What better way to get the whole family together than with a delicious, homemade breakfast? These 17+ Breakfasts Guaranteed to Make Your Family Actually Want to Wake Up Early are not only easy to prepare but are also packed with incredible flavors. Whether you prefer something sweet or savory, these recipes offer a little something for everyone.

Biscuit Beignets

Biscuit Beignets. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.
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Biscuit Beignets are fluffy little pillows of fried biscuit dough. They are crispy and golden brown on the outside and soft and tender on the inside – then lightly dusted with powdered sugar.

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Bacon Gravy

Bacon Gravy. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

This delicious Bacon Gravy Recipe combines flour, bacon grease, lots of black pepper, and whole milk. Poured over biscuits, it is the best comfort food breakfast.

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Buttermilk Muffins

Buttermilk Muffins. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

These Buttermilk Muffins are hands down, some of the BEST muffins I have ever tasted! They are light and fluffy with a subtle hint of honey, the perfect amount of sweetness, and just a touch of sour buttermilk flavor.

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Breakfast Tortilla Pizza

Breakfast Tortilla Pizza. Photo Credit: Jeannies Tried and True Recipes.

This easy Breakfast Tortilla Pizza uses a whole wheat pita or tortilla topped with scrambled eggs, ham, onion, peppers, and cheese. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an easy dinner! It is a quick, family-friendly meal that takes just a few minutes to make.

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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Overnight Cinnamon Rolls. Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

This foolproof recipe for Overnight Cinnamon Rolls lets you get the work done a day in advance and bake fresh, warm cinnamon rolls with minimal effort in the morning. This step-by-step tutorial will teach even the most novice bakers how to make delicious cinnamon rolls from scratch.

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Chocolate Chip Pancakes

Chocolate Chip Pancakes. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

Chocolate Chip Pancakes are the perfect easy breakfast recipe. Fluffy pancakes filled with melted chocolate and topped with melted butter and maple syrup – it is one of my absolute favorite things.

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Ham & Cheese Frittata

Frittata. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Frittatas are such a delicious and versatile meal and are a great way to use up leftovers, especially ham & cheese. They are so easy to put together and take plain, boring eggs to a whole new level.

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Sausage Gravy

Biscuits and Gravy. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

One of our favorite breakfasts is Biscuits and Gravy. Fluffy biscuits topped with thick, pepper, and rich sausage gravy. It is a hearty breakfast recipe that is so filling and delicious – it tastes just like home. Sausage gravy poured over biscuits is a Southern staple, and it is one of my favorite things to make for a weekend brunch.

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Sour Cream Biscuits

Homemade Sour Cream Biscuits. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

These Homemade Sour Cream Biscuits are perfectly soft and flaky with a delicious buttery flavor everyone will love. They will quickly become your new favorite biscuit recipe.

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Spanish Tortilla

Spanish Tortilla. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

A Spanish Tortilla is a fusion of an omelet and a frittata. It is made of layers and layers of crispy potatoes and onions held together with eggs and cooked with tons of olive oil. It is so easy to make and is so yummy.

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Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole. Photo Credit: Southern Bytes.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, and this Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole has all the makings of a perfect breakfast! Packed with sausage or bacon, bell peppers, hash browns, and topped with shredded cheese, this casserole has a little bit of everything.

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Strawberry Banana Muffins

Strawberry Banana Muffins. Photo Credit: Inquiring Chef.

Use fresh or frozen strawberries to make these easy Strawberry Banana Muffins. Tart strawberries add a fresh contrast to the muffins that have the texture of a light, tender banana bread.

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Pecan Sticky Buns

Pecan Sticky Buns. Photo Credit: From Valerie’s Kitchen.

This overnight sticky buns recipe makes it easy to include decadent homemade Pecan Sticky Buns on a brunch menu. No one can resist these tender buns with a sweet and sticky caramel pecan topping!

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Fruit Explosion, Triple Berry Muffins

Triple Berry Muffins. Photo Credit: Jeannies Tried and True Recipes.

Fruit Explosion Muffins are Mixed Berry Jumbo Muffins that are loaded with bananas, blueberries, and strawberries, and together, the flavors explode in these muffins. These moist muffins are perfectly fluffy and are bursting with juicy berries.

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Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins. Photo Credit: Jeannies Tried and True Recipes.

These Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect muffins to make for a weekend breakfast or for an easy grab-and-go breakfast for busy mornings. They are so yummy and everyone loves them.

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Homemade Strawberry Rolls

Homemade Strawberry Rolls. Photo Credit: Beyond the Chicken Coop.

These Homemade Strawberry Rolls made with fresh strawberries are a delightful treat of soft, pillowy dough swirled with juicy strawberries and a touch of sweetness. Baked to golden perfection with a burst of strawberry goodness. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.

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Blueberry Pancakes

Blueberry Pancakes. Photo Credit: Jeannie’s Tried and True Recipes.

These light and fluffy Blueberry Pancakes are bursting with flavor! This pancake recipe is perfect for your breakfast or brunch and will become your favorite weekend breakfast recipe!

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Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Muffin

Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Muffin. Photo Credit: Jeannies Tried and True Recipes.

This Dark Chocolate Raspberry Banana Muffin is based on a delicious banana bread that is so flavorful and delicious. With the addition of raspberries, this recipe will become a family favorite recipe in your house!

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Egg Muffins

Egg Muffins. Photo Credit: Jeannies Tried and True Recipes.

Egg Muffins are an easy-to-make, protein-packed breakfast that everyone will enjoy. Load them up with your favorite veggies, meats, & cheese and you will have a grab-and-go breakfast to please everyone.

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Sheet Pan Pancakes

Sheet Pan Pancakes. Photo Credit: The View from Great Island.

Sheet Pan Pancakes are an ingenious (and delicious) way to batch cook breakfast for the family, simply pour your pancake batter onto a sheet pan, bake, and cut into perfect fluffy, warm pancake squares!

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Hi, I'm Kari!

I am a newlywed, food blogger, health coach, and mama to a hot mess of a border collie. I love to put a new spin on old family recipes and I try to make as many meals as possible with an Instant Pot.

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