15 Breakfasts You’ll Want to Wake Up For

Jenny deRemer

Aug 19, 2025

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Who says breakfast has to be boring? Whether you’re a fan of crispy bacon, fluffy pancakes, or something a bit more adventurous, these breakfast recipes will kickstart your day with a bang. Get ready to swap those tired old routines for something that’ll have you looking forward to the morning—because breakfast just got a whole lot better!

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Croissant Breakfast Casserole

A fork lifting a piece of cheesy croissant breakfast casserole with sliced ham and apples in a baking dish.
Croissant Breakfast Casserole. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

Loaded with ham, Swiss, and honey, this delectable Croissant Breakfast Casserole is ideal for lazy weekends and spontaneous brunches!

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Best Southern Ham Gravy with Cheesy Biscuits and Eggs

A plate with two biscuits topped with scrambled eggs and covered in sausage gravy.
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Southern breakfast wouldn’t be complete without smoky Southern Ham Gravy poured over cheesy biscuits and soft scrambled eggs.

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Creamy Polenta with Eggs & Mediterranean Greens

A close-up of a delicious breakfast bowl containing scrambled eggs, fresh arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, yellow cherry tomatoes, and browned sausage patties. The ingredients are all arranged in a visually appealing manner, sprinkled with black pepper.
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This vibrant Breakfast Polenta Bowl features fresh scrambled eggs, homemade roasted oven-dried tomatoes, and crisp Mediterranean greens.

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Smoky Breakfast Pizza Recipe with Perfect Sunny Egg

Breakfast pizza with mushrooms, green sauce, and egg on wood pizza peel.
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Behold this elevated Smoky Breakfast Pizza recipe, made even simpler with fresh pizza dough and packed with flavor thanks to smoked mozzarella.

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Creamy Grits and Goat Cheese Breakfast Souffle

A white plate holding two slices of toasted bread, two poached eggs garnished with green onions, and a small dish of greens with crumbled cheese. A fork rests on the plate, and sunlight casts shadows on the meal.
Creamy Grits and Goat Cheese Breakfast Souffle. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

My Creamy Grits and Goat Cheese Breakfast Soufflé recipe creates four individual savory soufflés, perfect as a breakfast main dish or a delightful side.

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Oven Baked Home Fries Recipe with Sausages and Sunny Eggs

a white plate, with baked home fries, sausages and sunny eggs
Oven Baked Home Fries Recipe with Sausages and Sunny Eggs. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

This all-in-one sheet pan breakfast stars a legendary Baked Home Fries Recipe, paired with savory sausages and sunny-side-up eggs!

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Cornmeal Biscuits with Country Sausage and Watermelon Rind Preserves

Two country biscuits with sausage and pickled watermelon rinds preserves.
Cornmeal Biscuits with Country Sausage and Watermelon Rind Preserves. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average

Cornmeal Biscuits with Country Sausage and Watermelon Rind Preserves are THE BEST darn breakfast biscuits this side of the Mason-Dixon!

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Eggs on Toast with Avocado and Rocket Salad

A plate with avocado toast topped with a poached egg and mixed greens, served with a fork on a wooden table next to a plaid napkin.
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Savor Poached Eggs on Toast with Avocado, topped with rocket and pea shoots—a luxe, any-day-of-the-week breakfast ready in just 15 minutes!

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How To Make Baked French Eggs (In the Oven)

A skillet with baked eggs topped with fresh herbs, accompanied by crispy bread slices. A side plate holds additional bread.
How To Make Baked French Eggs (In the Oven). Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

Enjoy Baked French Eggs (oeufs en cocotte) with caramelized shallots, fresh herbs, and creamy Chèvre. This recipe makes perfect baked eggs with just a few ingredients and minimal cooking time.

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Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole Recipe

A plate of food featuring a serving of scrambled eggs and a portion of cheesy sausage casserole with green onion garnishes. A fork is placed next to the food on the right side of the plate.
Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy and Biscuit Casserole Recipe. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

This Copycat Bob Evans Sausage Gravy Recipe, layered with refrigerated biscuits in a casserole, will have everyone coming back for seconds!

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3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits

Biscuits stacked up alongside a spoon with jam.
3 Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits. Image Credit: Jenny for Not Entirely Average

These 3-Ingredient Buttermilk Biscuits are ‘no-fail Southern perfection’ that will make you a pro, even if it’s your first time baking them!

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Asparagus and Ham Frittata with Fresh Herbs

A baked dish with a golden-brown crust, topped with a white creamy sauce, fresh dill, and chopped herbs.
Asparagus and Ham Frittata with Fresh Herbs. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

My Fresh Asparagus, Herb, and Ham Frittata is a light and healthy meal perfect for any time of day, appealing to everyone in the family.

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Buttermilk Cornmeal Waffles

A stack of cornmeal waffles topped with blueberries, a pat of butter, a mint leaf, and a dusting of powdered sugar sits on a plate next to a fork.
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A Buttermilk Cornmeal Waffles does double duty in the American South, serving as either syrup-n-waffles or chicken-n-waffles!

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Egg Soufflé with Herbs

A baked dish with a golden-brown crust sits in an ornate round casserole. A glass of rosé and green salad leaves are placed next to an orange napkin on a white marble surface.
Egg Soufflé with Herbs. Image Credit: Not Entirely Average.

Fresh ingredients add subtle nuances to this beautiful beginner Egg Soufflé with Herbs, ready from oven to table in under an hour!

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Smoked Salmon Brunch Frittata

A portion of smoked salmon frittata.
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Start your day with an energy-boosting, flavorful egg dish perfect for ‘Brunch and beyond’—a savory Smoked Salmon Brunch Frittata.

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About Jenny deRemer

I am a Charleston, South Carolina-based culinary novice, an ardent authority on all things travel, a designer by trade, and the creator of Not Entirely Average. I have a weakness for farmers' markets, delight in adventures way off the beaten path, enjoy documenting my many moods through photography, and have been known to conquer the occasional yard sale with gusto!

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