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Breakfast and Brunch

Breakfast and Brunch

Start your day off right with a delicious breakfast. CDK has recipes for breakfast on the go, family style pancake breakfasts, or brunch with friends. Everything from kid-friendly breakfast pizza to elegant crepes.



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recipe for sour cream buttermilk waffles

Sour Cream Buttermilk Waffles

If you're a fan of old-fashioned sour cream donuts, you'll understand adding sour cream to waffle batter. Along with buttermilk, the sour cream helps these waffles come...

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for panettone french toast with bourbon-vanilla whipped cream

Panettone French Toast with Bourbon-Vanilla Whipped Cream

Bourbon-vanilla whipped cream is a heck of a topping on any french toast, to be sure, but sweet Italian panettone slices really complete the...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for green chile and egg breakfast casserole

Green Chile and Egg Breakfast Casserole

Who says breakfast can't be exciting? With this green chile and egg breakfast casserole, you can add a burst of flavor that wakes up even the sleepiest of...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for passover cheese blintzes

Passover Cheese Blintzes

You won't want to "pass over" these blintzes. Blintz pancakes made with matzo meal are stuffed with a creamy cottage cheese filling. Absolutely sublime when served...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ricotta waffles

Ricotta Waffles

These aren't overly sweet like some waffles so they can work in both sweet and savory applications.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cooked cornmeal mush

Cooked Cornmeal Mush

Cornmeal thickened up like grits can be a delicious and satisfying breakfast with a bit of butter or some jam and walnuts.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oklahoma panhandle breakfast casserole

Oklahoma Panhandle Breakfast Casserole

Picture creamy cheeses, zesty green chiles, and spicy sausage all in one dish. This casserole is an unapologetic celebration of breakfast, begging to be served at...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for muffin tin breakfast

Muffin Tin Breakfast

Partially cooked bacon is wrapped around the inside of muffin cups. An egg is cracked into each tin and topped with butter and half-and-half. It's baked until done and you have a...

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for corned beef hash and eggs

Corned Beef Hash and Eggs

Get cracking with this corned beef hash and eggs recipe that will have you egg-static for breakfast. Who said mornings have to be boring?

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for country flannel cakes

Country Flannel Cakes

Something about these flannel cakes will make you want to throw on a warm, comfy shirt and reach for the real maple syrup. Whether you're eating them in the countryside or the...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for crustless corn quiche

Crustless Corn Quiche

Eggs, milk, and butter are standard for quiche. Spicing it up with cayenne and nutmeg and throwing in some corn before topping with cheddar and parmesan takes it up a notch.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for moosewood restaurant's simple frittata

Moosewood Restaurant's Simple Frittata

A good frittata is one of the best recipes to have in your repertoire. One minute it looks like you've got nothing for lunch, the next minute you've thrown...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for applesauce spice raisin muffins

Applesauce Spice Raisin Muffins

These muffins are packed with flavor, thanks to the addition of applesauce, spices, and raisins. They're also quick to whip up, so you can enjoy them fresh out of the...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for any-kind-of-strata

Any-Kind-Of-Strata

This cheesy strata makes for a perfect brunch dish with simple ingredients. You can spice up the recipe with veggies, sausage, or whatever's in the fridge!

Method:   oven
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for breakfast casserole muffins

Breakfast Casserole Muffins

A great way to start the day! These breakfast muffins are made with sausage, eggs, baking mix, half and half, and cheese.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for cream cheese scrambled eggs

Cream Cheese Scrambled Eggs

Combine the convenience of the blender and the secret ingredient, cream cheese, and you have a new way to get breakfast on the table.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for bob's yeast buckwheat pancakes

Bob's Yeast Buckwheat Pancakes

These are some of the best pancakes you'll ever eat. They're light, fluffy and have a slightly nutty flavor from the buckwheat flour. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   2-5 hours


recipe for irish muffins

Irish Muffins

Muffins don't get much more interesting than this. With a little whiskey and some coffee liqueur, these Irish muffins are both indulgent and delicious.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for red lobster's shrimp quiche

Red Lobster's Shrimp Quiche

Looking for a dish that's both satisfying and posh? Red Lobster's version of shrimp quiche is here to bring a touch of seaside charm right to your table without the fuss.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for adrian's scrambled eggs

Adrian's Scrambled Eggs

It's amazing what a simple dash of an herb or spice can do to dress up something as basic as scrambled eggs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for big flat egg pancakes

Big Flat Egg Pancakes

These delicious pancakes are made with extra eggs and taste a little like French toast!

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for oven scrambled eggs for a crowd

Oven Scrambled Eggs for a Crowd

Milk and butter keep these eggs creamy; oven-baking the recipe keeps your arm from falling off from scrambling all those eggs by hand.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for how to make coddled eggs

How To Make Coddled Eggs

Coddling is a cooking method that involves cooking food in a water bath. Eggs are the most commonly coddled food. Coddled eggs are often used in recipes that want to safely use...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for crock o' breakfast

Crock o' Breakfast

Wake up to a delicious breakfast with this overnight slow cooker recipe. The layered ingredients can be changed to suit your tastes (try sausage instead of ham, for instance).

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for egg and spam breakfast sandwiches

Egg And Spam Breakfast Sandwiches

This quick and easy breakfast sandwich is made with Spam, eggs, and American cheese all piled on a soft, fresh bagel.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for shortbread waffles

Shortbread Waffles

These are some wonderful waffles. Flour, sugar and eggs help make up a simple shortbread batter that's ready to scoop straight onto the waffle iron.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for chinese scrambled eggs

Chinese Scrambled Eggs

Made with sour cream, chives, eggs, soy sauce, salt, vegetable oil, black or white pepper

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for mama's frittata

Mama's Frittata

Mama sure knows how to whip up a frittata. This pan of eggs and potato is actually pretty similar to a Spanish omelette, so maybe it's more like la frittata de Mama.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for apple buttermilk muffins

Apple Buttermilk Muffins

Give your breakfast routine a makeover with these apple buttermilk muffins, blending tartness from fresh apples and warmth from cinnamon for a tasty treat.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for george foreman grill cinnamon french toast

George Foreman Grill Cinnamon French Toast

A great way to make a small batch of French toast is on the George Foreman grill! If you don't have cinnamon bread, add a pinch of cinnamon to the batter.

Method:   indoor grill
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for ultimate scrambled eggs

Ultimate Scrambled Eggs

There are lots of ways to do scrambled eggs, but for the ultimate scramble? We're talking two types of cheese, we're talking zesty chives, and yeah, we're talking bacon. Of...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for orange bran muffins

Orange Bran Muffins

Tired of boring bran muffins for breakfast? A triple dose of orange ups the flavor game of these muffins.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for oven denver omelet casserole

Oven Denver Omelet Casserole

A baked version of the classic Denver omelet made with eggs, cheese, ham, bell pepper, and onion.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for slow cooker hard-boiled eggs

Slow Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

Want perfect hard-boiled eggs every time? Try making them in your crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for nero wolfe's scrambled eggs

Nero Wolfe's Scrambled eggs

An absolutely exquisite way to cook a breakfast staple. Eggs are cooked in a double boiler with melted butter and topped with browned butter.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for honey and banana bran muffins

Honey and Banana Bran Muffins

With bananas for flavor and texture and a hint of cinnamon and honey these bran muffins are anything but boring!

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast burritos for a crowd

Breakfast Burritos for a Crowd

These breakfast burritos, filled with scrambled eggs, turkey or ham, and fresh vegetables, are a great way to serve a large group.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for omelette au rhum

Omelette au Rhum

Elevate your omelette! A simple 2-egg omelette gets a caramelized sugar glaze and is topped with a flambeed rum sauce before serving.

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for bread machine english muffins

Bread Machine English Muffins

All your bread machine needs is pantry staples to churn out delicious English muffins, perfect for making breakfast sandwiches or avocado toast.

Method:   bread machine, stovetop
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for copycat raspberry julius smoothie

Copycat Raspberry Julius Smoothie

Raspberry Julius Smoothie is a delicious drink that's perfect for summer. This copycat recipe tastes just like the popular restaurant chain's version, but it's much...


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for chocolate chip cake mix muffins

Chocolate Chip Cake Mix Muffins

These easy to make muffins have three kinds of chocolate in them!

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for huevos rancheros (ranch eggs)

Huevos Rancheros (Ranch Eggs)

A ranch-style breakfast made with corn tortillas, eggs, cheese, and a homemade spicy tomato sauce.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for freeze-ahead breakfast hash browns

Freeze-Ahead Breakfast Hash Browns

Don't feel like peeling potatoes to make hash browns for breakfast? No problem, make them ahead of time and freeze until you're ready to use them.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for individual baked eggs

Individual Baked Eggs

Single-serve egg cups made with croutons, ham, egg, and cheese.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for baker's breakfast cookie

Baker's Breakfast Cookie

Made with all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, ground cinnamon, canola oil, prune puree, water, egg whites, vanilla extract

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for canadian bacon frittata

Canadian Bacon Frittata

Cooked Canadian bacon is mixed with eggs and Parmesan cheese in a skillet and put under the broiler until perfectly done.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for classic crepes

Classic Crepes

Classic crepes made with an easy blender-mixed batter

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker poached eggs

Slow Cooker Poached Eggs

An easy way to make perfectly cooked poached eggs in your crock pot.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for giant blueberry muffins

Giant Blueberry Muffins

These are baked in Texas-size muffin pans, but you can also use regular sized pans if you wish.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blueberry oatmeal breakfast cake

Blueberry Oatmeal Breakfast Cake

Did someone say breakfast cake? Oats, berries, and nuts packed into this breakfast bake make mornings something to get excited about.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes





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