10 Traditional American Breakfasts

Classic Buttermilk Pancakes

Start your morning off right with a stack of fluffy, golden buttermilk pancakes that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups buttermilk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking method:

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla.
3. Combine the wet and dry ingredients, stirring until just combined.
4. Heat a non-stick skillet over medium heat and lightly grease it.
5. Pour 1/4 cup batter for each pancake and cook until bubbles form; flip and cook until golden brown.
6. Serve warm with maple syrup and butter.

Southern Biscuits and Gravy

This indulgent breakfast dish features soft, flaky biscuits smothered in a rich, savory sausage gravy.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed
• 3/4 cup buttermilk
• 1 pound ground breakfast sausage
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 cups milk
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Preheat oven to 450°F (230°C). Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
2. Cut in the butter until the mixture is crumbly. Stir in buttermilk until dough forms.
3. Roll out and cut biscuits; bake for 10-12 minutes.
4. Cook sausage in a skillet, stir in flour, then gradually add milk, stirring until thickened.
5. Season, serve biscuits with gravy poured over.

Classic American Scrambled Eggs

Perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs with a touch of creaminess are a breakfast staple for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• 6 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk or cream
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• Chopped chives for garnish (optional)

Cooking method:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, salt, and pepper in a bowl until well combined.
2. Melt butter in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
3. Pour in the eggs and gently stir with a spatula, cooking until softly set.
4. Remove from heat, garnish with chives, and serve immediately.

New York-Style Bagels with Cream Cheese

Crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, these homemade bagels are perfect with a generous spread of cream cheese.

Ingredients:

• 4 cups bread flour
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 packet active dry yeast
• 1 1/2 cups warm water
• 2 tablespoons honey
• Assorted toppings (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, etc.)
• Cream cheese for serving

Cooking method:

1. Mix flour, salt, sugar, and yeast, then add warm water; knead until smooth.
2. Let dough rise until doubled, shape into bagels, and boil in a honey-water mixture.
3. Sprinkle toppings, bake at 425°F (220°C) for 20 minutes.
4. Cool on a rack, serve with cream cheese.

Homestyle Corned Beef Hash

A hearty dish of crispy potatoes and tender corned beef, perfect for a comforting breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cups cooked corned beef, diced
• 3 cups cooked potatoes, diced
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 eggs

Cooking method:

1. Heat butter in a skillet, sauté onions until translucent.
2. Add corned beef and potatoes, season with salt and pepper.
3. Cook until crispy, make four wells, and crack an egg into each.
4. Cover and cook until eggs are set; serve hot.

Traditional American Omelette

An American-style omelette filled with your choice of cheese, veggies, and meats for a versatile breakfast.

Ingredients:

• 3 large eggs
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1/2 cup filling (cheese, ham, bell peppers, etc.)

Cooking method:

1. Beat eggs with salt and pepper, melt butter in a non-stick pan.
2. Pour eggs, cook slowly until set, add fillings.
3. Fold in half, cook until cheese melts, then serve immediately.

Southern Grits with Cheese

Creamy, cheesy grits are a Southern classic, perfect for a warm and savory breakfast bowl.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup stone-ground grits
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Black pepper to taste

Cooking method:

1. Bring water to a boil, add salt, and stir in grits.
2. Reduce heat, cook until thick, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in cheese and butter until melted, season with pepper, and serve warm.

Classic French Toast

Rich and custardy, French toast is an elegant yet simple breakfast that is hard to resist.

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 8 slices of bread
• Butter for cooking
• Maple syrup for serving

Cooking method:

1. Whisk eggs, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon in a shallow dish.
2. Soak bread slices in mixture, allowing them to absorb completely.
3. Cook on a buttered griddle until golden on both sides.
4. Serve with maple syrup.

Eggs Benedict

A sophisticated and satisfying breakfast, Eggs Benedict features poached eggs and Canadian bacon on English muffins, draped with hollandaise sauce.

Ingredients:

• 4 English muffins, split and toasted
• 8 slices Canadian bacon
• 8 large eggs
• 1 cup hollandaise sauce

Cooking method:

1. Cook Canadian bacon in a skillet until warm.
2. Poach eggs in simmering water until whites are set but yolks are still runny.
3. Top each muffin half with bacon, a poached egg, and hollandaise sauce.
4. Serve immediately.

Traditional Breakfast Burrito

A hearty and portable breakfast option, breakfast burritos are filled with eggs, cheese, and your choice of fillings.

Ingredients:

• 4 large eggs
• 1/4 cup milk
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 cup shredded cheese
• 4 flour tortillas
• Optional fillings: salsa, avocado, cooked sausage

Cooking method:

1. Whisk eggs with milk, salt, and pepper, cook in butter until set.
2. Layer eggs, cheese, and optional fillings on tortillas.
3. Roll tightly, then cook seam-side down in a skillet until golden.
4. Serve warm.