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Whip up this sweet croissant breakfast casserole the night before, let it sit overnight, then bake it to crispy yet creamy perfection. Drizzle it with vanilla bean glaze and prepare to fall in love! #holiday #breakfast #easter #mothersday #overnight #breakfastbake #croissant #breakfastrecipe #easyrecipe #makeahead

Sweet Croissant Breakfast Casserole
February 9, 2020
Quick bread recipe made with real eggnog, warming spices and rum, topped off with a sweet cinnamon rum glaze!  This holiday eggnog bread is perfect as a dessert, or holiday breakfast.  Makes one large loaf, or 3 smaller loaves. #eggnog #bread #quickbread #holidaybaking #christmas #bakingrecipe #dessert #breakfast

Eggnog Quick Bread Recipe
December 16, 2019
Perfect for feeding a crowd or a hungry family on the weekend, this hashbrown casserole is comforting, cheesy, full of fresh veggies, and can be made ahead for a busy holiday! #casserole #hashbrown #breakfast #easyrecipe #cheesy #vegetarian #baked #makeahead #overnight #holiday

Cheesy Breakfast Hashbrown Casserole
August 29, 2019
This make ahead breakfast casserole is a true family favorite!  Perfect for a holiday breakfast, or anytime, it's loaded with bold flavors and is a cinch to make! #breakfastcasserole #breakfastrecipe #holiday #christmas #easter #mothersday #fathersday #breakfastbake

Loaded Overnight Breakfast Casserole
December 18, 2018
Deliciously tender, sweet and sticky, these sticky buns are made with a homemade maple-caramel sauce that is out of this world! #stickybuns #sweetrolls #cinnamonbun #pecan #caramel #holiday #breakfast #dessert

Maple-Caramel Pecan Sticky Buns Recipe
November 11, 2018
The tastiest homemade donut holes, ready in about 30 minutes, with no rolling or yeast to deal with.  Mix, fry, eat!  Breakfast is served! #breakfast #donut #doughnut #homemade #donutholes #easyrecipe

Easy Homemade Donut Holes
August 5, 2018
Perfectly fluffy scrambled eggs mixed with sautéed onion, peppers and diced ham, and topped with gooey cheddar cheese.  Perfect for breakfast, brunch or even brinner, and at only 3 weight watchers smart points, it's an amazingly healthy and nutritious recipe! | #weightwatchers #healthyrecipe #smartpoints #scrambledeggs #denveromelet

Denver Omelet Scrambled Eggs Skillet
April 24, 2018
Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos | Charred soft tortillas loaded with spicy chorizo, crispy potatoes, scrambled eggs and smothered in homemade salsa.  The BEST way to start off your day! | The Chunky Chef | #tacos #breakfast #chorizo #potato #eggs #breakfastrecipes

Chorizo and Potato Breakfast Tacos
January 24, 2018
Cheesy Mushroom and Spinach Omelet | This easy browned omelet is filled with sautéed mushrooms, onions, wilted spinach, and plenty of gooey Gruyere cheese! | https://thechunkychef.com | #omelet #breakfast #brunch #omelette #eggrecipe #breakfastrecipe

Cheesy Mushroom and Spinach Omelet
November 12, 2017
Overnight S'mores French Toast Casserole | Perfect for a holiday breakfast or brunch, sourdough bread is mixed with chocolate chips, marshmallows and graham crackers, then baked up into pure French toast perfection! | https://thechunkychef.com | #frenchtoast #breakfast #brunch #casserole

Overnight S’mores French Toast Casserole
October 25, 2017
One Bowl Zucchini Muffins | One bowl, no mixer needed, and everyday ingredients... the perfect zucchini muffins! These muffins are perfect for breakfast, a snack, or getting kids to eat extra veggies! | http://thechunkychef.com

One Bowl Zucchini Muffins
June 25, 2017
Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage | These breakfast sausage patties are made with a combo of ground turkey and pork, savory herbs, and sweet maple syrup. The mouthwatering combo gives way to a low calorie homemade version of your favorite breakfast food! | http://thechunkychef.com

Homemade Maple Breakfast Sausage
March 29, 2017
25 Smoothie Bowls to Eat Instead of Cereal | Instead of having a boring bowl of cereal or traditional smoothie in a cup, try one of these colorful, fun, and delicious smoothie bowls! | http://thechunkychef.com

25 Smoothie Bowls to Eat Instead of Cereal
February 8, 2017
Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Souffle | Soft, fluffy oatmeal is folded with whipped egg whites and swirled with mixed berries, then baked until puffed and golden! | http://thechunkychef.com

Mixed Berry Baked Oatmeal Souffle
January 16, 2017
Baked Vanilla Chai Donuts | Delicious baked donuts filled with great vanilla chai flavors, rolled in cinnamon sugar, and served with an optional chai glaze! | http://thechunkychef.com

Baked Homemade Vanilla Chai Donuts
October 30, 2016
Pumpkin French Toast Sticks | French toast sticks are a fun, fork-free way to enjoy a classic breakfast treat, with a great pumpkin flavor! | http://thechunkychef.com

Pumpkin French Toast Sticks with Praline Maple Syrup
October 19, 2016
Lemon Almond Cheese Danish | Breakfast pastries don't have to be complicated... this delicate and delicious lemon almond cheese danish is made easy with puff pastry! | http://thechunkychef.com

Lemon Almond Cheese Danish
August 8, 2016
Chorizo Potato Hash with Jalapeno Aioli | Kick your breakfast up a notch with this delicious chorizo potato hash, topped with a sunny side up egg and drizzled with a homemade jalapeno aioli! |http://thechunkychef.com

Chorizo Potato Hash with Jalapeno Aioli
July 7, 2016
Lemon Ricotta Pancakes | Soft and fluffy ricotta pancakes infused with great lemon zest flavor... perfect for a special occasion breakfast, but easy enough to make every day! | http://thechunkychef.com

Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
May 9, 2016
Chocolate Chip Muffins | Who says you can't have chocolate for breakfast? Both kids and adults will love these super soft and fluffy chocolate chip muffins! | http://thechunkychef.com

Kid-Friendly Chocolate Chip Muffins
April 28, 2016
Bourbon Cinnamon French Toast Bake | This french toast bake stands out from the rest with warm cinnamon and sweet bourbon! An easy make ahead breakfast!!

Overnight Bourbon Cinnamon French Toast Bake
December 14, 2015
The softest, fluffiest, best buttermilk pancakes... from scratch! Savor the sweet hints of vanilla and warmth of the cinnamon; the perfect breakfast!

Vanilla Cinnamon Buttermilk Pancakes
June 8, 2015
Blueberry Lemon Bread

Lemon Blueberry Bread with Lemon Cream Cheese Glaze
March 5, 2015
Buttermilk Biscuits and Gravy | Soft and fluffy buttermilk biscuits, perfectly big yet light at the same time, smothered with a creamy homemade sausage gravy... classic down home cooking! |http://thechunkychef.com

Buttermilk Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
February 26, 2015

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