Breakfast for Dinner Recipes
When dinner gets boring or feels repetitive, mix up the routine by serving any of these Breakfast for Dinner recipes. From fluffy pancakes to a hearty hash brown casserole and breakfast frittata, get as creative as you want with breakfast for dinner.
Whether you need a quick weeknight meal, a fun weekend dinner, or something comforting that works any time of year, breakfast for dinner is always a good idea. This roundup is full of sweet and savory ideas that make mealtime feel a little more fun.
We like to serve breakfast for dinner a couple of times a month. It’s become a fun tradition my kids have come to love, even as adults.
Why breakfast for dinner is a good idea
I don’t know about you, but I’m always looking for new and exciting dinner ideas. Breakfast for dinner is so much more than bacon and eggs, though that is a good option. My kids like to call breakfast for dinner brinner.
- It breaks up the dinner routine. Chicken, pasta, beef, and burgers get boring after a while.
- It’s a family-friendly option. Breakfast foods are easy and approachable, and it’s fun for the kids.
- It can be budget-friendly. Eggs, bread, potatoes, cheese, pancakes, and breakfast meats can create a filling meal without complicated ingredients.
- Breakfast for dinner is great for busy nights. Bacon, sausage, eggs, hash browns, French toast, waffles, and pancakes come together quickly, while casseroles can often be prepared in advance.
- You can go sweet or savory. We usually go savory, but I make some muffins or a coffee cake to go along with it. A sort of dessert after breakfast for dinner. Then we have the sweets for breakfast the next morning.
- Brunch items such as quiche, breakfast tacos, or a breakfast pizza are perfect for dinner.
What to serve with breakfast
If you want to make it easy, a nice bowl of fresh fruit goes with breakfast for dinner. Toast, biscuits, bagels, and muffins are more good options. Sliced tomatoes and avocado are popular additions too.
Some may not want coffee when you serve breakfast for dinner because of the caffeine. Easily make my caramel coffee with decaf. More warm drinks include hot chocolate or white hot chocolate. If you prefer a juice drink, which would be especially good for the kids, sparkling cranberry juice or a cranberry orange spritzer, both of which are non-alcoholic, are good choices. For adults, try a strawberry bellini or a cranberry orange mimosa.
How to make breakfast for dinner
Decide what you want to serve. Ask yourself these questions. Will you go with just something sweet like pancakes or waffles with some sausage or bacon? Or make it a hearty dinner by adding eggs to pancakes or waffles? Do you want something sweet like a coffee cake or muffins? These are all decisions you need to make before planning the menu.
