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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 chicken-fried bacon

Chicken-Fried Bacon

It's not just bacon, it's chicken-fried bacon! Serve with a dipping sauce like ketchup, gravy, or ranch dressing.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for basic pancake batter

Basic Pancake Batter

Pancakes are always a breakfast favorite. Try them with fruit syrups, bacon or sausage crumbled into the batter, or with chocolate chips added in.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for perfect scrambled eggs

Perfect Scrambled Eggs

Once you make the perfect scrambled eggs you won't look back. This go-to recipe is as quick and simple as it is good.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for tomato cheese frittata

Tomato Cheese Frittata

The secret to this frittata is the fresh, diced tomatoes.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pepperoni omelet

Pepperoni Omelet

It's like having pizza for breakfast! This omelet is loaded up with pepperoni, mozzarella, and tomato.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

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recipe for cinnamon muffins

Cinnamon Muffins

Made with sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, sour cream, milk, walnuts

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gluten-free rice buttermilk pancakes

Gluten-Free Rice Buttermilk Pancakes

Going off gluten doesn't mean pancakes are off the table. Rice flour is the key to keeping these scratch-made flapjacks in your breakfast rotation.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for eggs benedict with creamy hollandaise sauce

Eggs Benedict With Creamy Hollandaise Sauce

Eggs Benny is the go-to special occasion breakfast. This overnight baked version mixes eggs, crumbled English muffins, Swiss cheese, and Canadian bacon in...

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for crisp banana waffles

Crisp Banana Waffles

Delicious weekend brunch recipe (but easy enough for weekday breakfasts too!)

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for turkey breakfast sausage

Turkey Breakfast Sausage

Breakfast sausages are the best. Sandwiches on biscuits or English muffins, a few patties beside your eggs and toast...and they're easy as could be to make.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for chocolate breakfast cookies

Chocolate Breakfast Cookies

If you are always on the go, these breakfast cookies are a great breakfast option. Made with protein powder, they are a great way to start your day or power through a...

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for slow cooker sausage and egg casserole

Slow Cooker Sausage And Egg Casserole

A great breakfast for house guests or holidays. Fix it the night before and in the morning breakfast is served!

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for classic denver omelet

Classic Denver Omelet

Also known as a Western omelet, this breakfast dish is made from eggs, ham, bell pepper, and onion. This version has the filling cooked right into the egg instead of the more...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for breakfast chilaquiles

Breakfast Chilaquiles

Fried tortillas are coated in a zesty tomato sauce and shredded cheese and topped with a poached or fried egg. A delicious Mexican-style breakfast.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   1-2 hours


recipe for nutty raisin bran waffles

Nutty Raisin Bran Waffles

How has the breakfast combination of cereal and waffles not taken the world by storm earlier? Throwing in nuts and raisins keeps every bite of the waffles interesting.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for pineapple upside-down muffins

Pineapple Upside-Down Muffins

This recipe turns a classic dessert into muffins, complete with pineapple rings and maraschino cherries. Ideal for a basic afternoon snack or breakfast addition.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for grand marnier croissant french toast

Grand Marnier Croissant French Toast

This croissant French toast is the perfect breakfast treat. It is made by soaking buttery croissants in a mixture of Grand Marnier, orange juice and eggs, then...

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for low-fat chicken and mushroom quiche

Low-Fat Chicken and Mushroom Quiche

This healthy recipe has a lot to love--mushrooms, diced chicken, and shallots with tarragon all together in an egg mixture baked up in a crispy crust.

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 sausage & pepper crustless quiche

Sausage & Pepper Crustless Quiche

Cut the carbs with this tasty crustless quiche

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for coffee glazed bacon

Coffee Glazed Bacon

Take bacon to the next level! Bacon is cooked with a brown sugar and coffee glaze until crisp.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for hawaiian waffles with pineapple and coconut

Hawaiian Waffles With Pineapple And Coconut

Coconut and pineapple waffles topped with bananas and maple syrup. A delicious breakfast from scratch!

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for orange ginger muffins

Orange Ginger Muffins

Made with real oranges, a hint of ginger, and fresh orange juice, these muffins are a flavorful treat. Easy to bake and perfect for any occasion, enjoy a muffin that's both tangy...

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for german puffed pancake with spiced apples

German Puffed Pancake With Spiced Apples

Made with powdered sugar, ground cinnamon, eggs, milk, flour, salt, apples, butter, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for low-fat bacon, egg and cheese pancake muffins

Low-Fat Bacon, Egg And Cheese Pancake Muffins

Tasty breakfast bites made with healthier ingredients like low fat pancake mix, fat free skim milk, and turkey bacon

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for creamed eggs on toast

Creamed Eggs On Toast

Made with bread, butter, flour, milk, hard boiled eggs

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for amish breakfast casserole

Amish Breakfast Casserole

This Amish casserole is unsurprisingly simple and delicious. Fried bacon and onions with eggs, hash browns, and three types of cheese is filling enough to feed a village.

Method:   stovetop, oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for copycat tgi friday's cinnamon swimmer drink

Copycat TGI Friday's Cinnamon Swimmer Drink

Sucker for TGI Friday's sweet cinnamon drink, or just looking for a creamy summer treat? Splashes of cinnamon and caramel syrup are the key.


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 healthier oatmeal waffles

Healthier Oatmeal Waffles

If you're looking for a healthier take on waffles, give these oatmeal waffles a try. They're packed with healthy ingredients that are sure to please even the pickiest of...

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for vinegar pancakes

Vinegar Pancakes

Vinegar in your flapjacks? Don't knock it 'til you try it. A little splash of vinegar might just be the secret ingredient for the fluffy pancakes you've been searching for your whole...

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 copycat fitch house sour cream waffles

Copycat Fitch House Sour Cream Waffles

You're probably in one of two groups. Either you own a waffle iron and are about to make this recipe, or you're currently doing some online shopping for waffle...

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for jumbo blueberry crumb muffins

Jumbo Blueberry Crumb Muffins

Jumbo muffins are loaded up with blueberries and topped with a spiced crumb topping.

Method:   oven
Time:   1-2 hours

recipe for mexican scrambled eggs

Mexican Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are mixed with fresh tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, Monterey Jack cheese, and fried tortilla strips.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for buttermilk pecan waffles

Buttermilk Pecan Waffles

There's nothing quite like a stack of hot, fresh buttermilk pecan waffles to start your day off right.

Method:   waffle maker
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for gourmet greek omelet

Gourmet Greek Omelet

Some simple Greek flavors take your breakfast from "ok" to "opa!" The tender omelet is filled with spinach, feta cheese, and herbs.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for healthy spinach and mushroom omelet

Healthy Spinach And Mushroom Omelet

This omelet is packed with fresh veggies and lean protein to provide you with some healthy calories to get through the day.

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes


recipe for overnight slow cooker apple oatmeal

Overnight Slow Cooker Apple Oatmeal

Overnight oats are the best for stress-free mornings. Using a slow cooker changes the game a bit so you have a steaming hot breakfast first thing in the morning.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   over 5 hours

recipe for beefy scrambled eggs

Beefy Scrambled Eggs

Made with butter or margarine, black pepper, parsley, dried beef, eggs, cream cheese

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 mini quiche wedding appetizers

Mini Quiche Wedding Appetizers

These miniature quiches are perfect for wedding receptions, baby showers, or any party where you want some easy but elegant finger food.

Method:   oven
Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for garden benedict

Garden Benedict

Eggs Benedict gets a fresh facelift with the addition of avocado, tomato, and alfalfa sprouts

Method:   stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for blueberry french toast casserole

Blueberry French Toast Casserole

Made with water, cornstarch, bread, cream cheese, blueberries, eggs, milk, vanilla extract, maple syrup, sugar

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   over 5 hours


recipe for breakfast monster cookies

Breakfast Monster Cookies

A breakfast-themed cookie loaded with oats, peanut butter, and dried fruit. These hearty cookies are perfect for an on-the-go breakfast or a mid-morning snack.

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for slow cooker irish oatmeal

Slow Cooker Irish Oatmeal

Sweet add-ins like cranberries and figs make these Irish oats better still, and making them overnight in the crockpot is best of all.

Method:   crock pot
Time:   2-5 hours

recipe for southwest corn and spam muffins

Southwest Corn And Spam Muffins

Made with jalapeno cheese, diced mild green chilies, yellow corn meal, flour, baking powder, sugar, egg, milk, creamed corn, Spam luncheon meat

Method:   oven, stovetop
Time:   30-60 minutes


recipe for banana-oatmeal breakfast bars

Banana-Oatmeal Breakfast Bars

Made with vanilla extract, flour, salt, baking soda, nutmeg, cinnamon, butter or margarine, brown sugar, egg, bananas

Method:   oven
Time:   30-60 minutes

recipe for dulce de leche waffles

Dulce de Leche Waffles

These waffles are for the dessert lover! Start with mini frozen waffles (or homemade if you're feeling industrious) and top them with Nutella and caramel sauce. Decadent!


Time:   under 30 minutes

recipe for poached scrambled eggs

Poached Scrambled Eggs

Made with black pepper, eggs, olive oil, sea salt

Method:   stovetop
Time:   under 30 minutes





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