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10 Quick Breakfasts That Are Fast, Filling, and Full of Flavor

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Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but sometimes you don’t have the time to cook something elaborate, so we’ve gathered some of our tastiest, quickest breakfast recipes to make your morning a snap. Craving something hearty? Try our Apple Pie Oatmeal. Looking for something light? Our delicious Alpine Eggs are sure to brighten your morning!

Homemade Granola

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Save money when you make my Homemade Granola recipe. It’s full of wholesome ingredients like whole grains, nuts, and dried fruits, and it’s very budget-friendly!

Huevos and Grits - Grits Rancheros - on a white plate with a fork.

Learn more and get the recipe: Homemade Granola

Apple Pie Oatmeal

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Start your day with my warm, hearty Apple Pie Oatmeal. It’s quick to make and packed with the flavors of apples, cinnamon, and pecans.

Learn more and get the recipe: Apple Pie Oatmeal

Huevos and Grits

Huevos and Grits - Grits Rancheros - on a white plate.
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Huevos and Grits, or “Grits Rancheros” is a combination that showcases the best of southern U.S. breakfasts with a delicious southwestern flair. These lively flavors will get your day started off just right!

Learn more and get the recipe: Huevos and Grits

Steak and Eggs

Thin ribeye steak and two fried eggs on a white plate.
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Serve Steak and Eggs for a hearty weekend breakfast that’s ready in about 15 minutes with only 5 ingredients! Thinly cut, seasoned steaks are pan seared and served with sunny side up eggs for a delicious, protein-packed start to the day.

Learn more and get the recipe: Steak and Eggs

Easy Sausage Muffins

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Are you always running behind in the morning? Would a tasty, grab-and-go breakfast help simplify the busiest, craziest part of your day? Then my Easy Sausage Muffins will be perfect for you! They’re deliciously savory breakfast muffins full of sausage, eggs, and Cheddar cheese.

Learn more and get the recipe: Easy Sausage Muffins

Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy

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Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy is a Southern staple breakfast recipe that starts with salty, dry-cured ham. The gravy is flavored with strong black coffee and served over grits.

Learn more and get the recipe: Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy

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If you’re a fan of oatmeal cookies, then these Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes just may become your new favorite breakfast. Combining the familiar flavors of oatmeal cookies with the fluffy texture of pancakes, they’re sure to get your day off to a great start!

Learn more and get the recipe: Oatmeal Cookie Pancakes

Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

A ham and egg sandwich on swirled rye bread.
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Start your day right with our Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwich. It’s easy to make, full of flavor, and so hearty it’ll keep you going long past lunch!

Learn more and get the recipe: Ham and Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Sausage gravy and biscuits on a plate with baked tomatoes.
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If you’ve never had a breakfast of Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits, get ready to be amazed! This hearty country breakfast featuring rich, savory sausage gravy and warm buttermilk biscuits with baked, herbed tomato slices on the side will quickly become a favorite in your household.

Learn more and get the recipe: Southern Sausage Gravy and Biscuits

Alpine Eggs

Alpine eggs on buttered toast on a tan plate.
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If you’re looking for a delicious egg recipe for breakfast or brunch, try these Alpine Eggs! This is an old European recipe with eggs baked in a mix of Swiss and Cheddar cheeses and served over toasted pumpernickel bread.

Learn more and get the recipe: Alpine Eggs

My Southern Table Cookbook

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If you like these recipes, you’ll love my new cookbook! It’s 348 pages filled with 246 recipes, each with a full-color photo. Visit my blog at Lana’s Cooking for more information.

Lana Stuart is the cook, writer, and founder of Lana’s Cooking. Lana has been cooking since she was tall enough to reach the stove and started this blog in 2009 to share her delicious home cooking recipes. You'll find about 700 recipes here so there's sure to be something your family will like!
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