Breakfast

59 Best Breakfast Recipes for Days When You Need More Than a Bowl of Cereal

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February 26, 2021

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It's easy to make breakfast on autopilot. But these breakfast recipes will make your whole day better, whether you pick a hearty kale-and-egg skillet or make-ahead steel cut oatmeal. There's something here for lovers of savory breakfasts, as well as those whose taste veers sweet. There are quick smoothies, egg sandwiches, a crispy hash, and a few different ways to waffle. So turn on the coffee maker and fix yourself something that'll keep you full and happy…at least until lunchtime.

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Mashed Plantains With Fried Eggs (Mangú de Plátanos)
We love potatoes and eggs, but breakfast recipes like this, with plantains and eggs, might be even better. In this classic Dominican breakfast, the plantains are creamy, hearty, and full of flavor, while still tasting fresh and light. Top with a perfect avocado and some pickled onions for brightness.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Rebecca Jurkevich
2/59
Power Butter
During busy weeks, a make-ahead breakfast ilike this spiced up, seed-packed nut butter is crucial to have on hand. Spread it on rice cakes, top with bananas, or use it to keep your toast from getting boring.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Prop Styling by Nathaniel James, Food Styling by Laura Rege
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Mushroom and Kale Breakfast Skillet
For mornings when you need to feed a crowd a healthy breakfast, this veggie-packed egg skillet is here for you. Serve with toast on the side for mopping up those runny yolks.
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Coconut-Date Power Breakfast Bars
Forget packaged breakfast bars. These homemade, nutrient-dense bars are great for breakfast on the go—and thanks to a combination of Medjool dates, whole wheat flour, old-fashioned oats, sweetened shredded coconut, unsweetened coconut flakes, and lime zest, they taste fantastic.
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Photo by Colin Price
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Brown Butter Steel-Cut Oatmeal
The Instant Pot is the perfect tool for hearty steel-cut oatmeal, which can be topped with fresh berries and nuts, apples and cinnamon, or soy sauce, sesame oil, and a fried egg.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Food Styling by Sue Li
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Breakfast Sandwich on an English Muffin With Charred Red Onions, Herbs, and Cheddar
Start your morning right with toasted whole-grain English muffins that are filled with creamy eggs, well-seasoned browned onions, and a bunch of fresh herbs.
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Photo by Aubrie Pick
7/59
Super-Simple Overnight Porridge
There's nothing more comforting than a bowl of cháo. We love to make a big batch of this easy rice porridge over the weekend to top with scallions, crumbled bacon, fresh cilantro and mint, chile crisp, soft-boiled eggs, and more throughout the week.
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Photo by Alex Lau, Prop Styling by Kalen Kaminski, Food Styling by Sue Li
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Trout Toast with Soft Scrambled Eggs
This restaurant-worthy egg toast is smoky, creamy, salty, and silky, thanks to crème fraîche in the scrambled eggs.
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Photo by Rick Martinez
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Caramelized Plantain Parfait
Bring a little sun into your morning with this bowl of caramelized plantains, tangy yogurt, ripe mango, and crunchy bits like toasted nuts, seeds, or coconut shreds.
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10/59
Butternut Squash and Chorizo Hash
You can start with pre-cut squash when making this hash—or, on a busy morning, sub in any leftover roasted vegetables you have on hand. Top with fried or poached eggs.
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Photo by Melina Hammer
11/59
Breakfast Nachos
Sometimes you're looking for healthy breakfast ideas. Other times, you want nachos. This breakfast recipe is a great place to use up little bits of leftovers (extra black or pinto beans, crumbled sausage or bacon, roasted vegetables—or a random radish or extra scallion).
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Photo by Alex Lau
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Salad for Breakfast
Okay, maybe nachos aren't your breakfast move. How about a bright salad with quick-pickled crunchy vegetables (such as cucumbers and radishes), tangy feta, jammy eggs, and crisp croutons?
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Omelette des Oignons et des Frites
This omelet is flavored simply with nearly charred onions and fresh chives. To ensure the accompanying frites are soft and pillowy on the inside, they’re cooked in salted water before being fried.
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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Anna Stockwell
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Buttermilk Waffles
This classic recipe from the Gourmet archives is waffle perfection. Isn't it time you invested in a waffle maker?
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