Balanced, protein-packed, and filling, savory breakfast recipes are a great way to start your day right, stay alert and full for longer, and have a more productive day!
From egg-based savory breakfasts to breads, oatmeal, rice, toast, and protein-packed breakfast hash dishes, here’s a curated list of the best savory breakfast recipes & ideas to inspire your mornings and fuel your day!
- Breakfast egg recipes
- Savory breakfasts without eggs
- Breakfast hash & protein-packed dishes
- Savory oats, rice, and grains
- Savory breads, roti, and pancakes
- Breakfast toast, waffles, and pastries
Growing up in a Sri Lankan household, sweet breakfasts were not the norm. We mostly mostly savory breakfasts. In my husband’s case, his family exclusively made savory dishes for breakfast. Eggs, savory oatmeal, rice, roti, savory breads and toast, and even curry were the norm.
As kids, I think this helped us a ton in having good energy levels and focus in school and keeping us full for longer. No sugar spikes or crashes, or getting hungry all over again by 9.30 in the morning.
I hope these savory breakfast ideas give you plenty of inspiration to start your day right! They are endlessly customizable, some are quick and easy for those busy mornings, and others are make-ahead friendly and perfect for a more indulging breakfast.
They are divided into 5 categories including egg breakfasts as well as savory breakfasts without eggs. But most are super versatile dishes, so feel free to put your own breakfast spin on them!
Breakfast egg recipes
Just put an egg on it was my breakfast motto for the longest time. Actually, it still is.
Eggs are obviously one of the most popular and versatile savory breakfast ideas. We always make sure to keep our fridge well-stocked with eggs, and often use this simple egg float test to check their freshness.
Quick and easy to cook and packed with good nutrients and protein, these healthy breakfasts are the perfect fuel to power your day!
From simple scrambled eggs to loaded frittatas, breakfast burritos and breakfast casseroles, there are countless ways to incorporate eggs into a flavor-packed and filling savory breakfast.
1. Scrambled eggs
2. Eggs en Cocotte (baked eggs)
3. Egg in a hole
4. Bacon and egg pie
5. Oven roasted breakfast potato hash
6. Quiche lorraine
7. Egg salad sandwich
8. Egg stuffed breakfast scones
9. Sausage frittata
10. Pizza egg muffins
11. Ham and egg sandwich
12. Halloumi breakfast
13. Breakfast chorizo burger
Savory breakfasts without eggs
I know not everyone loves eggs (or can eat them even) – I too have my moments where I can’t even stand to cook them for someone else.
So, whether due to dietary restrictions or preferences or allergies or you just want to explore and enjoy some egg-free savory breakfasts, here are some flavor-packed ideas.
While some pictures may feature eggs on top, these savory breakfasts are perfect without any eggs on the side!☺️
Breakfast hash & protein-packed dishes
It’s super easy to load up a breakfast hash with veggies, potatoes, protein, and healthy fats. They are hearty, filling, customizable, and even great to use up leftovers from previous night’s dinner!
14. Steak and sweet potato hash
15. Curried potato hash
16. Spiced breakfast sausages
17. Celeriac hash with crispy bacon
18. Delicata squash with bacon and pesto
19. Potato cakes (bubble and squeak)
Savory oats, rice, and grains
As delicious as oatmeal cookies are, I actually love savory oatmeal more! Oats are a powerhouse of an ingredient for breakfast, and there are so many ways to dress them up with flavor and other ingredients. Same with rice and other grains. They are perfect for savory breakfast bowls.
Fried rice for example is a one-pot wonder, and a fantastic way to transform leftovers. I hope these healthy breakfast ideas inspire you to incorporate oats, rice, and grains into your rotation for nutrient-dense and meal prep friendly breakfasts.
20. Breakfast fried rice
21. Savory oatmeal (with orange chili pork)
22. Vegan tofu quinoa salad
23. Cooked fluffy quinoa
Savory breads, roti, and pancakes
Growing up, Sri Lankan coconut roti was a breakfast staple in our household. Easy, meal prep friendly, can be made ahead of time, and perfect to sop up some leftover curry from previous night’s dinner!
Same with roti canai (roti paratha), and scallion pancakes are probably the most flavor-packed flatbread I’ve ever had! These also make for great on-the-go savory breakfasts for those busy mornings.
24. Scallion pancakes
25. Flaky roti canai
26. Coconut roti
27. Focaccia bread
28. Scallion and sesame milk bread
29. Meat buns
Breakfast toast, waffles, and pastries
In case you’re tired of boring French toast or waffles, try my spin on avocado toast with cajun spiced blackened shrimp, or smoked salmon toast with all the colors of the rainbow, or hearty fried chicken and waffles made with a bloody mary marinade!
30. Cajun shrimp avocado toast
31. Smoked salmon toast
32. Fried chicken and waffles
33. Grilled cheese casserole with bacon
34. French onion pies
