I love starting my morning with a dash of creativity in the kitchen, and the breakfast recipes I prepare are of the savory sort. In this post, I share twelve of my top picks: from the rich creaminess of Avocado Toast to the deep, dark flavors of Shakshuka and the cozy morning comfort of Congee, these dishes are guaranteed to make your breakfast fun and fulfilling.
The 12 Best savory breakfast recipes
1. Avocado Toast
Toast made of sourdough and topped with avocado is a simple and scrumptious dish. The avocado is mashed and then mixed with lemon juice (or, if you prefer, vinegar), salt, and pepper, before being spread over the toast.
And that’s it. Below, I offer a few variations.
Ingredients
2 ripe avocados
4 slices of sourdough bread
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 teaspoon of olive oil
Salt to taste
Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional: red pepper flakes or chopped fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
1. Halve the avocados, discard the pits, and scoop the insides into a bowl. Stir in the lemon juice, salt, and pepper, and then mash with a fork to desired smoothness or chunkiness.
2. Pour the olive oil over the slices of sourdough bread. Toast them in a skillet or a toaster until they are crisp and golden brown.
3. Evenly distribute the avocado mixture over the toasted bread slices.
4. Before serving, you can optionally sprinkle red pepper flakes on it or garnish it with some of your favorite fresh herbs.
2. Shakshuka
Vibrant North African and Middle Eastern shaksuka features poached eggs in a fragrant tomato sauce. This vibrant dish highlights such key ingredients as olive oil, onion, and red bell pepper, along with few other stars of the sauce.
And no, it isn’t the easy “Stovetop Shakshuka” that calls for just crushed tomatoes; it isn’t even some super saucy version meant to be eaten with a spoon. This isn’t tomato sauce with a side of runny eggs.
This is tomatoy shaksuka.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
4 large eggs
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm the olive oil. Add the diced onion and red bell pepper, and cook until the onion is translucent and the pepper is tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the minced garlic and ground cumin, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
3. Add the crushed tomatoes to the skillet and let them heat to a simmer. Let them bubble away for about 10 minutes, thickening the sauce slightly.
4. Create tiny hollows in the sauce and carefully break an egg into each hollow. Put a lid on the skillet and cook until the eggs are set to your liking, which could be anywhere from 6 to 10 minutes. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
3. Breakfast Burrito
Begin your day with a mouthwatering breakfast burrito filled with fluffy scrambled eggs, rich cheddar cheese, delightfully crispy bacon, and beautifully sautéed bell peppers, all bundled in a warm flour tortilla. The perfect kind of meal to leave you satisfied in the morning!
Ingredients
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips of cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/2 cup diced bell peppers
- 4 flour tortillas (10-inch)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper by whisking them together.
2. Warm a nonstick frying pan on medium heat; once warmed, add the bell peppers. Sauté the bell peppers for 2-3 minutes, or until they show some signs of softening and you’ve detected some signs of sizzling.
3. Pour the beaten eggs into the frying pan, and with a spatula, gently push the cooked egg from the edges of the pan toward the center, allowing the uncooked egg to flow to the outer edges. Do this until the egg is cooked to your liking. It shouldn’t take very long.
4. Remove from heat and place the egg mixture onto each tortilla. Top with cheese and bacon. Roll the tortillas into burritos.
4. Eggs Benedict
Eggs Benedict is a traditional dish served at brunch. It consists of poached eggs and Canadian bacon or ham, served on toasted English muffins and topped with Hollandaise sauce.
The sauce is a somewhat involved preparation, but the ingredients are common. Here is a simple recipe that yields enough for three servings.
Each serving has two eggs and makes it a very caloric dish.
Ingredients:
English muffins
Canadian bacon or ham
Eggs
White vinegar
Butter
Hollandaise sauce mix
Fresh chives (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
1. Toast the English muffins until they are golden brown. In a frying pan, heat the Canadian bacon or ham until it is warmed through.
2. In a large saucepan, bring water to a simmer and add a splash of white vinegar. Crack each egg into a small bowl and carefully tip it into the barely bubbling water. Allow the eggs to poach for about 3-4 minutes, until the whites are set but the yolks are still soft.
3. Make the Hollandaise sauce as per the package instructions.
4. For assembly, put a slice of Canadian bacon on each toasted half of an English muffin, followed by a poached egg, and put Hollandaise sauce on top. If you want, stick some fresh chives on there. Then serve the dish as soon as possible.
5. Chia Seed Pudding
Chia Seed Pudding is an unconventional, sweet dish created with chia seeds and milk, and souped up with soy sauce, sesame oil, scallions, and ginger. It’s an impressive morning u0026amp; midday snack that will leave you memorably satisfied.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons chia seeds
1 cup milk (dairy or plant-based)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 scallion, finely chopped
1 teaspoon grated ginger
Instructions
1. Mix chia seeds and milk in a bowl. Make sure the seeds are evenly distributed throughout the milk. Let them sit together for about 10 minutes. Stir them well. Then let them sit for another 10 minutes. They should be thickening up into a pudding-like consistency.
2. Combine soy sauce, sesame oil, chopped scallion, and freshly grated ginger with the chia mixture. Stir well to ensure all flavors meld together.
3. Refrigerate covered for at least 2 hours or overnight. This allows the chia seeds to fully absorb the liquid and achieve a pudding-like consistency.
4. Prior to serving, stir it well, and if you wish, garnish with more chopped scallions. Then, enjoy your chia seed pudding and take your meditation to the next level as you experience all this breakfast has to offer!
6. Savory Oatmeal
Savory Oatmeal takes standard oats and makes them into something incredible by adding olive oil, chopped spinach, and minced garlic. This is not your ordinary bowl of oats.
It’s topped with (what else?) lots of Parmesan cheese and is one of the most nutritious things I can think of. Oatmeal for dinner?
Yes, please.
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
2 cups water
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup spinach, chopped
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil. Add the oats and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the oats are tender and the water is absorbed.
2. Meanwhile, in a frying pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and sauté the minced garlic until it’s fragrant, which should take about 1 minute. Then, add the spinach and cook until it’s wilted.
3. Mix the oats that have been cooked in water with the sautéed spinach and garlic. Stir in the melted Parmesan cheese. Mix well so that the cheese is combined with the oats, the garlic, the spinach, and the melted cheese. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
7. Breakfast Tacos
Breakfast Tacos are a delectable way to start the morning, featuring scrambled eggs, crumbled breakfast sausage, and shredded cheddar cheese. They are served in warm flour tortillas and topped with diced avocado and salsa.
Oh, what a way to greet the day!
Ingredients
4 large eggs
4 small flour tortillas
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked breakfast sausage, crumbled
1 small avocado, diced
Salsa, for topping
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. To prepare the dish, break the eggs into a bowl and add a small amount of salt and pepper. Using a whisk, blend the ingredients together until they are thoroughly mixed.
2. In a non-stick skillet, set over medium heat, pour in the eggs and gently scramble them until just cooked through. Stir in the cooked sausage.
3. Heat the tortillas in a dry skillet or in the microwave, then evenly distribute the scrambled eggs and sausage mixture among the warmed tortillas.
4. Cover each tortilla with shredded cheese, diced avocado, and a spoonful of salsa.
8. Frittata
A frittata is an egg dish that hails from Italy and is closely related to omelettes and quiches. I prepare it using the following ingredients: eggs, milk, cheese (shredded, and either cheddar or mozzarella), diced vegetables (which can include bell pepper, onion, spinach, or other favorites), and olive oil.
Ingredients
- 6 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup shredded cheese (such as cheddar or mozzarella)
- 1 cup diced vegetables (e.g., bell peppers, onions, spinach)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
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Instructions
1. Set the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius) to warm up while you prepare the quiche. In a bowl, combine the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper, and whisk them together until almost uniform.
2. In a 10-inch oven-safe skillet, warm olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced vegetables and sauté until soft.
3. Spread the shredded cheese on top after you have poured the vegetable mixture and cooked it in the skillet.
4. To cook the frittata, place it in the skillet on the stovetop. Cook for approximately 5 minutes before moving the skillet to the oven. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the frittata is set and lightly golden. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
9. Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is a traditional breakfast dish from Mexico that centers around corn tortillas, eggs, and refried beans. Those three ingredients comprise the dish’s base.
On top of it, you can add any number of salsas or sauces, the kind of stuff that makes you love and crave it even more. Optional garnishes include avocado, fresh cilantro, and crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese.
Ingredients
Corn tortillas
Eggs
Refried beans
Salsa (such as salsa roja or salsa verde)
Avocado (optional)
Fresh cilantro (optional)
Crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
1. In a small saucepan, combine the refried beans and low heat and warm through, stirring occasionally.
2. In a frying pan at medium heat, heat the corn tortillas until they are supple and flexible, approximately 30 seconds for each side. While you prepare the eggs, keep the tortillas warm.
3. In the same frying pan or skillet, prepare the eggs in the manner you prefer (fried, sunny side up, or over easy) using a small amount of oil along with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Put together the huevos rancheros by taking warm, refried beans and spreading them across each tortilla. Top them off with fried eggs and a drizzle of rich salsa. If desired, give the dish a lift by garnishing it with sliced avocados, fresh cilantro, and crumbled cheese. The dish is best served right away.
10. Breakfast Sandwich
The breakfast sandwich unites a just-right combination of a toasted English muffin or bagel with a perfectly cooked egg, melted cheese, and sizzling bacon or sausage. It is a hearty, satisfying morning meal that, by design, is quick to assemble.
Ingredients
English muffin or bagel
1 large egg
1 slice of cheese (cheddar or American)
2 slices cooked bacon or sausage patty
1 tablespoon butter
Salt and pepper to taste#
Instructions
1. Toast the English muffin or bagel, splitting it first, until it is golden brown.
2. In a frying pan, melt the butter over medium heat and cook the egg to your liking (fried, over-easy, or scrambled), seasoning with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the bacon or sausage in the skillet until warmed through. This can happen while the egg is busy cooking.
4. Put the cheese slice on one half of the muffin or bagel. Then, place the cooked egg and either bacon or sausage on top of that. Finish it off with the other half of the muffin or bagel. Serve warm.
11. Turkish Menemen
Menemen, the Turkish dish, is a timeless classic. It melds beautifully sautéed green peppers, diced tomatoes (and a few other things, depending on which kitchen you’re in), and eggs in a not-quite-omelet, not-quite-shakshuka preparation.
When I think of preparing these Mediterranean eggs for breakfast, I consider how each of these components could stand on its own as a result toward a wholesome, hearty morning meal.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 medium green peppers, chopped
- 2 medium tomatoes, diced
- 4 large eggs
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Optional: 50 grams white cheese (feta), crumbled
Instructions
1. Warm the olive oil in a pan at medium heat. Introduce the chopped green peppers and lightly sauté them until they start to give a little. This will take about 4 to 5 minutes.
2. Put the diced tomatoes in the skillet and cook them down into a sauce. This will take about 5-7 minutes.
3. Directly into the skillet, crack the eggs, stirring gently to mix them with the tomatoes and peppers. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
4. Prepare the eggs until they are done to your liking. If you’re using it, crumble some white cheese atop the eggs before you bring them to the table. As with all egg dishes, this one is best served hot and enjoyed immediately, though you could eat it at room temperature if you so wished.
12. Congee
Congee is a soothing, warm, and inviting rice porridge made from the finest jasmine rice simmered lovingly with water or homemade chicken broth and a sliver of ginger until it reaches its finest creamy consistency. It is often served with very finely chopped green onions, a drizzle of the best soy sauce you can find, and optional and incredibly delicious shredded chicken.
Ingredients
1 cup jasmine rice
8 cups water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1-inch piece of ginger, sliced
2 green onions, chopped
Soy sauce or fish sauce, to taste
Cooked chicken, shredded (optional)
Instructions
1. Under cold water, rinse the jasmine rice until the water runs clear.
2. In a big pot, combine the washed rice, water or chicken stock, salt, and ginger slices. Bring to a vigorous boil on high heat.
3. Lower the heat and let it simmer, stirring now and then, for approximately 1 to
1.5 hours. Continue until the rice has fallen apart and the whole thing has developed a texture reminiscent of porridge. If you need to, and you probably will, add more water to get it to the consistency you desire.
4. Take out the ginger slices and pour the congee into bowls. Then, dress them with chopped green onions. You can also add soy sauce, fish sauce, and shredded chicken, if using. They all make great toppings.
