25 delicious breakfast and brunch recipes
We get it, weekday mornings are busy. It can be challenging to get yourself—and any younger members of your household—out the door on time, let alone to ensure everyone has had what’s long been called “the most important meal of the day.” According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 15% of adults in the United States skip breakfast daily. But research has shown that eating a nutrient-rich breakfast is indeed beneficial; the meal is linked to improved heart health, reduced diabetes risk, and better alertness and focus, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
However, when the weekend rolls around, brunch is king. “Brunch culture” has become a new American phenomenon, growing in leaps and bounds since it was first introduced in the 1930s, with the trend exploding in the 2010s. Brunch remains hugely popular today, particularly among the young adult crowd—and their parents. According to a March 2025 report from CGA by NIQ, 39% of adults aged 21 to 24 say they go out to bars and restaurants for brunch, and 47% of parents report the same.
Depending on what you order at brunch, the meal might even offer a more balanced breakfast than the foods you typically eat at home. A May 2025 study published in JAMA Network Open found that popular breakfast cereals are becoming less healthy, with lower amounts of protein and fiber and higher amounts of sugar, fat, and sodium. On the bright side, though, cooking a good and good-for-you breakfast at home has never been easier. To that end, Stacker compiled a list of breakfast and brunch recipes from Allrecipes. Keep reading to reconnect with old breakfast staples and discover new inventive dishes for your next lazy morning.
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Banana Sour Cream Bread
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 1 hr
– Total: 1 hr 10 mins
– Servings: 32
– Yield: 4 – 7×3 inch loaves
– Number of ingredients: 13
– Read more about the recipe here
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Crustless Spinach Quiche
– Prep: 20 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 50 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Emily’s Famous Hash Browns
– Prep: 20 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Sarah’s Applesauce
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 4
– Read more about the recipe here
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Old Charleston Style Shrimp and Grits
– Prep: 30 mins
– Cook: 45 mins
– Total: 1 hr 15 mins
– Servings: 8
– Yield: 8 servings
– Number of ingredients: 20
– Read more about the recipe here
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Vanilla Crepes
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 12
– Yield: 12 crepes
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Lobster Scrambled Eggs
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 15 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Bacon Rose Quiche
– Prep: 20 mins
– Cook: 1 hr
– Additional: 10 mins
– Total: 1 hr 30 mins
– Servings: 10
– Yield: 1 9-inch quiche
– Number of ingredients: 18
– Read more about the recipe here
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Roasted Asparagus Prosciutto and Egg
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 25 mins
– Total: 40 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 10
– Read more about the recipe here
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Love Letter – Crepes
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 8
– Yield: 8 servings
– Number of ingredients: 12
– Read more about the recipe here
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Romantic Lemon Cheesecake Pancakes
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 4 servings
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Bacon for the Family or a Crowd
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 20 mins
– Servings: 4
– Yield: 12 strips
– Number of ingredients: 1
– Read more about the recipe here
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Classic Waffles
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 5
– Yield: 10 to 12 waffles
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Easy Mini Quiches
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 24
– Yield: 24 mini quiches
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Oven Baked Omelet
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 40 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Monkey Bread Made Easy
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Additional: 10 mins
– Total: 45 mins
– Servings: 8
– Yield: 8 servings
– Number of ingredients: 7
– Read more about the recipe here
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Salted Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns
– Prep: 2 hrs 30 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 3 hrs
– Servings: 18
– Yield: 18 buns
– Number of ingredients: 17
– Read more about the recipe here
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Turkish Eggs (Cilbir)
– Prep: 25 mins
– Cook: 10 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 4 eggs
– Number of ingredients: 17
– Read more about the recipe here
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Air Fryer Broiled Grapefruit
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 6 mins
– Total: 16 mins
– Servings: 2
– Yield: 2 grapefruit halves
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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Breakfast Sausage
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 15 mins
– Total: 25 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Ooey-Gooey Cinnamon Buns
– Prep: 2 hrs 30 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 3 hrs
– Servings: 15
– Yield: 15 servings
– Number of ingredients: 15
– Read more about the recipe here
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Scrambled Egg Muffins
– Prep: 10 mins
– Cook: 20 mins
– Total: 30 mins
– Servings: 12
– Yield: 12 servings
– Number of ingredients: 8
– Read more about the recipe here
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Leftover Ham -n- Potato Casserole
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 1 hr
– Total: 1 hr 15 mins
– Servings: 6
– Yield: 6 servings
– Number of ingredients: 10
– Read more about the recipe here
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Downeast Maine Pumpkin Bread
– Prep: 15 mins
– Cook: 50 mins
– Total: 1 hr 5 mins
– Servings: 24
– Yield: 3 – 7×3 inch loaf pans
– Number of ingredients: 12
– Read more about the recipe here
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French Crepes
– Prep: 5 mins
– Cook: 30 mins
– Total: 35 mins
– Servings: 12
– Yield: 12 servings
– Number of ingredients: 6
– Read more about the recipe here
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