54 Amazing Ways To Have Breakfast For Dinner
You know what? We're done with the traditional meal times. Done, we said! Breakfast foods are just too good to eat only in the morning, which is why we're living for all 54 of these breakfast for dinner recipes. Who said that pancakes, waffles, and eggs were just for the a.m. anyway? With a little bit of magic, we've even turned some of the all-time breakfast classics into certifiable dinnertime hits, like our baked feta eggs, Brussels sprouts hash, and Italian sausage and pepper frittata affogato, as well as all your nostalgic faves.
Deciding what's for dinner gets even easier when breakfast is on the menu. And when that same meal comes in casserole form? We're all about it. The combination of eggs, cheese, and either bacon/sausage/ham is kind of a breakfast for dinner casserole no-brainer. That trio can be used in an infinite number of ways and we've yet to run out of ideas, and our recipes for croque monsieur breakfast casserole, hash brown egg casserole, and copycat Cracker Barrel hashbrown casserole might just be our most genius ideas yet.
Not feeling eggs for dinner? We've got plenty of sweet and savory breakfasts that steer clear of eggs too, like our chicken and waffles and tiramisu stuffed French toast.
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Sloppy Joe Eggs
We're combining the classic flavors of the childhood favorite with poached eggs to create this shakshuka-style dish that's just as good for breakfast as it is for dinner Boasting breakfast sausage and a classic sloppy Joe-inspired sauce, this is the high-protein meal that savory breakfast lovers will be obsessed with.
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Monte Cristo Sandwich
A Monte Cristo is a sandwich filled with Swiss cheese, ham, turkey, and Dijon mustard, then dipped in a French toast batter, shallow-fried, and served dusted with confectioners' sugar and a side of jam. Basically, it has all of the classic American diner flavors: sweet, salty, cheesy, and indulgent. 😋
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Baked Feta Frittata
We’ve done baked feta pasta and baked feta bites, but we’ve never done a breakfast version…until now! Here, I place a block of feta into the center of a super-herby frittata that’s guaranteed to be the star of your breakfast spread.
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Blueberry-Lemon Ricotta Stuffed French Toast
Stuffed with a rich, lilac-colored blueberry ricotta, this French toast exactly what we crave when we’re dreaming of a sweet breakfast for dinner. Sourdough is our bread of choice because it’s sturdy, and its earthy tang is a nice foil to the rich filling. That said, if you love brioche or challah French toast, feel free to experiment with those instead.
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Bagel and Lox
Though you can almost always find scallion cream cheese, we included a mini recipe that adds extra herbaceous-ness thanks to fresh dill, which we all know pairs beautifully with salmon. Top these lox-y with whatever you like—we're partial to red onion, cucumbers, and capers, but you do you.
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Ham & Cheese Brunch Bake
This ham and cheese bake is one of our favorite casseroles to turn to. It’s got all your favorite breakfast components: a little egg, a little cured meat, bread, and cheese. It’s also a perfect way to use any leftover ham from dinner the night before (post-Easter brunch, anyone?).
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Chicken & Waffles
Making fried chicken and waffles at the same time is quite a feat, but this soul food classic is worth the effort. We think the best course of action is as follows: get your chicken in a buttermilk brine, whip up your waffles and pop 'em in a 200° oven to stay warm. THEN take out your chicken, bread, and fry. Viola! Perfectly timed brunch.
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Kimchi Fried Rice
Fried rice is known for ease and adaptability, and this recipe is no exception. Skip the bacon and use grapeseed or another flavorless oil to make it vegetarian. Add leftover steak or a fried egg with a runny yolk to turn this into the best breakfast you just might want to eat again for dinner.
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BLT Eggs Benedict
Think a BLT sandwich is the best thing to do with ripe summer tomatoes? The classic trio—bacon, eggs, and tomato—gets even better when cooked in the style of eggs Benedict.
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Classic Tofu Scramble
Tofu scrambles have been a mainstay of vegan cuisine for decades. This one is seared and crisp on the outside, tender and creamy on the inside, and assertively spiced. Who needs eggs?
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Potato Chip Frittata
For added crunch, we loaded this frittata with potato chips. We went with sour cream & onion, but feel free to sub in your own favorite flavor! Don't forget to top with chives, sour cream, and even more chips to really make this frittata a next-level breakfast.
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Homemade McDonald's Hash Browns
McDonald’s hash browns call when you’re on a road trip to a beachy summer destination (or really anywhere). What is it about the crispy, crunchy, greasy potato that gets everyone so hyped up? We are HUGE fans of what seems to be a simple little shredded potato oval. And we also found out that it doesn’t take much to make it just right at home (and after 11am).
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Cowboy Breakfast Bowls
Loaded with crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs, creamy avocado, and savory bacon, this bowl is a crowd-pleaser. For a customizable meal, prepare all your ingredients and any extras—salsa or black beans would be a great addition—and set them out so everyone can create their bowl as they please!
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Whipped Ricotta Toast
This light, fluffy whipped ricotta is as close as you can get to eating a cloud. We like it all on its own, or you can spoon it onto a serving plate and top with roasted vegetables, add it to bruschetta, or serve as sweet brunch-y offering with fresh or roasted strawberries.
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Green Shakshuka
Originating in North Africa and now strongly associated with Israeli cuisine, shakshuka typically involves a sauce of tomatoes and red peppers. Our take on this simmered skillet breakfast spins the color wheel, thanks to roasted tomatillos and Swiss chard, and takes flavor inspiration from Mexico.
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Classic Homemade Waffles
Waffles are a beloved breakfast food, so we’re not messing around with this one. Like our other breakfast carb faves—pancakes, French toast, and crepes—waffles are easy to make with ingredients you almost always have on hand. We learned a few things while testing these crispy and fluffy beauties, so we have all of the tips and tricks you need to nail them.
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Croque Monsieur Breakfast Casserole
A croque monsieur is a delectable French sandwich with ham and Gruyére, with a silky béchamel sauce poured over top. Turning it into a breakfast casserole makes it easier to put together and share with a crowd. Yum!
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Buckwheat Galettes With Ham & Egg
Like their sweet cousins, crêpes, galettes hail from Brittany, France. Because they're made with buckwheat flour, galettes are extra nutty, making them perfect for pairing with savory fillings for a quick dinner this fall. Here, they're filled with a classic ham, egg, and cheese combination, known as "galette complète" in French, but feel free to switch it up if you like.
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Air Fryer Sweet Potato Hash
If you're looking for the crispiest sweet potato hash without the requisite oil to get there in a stovetop pan, then look no further: the air fryer is here to save the day. (Or at least breakfast.) Alongside the cubes of tender sweet potato, you'll mix in red bell pepper to draw savory notes out from each bite, while a shower of fresh dill and sliced scallions add fresh flavor. This is a pretty powerful breakfast as is, but for extra oomph, add a dollop of Greek yogurt or a poached egg on top.
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Best-Ever Migas
This traditional Mexican breakfast is so much greater than the sum of its parts. Fried tortillas meet scrambled eggs, creating that magical crispy-gone-soggy texture that's irresistibly satisfying.
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Brunch Lasagna
These layers of cheesy, potato-y, bacon-y goodness will show your layers of love to your family or guests.
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Baked Feta Eggs
Remember that baked feta pasta that took the world by storm? Well, now you can have it for breakfast! There's no pasta involved, but white beans add a hearty creaminess, and a side of crusty bread or pita is highly encouraged.
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Baked Eggs & Zoodle Bundles
These zucchini bundles are easy to make and quite satisfying. Topped with a dollop of pesto-yogurt and an egg, this vegetarian dish will satisfy anyone in the a.m. OR p.m.!
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Brie Omelet
This fluffy, herby omelet is filled with everything you love about baked brie, but it comes together in less than 2 minutes in the pan, meaning you can enjoy its quintessential melty-gooeyness in no time. Hot tip: try these paired with fruity jam for a killer savory-sweet vibe you'll love.
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Breakfast Tostadas
The toppings on these tostadas are our ideal toppings, but you can change them up however you’d like. Cook an over-easy egg instead or top with some sour cream. The best part is that these can be different every time you make them and still be so very good.
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Rabanadas
Portuguese style French toast, Rabanadas, are similar to French toast, but so much better. The trick? The bread is first dipped in a sweetened warmed milk and then in egg to help create a more custardy inside. Next, the toasts are shallow fried in oil for optimal crispiness, then tossed in cinnamon sugar.
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Tiramisu-Stuffed French Toast
Everything your mom loves about a classic tiramisu is used here to make an unforgettable French toast. The silky filling here uses a bit of cream cheese to make it firmer, and the custard the bread is soaked in is infused with espresso. Yum!
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Crescent Breakfast Tart
This tart is endlessly adaptable and easier than it looks, thanks to refrigerated crescent roll dough. It's as pretty as it is delicious!
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Sheet Pan Sweet Potato Hash
This easy bacon and sweet potato hash can upgrade any breakfast and comes together in one. single. pan. Yes, even the bacon! It's a savory favorite that'll have your potluck guests clamoring for more.
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Copycat Cracker Barrel Hashbrown Casserole
Hash browns are a true blue American breakfast staple. But when your brunch visitors come over, do you really see yourself frying up those spuds for everyone at the table? Enter this casserole: this bacon-y, cheesy bake is a cornerstone of the Cracker Barrel breakfast menu, and it's foolproof (and super easy) if you’re making it at home too.
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Best-Ever Steak & Eggs
This ultimate savory breakfast is delicious with roasted potatoes or hash browns, but if you're on a low-carb kick, try it with cabbage hash browns instead.
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Croque Madame
This French sandwich stars layers of thinly sliced ham, soft, melty cheese, and an audible crunch as you bite down on the toasted bread. You'll be saying "Oh la la!" all day long.
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Copycat IHOP Pancakes
Thanks to the tips and tricks provided by IHOP’s VP of Culinary, we got scary close to their iconic buttermilk, homestyle pancakes.
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Breakfast Pizza
Frozen hash browns, cheddar, and eggs come together to make the pizza crust of your morning dreams—top it with even more eggs and bacon for a stunner of a brunch dish.
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Best Breakfast Tacos
Load up these breakfast tacos—packed with hearty potatoes, chorizo, and crunchy pickled onions—for a meal to keep you full all morning long. Skip the chorizo and opt for vegan cheese to make these best-ever tacos into a vegan breakfast dream!
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Breakfast Strata
This healthy dish will fuel you and your family up for whatever the day ahead holds. Everyone will be so into the sausage, eggs, and bread here, they won't even notice we snuck in some mushrooms and spinach too. Feel free to swap the fontina for Gruyère or white cheddar instead.
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Easy Frittata
There is no limit to what you can add to a frittata. It's a versatile dish that can handle most things you throw at it, and our recipe has all the tips and tricks to getting a fluffy-centered, crispy-edged frittata every time.
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Egg & Hash Brown Casserole
Listen, we love a big breakfast featuring all the usual suspects—fluffy scrambled eggs, crispy hash browns, a plate of breakfast sausage, and a pile of sautéed spinach for good measure. Enter this casserole, which delivers all those classic breakfast foods in ONE single dish (means a lot less work and dishes!).
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Chicken & Waffle Breakfast Sandwich
Chicken & waffles are the perfect encapsulation of the unbeatable combination of salty and sweet. We also feel that sitting down with an entire plate of them can sometimes be a little daunting, so we thought perhaps something handheld might be a good solution? Basically, we'll never be the same after having created this sandwich.
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Baked Avocado Egg Boats
Avocado's creamy texture pairs perfectly with a just set egg and crispy bacon. It's a power breakfast move or healthy snack that will keep you moving!
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Maple Chorizo Breakfast Skillet
If you thought maple syrup-drenched bacon was good, wait until you try maple chorizo. The smoky-sweet combo will haunt your dreams. Not camping? This recipe works great over a grill, too!
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Breakfast Crunchwrap
You don't have to be a Taco Bell fan to appreciate the beauty of a crunchwrap supreme—it's the perfect marriage between crispy quesadilla and crunchy tostada. In this breakfast version, there's no tostada shell. Instead the crunch comes from hash browns. SO. GOOD.
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Chilaquiles Verde
For the ultimate breakfast, try this green salsa-smothered take on chilaquiles. How could you go wrong with a dish that’s essentially crisped-up tortillas tossed in salsa?
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Quiche
Quiche is a perennial fave in the canon of classic brunch dishes, and this version is the best. Soft, creamy filling studded with ham, chives, and Gruyère rests inside a crunchy, buttery pie crust—make one over the weekend, then you can grab and go slices for the breakfast (or dinner!) of your dreams all week long.
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Crescent Breakfast Squares
We love ourselves a good crescent roll dough hack, and for good reason. This one is a simple way to avoid any complaints about the way the eggs are cooked (hint: they’re scrambled, but even haters will enjoy it tucked between flaky pastry), is super-customizable, and makes for a great on-the-go option too.
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Eggs In Purgatory
Think of this like a slightly spicy, super-savory shakshuka. Even if you're not a fan of anchovies, we highly encourage including them in this recipe. Scout's honor—it won't taste like fish! The anchovies melt right into the tomatoes, and lend a super-savory flavor even a fish-hater would like.
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Loaded Cauliflower Breakfast Bake
This low-carb breakfast bake is perfect. We replace the hash browns with riced cauliflower but kept all of the delicious fillings that make this a dish worthy of any brunch crowd.
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Chicken 'n Waffles Casserole
Chicken and waffles are the perfect comfort food and turning them into a casserole is the easiest way to feed a crowd!
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Everything Bagel Casserole
This casserole is a GREAT alternative to a bagel bar, especially for those who can't handle cutting bagels (or are just indecisive!). If you can't find everything bagels (the horror!), just use extra everything bagel seasoning.
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Savory Oatmeal
We know and love classic oatmeal, laced with brown sugar and cinnamon and other sweet toppings, but your next bowl should be this savory version. It’s creamier, bolder in flavor, and a runny egg makes everything better. It’s the breakfast version of risotto and that can never be a bad idea.
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Italian Sausage & Pepper Frittata Affogato
Breakfast meets dinner in this marinara- and mozzarella-topped dish. Fittingly, the Italian word "affogato"means drowned, which explains the marinara topping. It lends this dish a vibe somewhere between a breakfast frittata and pizza, meaning it’s enjoyable for pretty much any meal of the day.
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Brussels Sprouts Hash
We already loved all the things we could do with Brussels sprouts, but then we fried them in bacon fat and then topped them with crispy bacon and over-easy eggs. We might never be the same?!
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Pesto Egg-In-A-Hole
Why didn’t we ever think to swap out our cooking oil of choice for pesto before? It makes SO much sense—once heated, the basil, pine nuts, and Parm in pesto fry up crispy and nutty, deepening their earthy flavors. Combine that with the perfection of an egg-in-a-hole, and you’ve got yourself a special, next-level breakfast that comes together fast.
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There's no ONE right way to make a breakfast burrito, but if you follow these easy rules, you're guaranteed perfect results (that can even cure a hangover!) every time. Spoiler alert: We cook the potatoes in bacon fat.
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