Fresh eggs: You'll use two large eggs per ramekin. Butter or oil: This creates a rich base that prevents sticking. For a dairy-free version, substitute with olive oil. Optional toppings: I like adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese to each dish for best flavor. Baking dishes: Small ramekins or ceramic dishes work best. I use 5-inch ramekins that are just the right size for two eggs.
Here at Tasting Table, we're proud proponents of an unexpected overnight oats combo. Today, we're shining the spotlight on one avant-garde flavor idea to make your overnight oats less boring - and it stars an ingredient that tea-lovers might already have stocked in their pantries: matcha. Matcha powder can work wonders in non-bevy recipes, like this matcha pudding with sweet red bean paste, or this matcha strawberry tiramisu, and it totally belongs in your breakfast rotation.
In our collective minds, pepperoni has only ever been a pizza topping. For so long now, it's been infinitely tethered to molten cheese, blistered crust, and greasy fingers, so much so that we forget there are still many creative ways to use pepperoni beyond pizza. At times, it even shows up in dishes you least expect. At 7 in the morning, amidst the repetitive spin of cooking up yet another omelet, this American salami is the surprising twist that makes breakfast a whole lot better.
The way to a spicy Whataburger breakfast is simple: Order any biscuit sandwich or biscuits and gravy and swap out the buttermilk biscuit for the jalapeño cheddar biscuit. It's the same calorie count as the buttermilk biscuit (330 calories if you're keeping score), and the best part? No extra charge. This swap is available at all Whataburger locations from 11 p.m. to 11 a.m.
Patty's Eggnest opened its first location on Greenwood Avenue in Seattle back in 1989 and has since become a landmark of the community. The chain is known for its all-day breakfast, featuring made-from-scratch items such as the social media-worthy Swedish pancakes, Elvis French toast (French toast topped with peanut butter and bananas), custom omelettes, scrambles, and more. The chains also serve a lunch menu filled with burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads, though most customers venture in for that breakfast menu.
"I remember smelling the aroma of it frying in the farm kitchen as I walked outside on winter days [at our home] in Bon Aqua, Tennessee," he wrote in " The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections From Johnny and June's Table." "Dad would buy canned biscuits, eggs, and sliced bologna. He liked the bologna slices nearly crispy - some almost burned. He always loved crispy and well-done foods."
Watching a celebrated chocolatier launch a line of chocolates in 2004, then an Echo Park shop in 2013, and a second 5,000-square-foot outpost in Glendale in 2022 has been a literal treat for longtime Angelenos. Valerie Confections' Valerie Gordon prepares toffees, petit fours, pies, and an outstanding and signature coffee crunch cake. The Glendale shop has an adorable and covered patio to enjoy any of these things, but also check what Gordon prepared for the daily specials, like quiche or breakfast hand pie.
Many of our breakfasts are cold, few of them contain vegetables, and they're often geared more toward convenience, intended to provide a quick energy boost while we're rushing out the door. Something that rarely makes it onto an American breakfast table, though, is soup. A huge favorite for lunches and dinners, especially during the colder parts of the year, soup is largely overlooked in the mornings.
There are plenty of reasons Bojangles continues to expand, not least of which is how underrated its breakfast menu is. The chicken quality has lunch and dinner crowds convinced, but the incredible homemade buttermilk biscuits are the perfect size for a comforting breakfast. We sampled and ranked 7 Bojangles biscuit sandwiches according to taste, texture, freshness, and whether we'd buy them again. Surprisingly enough, chicken didn't factor into our favorite sandwich, as the classic trifecta of bacon, egg, and cheese was too good to ignore.
I like an over-easy egg with some buttered toast for breakfast as much as the next person. But a fried egg sitting on top of warmed-up leftover white rice or fried rice? That's my preferred breakfast any day of the week. I grew up in a Filipino household, and fried eggs alongside rice was a breakfast staple for us. My mom always opted for frying eggs in olive oil, but as I've gotten older I've discovered that I like to fry my eggs in something more flavorful: sesame oil.
Tomato toast is a fan favorite of things to have for breakfast. It's quick and inexpensive to make, flavorful, and satisfying, and we love that it's filling yet light enough to start the day without making me sluggish. It is also quite versatile, as you can use different kinds of tomatoes and complement them with a variety of toppings. And when you want to dress it up, simply slather your toast with herbed cream cheese before topping with the tomatoes for a treat that feels a bit elevated,
That's right, bacon is great, breakfast sausage is good too, but when paired with frying eggs in a pan, neither of them really compare to chorizo. The reason that chorizo is the perfect one-ingredient upgrade for fried eggs is that the fat from the sausage is a strong flavor component that automatically adds significant depth to your breakfast meal. A couple of eggs fried in chorizo grease with some toast on the side is the stuff breakfast dreams are made of.
They're ultra savory, with a slightly pungent touch that rids you of the need to flavor your eggs with anything else. With meaty, salty nuances, anchovies are the perfect ingredient to upgrade your fried eggs with - and it doesn't take much to do so. Along with being super savory, anchovies are incredibly soft and melt easily. Heat the fish in oil or butter, then crack an egg or two inside and let it absorb the umami.
Even if you don't know how to cook anything else, it's worth learning how to make oatmeal. Widely regarded as one of the healthier breakfast items, a bowl of oats can keep you full for hours with its high fiber and protein content. It can be made in a flash, and if you use the right ingredients and techniques, oatmeal can taste wonderful all on its own with just a pinch of salt and a spoonful of brown sugar.
When you're racing out the door in the morning, easy breakfast options can be the hack to set you up for an energetic day. Even Ina Garten's daily ritual involves slathering toast with fancy butter. For those of us looking for more convenient options, Uncrustables are at the ready. "They are great for when I forget to eat, and I'm heading between work appointments," wrote one fan on Reddit.
There's something delightfully old-school about marmalade, which elevates the simplest breakfast of buttered toast, turning it into something worth lingering over.
Jennifer Aniston's recipe for breakfast quesadillas piqued our interest because we love both scrambled eggs and quesadillas, and this recipe appeared to seamlessly combine the two. To make this recipe, start by heating an oiled nonstick skillet over medium heat. While the pan warms, beat an egg with a fork until well-blended. Pour the egg into the skillet and tilt the pan until the egg is in an even layer.
I drink a protein shake every morning. It's not because I'm ripped or swole (although, of course, I am) but it's fast, easy, and doesn't spike my blood sugar. I can throw a handful of berries and peanut butter into the blender to get some fiber and vitamin intake while I'm hustling my kids around the house to get them to school in the morning. You're probably eating enough protein anyway.
You may not find this list of rules on Cracker Barrel's website, but hopefully, by following them anyway, you'll have your best meal at the Southern breakfast chain yet. Of course, some rules are meant to be broken, so abide by them at your own discretion when you visit your nearest Cracker Barrel. But whatever you do, don't assume that the sweet and iced teas are the same thing. These are the Cracker Barrel rules you need to know.
If you're at home, just brew some coffee and pour as much friggin' creamer in as you want! But, if you're in public, options vary. Some coffee shops will have creamer; others will be, like, "We just have half-and-half," and that is insane. It is not the same. When in doubt, bring your on-the-go creamer and do not allow anyone to shame you. You are an adult and you know what you like.
Ever since I've hit upon my perfect overnight oats recipe, I can't stop riffing on flavors. With the change of seasons, of course I had to create a pumpkin spin. These pumpkin overnight oats are super cozy, require only 5 minutes of prep, and are easy for busy mornings! I love that this recipe serves two perfectly, making it great for meal prep. The creamy pumpkin adds a creamy texture, offset by maple syrup and warm spices.
Paired with a healthy lifestyle, an 8-ounce glass of 100% orange juice includes key nutrients such as vitamin C, folate, thiamin and potassium, as well as calcium and vitamin D (in fortified juices), that help support the immune system all year long. Summer is no exception - particularly with its usual hectic schedules that include sports and other outdoor activities.
