Make breakfast for dinner part of your regular rotation with this list of delicious and easy ideas and recipes, including breakfast sandwiches, omelets, savory oatmeal bowls, breakfast pizza and more!
Having breakfast for dinner was one of my favorite things growing up.
It usually meant it was either omelets or bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches and either way was a win.
Those were both also made by my dad, whereas my mom did all of the cooking otherwise. So something about it felt fun and special.
Looking back, I realize those were probably really just the nights my mom was too dead tired to want to make a meal. And wow, do I get that now.
So whether you're a tired parent, an exhausted worker, a single cooking for one or just love some breakfast foods, this collection is for you.
(Also, feel free to browse my breakfast and brunch category for tons of morning favorites.)
Below I've got a good old fashioned list for you to peruse. Sometimes we just need to see the idea and we can run with it.
If you need some specific recipes, keep on reading cause I've got those for you, too.
Breakfast for Dinner Ideas:
- Breakfast sandwich
- Breakfast salad
- Omelets
- Frittata or quiche
- Breakfast casserole
- Breakfast hash
- Egg scramble
- Baked eggs or egg muffins
- Breakfast burrito
- Breakfast tacos
- Breakfast pizza
- Breakfast nachos
- Savory oatmeal bowl
- Cheesy grits bowl
- Hash brown bowl
- Avocado toast
- French toast, waffles or pancakes
And of course, within most of those categories are endless options.
Your breakfast sandwich could be a bacon, egg and cheese or it could be a sausage and egg biscuit or an egg McMuffin or a breakfast croissant or a loaded bagel.
You get the idea, you can make each one your own.
But sometimes, I don't want to use my brain. My creative flow is at a stand still, and I'd rather just follow a recipe.
So here's a collection of specific recipes you can browse to see what catches your eye.
Breakfast for Dinner Recipes:
- Breakfast Grilled Cheese
- Homemade Egg McMuffin
- Breakfast Quesadillas
- Healthy Bagel Toppings (4 ways)
- Ham, Cheddar & Broccoli Quiche
- Veggie Lovers Quiche
- Veggie Frittata
- Tomato Breakfast Tart
- Southwest Chicken & Veggie Frittata
- Healthy Veggie Egg Scramble
- Classic Sausage and Egg Casserole
- Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
- Individual Breakfast Casseroles
- Healthy Sausage Breakfast Casserole
- Grits and Sausage Casserole
- Breakfast Pizza
- Breakfast Tacos
- Breakfast Burritos
- Breakfast Nachos
- Cheesy Baked Eggs
- Cheesy Baked Breakfast Sliders
- Savory Oatmeal Bowl
- Cheesy Grits Breakfast Bowl with Sausage and Eggs
- Thanksgiving Leftovers Breakfast Hash
And now I'm hungry. And wanting to eat nothing but breakfast for dinner for a week. Who's with me?!
Whether it's out of your love of all things breakfast or out of sheer exhaustion, I hope you find some new ideas and inspiration to make your next breakfast for dinner night a success.
Enjoy!
XO,
Kathryn
P.S. If you love a theme night dinner, check out that post for tons more ideas and tips. It's a great way to make the mental load of dinner a little bit lighter!
Or if you'd rather have it all done for you, check out my theme night dinners meal plan with a full month of recipes planned and included so you don't have to think about it! 🤩
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