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13 Breakfast Foods That Make Perfect Sense for Dinner, Too

ByLeah Ingram
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Sometimes when I’m bored with my dinner options or too tired to cook a so-called real meal, I’ll go to one of my fall-back favorites. I’ll make breakfast for dinner. Just last night I whipped up scrambled eggs for my nighttime meal. In my opinion so many breakfast foods and recipes make perfect sense for dinner, too. Here are 13 of them.

Breakfast Charcuterie Board. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast

A neatly arranged assortment of French toast ingredients: a stack of sliced bread, a pitcher of milk, a stick of butter, a container of eggs, a jar of vanilla, and a bowl of cinnamon—perfect for one of those 13 breakfast foods for dinner.
Overnight Crock Pot French Toast. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

What is this Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast like? Well, have you ever had bread pudding? This dish is a cross between softer French Toast and bread pudding.
Get the Recipe: Overnight Slow Cooker French Toast

Oven-Baked Bacon

Close-up of several strips of cooked bacon placed side by side. The bacon appears crispy and brown in some areas.
Oven-Baked Bacon. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Oven-baked bacon means no standing over a pan of hot grease, no flipping and all the splatters are contained inside the oven. It is perfect when you need to make large batches for breakfast or when hosting a crowd.
Get the Recipe: Oven-Baked Bacon

How to Make the Best Scrambled Eggs Always

A cast-iron skillet with scrambled eggs, next to cracked eggshells in a bowl, a whisk, and a kitchen towel on a wooden surface.
How to Make the Best Scrambled Eggs Always. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

To learn how to make fluffy scrambled eggs, you’ll need a selection of basic ingredients combined with a touch of culinary finesse. The ingredients are simple and often readily available in most kitchens.
Get the Recipe: How to Make the Best Scrambled Eggs Always

Bacon Waffles with Chocolate Chips

Up close waffle, showing the detail of the bacon.
Bacon Waffles with Chocolate Chips. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These bacon waffles with chocolate chips and waffle eggs are a great way to enjoy breakfast for dinner. They combine sweet and savory elements, making them a fun and satisfying meal.
Get the Recipe: Bacon Waffles with Chocolate Chips

Breakfast Burritos

A stack of quesadillas on a plate.
Breakfast Burritos. Photo credit: Trina Krug.

These burritos are a quick and flavorful meal, combining eggs, bacon, guacamole, salsa and cheese in a large tortilla. With a prep time of 15 minutes and a cook time of 10 minutes, they are convenient for a fast dinner option.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Burritos

Breakfast Charcuterie

A spread of assorted breakfast foods including bagels, pastries, fruit, and coffee on a patterned tablecloth.
Breakfast Charcuterie. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

This charcuterie board is simple to put together, with many store-bought items that can save you time. It features a variety of breakfast items that can be enjoyed at any time of the day.
Get the Recipe: Breakfast Charcuterie

How to Boil a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg

A person lifting the lid off a pot of boiling eggs on a stovetop.
How to Boil a Perfect Hard Boiled Egg. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

With the right method, you can consistently achieve perfectly cooked eggs that are easy to peel and have vibrant yellow yolks. Or they are ready made for dyeing at Easter. Or for using up after Easter has come and gone.
Get the Recipe: How to Boil a Perfect Hardboiled Egg

Grandma’s Deviled Eggs

Four deviled egg halves on a green plate, garnished with paprika, accompanied by pink and orange artificial flowers.
Grandma’s Deviled Eggs. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

I love this recipe because it tastes delicious. However, it’s also really easy to make. I mean, you cannot boil eggs wrong.
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Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict

Two pulled pork eggs benedict on a plate with sauce.
Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict brings together tender pulled pork and perfectly poached eggs, topped with creamy hollandaise sauce. We use leftovers from our Pork Loin in the Slow Cooker recipe.
Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork Eggs Benedict

Eggless Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

A plate of breakfast casserole on a black plate.
Eggless Breakfast Casserole with Sausage. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

This eggless casserole is packed with flavor, featuring a base of shredded potatoes with a creamy and cheesy topping. It’s a family favorite that works well for breakfast or dinner.
Get the Recipe: Eggless Breakfast Casserole with Sausage

Smoked Salmon Omelette

An omelette with smoked salmon and goat cheese on a plate with toast and orange slices.
Smoked Salmon Omelette. Photo credit: fANNEtastic food.

This easy omelet recipe features salty smoked salmon and creamy goat cheese paired with eggs and fresh herbs. Ready in just 10 minutes, it’s a quick and flavorful option for dinner. Use the lox that are leftover from the breakfast charcuterie board.
Get the Recipe: Smoked Salmon Omelette

Bacon in the Air Fryer

Cooking bacon strips in an air fryer. One strip held by tongs is shown above other strips inside the air fryer basket.
Bacon in the Air Fryer. Photo credit: Bagels and Lasagna.

Once you discover how easy it is to cook bacon in the air fryer, you won’t ever go back to microwaving or frying it in a pan again. It is neater, faster and creates the perfect crispy bacon.
Get the Recipe: Bacon in the Air Fryer

Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bombs

A blue plate holds biscuit bombs.
Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bombs. Photo credit: Ginger Casa.

These hearty biscuit bombs are great for a school breakfast or dinner. They can be frozen or refrigerated for a quick reheat, making them a practical choice for busy mornings or evenings.
Get the Recipe: Air Fryer Bacon and Egg Bombs

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