakes from frozen grated potatoes in a waffle iron.



French toast with apple and berry compote and apple mascarpone cream

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Who says breakfast can't be grilled? Prepare some apple-berry compote and apple mascarpone ahead of time, then enjoy breakfast al fresco with some French toast.



Omelette in a bag

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A breakfast typically served on weekends can be prepared on weekdays with a simple trick. Place the omelet mixture in an oven-safe bag ahead of time, and when you're ready to eat, drop the bag into gently simmering water. This simple dish will be ready in just 15 minutes.



Country-style breakfast

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A hearty breakfast with eggs, three types of meat, and a side of crispy potatoes is no longer just for farmers.



Large Pecan Scones with Maple Glaze

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This recipe makes one large scone, but it can be cut into pizza slices and served to eight people.



Large Tex-Mex Burrito in an Omelette

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This colorful, filling, and delicious omelet is loaded with sautéed vegetables, Mexican chorizo, and tangy cheese. Sunny tops it with a classic salsa verde featuring cilantro, jalapeño, and Mexican tomatoes.



Individual pizza on English muffins for breakfast

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Ellie Krieger gives this compact breakfast an Italian twist with ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and low-fat mozzarella. Top the crispy mini pizzas with chopped smoked bacon and a drizzle of olive oil.



Strawberry French Toast Shortcake

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For an extra-crispy toast, we toasted and then baked English muffins. Sandwich strawberries with lemon sugar between the muffin halves, then top with more berries, yogurt, and honey.



Cinnamon waffles with bacon

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Giada was inspired by the idea of ​​waffles with bacon as a side dish and transformed the dish into a complete breakfast. Pancetta, an Italian bacon, is added directly to the waffles.



Oven-baked omelette with sausage and cheese

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Giada makes a sausage and Gruyere breakfast in the oven instead of on the stovetop. Use a round pie dish and slice the omelet to serve, or use ramekins to make individual servings.



Grilled Steak and Eggs with Beer-Treacle Sauce

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Steak and eggs are a classic breakfast, but the Neelys make it special by grilling them. Dress the steak with beer-infused barbecue sauce.



Fried boiled potatoes with corned beef

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Guy's potatoes aren't just a side dish; the celebrity chef insists they're a complete meal.



No-Yeast Donuts with Maple Glaze

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A hot, homemade donut—what could be better? Don't be intimidated by this coffee shop treat: the Neelys show you how to make one at home. It's easier than it looks!





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