breakfast Recipes
212 delicious breakfast recipes from around the world
Chilaquiles Verdes
Green chilaquiles - crispy fried tortilla chips simmered in a vibrant salsa verde until they soften, creating a comforting and flavorful breakfast or brunch dish. The ultimate comfort food.
Chocolate Santafereño
A rich and traditional Colombian hot chocolate, often enjoyed for breakfast, characterized by its thick texture and the unique addition of salty cheese. This recipe enhances the classic preparation for a truly authentic experience.
Classic Southern Biscuits and Gravy
Fluffy, homemade-style biscuits smothered in a rich and savory sausage gravy. A quintessential Southern breakfast comfort food.
Conchas
Iconic Mexican sweet bread, known for its soft, enriched dough and a distinctive, sweet sugar topping scored to resemble seashell patterns. A beloved breakfast staple.
Cuernos (Mexican Sweet Rolls)
Cuernos, meaning 'horns,' are a beloved Mexican pan dulce. These are not French croissants but rather a richer, sweeter, and denser crescent-shaped roll, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack. They boast a tender crumb with a slightly crisp exterior when fresh.
Empanada de Queso Venezolana
Crispy fried empanadas filled with a generous amount of melty white Venezuelan cheese. A beloved breakfast and snack.
Envueltos de Maíz (Colombian Sweet Corn Tamales)
Sweet and tender corn dough, seasoned with sugar and butter, then wrapped in corn husks and steamed to perfection. These are a delightful traditional Colombian treat, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.
Facturas
Facturas are a diverse array of Argentine breakfast pastries, often enjoyed with coffee. This recipe focuses on the process of creating these flaky, sweet treats, which rely on a laminated dough technique similar to croissants or puff pastry.
Fluffy Biscuits and Creamy Sausage Gravy
A classic Southern breakfast featuring tender, flaky biscuits smothered in a rich, peppery sausage gravy. Perfect for a hearty start to the day.
Gallo Pinto
Central America's quintessential breakfast staple: perfectly seasoned rice and black beans fried together with aromatic vegetables and fresh cilantro. A simple yet deeply satisfying dish.
Golfeados
Golfeados are traditional Venezuelan sweet rolls, characterized by their soft, spiced dough, a sticky coating of papelón (unrefined cane sugar) syrup, and a topping of salty queso blanco. They are a beloved bakery staple, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Huevos Divorciados
Huevos Divorciados, or 'Divorced Eggs,' is a vibrant Mexican breakfast dish where two eggs, each adorned with a different salsa (one green, one red), are separated by a comforting layer of refried beans. It's a playful and delicious way to satisfy diverse salsa preferences.
Huevos Motuleños
A maximalist Yucatecan breakfast tower featuring fried eggs, ham, peas, fried plantain, and two distinct sauces, all layered atop lightly fried corn tortillas and refried beans. A truly indulgent start to the day.
Huevos Rancheros
A classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring fried eggs served on warm corn tortillas, generously topped with a vibrant, spicy tomato-chili salsa, creamy refried beans, and fresh garnishes.
Loco Moco
A hearty Hawaiian comfort food classic featuring a bed of steamed rice, topped with a juicy hamburger patty, a perfectly fried egg with a runny yolk, and smothered in rich brown gravy. Often served with a side of macaroni salad.
Machaca con Huevo
A classic Northern Mexican breakfast dish featuring rehydrated dried shredded beef (machaca) scrambled with eggs, onions, tomatoes, and chiles. Often called a 'cowboy breakfast' for its hearty and satisfying nature.
Mandocas
Mandocas are traditional sweet fried dough rings from the Zulia state of Venezuela, featuring the unique sweetness of ripe plantain and panela (unrefined whole cane sugar), complemented by salty queso blanco and aromatic anise seeds. They are a popular breakfast or snack item.
Mangú
A beloved Dominican breakfast staple, Mangú features tender boiled green plantains mashed with butter and sautéed onions. It's a key component of 'Los Tres Golpes' (The Three Hits), a hearty morning meal.
Medialunas
Argentine medialunas are a beloved sweet breakfast pastry, similar to croissants but richer and often glazed. They are a staple in Argentine cafes and homes, perfect with a cup of coffee.
Migas Mexicanas
Migas Mexicanas are a classic Mexican breakfast dish featuring scrambled eggs combined with crispy fried tortilla strips, sautéed vegetables, and cheese. It's a delicious and resourceful way to use up stale tortillas, transforming them into a satisfying meal.
Molletes
Molletes are a beloved Mexican breakfast or snack, featuring toasted bolillo rolls generously topped with refried beans and melted cheese, finished with fresh pico de gallo. Simple, satisfying, and incredibly delicious.
Mondongo
A hearty and traditional Colombian tripe soup, slow-cooked with tender beef, pork, and root vegetables. Often enjoyed as a robust breakfast or a comforting meal.
Nopales con Huevo (Scrambled Eggs with Cactus)
A healthy and traditional Mexican breakfast featuring tender, diced cactus paddles (nopales) sautéed with scrambled eggs, onions, serrano chili, and tomatoes. Served with warm corn tortillas and salsa.
Pan de Yuca (Colombian Yuca Cheese Bread)
Pan de Yuca is a delightful Colombian cheese bread made from yuca starch, offering a wonderfully chewy interior and a slightly crisp exterior. It's a popular bakery staple, often enjoyed for breakfast or as a snack.