13 Breakfast-For-Dinner Recipes You Have To Try
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We’ve all been there. We get home from work only to realize we don’t have much to make for dinner. But that’s where breakfast comes in to save the day. Having breakfast for dinner is a tried and true tradition that we should all practice at least once a week. Here are thirteen delicious breakfast-for-dinner recipes to help you get started.
1. Mediterranean Omelet
Mediterranean omelets are easy to make flavorful and delicious. They are packed with veggies and cheese for a breakfast-for-dinner meal that you are going to love. Pair it with a side salad and some crunchy garlic bread for a more robust meal.
2. Breakfast Quesadillas
Breakfast quesadillas are a simple dish made with a flour tortilla and various breakfast ingredients for a filling. It can be meal-prepped or easily taken along with you in the car in the mornings.
3. Avocado Toast With Egg
Avocado is a delicious, popular fruit that can also function as a tasty addition to breakfast with eggs in the morning. Avocados and eggs just go together and all that deliciousness is pulled together with a peace of warm toast. It’s a great start to the morning that will keep you full for quite a while.
4. Frittatas
Frittatas are wonderful for breakfast but often even better for dinner. Add a side of veggies or a green salad and you have a very filling and satisfying, lower-carb meal. If you are a carb-eater, try serving this with a side of country potatoes and a green salad with plenty of croutons.
5. French Toast Sticks
While these are usually served to kids, French toast sticks are great for adults too, especially at dinner. It’s finger food at its finest. You can make as much as you need to to feed everyone, and then serve it on a big platter for everyone to grab from. Fewer dishes to wash and smiles all around the table.
6. Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes
Cinnamon swirl pancakes are easy to make for the entire family because they are made as one big pancake on a sheet pan that you bake in the oven (so no standing over the stove) and slice up for everyone. It’s a great way to avoid tons of fat found in fried pancakes, and it’s a delicious dinner that can be served with some good-quality bacon or sausage on the side.
7. Pancake Sandwiches
Pancake sandwiches are always a great option for dinner. You can build your sandwich sweet or savory, so everyone at the table will be happy with their dinner. Set them out buffet style so everyone can make their own. It’s a great “hands-off” type of dinner that makes for a casual weeknight meal you can enjoy any time.
8. Pumpkin Spice French Toast Casserole
Get into the mood for Autumn with this pumpkin spice French toast casserole for dinner. It’s satisfying, delicious, and gives you that fall feeling we all know and love. Serve this with a side of good-quality bacon or sausage to round out the meal.
9. Maple Cinnamon Granola
They say if you wait long enough to make dinner, everyone will just eat cereal. But what if you make the cereal first? This maple cinnamon granola is a deliciously simple option that lets you make a big batch any time you need it and can be stored for future meals. In this case, dinner.
10. Spaghetti Eggs
If you’ve ever put ketchup on scrambled eggs, these spaghetti eggs should be a meal you’ll enjoy. The spaghetti sauce takes the eggs to a whole new and delicious level, and you’ll even get some vegetables in the sauce. Serve with a side of toast with butter to round out the meal.
11. Waffle Iron Omelets
Waffle iron omelets are easy to make on a waffle iron. Everyone can easily top their own omelet with their favorite toppings, making customization a breeze. They are great for making a big batch for the freezer so you can grab one and pop it in the toaster any time you want one, even at dinner.
12. Ground Turkey Breakfast Scramble
If you want something a little meatier, this ground turkey breakfast scramble is a great option for dinner. Serve it with any side dish you like such as toast, potatoes, or good quality bacon or sausage if you want to round out the meal. If you don’t, eat it on its own for a tasty and filling dinner.
13. Garlic Mushroom And Spinach Frittata
Frittatas are a great option for dinner tonight. This garlic mushroom and spinach frittata gives you some healthy vegetables and protein while filling you up easily with plenty of protein. Leftovers can quickly be microwaved for a fast breakfast in the morning.
14. Brownie Waffles
If you prefer a sweet dinner, brownie waffles are what you want. It’s like eating a brownie for dinner but as a waffle instead of a cakey cookie bar. They are delicious and decadent, and you can serve them with a side of good-quality bacon or sausage.
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