16 of Our Best Breakfast Recipes to Start Your Day Right (2024)

Cinnamon Rolls

Crowd-pleasing cinnamon rolls can transform a weekend breakfast into a morning to remember. This is one of our Test Kitchen's favorite breakfast recipes and they feature a special ingredient: mashed potatoes. Don't worry, it won't add flavor but rather give your breakfast bread a flaky, delicious texture. Try our delicious flavor variations (hello, caramel-pecan!). Make these up to 24 hours in advance for an easy-going morning.

Bacon-and-Egg Muffins

Bacon and eggs are classic breakfast stars, but why not change things up a bit by putting them both into a muffin? The clever combination of breakfast favorites makes this one of our top-rated breakfast recipes. Serve with maple syrup for the ultimate savory-sweet combo.

Buy It: 12-Cup Steel Muffin Pan ($8, Target)

Farmer's Casserole

Eggs, meat, potatoes, and cheese: This breakfast casserole recipe has it all. The main recipe makes enough to serve six, but we've also got instructions for doubling the recipe in case you've got a big family or want to make sure there's enough for leftovers. Adapt the recipe to your favorite meats and cheeses for a make-ahead breakfast recipe everyone will enjoy.

Buy It: Rectangular Porcelain Baker ($25, Sur La Table)

Chocolate-Filled Donuts

No need to go to the bakery when you can make homemade donuts from scratch. Our Test Kitchen recommends using a food processor to easily get the dough prepared, but a hand mixer will also do the trick. Alongside a steaming cup of coffee or milk, this is a breakfast recipe idea that will definitely start your day right.

Buy It: Cuisinart Elemental 8-Cup Food Processor ($100, Bed Bath & Beyond)

Blueberry and Mascarpone-Stuffed French Toast Casserole

Talk about show-stopping breakfast recipes. Impress everyone at the breakfast table with this delicious stuffed French toast casserole. We use rich and creamy mascarpone (an Italian fresh cream cheese made from whole milk), but you can also substitute regular cream cheese here.

Eggs Benedict

When it comes to egg recipes for breakfast, this is one recipe you'll want to master. By using our shortcut for hollandaise sauce, this easy breakfast recipe will be ready in 25 minutes flat. For a healthier breakfast option, try using our variation suggestion for making your eggs in portobello mushroom caps.

Pancakes

You really can't go wrong with a classic pancake recipe. Enjoy your pancakes simply with butter and maple syrup or try this delicious cider-maple syrup for a touch of fall flavor. With a side of eggs and breakfast potatoes, you'll be set.

Test Kitchen Tip: Keep cooked pancakes warm while you cook the rest by placing them in a single layer on a baking sheet and keeping in a warm oven (200°F to 250°F).

Flaky Biscuits and Sausage Gravy

With so many five-star reviews, this is one classic breakfast recipe that won't disappoint. Our Test Kitchen's flaky buttermilk biscuits make the perfect base for sopping up the creamy sausage gravy. Need to go gluten-free? We've got a delicious recipe for anyone with allergy restrictions, too.

Buy It: Biscuit/Cookie Cutters Set of 6 ($10, Crate & Barrel)

Quiche

One of our favorite breakfast recipes is definitely the classic quiche. Using our top-rated pastry recipe as the base, fill your breakfast pie with your favorite meat (ham, chicken, or even crabmeat would be delicious) or leave it out to keep your breakfast vegetarian-friendly.

Buy It: OXO Glass Pie Plate with Lid ($15, Target)

Pumpkin Latte Coffee Cake

This is exactly the type of breakfast recipe you need for enjoying dessert in the morning. As soon as cooler weather hits, you'll be craving this pumpkin spice latte-inspired coffee cake. It's got instant espresso, pumpkin pie spice, and cream cheese in the batter for one of the best coffee cake recipes ever.

Ham, Asparagus, and Cheese Strata

The layers of creamy Gruyère cheese, salty ham, eggs, and crusty French bread cubes combine for one of our all-time favorite breakfast recipes. The asparagus lends a balancing, fresh note. Put this one together the night before your big brunch so all you'll have to do is bake.

Quinoa-Pumpkin Seed Granola

Granola is easy to make and even easier to eat. Try our top-rated breakfast recipe with milk, over yogurt (make your own in an Instant Pot!), or by the handful as a snack. The addition of quinoa in this four-star breakfast recipe boosts the protein and crunch factor, proving this is a morning staple worth making at home.

Carrot Cake Refrigerator Oatmeal

Oatmeal for breakfast is far from boring when it tastes like carrot cake. Making overnight oats for a quick breakfast option is great for those days you don't have time to make anything, but need some nutrients. Top your oatmeal with walnuts for crunch and some extra pineapple for added sweetness.

Sweet Potato Biscuit Sandwiches with Ham and Redeye Gravy

With flaky sweet potato biscuits, crispy bacon, and coffee-infused ham, it's almost impossible to pick a favorite part of this breakfast sandwich. Luckily, you don't have to: The combination of all three delicious ingredients gave the breakfast recipe its star reviews.

Huevos Rancheros Casserole

This Mexican-inspired breakfast dish adds some spice to your egg and potato casserole with cumin, garlic, and chili powder. Since it uses frozen potato puffs, you'll be able to whip this breakfast recipe together and have it in the oven in no time.

Buy It: 3 Quart Glass Baking Dish ($9, Target)

Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches

This easy breakfast recipe will take you less time to make than going to your local drive-through. Plus, it's healthier! Here we've got a breakfast sandwich featuring eggs, spinach, feta, and tomato for a recipe that's fitting for your Mediterranean diet.