Southern Style Breakfast Recipes & Ideas

Hey there, food lovers and morning people—or maybe not-so-morning people! Welcome to our cozy corner of the web, where breakfast isn't just the first meal of the day; it's an event to look forward to. You know the age-old saying, 'Start your day with a great song and a good breakfast'? Well, we couldn't agree more!

For a moment just imagine: The sun is just peeking through your curtains, and your favorite tune is softly playing in the background. What could make this picture even more perfect? A scrumptious, hearty breakfast, that's what! Here, we believe that a good day starts with a great breakfast, and we're committed to making sure you have all the recipes you need to make that happen.

From classic pancakes and waffles to nutritious smoothies and everything in between, we've got you covered. Whether you're a culinary novice looking for simple recipes or a seasoned chef wanting to experiment, there's something here for everyone. And hey, if you're not a morning person, don't worry. Our recipes are so delicious, they might just convert you!

So go ahead, crank up those tunes and let's get cooking. Because a great breakfast isn't just a meal; it's the first chapter in the story of your day. And we're here to make sure it's a page-turner.

Happy cooking and even happier eating!"

Our Favorite Breakfast Foods

Oatmeal with Apple Slice

Country Style Sausage Gravy

Scrambled Eggs

Egg and Cheese Omelet

Homemade Waffles

Fresh Fruit Salad

How to Make Good Coffee

If you're not yet a believer in the power of a daily breakfast, allow us to serve up some food for thought. Most of us wake up after a fasting period that typically ranges from 4 to 8 hours—perhaps even 10 to 12 hours if you're fortunate enough to get a full night's rest.

While you've been recharging with a peaceful night's sleep, your body has been hard at work, depleting essential nutrients that need replenishing. So don't shortchange yourself; dive into cooking or assembling the breakfast recipes that your body truly deserves.

A Healthy Breakfast Will Get You Off to a Good Start!

Today serving a well balanced, healthy breakfast, is much easier than ever. Fresh fruits, cereals, breads and freshly squeezed juices are all healthy choices. If you're looking for convenience don't forget canned fruits, ready to eat cereals, instant oatmeal, quick bread and pancake mixes and frozen fruit juices to.

The Best Breakfast Food

Okay, so lets talk about what's for breakfast now that you are sold on the importance of eating a morning meal. The big question is what breakfast recipes should be on your menu.

It all starts with the JUICE. No breakfast is complete without fruit juice. Therefore, fresh or frozen juice is a must with your morning meal. Even if you have cereal with milk, you should still treat yourself to a thrust quenching and refreshing glass of fruit juice.

Here are some fruit juice choices for you to consider.

Orange
Grapefruit
Apple
Cranberry
Tomato
Pineapple
Carrot
etc..

For those cold mornings when you need a jump start don't forget that warm milk, coffee, hot chocolate and cocoa are great breakfast drinks. Also, don't forget that fresh fruit served along with fruit juice is also a healthy breakfast alternative that you can enjoy.

All great breakfasts should include DAIRY products like cheese, eggs and milk. Depending on your dietary needs, there is a very large selection of cheese and milk products to choose from including:

Lactose Free
Low Fat
Reduce Fat

Eggs can be prepared and eaten in a variety of ways including fried, hard boiled, as an omelet, poached and scrambled. Check out these egg recipes.

Ready-to-eat warm and cold CEREALS can be quick and healthy breakfast choices. In addition to milk try serving your cereals with raisins, cream and fresh fruit, this adds variety. For tremendous flavor, add cinnamon and allspice to your hot cereals. If you're lactose intolerant and short on milk try serving dry boxed cereal topped with whipped cream and fresh fruit.

A well-balanced breakfast includes MEAT that is rich in protein which aids in muscle growth. Prime breakfast candidates include cold cuts served with bread, cooked American bacon, Canadian bacon, ham and sausage.

Freshly baked whole grain bread and other BREAD products like biscuits, coffee cake, French toast, muffins, pancakes and waffles are easy to prepare and delicious. For easy of preparation you can use quick mixes or prepared dough and bread products. All of these bread products can be eaten plain or served with your favorite jams, syrups, fruits, whipped cream and other accompaniments.

How to Cook Breakfast - Breakfast Recipes

I'm sure you'll enjoy these breakfast food ideas for years to come. Your breakfast menu should be creative enough to keep you charged up wanting to eat first thing in the morning. Stop back in the near future, but before you leave be sure to check out the following breakfast recipes.

We know you'll enjoy all of our tips and techniques that will teach you how to cook breakfast.