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A slice of crepe cake with multiple thin layers, topped with a generous swirl of chocolate spread, sits on a white plate with black trim. Sunlight highlights the dessert.
nonchalantmozart – Reddit

Making a homemade breakfast can be one of the best ways to start your day, because you can choose nutrient-rich foods that provide energy to start your day. Check out these 16 photos where Reddit users shared their spectacular breakfasts!

Full English Breakfast

A full English breakfast with fried eggs on toast, hash browns, bacon, black pudding, grilled tomatoes, baked beans, sausages, and sautéed mushrooms. Potted plants are visible in the background.
[borrado] – Reddit

Reddit user [borrado] shared this photo of a full English breakfast, which included fried eggs, sausages, white beans, black pudding, tomatoes, hash browns, toast and bacon. A reply from thedrizzle254 expressed: “I’m a grown man and I don’t think I could finish half of the plate. Do people actually eat it all?”

Stuffed Bread Bowl

A bread roll filled with a baked egg, chopped ham, chives, and red pepper flakes, sitting on a wooden surface.
Josh_Elkin – Reddit

In this image shared by Reddit user Josh_Elkin, you can see an onion roll breakfast bowl. Since the fried eggs were a little runny, the user had to clarify that the dish was already fully cooked. “The onion roll was filled with cheese, chopped chives, an egg, and strips of bacon.” he revealed. Then, it was baked for 15 minutes at 375 °F.

Kentucky Breakfast

A breakfast plate with scrambled eggs, hash browns, biscuits with gravy, biscuits with jelly, sausage patties, and sliced ham. A glass of whiskey and a glass of water are beside the plate on a striped placemat.
rallymachine – Reddit

The Kentucky breakfast consists of biscuits with sausage gravy, scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausages, ham, and biscuits spread with jam. Reddit user rallymachine revealed that that breakfast was an attempt to recreate his mother’s sausage gravy recipe. He also mentioned: “It always seems runnier piping hot when it cools, so don’t over-reduce!”

Breakfast Pizza

A pizza with a seeded crust, topped with cheese, diced ham, bacon, and whole baked eggs. One slice is separated, showing melted cheese and a runny egg yolk, garnished with chopped chives.
Cloudberry14 – Reddit

Reddit user Cloudberry14 revealed that this breakfast pizza features sausage gravy, cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, small cubes of ham, diced bell peppers and onions inside a bagel crust. “The sausage gravy recipe was made of 1 lb of breakfast sausage, 1/3 cup of flour, 3 cups of whole milk, 2 tsp of black pepper and you can add salt” the user mentioned.

Ham, Cheese and Egg Breakfast Pinwheels

Two savory pastry pinwheels with visible poppy seeds, sesame seeds, egg, and cheese are placed on a white paper towel being held outdoors with green foliage in the background.
sgarner0407 – Reddit

One of the techniques Reddit user sgarner0407 employed is that the egg must be cooked the point of almost being undercooked, otherwise, it would be very messy to roll up the dough without the egg falling apart. He also mentioned that the dough is pizza dough, filled with scrambled eggs, cheese, bacon, and ham, and the preparation is similar to that of cinnamon rolls.

Breakfast Quesadilla

A hand holds a plate with a folded quesadilla filled with crispy bacon, scrambled eggs, and melted cheddar cheese.
they_were_taken – Reddit

Reddit user they_were_takem mentioned that he didn’t follow a recipe to make this quesadilla; instead, he used whatever he had in the fridge. He commented: “I fried 2 slices of bacon in a nonstick omelet pan, then added two eggs that I had beaten and seasoned with cream, salt, and pepper. You have to put the tortilla directly on top of almost set eggs and let it cook for a couple of seconds and then flip.”

Brioche Breakfast Sandwich

A hand holds two stacked halves of a toasted breakfast sandwich with scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, chives, and a creamy spread between golden-brown bread slices.
Josh_Elkin – Reddit

The picture shows a brioche sandwich filled with cream cheese and chives, bacon and eggs. Reddit user Josh_Elkin revealed that it is topped with a ranch sauce made with mascarpone cheese and lemon juice. A reply from Calembreloque pointed out a difference: “What Americans call brioche is not the same as the European brioche. It’s not nearly as sweet.”

Breakfast Burrito

A hand holds a halved breakfast burrito filled with scrambled eggs, avocado slices, potatoes, bacon, and veggies, wrapped in foil and a green tortilla.
sarahmcalee – Reddit

Reddit user sarahmcalee mentioned that to make this burrito, she added fried potatoes, scrambled eggs, shredded Colby Jack cheese, bacon, avocado, tomato, jalapeño and cilantro. She also revealed: “The tortilla is just a spinach tortilla from a generic grocery store. It was my choice of breakfast while driving to my workplace.”

Nutella Crepe Breakfast Crepe

A slice of crepe cake with multiple thin layers, topped with a generous swirl of chocolate spread, sits on a white plate with black trim. Sunlight highlights the dessert.
nonchalantmozart – Reddit

Reddit user nonchalantmozart shared a slice of layered crepe cake decorated with Nutella frosting. The several thin layers of crepes give it a uniform texture, making it almost indistinguishable as either a breakfast dish or a dessert. A reply from Chanel-Ron-Hubbard mentioned: “Nutella is the Beatles of sweet spread. Everyone seems to love it, I think it just isn’t my thing.”

Breakfast in a Pot

A cast iron skillet filled with hash made of potatoes, onions, and three sunny-side-up eggs, garnished with chopped parsley, sits on a wooden table.
wikk3d – Reddit

Reddit user wikk3d revealed that this dish consists of a breakfast skillet with potatoes, sausage, rosemary, and egg, topped with parsley. The user mentioned that this was the first time using a cast-iron pan, which is why the bottom of the pan was burned. First, he cooked the sausage and set it aside. Then, he added garlic, potatoes, rosemary, onion, salt, and pepper to the sausage fat along with a little olive oil. Finally, he cracked the eggs and finished the dish in the oven at 400°F.

Filipino Breakfast

A blue and white plate with fried rice, a sunny-side-up egg, two sausage links, and corned beef hash with diced potatoes.
laryngitis0 – Reddit

In the photo, you can see skinless longanisa sausages with corned beef hash, garlic fried rice, and an egg, according to Reddit user laryngitis0. A reply from user stereopticon11 mentioned: “This is my kind of breakfast. I can’t say I’ve ever unwrapped longanisa though! I’m so used to destroying pans with the deliciously sticky outside.”

Breakfast Burrito and Potatoes

A plate with seasoned diced potatoes, a dollop of ketchup, and a foil-wrapped burrito on a sunny table.
kramerkramerkramer – Reddit

Reddit user kramerkramerkramer noted that the burrito he made that day was pretty simple, with three eggs, a white onion, a jalapeño, American cheese, bacon, and hot sauce. As for the potatoes, he mentioned that he first boiled them, then drizzled olive oil over them and cooked them at 450°F until they were golden brown in an air fryer. Afterward, he sprinkled them with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Irish Breakfast

A plate with fried egg, bacon, sausage, black pudding, beans, hash brown, and toast. A mug reading “Mornings aren’t PRETTY!” and two more plates with food and toast are on the table.
i-amtony – Reddit

Reddit user i-amtony commented: “You’re looking at sausages, rashers of bacon, black and white pudding, beefsteak tomato fresh from the greenhouse this morning, hash browns, a potato egg on top of a potato waffle and fried mushrooms. An Irish breakfast doesn’t come with a pork chop. It’s very similar but the main difference is the white pudding.”

Breakfast Sandwich

A hand holds a sandwich with a seeded bun, cheese, bacon, mayonnaise, tomato, turkey, and mashed avocado. A home interior with gray walls and decorative art is visible in the background.
nariekselym – Reddit

Reddit user nariwkselym noted that this sandwich consists of a bagel, but the store where he buys them makes them this way, as if they were two bagel tops, without the flat bottom part. He also revealed that the sandwich consists of bacon, smashed avocado, tomato, cream cheese and an egg with American cheese.

Simple American Breakfast

Breakfast tray with toast, fried eggs, bacon, seasoned potatoes, and a glass of orange juice. Fork and knife rest on a napkin beside the plate.
Ileruarc – Reddit

In the picture, you can see eggs, bacon, home fries, toast, and some potatoes with onions. Reddit user Ileruarc, who prepared this dish, mentioned: “I like to eat all the egg white first, leaving only the round yolk. Then, I carefully place the yolk and a piece of bacon on a piece of toast, and put the whole thing in my mouth, letting the yolk burst as I chew that perfect big bite.”

Breakfast Sandwiches

Two breakfast sandwiches on a wooden surface, each with a shiny bun, crispy bacon, melted cheese, and a fried egg against a dark background.
Nomadiuus – Reddit

Reddit user Nomadiuus decided to compare two breakfast sandwiches to find out which one most people preferred. In one of the sandwiches, the one on the left, he put bacon, cheddar cheese, and a fried egg. In the other one, on the right, he put twice as much of each ingredient. A reply from user retiretobedlam expressed: “It looks like a double, or at least a chonker fraternal twin, I could take either one!”

Conclusion

Smiling woman with long brown hair in a yellow shirt holds a sandwich with lettuce and tomato, standing in front of a purple background.
Deagreez – istockphoto

These morning meals come in a variety of styles. From those first meal of the day served in an iron skillet, to individual ingredients on a tray that can be mixed and matched in various ways, and sandwiches with unique sauces, there are many possibilities. Americans love their meals packed with bacon, fried eggs, and cheese. Do you have a favorite among these?