The Best Breakfast for Dinner Recipes: Easy Brinner Ideas
Who says breakfast is only for the morning? Breakfast for dinner is one of my favorite ways to get an easy, comforting meal on the table. Brinner is the fun dinner.
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Full of eggs, bacon, potatoes, French toast, and all those breakfast favorites somehow taste even better when you’re eating them for dinner. I have some fun items with a breakfast twist that I can’t wait for you to try.
And breakfast for dinner doesn’t have to mean making a stack of pancakes. There are plenty of hearty options that feel like a complete meal, from breakfast pizza loaded with scrambled eggs and bacon to enchiladas filled with eggs and cheese.
If you’re looking for an easy dinner idea that the whole family will enjoy, try one of these breakfast inspired recipes for Brinner!
Let’s make Brinner!
- Scrambled Egg Pizza is exactly what it sounds like, and it’s delicious. A pizza crust topped with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, and all the breakfast flavors you love. It’s an easy way to turn breakfast favorites into a fun dinner.
- Eggs Benedict Enchiladas– Take the flavors of Eggs Benedict and turn them into enchiladas. Eggs, Canadian bacon, and creamy hollandaise come together in a fun twist that’s perfect for breakfast, brunch, or breakfast for dinner.
- Avocado Corn Cakes– These Avocado Corn Cakes make a delicious meatless breakfast for dinner. Crispy corn cakes topped with creamy avocado make a simple meal feel a little more special.
- Stuffed French Toast– If you like French toast, you’ll love Stuffed French Toast. It’s sweet, comforting, and makes breakfast for dinner feel like a treat.
- Squash and Eggs – is a simple combination that makes a surprisingly satisfying dinner. It’s a great way to use fresh squash and turn a few basic ingredients into something delicious.
- French Fries and Scrambled Eggs – is one of those meals that works for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Crispy fries with soft scrambled eggs make an easy, filling meal when you don’t want to spend much time in the kitchen.
Serve it with fresh fruit, bacon, or sausage to make a complete meal.
More Breakfast for Dinner Ideas (Brinner)
If you’re looking for even more ways to make breakfast for dinner, here are a few more ideas to add to your menu.
- Cauliflower Fried Rice – is a great option when you want something savory and satisfying with plenty of vegetables.
- Baked Huevos Rancheros – brings eggs, tortillas, beans, and a flavorful tomato sauce together for a dinner that’s anything but boring.
- Scrambled Egg Fried Rice – is an easy way to turn leftover rice and eggs into a quick dinner.
- Pizza Omelet: pepperoni – is for anyone who thinks pizza belongs at every meal. It’s essentially the flavors of a pepperoni pizza tucked into an omelet, and it’s a fun change from the usual breakfast routine.
- Spaghetti and Eggs – is one of those simple, comforting meals that proves eggs aren’t just for breakfast. Add an egg to a bowl of spaghetti, and you’ve got an easy meal that’s a little unexpected and really delicious.
- Cheesy Bacon Potatoes – take just 5 minutes to make and are loaded with cheesy, bacon-y goodness. Add eggs made just how you like them, and you’ve got an easy dinner with very little effort.
Can you believe these potatoes can be ready in 5 minutes? They are a perfect hearty side dish to any Brinner!
Enjoy Breakfast All Day Long!
Breakfast for dinner is easy, flexible, and a great way to use ingredients you already have in the refrigerator. So the next time you’re wondering what to make for dinner, skip the usual dinner recipes and make breakfast instead.
And there are so many more ways to make breakfast for dinner. You don’t have to stick with traditional breakfast recipes. Think of it as a chance to make whatever sounds good!
And that’s one of the best things about breakfast for dinner: eggs give you so many options. Make them scrambled, fried, poached, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, or however you like them. Add bacon, sausage, spam, pork roll, potatoes, vegetables, cheese, toast, tortillas, or whatever you happen to have on hand.
Hearty and Healthy!
And don’t miss one of my all-time favorite baked egg dishes. Refried Beans and Eggs… It’s a must-make.
My husband has a group of friends and they all go road bike riding on the weekends. It’s been a running recipe I make for this if they come by after and are starving and want to sit and chat while they enjoy a Guinness! This Refried beans and Eggs is so simple to put together in minutes and a great reason to have canned beans on hand, along with eggs.
Brinner can be a hearty breakfast pizza, a plate of eggs and fries, a quick bowl of cheesy potatoes, or even spaghetti with an egg on top. There really are no rules, and that’s what makes it so much fun.
Asparagus Hollandaise is a great side dish for brinner to serve with these items.
A bowl of fresh fruit will always get devoured, and if you’re serving Pancakes, Waffles, or French Toast, don’t forget some Whipped Cream.
Looking for a fun savory French toast option? This is it!
If you need a cast iron skillet, I love this one, it’s lighter in weight, making it perfect!
You’ll find more delicious options on my Brunch Post.
And you’ve go to try these Cornbread Pancakes! They are perfect for Brinner!
And one last thing…
What to put on top of toast.
These quick and easy toast ideas take just minutes to put together and are perfect when you need something fast, filling, and delicious.
From simple toppings to more creative combinations, toast is an easy meal any time of day.
Deviled Eggs are always a great idea for breakfast, brinner, and anytime snacking!
Add a side of fruit!
Cut fruit or buy a fruit platter, adding berries or cherries and a delicious fruit dip makes it a reason to celebrate! You’ll find the recipe for this sweet cream cheese fruit dip here.
If you need a fun drink… serve mimosas, these Strawberry Lemonade Mimosas or Apple Sangria are great options!
Looking for a fun DESSERT…
1 Hour Strawberry Shortcake. it’s fantastic!
Buttermilk Cake with a Blackberry Glaze– that color is a show stopped and the cake is tender and irresistible.
Easy Skillet Carrot Cake Recipe– this is one of my all time favorites, I can’t begin to tell you how many times I’ve made it!
Oh and one last recipe…
Buttermilk Biscuits, these are light and flaky and so delicious! Make extra and have breakfast sandwiches the next day too.