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These breakfast recipes are all hearty and comforting, and a perfect way to start off your day!

These breakfast burritos are packed with eggs, bacon, sausage, cheese and tater tots and will give you the protein punch you need to get your day started off right!  Easy to prep ahead and freeze, giving you amazing on-the-go burritos all week long! #breakfast #burritos #eggs #bacon #sausage #cheese #hashbrowns #tatertots #freezerfriendly #mealprep

Easy Breakfast Burritos
November 16, 2020
Get ready to toss those boxes of muffin mix, these homemade chocolate chip muffins are moist and tender, loaded with plenty of gooey chocolate, and so simple to make!  Directions for regular, jumbo and mini sized muffins! #muffins #chocolatechip #chocolate #kidfriendly #breakfast #brunch #baking #homemade #scratch #easyrecipe

Chocolate Chip Muffins
October 29, 2020
Get ready to toss those boxes of muffin mix, these homemade blueberry muffins are moist, loaded with blueberries, and so simple to make!  Directions for regular, jumbo and mini sized muffins! #blueberry #muffins #breakfast #brunch #baking #homemade #scratch #easyrecipe

Classic Blueberry Muffins
October 5, 2020
These homemade Apple Turnovers are filled with a spiced apple filling and baked in flaky, buttery puff pastry dough. Dust with powdered sugar or drizzle with glaze, and you have a breakfast that tastes like apple pie! #turnover #apple #applepie #applecinnamon #pastry #breakfast #dessert #baking

Apple Turnovers
September 30, 2020
These Cranberry Orange Muffins are made with tart cranberries, bright orange zest, and sweet freshly squeezed orange juice folded gently into a thick and rich classic muffin batter. Perfect for the holidays, school mornings, or anytime! #muffins #cranberry #orange #breakfast #dessert #easyrecipe #baking

Cranberry Orange Muffins
September 22, 2020
Golden brown on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside, these Old Fashioned Sour Cream Donuts are made with simple ingredients and NO yeast!  Perfectly fried with nooks and crannies to hold the sweet vanilla glaze! #donuts #cakedonuts #oldfashioned #sourcream #baking #breakfast #pastry

Classic Old Fashioned Donuts
September 8, 2020
My favorite Sour Cream Coffee Cake is so moist and buttery, with a cinnamon streusel layer in the middle and on top, and drizzled with a sweet glaze. #coffeecake #crumbcake #sourcream #baking #breakfast #dessert #cinnamon #streusel #brunch

Sour Cream Coffee Cake
July 22, 2020
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

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