32 Egg-Free Breakfast Recipes To Start The Day

Our favorite buttermilk biscuit recipe also happens to be the simplest. You need just butter, flour, and buttermilk to make these flaky delights. Once learned, you will easily get into the rhythm of creating these on the regular.

If you’re hosting a crowd for weekend brunch, this savory sausage bread recipe is a tasty start. For those with an egg aversion, however, it just might serve as the main dish. Your guests will be grateful no matter the approach.

This Mexican breakfast staple is topped with chorizo, tomato, avocado, queso fresco, jalapeño, and red onion—you’ll never miss the eggs! You can also call this brunch or lunch, and dare we say it, dinner as well.

This seasonal recipe is the perfect addition to a holiday brunch. Send a mini Mason jar of Slow Cooker Cranberry Pear Butter home with guests as a sweet favor. Your loved ones will be so grateful for this thoughtful gesture.

Serve up a savory breakfast casserole without eggs with this incredible Test Kitchen invention. For extra bite, we used hot ground pork sausage for the gravy, but you can use your favorite blend of bulk sausage instead.

If your mornings are absolutely jam-packed, ensure the family can still get a healthy, filling breakfast by making it in advance! This perfectly portioned oatmeal is so simple to throw together before bed.

Filled with healthy fruits and vegetables, smoothies are still sweet enough to satisfy your sweet tooth. While many smoothies hide healthy vegetables such as spinach and carrots in the mix, this smoothie recipe is a real kid-pleaser and will take you back to your favorite childhood snack. It’s like a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and peanut butter banana sandwich all rolled into one.

This one-dish recipe is our favorite way to whip up a batch of crispy potatoes at breakfast. As you know, potatoes have broad appeal. This one is a crowd pleaser that you will put on repeat.

Homemade bread sounds intimidating, but this five-ingredient recipe makes it easy. These are a lovely addition to weekend brunch or an easy on-the-go option for weekday mornings.

With this recipe, instead of using the long, traditional method of canning using a water bath, you simply store the jam in the refrigerator. This vibrant homemade jam only takes three ingredients, so make an extra batch to make your neighbor’s day.

Every Southern cook should have a good hash recipe in his or her repertoire, and smoky country ham and colorful veggies make this version a delight. Who needs an egg when you have this delicious marriage of flavors?

Hot ground sausage and pepper Jack cheese add a bit of heat to this classic sausage balls recipe. You will be so pleased at how easily this dish comes together, and how few ingredients are required.

Fruit salad is simply classic, and the bright flavors of produce in this dish will merit a second helping. We love to keep a batch of this fresh fruit salad in our fridge at all times to round out breakfast.

This breakfast casserole comes together so quickly you won’t believe it. The fact that eggs are not included hardly matters. This hearty choice will become a family favorite.

Most breakfast casserole recipes are packed with eggs, but this potato side dish is just as filling without them. As far as we’re concerned, it’s perfectly okay for spuds to take center stage at the breakfast table.

Not only can you smother this homemade blackberry jam on fresh biscuits or toast at breakfast, but you can use it in our favorite vintage jam cake recipe. And when considering dessert, a bowl of vanilla ice cream could deeply benefit from a dollop of this easy-to-make jam.

If you’re looking for a perfect coffee pairing, look no further than this recipe. These breakfast bars are also kid-friendly and so delicious, you’ll want to enjoy them in the morning and then again at dessert.

This isn’t your Mama’s ambrosia salad! A lightened-up rendition on the classic, this pretty brunch recipe doesn’t have to be reserved for the holidays anymore.

With the help of golden honey and coconut oil, the spices saturate this granola’s oats and pecans, yielding crisp, flaky granola that’s richly flavored from the inside out. It’s the perfect make-ahead breakfast to have on hand for breakfast guests.

Like most traditional renditions, this recipe uses pork sausage to add flavor and texture to the gravy, but you can substitute with any kind of ground sausage, from chicken to turkey. Once tried, you will realize you don’t have to travel to your favorite breakfast spot to indulge in this classic dish.

We made Granny’s favorite sausage balls even more Southern with the addition of pimiento cheese. Feel free to make your own pimiento cheese or use your go-to store bought brand. You will not be able to resist making these on the regular.

We freshened up the old-school tomato gravy recipe with tomatoes straight from the farmers’ market instead of canned. You will enjoy the vibrant, mildly acidic, and slightly sweet flavor that can only be gleaned from using fresh tomatoes. Make sure your tomatoes are good and ripe so that they release their liquid into the gravy.

Our readers can’t get enough of this apple butter recipe. It couldn’t be easier to make, and there are countless ways to use it. Typically, apple butter is spread over biscuits, toast, or pancakes. But it also makes a great addition to cheese boards, and can be spooned over yogurt and ice cream.

Ready in just 45 minutes, this rich and flavorful breakfast skillet will be on the table in no time! And this old-fashioned combination tastes better than any biscuit and gravy combination you’d find at the neighborhood diner or cafe.

This is probably closest to bacon candy or candied bacon. The key difference is that hint of spice from the cayenne pepper. Whether you imagine yourself on a yacht eating luxurious Millionaire Bacon, or use it for a fancy Sunday brunch, you’ll remember the sweet and spicy taste long after the meal is over.

Unlike stovetop grits, these Instant Pot Grits turn rich and luscious in the pressure cooker, which means you won’t have the task of standing over the stove and stirring for 30, 40, or 50 minutes to get the perfect texture. We’ll consider that a win!

For this recipe, you will be able to season the bacon a day ahead so it can absorb the rub. When you’re making breakfast or brunch for a crowd, this approach is ideal. We don’t have to tell you about the endless ways you can use bacon outside of breakfast and brunch.

This candied bacon recipe calls for pecans, brown sugar, and fresh rosemary, which balance out the salty smoky flavor of the bacon wonderfully. Drizzle some maple syrup over a few slices for an extra decadent breakfast treat. We guarantee this recipe will be a permanent addition to your breakfast rotation.

Though the flavors are rich and comforting, baked oatmeal is a healthy breakfast, brunch, or dessert option. In addition to filling fiber from the oats, it’s chock-full of fruits, which add additional fiber, vitamins, and antioxidants, and nuts, which add protein.

The great thing about steaming potatoes for this recipe is that you can do it just before you plan to cook the breakfast potatoes or the day before. If you want to use the leftover potatoes in another dish, they will make a breakfast burrito sing with flavor.

The fresh bright grapes in this enticing fruit salad are enveloped in a creamy, cool dressing that makes it an unforgettable approach to breakfast. A sprinkling of pecans and brown sugar adds crunch and helps balance the sweetness. You might just get a charge of energy after enjoying this sweet morning treat.

The “overnight” part of this recipe is essential. The flavors of the pineapple, grapes, bananas, cherries, and oranges start to blend with and sweeten the dressing once your salad has been in the fridge long enough. The recipe makes enough to serve a crowd and is easily modified based on your tastes.