Food Recipe Collections & Favorites 30 Easy Breakfast for Dinner Recipes to Cook Tonight Try these breakfast recipes for dinner—from waffles and eggs to savory frittatas and more. By Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner Instagram Twitter Website Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner is a writer and recipe developer. She's a regular contributor to The New York Times, Time Out New York, Forbes, and many more publications. She also writes the food newsletter, Specialty. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines and Kimberly Holland Updated on April 23, 2023 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Greg Dupree These breakfast for dinner recipes prove that breakfast doesn't have to happen before noon. Why should the most important meal of the day be exclusive to the early morning hours? You get to make the rules, especially if you're a fan of breakfast foods. Eating breakfast at dinnertime is a fun way to break out of a cooking rut and enjoy a meal of scrambled eggs or decadent French toast right before you cozy up for the night. Coffee is optional at this hour, but coffee cocktails are certainly not off-limits when you're eating breakfast right before bed. Here are some of our favorite breakfast recipes you can easily serve for dinner. 01 of 30 Tater Tot Casserole With Sausage Greg DuPree You can't go wrong with crispy potatoes in a breakfast-for-dinner recipe. In this one, the potato tots form the bed of a hardy, ultra-comforting breakfast casserole. This dish requires just 15 minutes of hands-on time—to cook the sausage and onions and combine the egg mixture. If your little ones have sensitive palates, opt for mild sausage and leave off the jalapeños at the end (or serve on the side for diners who want that heat). get the recipe 02 of 30 French Toast Casserole With Pecans and Raisins Charles Masters French toast is a classic breakfast recipe that is also delicious for dinner. Serve this casserole version with bacon, sausage, or roasted potatoes—and fruit—for a well-rounded meal. This recipe is easy to prep ahead of time by soaking the bread and custard before layering and baking. get the recipe 03 of 30 Italian Baked Eggs With Tomato Sauce Jen Causey These eggs are cooked in tomato sauce and are ready in just 25 minutes—perfect for a casual weeknight dinner. Our version of this classic dish features spicy Italian turkey sausage for an extra dose of low-fat protein. get the recipe 04 of 30 Sunny-Side-Up Sheet Pan Breakfast Greg DuPree Your sheet pan dinner just got a glow-up. Sunny-side eggs are perfectly cooked alongside veggies and prosciutto for an easy-to-make meal that will likely become part of your weeknight dinner lineup. Serve with hot sauce, crumbly cheese, or fresh herbs for a fun customization experience when plating. get the recipe 05 of 30 Brown Butter Waffles Greg DuPree Drenched in warm syrup, covered with berries and whipped cream, or even as a base for fried chicken or chicken nuggets, these waffles are perfection. The brown butter adds some nuttiness and sophistication to waffle night. The key is whipping the egg whites into stiff peaks for the ultimate fluffy waffle that can be enjoyed at any time. get the recipe 06 of 30 Smoked Salmon Toast Caitlin Bensel This recipe is perfect for nights you don't want to preheat the oven. Salmon is already a dinner food, and using a store-bought package of smoked salmon helps to take away a few prep steps. Avocado adds richness to this recipe, which can be made on all types of bread and adorned with seeds or even chili crisp for some more crunch and flavor. get the recipe 07 of 30 Zucchini Frittata With Parmesan Sheri Giblin A frittata, or crustless quiche, may be the quintessential breakfast-for-dinner dish. At breakfast, you can eat it with potatoes or toast, and at dinner, you can utilize leftover ingredients for the filling and then finish it off with a side salad or chilled grain salad. Play around with the cheese in this recipe if you make it more than once. A funky fontina might be fun in place of Parmesan. It all comes together quickly, too, so you can let it bake while everyone is relaxing after a long day. get the recipe 08 of 30 Brown Rice Congee with Kimchee, Scallions, and 7-Minute Eggs Brie Passano Congee, a Chinese porridge, is one of those breakfast foods that's seriously good all day long—and even better left over. Make it for dinner and eat a second round for breakfast in the morning. get the recipe 09 of 30 Crunchy Skillet Eggs With Herbs Jen Causey These fried eggs up the ante on what the humble egg can do. So much texture! So much flavor! Serve with sliced steak, bacon, or toast to round out the meal. get the recipe 10 of 30 Scrambled Egg Tacos With Avocado and Salsa Charles Masters There's something extra special about taking a classic lunch or dinner meal (tacos) and flipping it to make it a breakfast dish. With this recipe, you'll whip up plenty of scrambled eggs to share with your family. Then, let everyone top the tacos as they see fit. Salsa, tangy Monterey Jack cheese, cilantro, and avocado are our recommendations, but you can't go wrong with a DIY approach when topping breakfast tacos. get the recipe 11 of 30 Cacio e Pepe Dutch Baby Pancake Victor Protasio There's nothing baby about this enormous pancake, which takes inspiration from the cacio e pepe pasta dish for the ultimate peppery, cheesy, and savory flavor. This recipe practically cooks itself, freeing you up to do whatever you need to do before indulging. get the recipe 12 of 30 Skillet Eggs in Enchilada Sauce Caitlin Bensel Similar to shakshuka, these eggs cooked in enchilada sauce offer a spicy, tangy, one-pot meal that's excellent with a side of tortillas or tortilla chips. Adjust the recipe for how many people you want to serve, or make it in small skillets for a restaurant-worthy presentation. get the recipe 13 of 30 Mushroom and Egg White Omelet Charles Masters An omelet is a filling breakfast dish that is equally at home for dinner. The almost effortless preparation makes them ideal when pressed for time, and their versatility makes them great for eating regularly—without getting bored. You can use any omelet-worthy ingredients you have on hand, from sausage to spinach to bacon or bell peppers. We like the simplicity of this recipe, though, because you can cook one for each person in just a few minutes. Cook all the mushrooms and scallions at once, then cook the egg base. For a full meal, serve with home fries or hash browns. get the recipe 14 of 30 Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata Brie Passano This recipe is basically a big-batch version of a classic bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich. After about 20 hands-on minutes to prep the dish, it bakes in the oven (while you relax). get the recipe 15 of 30 Egg-In-a-Hole With Smoked Salmon Charles Masters This tasty breakfast looks gourmet but takes just 10 minutes to make from start to finish. Topped with smoked salmon, crème fraiche, capers, and sliced red onions, it's a savory twist to an egg-in-a-basket breakfast. get the recipe 16 of 30 Huevos Rancheros Charles Masters Sunny-side-up eggs are served with black beans, salsa, queso fresco, and crisp corn tortillas. Cooking in just 20 minutes, this is a perfect dinner for busy nights. get the recipe 17 of 30 Spring Hash With Eggs Sunny-Side Up Christopher Baker A savory zucchini and potato mixture is served with sunny-side-up eggs for a tasty breakfast dinner. Bonus: It takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. get the recipe 18 of 30 Roasted Potato and Egg Sheet Pan Breakfast GRACE ELKUS Potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and kale combine with eggs for a hearty sheet pan breakfast (or dinner). Once prepped, this recipe is fairly hands-off since everything cooks in the oven. get the recipe 19 of 30 Potato, Egg, and Avocado Hash Jen Causey This one-skillet vegetarian recipe takes less than 30 minutes to make. Once you make a potato and fried egg hash, top it with avocados for a delicious meal. get the recipe 20 of 30 Spinach and Goat Cheese Frittata Marcus Nilsson With just 20 minutes, you'll have a savory egg frittata full of creamy goat cheese and iron-rich spinach. Serve with toast, a mixed greens salad, or bacon for a complete meal. get the recipe 21 of 30 Spanish Omelet With Potatoes and Chorizo Ngoc Minh Ngo A twist on Spain's classic tortilla española recipe, this frittata-like dish is delicious any time of day. Our take adds Spanish chorizo, a cured sausage with a bit of a bite for a filling omelet that boasts a slew of flavors in every forkful. Serve it with toast and fruit or, as shown, with a green salad and roll. get the recipe 22 of 30 Crispy Bacon and Egg Tacos Andrew Purcell These quick and easy bacon-and-egg tacos come together in just 25 minutes. With bits of crispy bacon, fluffy eggs, creamy avocado, and a punch of hot sauce, you'll have a delicious meal—for breakfast or dinner. If you aren't a cilantro fan, thinly sliced scallions are an excellent swap. get the recipe 23 of 30 Savory Oatmeal With Spinach and Poached Eggs Greg DuPree Oats get a risotto-like texture after cooking them with onions in a skillet. Mixed with Parmesan cheese and topped with spinach and a poached egg, this recipe makes a hearty dinner. get the recipe 24 of 30 English-Muffin Egg Pizzas Antonis Achilleos Hard-boiled eggs are sliced and placed atop English muffin halves with tomato slices and shredded mozzarella cheese. With a total cooking time of 15 minutes from start to finish, this is a simple dinner recipe that will satisfy your hunger. get the recipe 25 of 30 Corn Frittata With Bacon and Parmesan Grace Elkus Canned cream corn ensures this corn frittata is fluffy and custardy. Adding bacon and grated Parmesan cheese adds just the right amount of saltiness. Swap sautéed mushrooms for the bacon to make it vegetarian. get the recipe 26 of 30 Salmon and Sweet-Potato Frittata David Prince Sweet potatoes, onions, and salmon are sauteed before adding a creamy egg and cheese mixture. The result is a delicious and savory frittata that's perfect for dinner. get the recipe 27 of 30 Crescent Ring Breakfast Wreath Greg DuPree Use canned crescent dinner rolls to assemble an impressive-looking but simple-to-make bacon, egg, and cheese breakfast wreath. With a total cooking time of 35 minutes, this is a great quick dinner recipe. get the recipe 28 of 30 Slow Cooker Frittata With Sausage and Waffle Fries Brie Passano Cooking this frittata in the slow cooker helps you get dinner on the table without much hands-on time. This recipe calls for waffle fries baked right into the frittata, along with sausage and cheese, making for a filling dish. get the recipe 29 of 30 Spring Greens Tartine With Prosciutto, Fontina, and Fried Egg Greg DuPree This open-face breakfast sandwich takes less than 30 minutes to cook and assemble. With crispy prosciutto, melty fontina cheese, and irresistible fried eggs, this tartine is filling. get the recipe 30 of 30 Skillet-Poached Huevos Rancheros Quentin Bacon With a total cook time of just 15 minutes from start to finish, these huevos rancheros combine black beans and salsa with eggs for a hearty meal. Serve with tortillas, sour cream, sliced avocados, or other preferred toppings. get the recipe 25 Easy (But Impressive) Brunch Recipes That'll Make Any Weekend Special Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit