Our Favorite Breakfast Recipes of All Time

Charles Masters

You don’t have to settle for a boring breakfast.

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RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH HONEY BUTTER AND BERRY COMPOTE

Con Poulos

While pancakes are delicious on their own, these sweet toppings from Marcus Samuelsson make this recipe one you'll come back to time and time again.Get the recipe HERE.

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BELGIAN YEAST-RAISED WAFFLES

Con Poulos

"You start the process an hour in advance—perhaps robbing you of a little sleep—but they're worth it," says Marc Murphy, the chef-owner of Landmarc and guest chef at the Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival.Get the recipe HERE.

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MAPLE BROWN SUGAR ROLLS

Victor Protasio

Start your day with something sweet by making these sticky buns from Jacques Torres, the pastry chef behind the new Melange Bakery Cafe in Newark, N.J. Get the recipe HERE.

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SLOW-COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS

Victor Protasio

Take your scrambled eggs to the next level by cooking them slow and steady then finishing them off with a touch of cream. "This is my favorite version of cooking and eating eggs," says the chef of L.A.'s 189 by Dominique Ansel.Get the recipe HERE.

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MASALA CHAI

Victor Protasio

Ease into the morning with this creamy alternative to your morning Joe from the Great British Baking Show's Chetna Makan.Get the recipe HERE.

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BAKED EGG & POTATO HASH

Jen Causey

Nigella Lawson knows breakfast should be easy but deliciously hearty, so she created this dish to be "wonderfully undemanding though irrefutably rewarding," she says. Get the recipe HERE.

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PEACH & BERRY FRENCH TOAST

Hector Sanchez

Danny Seo's healthy twist on French toast is baked all in one pan so you can feed a crowd in a flash. And if you can't get your hands on fresh fruit, use frozen. "They'll bake up beautifully and taste juicy and summery," he says.Get the recipe HERE.

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APPLE & TOASTED OAT MUFFINS

Jen Causey

Make these delicious treats from cookbook author, Julia Turshen, up to four days in advance. Then split and toast the muffins under the broiler to refresh them in the morning.Get the recipe HERE.

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CINNAMON ROLLS

Charles Masters

Frozen biscuit dough is the secret shortcut to getting these soft, doughy, cinnamon rolls in your mouth ASAP. Get the recipe HERE.

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POACHED EGGS WITH GRILLED BREAD

Hector Sanchez

Move over, avocado toast: Ted Allen's dish—crusty, buttery bread topped with sauteed spinach and a perfectly poached egg—may just win breakfast. Get the recipe HERE.

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CARROT CAKE PANCAKES

Iain Bagwell

Bobby Flay brings breakfast and dessert together for one sweet dish. Oh, and don't forget about his cream cheese syrup! Get the recipe HERE.

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BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKES

Joseph De Leo

These "fruity and not too sweet" muffins from RHONJ's Kathy Wakile are totally addictive. Get the recipe HERE.

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PUMPKIN CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST

Alison Miksch

Every breakfast should come drizzled with caramel and topped with whipped cream and banana slices, don't you think? Get the recipe HERE.

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FARMER'S OVEN-BAKED OMELET

Charles Masters

Feed a crowd in a snap with this hearty farmhouse breakfast made with fresh herbs, potato wedges and plum tomatoes. Get the recipe HERE.

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PUMPKIN WAFFLES

Hector Sanchez

Chef Sarabeth Levine uses sugar, warm spices and pumpkin puree for a unique twist on a classic. Get the recipe HERE.

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SCRAMBLED EGGS PATIA

Jennifer Causey

Chef Floyd Cardoz's Indian-style scrambled eggs—which he serves at his New York City restaurant Paowalla—include spice from ginger, tumeric and cumin and a little sweetness from maple syrup. Get the recipe HERE.

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CHERRY ROSEMARY MUFFINS

Alison Miksch

"These sweet and savory muffins are unusual but really delicious," says country singer and author of Around The Table Martina McBride. Get the recipe HERE.

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FRITTATA ITALIANA

Joseph De Leo

Prosciutto, mozzarella, and potatoes make up Michele Mazza's hearty brunch-for-two. Get the recipe HERE.

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CORNBREAD FRENCH TOAST

Iain Bagwell

One way to make French toast even better? Use cornbread instead of regular bread, says Mexicue co-founder Thomas Kelly. The results speak for themselves. Get the recipe HERE.

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VANILLA CORNMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES

Joseph De Leo

Start your day with Josh Feathers's sweet treat from Tennessee's Blackberry Farm, where Kelly Clarkson got married. Get the recipe HERE.

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BANANA FRENCH TOAST

Dana Gallagher

Trisha Yearwood uses whole wheat bread in her southern-inspired recipe—so you can feel better about going in for seconds. And thirds. Get the recipe HERE.

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SPINACH & MUSHROOM BREAKFAST PIZZA

Hector Sanchez

It's not like we weren't eating our delivery leftovers for breakfast anyway, right? But chef John Scotto's scratch-made version with spinach, mushrooms and runny-yolk eggs is so much more legit! Get the recipe HERE.

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SLOW COOKER CINNAMON OATMEAL

Hector Sanchez

No more scrambling to get breakfast on the table in the morning: Meredith Haaz's warm slow-cooker dish will be ready when you are. Get the recipe HERE.

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ROASTED TOMATO QUICHE

Hector Sanchez

If fresh tomatoes are out of season or less-than-perfect, fret not: Tossing them in the oven concentrates the flavor so you can't even tell the difference. Get the recipe HERE.

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BACON & BLUE CHEESE BISCUITS

Hector Sanchez

Ultra-savory AND ultra-buttery, NCIS's Pauley Perrette has achieved biscuit perfection. Get the recipe HERE.

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SUPERFOOD MUFFINS

Dana Gallagher

Honey, oats, bananas and walnuts are just a few of the ingredients that make up these get-up-and-go muffins from the creators or Sakara. Get the recipe HERE.

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SMOKY EGG & CHEESE TOSTADA

Jen Causey

Give your morning routine a savory Spanish twist: whole wheat tortillas topped with a fried egg, shredded cheese, salsa and sliced scallions. Get the recipe HERE.

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RED VELVET PANCAKES WITH COCONUT SYRUP

Greg DuPree

These pancakes from Lidia Cancino (pastry chef of Jessica Biel's Au Fudge restaurant) offer sweetness on top of sweetness — and that's just how we like it! Get the recipe HERE.

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BACON, POTATO AND BELL PEPPER HASH

Greg Dupree

Lee Brian Schrager had us at "bacon" with this easy one-skillet dish. Get the recipe HERE.

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PECORINO & MINT FRITTATA

Iain Bagwell

The secret to making Fabio Trabocchi’s super fluffy frittata ? Whisk the eggs very thoroughly (until they are slightly foamy) just before pouring them into the skillet. Get the recipe HERE.

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MAPLE PECAN GRANOLA

Hector Sanchez

This crunchy delicious dish doubles as a make-ahead breakfast and dessert. Stir it up in your yogurt for a quick morning fix OR "‘serve it withvanilla yogurtand honey on topof ice cream," says Todd Harrington, former executive chef at Yardbird Las Vegas. Get the recipe HERE.

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EGG-WHITE OMELET WITH PICO DE GALLO

Joseph De Leo

"This is very low calorie and ridiculously delicious," says chef Rocco DiSpirito. "Plus, it's so simple. It makes a great breakfast or a snack." Get the recipe HERE.

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Our Favorite Breakfast Recipes of All Time

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RICOTTA PANCAKES WITH HONEY BUTTER AND BERRY COMPOTE

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BELGIAN YEAST-RAISED WAFFLES

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MAPLE BROWN SUGAR ROLLS

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SLOW-COOKED SCRAMBLED EGGS

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MASALA CHAI

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BAKED EGG & POTATO HASH

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PEACH & BERRY FRENCH TOAST

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APPLE & TOASTED OAT MUFFINS

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CINNAMON ROLLS

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POACHED EGGS WITH GRILLED BREAD

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CARROT CAKE PANCAKES

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BLUEBERRY STREUSEL COFFEE CAKES

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PUMPKIN CARAMEL FRENCH TOAST

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FARMER'S OVEN-BAKED OMELET

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PUMPKIN WAFFLES

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SCRAMBLED EGGS PATIA

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CHERRY ROSEMARY MUFFINS

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FRITTATA ITALIANA

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CORNBREAD FRENCH TOAST

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VANILLA CORNMEAL GRIDDLE CAKES

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BANANA FRENCH TOAST

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SPINACH & MUSHROOM BREAKFAST PIZZA

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SLOW COOKER CINNAMON OATMEAL

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ROASTED TOMATO QUICHE

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BACON & BLUE CHEESE BISCUITS

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SUPERFOOD MUFFINS