Recipes Breakfast and Brunch 26 Breakfast-for-Dinner Ideas That Don't Feel Like You've Given Up By Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue Mary Claire Lagroue is the Commerce Editor at Food & Wine. A former associate editor at Allrecipes, she joined Dotdash Meredith in 2019. She has written about food since 2017, covering everything from product reviews to recipes to restaurants. Her work can be found in Cooking Light, Southern Living, and more. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Updated on December 11, 2020 Close Photo: Buckwheat Queen Who hasn't resorted to whipping up scrambled eggs for dinner at the end of the month? And who won't admit to a cereal-for-dinner phase, at least once? Whether due to budgeting, a busy schedule, or cooking burnout, we won't judge. We encourage it. BUT, we also encourage you to branch out from breakfast basics. From easy egg-based dishes to breakfast-ified versions of your favorite suppers, these top-rated recipes will restore breakfast to its rightful place as the Most Important Meal of the Day — even if you're eating it for dinner. 01 of 27 Breakfast Fried Rice View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Keep the ingredients on hand for this fried rice, and you'll always have a quick go-to on your busiest weeknight. The best fried rice starts with day-old cooked rice. How To Make the Best Fried Rice 02 of 27 Bacon and Egg Muffins View Recipe Buckwheat Queen "I heeded the advice of the submitter. I added spinach, bell peppers, and a habanero pepper to the mix. Having added ingredients, I had to add extra eggs and added extra bacon, well, because it's bacon," reviewer Buckwheat Queen says. 03 of 27 Chorizo Breakfast Bowls View Recipe My Hot Southern Mess Sweet potatoes, avocado, tomatoes, cilantro, jalapeno, and lime add color and flavor to hearty ground chorizo and black beans. Top it all with a crispy fried egg. The Best Mexican Breakfast Recipes 04 of 27 Quick Quiche View Recipe hawaiian_munshkin You don't need to keep the fridge fully stocked to whip up this easy quiche. 15 Best Crowd-Pleasing Quiche Recipes 05 of 27 Eggs Benedict Breakfast Pizza View Recipe Allrecipes Scrambled eggs, ham, cheese, and hollandaise sauce are baked on a crescent roll pizza crust for a quick and satisfying dinner. Home cook zonasun says, "This dish is delish! Only thing I would do different is to pre-bake the crust a bit before loading all the goodies on top. The edges were cooked but center was still a bit underdone." More Breakfast Pizza Recipes 06 of 27 Breakfast Casserole I View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine You won't want to limit this casserole to breakfast. Trust us. 15 Excellent Egg Casseroles to Start Your Mornings 07 of 27 Zucchini Egg White Frittata View Recipe lutzflcat "If you're watching your cholesterol or just trying to eat healthier, this recipe is a super star!" — lutzflcat Our 12 Best Frittata Recipes Are Easier Than Omelets 08 of 27 Sausage Biscuits and Gravy View Recipe Allrecipes Use one can of Southern-style flaky refrigerated biscuits, and half the work has been taken care of. The sausage gravy should take no more than 20 minutes of hands-on time. Hello, comfort food. 09 of 27 Savory Sausage Sun-Dried Tomato and Pumpkin Bread Pudding View Recipe RusticJoyfulFood "Cheesy, crispy, crunchy, and warm. This savory bread pudding is an unexpected and delightful way to use pumpkin. The addition of sausage makes it a main course or a hearty side dish." — RusticJoyfulFood 10 of 27 Green Eggs And Hash Omelet View Recipe bd.weld Sneak spinach into dinner with this top-rated omelet, filled with corned beef hash and topped with mozzarella. How to Make an Omelet That's Fluffy and Tender 11 of 27 Breakfast Enchiladas View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine "A hearty breakfast dish that includes hash browns, cheese, ham and diced green chilies rolled into flour tortillas," says MAMASPICE. Several reviewers added scrambled eggs and/or cooked sausage to the mix and loved them that way, too. 12 of 27 Chicken in a Waffle View Recipe The Gruntled Gourmand What fun would this recipe roundup be if it didn't include waffles? Coating chicken nuggets in homemade waffle batter definitely brings the fun. 13 of 27 Verde Chilaquiles with Eggs View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Chicken, eggs, radishes, avocado, and salsa verde top corn tortillas in this version of chilaquiles. Make it yours with chorizo, red salsa, beans, or whatever else sounds good. 14 of 27 Air Fryer Spanish Tortilla View Recipe Buckwheat Queen Though this Spanish omelet isn't traditionally eaten for breakfast in Spain, its ingredients have all the markings of an American breakfast: fried potatoes, cheese, and (of course) eggs. So, we suggest you try it for dinner. More Air Fryer Recipes 15 of 27 Carnitas Eggs Benedict with Chipotle Hollandaise View Recipe France C Next time you cook carnitas, you'll want leftovers just to use in this recipe. Hollandaise sauce mix adds to its convenience. How to Poach an Egg 16 of 27 Avocado Toast with Crumbled Crispy Pancetta View Recipe bd.weld "The combination of flavors will wow you," says bd.weld. "If you don't have pancetta or prosciutto just use bacon or thin sliced black forest ham." 12 Fantastic Breakfast Sandwiches We'd Eat All Day 17 of 27 Herb, Sausage, and Cheese Dutch Baby View Recipe LAMAR Ever thought you'd serve a pancake with a salad? With this savory Dutch baby, it works. The 10 Essential Tools You Need to Make Perfect Pancakes 18 of 27 Black Bean Breakfast Bowl View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine Scrambled eggs, canned black beans, avocado, and salsa come together in just 15 minutes for this high-fiber breakfast-for-dinner idea. "Great textures, combination of items and taste," says pavisa. "My daughter especially liked it, as she is into all food that is Mexican or Southwestern." Browse our whole breakfast bowl collection here. 19 of 27 Avocado Breakfast Bowl View Recipe France C "Excellent recipe that's quick and healthy," says France C. "To keep things healthier, I used hard-boiled eggs instead of fried since I already had them on hand. I also happened to have leftover red quinoa already cooked, so this was perfect! The feta adds a nice touch." 14 Healthy Breakfast Bowl Ideas to Start Your Morning Right 20 of 27 Savory Croissant Quiche View Recipe lutzflcat If a croissant crust sounds fussy, think again! As long as you're not making the croissants from scratch, this recipe couldn't be easier. 16 Savory Breakfast Recipes for When You're Tired of the Sweet Stuff 21 of 27 Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict View Recipe DIZ If you can't stomach seafood for breakfast, there's no time like dinner to enjoy Smoked Salmon Dill Eggs Benedict. 12 Protein-Rich Breakfasts to Make You Feel Full Longer 22 of 27 Cauliflower Kale Frittata View Recipe Megan Olson Eating more cruciferous vegetables is simple with this quiche, which gets a flavor boost from thyme, garlic, and Parmesan. 15 Frittata Recipes That Help You Use Up Leftover Veggies 23 of 27 Mayonnaise Biscuits View Recipe Allrecipes Magazine We're including these three-ingredient biscuits as a quick base for biscuit breakfast sandwiches. This recipe calls for self-rising flour, which is simply all-purpose flour with baking powder and salt added. Here's how to make your own self-rising flour. 24 of 27 Chorizo Breakfast Tacos with Potato Hash and Eggs View Recipe Culinary Envy Few breakfasts can curb hunger like corn tortillas piled with potato hash, scrambled eggs, chorizo, Cheddar, and salsa. This dish belongs at dinner. Check Out Our Favorite Breakfast Tacos 25 of 27 Bacon Cheese Frittata View Recipe Chris Feist "Five stars for taste, ease of preparation, and aesthetic appeal. So versatile," says reviewer naples34102. 26 of 27 Bacon and Gruyere Sous Vide Egg Bites View Recipe France C "Similar to what you'd find at a famous coffee shop, these sous vide eggs bites are double the size and have a velvety, creamy texture," says recipe creator France C. Serve them for dinner with the sides of your choice. 27 of 27 More Inspiration View Recipe TheWickedNoodle Our 50 Best Dinner Recipes of All Time More Dinner Recipes More Breakfast and Brunch Recipes Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit