Delicious Breakfast Recipes Without Eggs

Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

You don't have to get cracking to have a filling breakfast. Looking to lighten up your mornings? Try one of our healthy breakfast recipes without eggs! Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal, Sunshine Smoothies, and our Spiced Plum Compote are all healthful but filling breakfast recipes without eggs that you can also take on the go. Grab a homemade granola bar or a few sausage balls on your way out the door, or stay in for Saturday brunch with eggless breakfast recipes like Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey, Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns, or Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits. These breakfast recipes that don't have eggs can satisfy sweet and savory cravings. Forgot to pick up eggs at the store? Have an allergy or choose not to eat eggs? Not to worry: These breakfast recipes make going eggless easy.

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Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit

Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit, biscuits recipe
Photo: Brian Woodcock

Recipe: Our Favorite Buttermilk Biscuit

Our favorite buttermilk biscuit recipe also happens to be the simplest. You need just butter, flour, and buttermilk to make these flaky delights.

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Sausage Bread

Sausage Bread
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Kathleen Varner

Recipe: Sausage Bread

If you're hosting a crowd for weekend brunch, this savory sausage bread recipe is the tastiest way to start.

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No-Bake Granola Bars

No-Bake Granola Bars
Photo: Linda Pugliese; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: No-Bake Granola Bars

Granola bars are a great grab-and-go option for busy mornings, but store-bought options have a shocking amount of added sugar. These homemade granola bars are kid-friendly and pack less sugar than their store-bought counterparts.

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Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter

Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter

This seasonal recipe is the perfect addition to a holiday brunch. Send a mini Mason jar of Slow-Cooker Cranberry-Pear Butter home with guests as a sweet favor.

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Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey
Southern Living

Recipe: Fried Chicken Biscuits with Rosemary Hot Honey

Don't visit the drive-thru this weekend—make fried chicken biscuits at home.

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Slow-Cooker Buttermilk Grits

Slow-Cooker Buttermilk Grits
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling; Heather Chadduck Hillegas; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Buttermilk Grits

Consider this your go-to grits recipe to use as a base for any breakfast bowl combination you like. Some of our favorite toppings include ham, cheese, cherry tomatoes, chorizo, avocado, bacon, and spinach.

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Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon Recipe
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Sweet-and-Spicy Sheet Pan Bacon

For a holiday-ready spin on your morning bacon, dress it up with a flavorful but simple brown sugar and cayenne pepper mixture.

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Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal
Alison Miksch, Kay E. Clarke, Torie Cox

Recipe: Blueberry Overnight Oatmeal

If your mornings are absolutely jam-packed, ensure the family can still get a healthy, filling breakfast by making it in advance! This perfectly portioned oatmeal is so simple to throw together before bed.

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Breakfast Smoothies

Smoothies
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Simple Breakfast Green Smoothie
Recipe:
Orange-Carrot Smoothie
Recipe:
Strawberry-Banana-Peanut Butter Smoothie

With these easy recipes, you have three flavorful, filling smoothie options so you never tire of them on the weekdays.

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Fig and Lemon Refrigerator Jam

Fig and Lemon Refrigerator Jam
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele

Recipe: Fig and Lemon Refrigerator Jam

Fig season is too short for our liking, so why not put up some sweet, fresh figs with this simple jam recipe?

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Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits
Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sausage Gravy Casserole with Cheddar-Cornmeal Biscuits

Serve up a savory breakfast casserole without eggs with this incredible Test Kitchen invention.

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Fried Skillet Potatoes

Fried Skillet Potatoes
Caitlin Bensel

Recipe: Fried Skillet Potatoes

This one-dish recipe is our favorite way to whip up a batch of crispy potatoes at breakfast.

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Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls
Beau Gustafson; Styling: Sissy Lamberton

Recipe: Hurry-Up Homemade Crescent Rolls

Homemade bread sounds intimidating, but this five-ingredient recipe makes it easy. These are a lovely addition to weekend brunch or an easy on-the-go option for weekday mornings.

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Strawberry Jam

Strawberry Jam
Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Strawberry Jam

This vibrant homemade jam only takes three ingredients, so make an extra batch to make your neighbor's day.

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Country Ham Hash

Country Ham Hash
Hector Manuel Sanchez

Recipe: Country Ham Hash

Every Southern cook should have a good hash recipe in his or her repertoire, and smoky country ham and colorful veggies make this one oh-so-flavorful.

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Chocolate Monkey Bread

Chocolate Monkey Bread
Photographer: Jennifer Causey Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall Prop Stylist: Claire Spollen

Recipe: Chocolate Monkey Bread

This sweet breakfast would be a beautiful centerpiece for your holiday brunch.

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Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls
Photography: Caitlin Bensel Food Styling: Ali Ramee Prop Styling: Sarah Elizabeth Cleveland

Recipe: Spicy Bisquick Sausage Balls

Hot ground sausage and pepper Jack cheese add a bit of heat to your classic sausage balls recipe.

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Fresh Fruit Salad

Fresh Fruit Salad
Jen Causey

Recipe: Fresh Fruit Salad

We love to keep a batch of this fresh fruit salad in our fridge at all times to round out breakfast.

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Hashbrown Casserole

Hashbrown Casserole
Southern Living

Recipe: Hashbrown Casserole

Most breakfast casserole recipes are packed with eggs, but this potato side dish is just as filling without them!

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Blackberry Jelly

Blackberry Jelly
Southern Living

Recipe: Blackberry Jelly

Not only can you smother this homemade blackberry jam on fresh biscuits or toast at breakfast, but you can use it in our favorite vintage jam cake recipe.

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Blueberry Breakfast Bars

Blueberry Breakfast Bars
Jennifer Causey; Food Styling: Loren Wood; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Blueberry Breakfast Bars

These kid-friendly breakfast bars are so delicious, you'll want to enjoy them in the morning and then again at dessert.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole

Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole Image
Southern Living

Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Casserole

This family-friendly breakfast casserole comes together so quickly you won't believe it.

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Our Best Ambrosia Ever

Our Best Ambrosia Ever
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke

Recipe: Our Best Ambrosia Ever

This isn't your Mama's ambrosia salad! A lightened-up rendition on the classic, this pretty brunch recipe doesn't have to be reserved for the holidays anymore.

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Pumpkin Spice Granola

Pumpkin Spice Granola
Micah A. Leal

Recipe: Pumpkin Spice Granola

If your go-to breakfast is yogurt, keep this homemade granola around all fall for a burst of seasonal flavor every morning with your coffee.

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Blackberry-Lime Drop Biscuits

Blackberry-Lime Drop Biscuits
Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner

Recipe: Blackberry-Lime Drop Biscuits

Add a little zing to your morning biscuits with fresh blackberries and an easy lime glaze on top.

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Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns
Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Christine Keely; Food Styling: Tina Bell Stamos

Recipe: Mini Bananas Foster Sticky Buns

We love recipe mash-ups, so we turned a beloved New Orleans dessert into a sweet treat to pair with your coffee at breakfast.

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Carla Hall's Roasted Carrots-in-a-Blanket

Carla Hall Roasted Carrots in a Blanket
McCormick

Recipe: Carla Hall's Roasted Carrots-in-a-Blanket

Chef, author, and food personality Carla Hall shared this vegetarian-friendly recipe that serves as the most adorable brunch appetizer.

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Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Sausage Gravy and Biscuits
Southern Living

Recipe: Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

There's no Southern breakfast more comforting than classic biscuits and gravy.

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Cinnamon Roll Waffles

Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Photographer: Antonis Achilleos, Prop Stylist: Kay E. Clarke Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Cinnamon Roll Waffles

We've never met a better reason to break out the waffle maker! The kids will love this sweet start to the day.

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Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls

Pimento Cheese Sausage Balls
Southern Living

Recipe: Pimiento Cheese Sausage Balls

We made Granny's favorite sausage balls even more Southern with the addition of pimiento cheese. Feel free to make your own pimiento cheese or use your go-to store-bought brand.

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Sunshine Smoothie

Mango Smoothie
Victor Protasio; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis

Recipe: Sunshine Smoothie

Wake up to a taste of sunshine with this healthy smoothie recipe that's made with fresh mango, orange juice, and a hint of honey.

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Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins

Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Kathleen Varner; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Sorghum-Pecan Monkey Bread Muffins

Prep these muffins the night before and chill and bake them in the morning to wake everyone up to the most delicious smell of all!

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Tomato Gravy

Fresh Tomato Gravy
Greg Dupree; Food Styling: Anna Hampton; Prop Styling: Ginny Branch

Recipe: Tomato Gravy

We freshened up the old-school tomato gravy recipe with tomatoes straight from the farmers' market instead of canned.

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Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

Slow-Cooker Apple Butter
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Mary Clayton Carl Jones; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall

Recipe: Slow-Cooker Apple Butter

Our readers can't get enough of this apple butter recipe. It couldn't be easier to make, and there are countless ways to use it.

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Potato-Bacon Hash

Potato-Bacon Hash
Stephen DeVries, Prop Styling: Missie Neville Crawford; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Potato-Bacon Hash

This skillet hash recipe is a great way to use up leftovers from the night before.

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Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet
Jennifer Causey

Recipe: Biscuits-and-Gravy Skillet

This quick, weekday-friendly version of biscuits and gravy uses frozen biscuits and just one pan.

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Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter
Photo: Victor Protasio; Propr Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Recipe: Pumpkin-Buttermilk Biscuits with Crispy Ham and Honey Butter

Hello, fall! These seasonal biscuits make for a photo-worthy brunch in autumn.

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Spiced Plum Compote

Spiced Plum Compote
Greg DuPree; Food Styling: Rishon Hanners; Prop Styling: Christine Keely

Recipe: Spiced Plum Compote

This gorgeous homemade compote makes a delicious breakfast layered with yogurt and granola.

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