Recipes Dinner Recipes Dinner Recipes for Two Quick & Easy Dinner Recipes for Two 25 Breakfast-for-Dinner Recipes That Are Fun to Eat Morning and Night By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 18, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Armando Rafael Eating breakfast at night has a slightly rebellious feel, which is why it's so much fun. It's also a delicious way to get dinner on the table fast. But our breakfast-for-dinner recipes offer much more than the chance to scramble some eggs and call them supper. Yes, eggs feature prominently in this collection of quick dinner ideas, but they're scrambled, fried, turned into vegetable-packed frittatas, rolled omelets, and more. Beyond egg dishes, we're also sharing breakfast and brunch-inspired favorites like chicken and waffles, breakfast burritos, shrimp and grits, and savory pancakes. Are you hungry yet? When you need an easy meal that's never boring, turn to these breakfast-for-dinner recipes for a simple and satisfying way to feed your family. 01 of 25 Shrimp and Sausage with Cheesy Grits Jenny Huang A breakfast-for-dinner winner, this is an evening-play on shrimp and grits. It features seared Andouille sausage and shrimp on top of a comforting bowl of cheesy grits; a saucy fried egg is the finishing touch. View Recipe 02 of 25 Bacon, Potato, and Swiss Chard Scramble Lennart Weibull Here's a sophisticated take on "brinner." Swiss chard and crispy potatoes up the ante on this hearty scramble. It takes 40 minutes to make and is sure to be a recipe the family requests again and again. View Recipe 03 of 25 Breakfast-for-Dinner Burritos Paola + Murray When you need a hearty, handheld dinner, turn to these egg, bacon, Cheddar, and hominy-packed burritos. View Recipe 04 of 25 Blistered Green-Bean and Corn Frittata Sidney Bensimon There's nothing better than a one-pan dinner, and this recipe hits the mark. First, sauté the vegetables in a nonstick skillet, then add the eggs, cook, and finish in the broiler until the frittata has browned and set. Slice and serve. View Recipe 05 of 25 Quick Fried Chicken and Waffles Using thin chicken cutlets means you can get this classic on the table in under an hour. Don't forget the maple syrup and hot sauce. View Recipe 06 of 25 Mushroom, Parmesan, and Watercress Omelet Chris Simpson If you want to serve a vegetarian dinner that still feels hearty, make this rustic omelet. Sliced cremini mushrooms take the place of traditional breakfast meat like bacon or sausage—and we don't miss them one bit. View Recipe 07 of 25 Cheddar-and-Scallion Savory Pancakes Armando Rafael Who says pancakes have to be sweet? You'll love the combination of scallions and sharp white Cheddar in this savory version. Top with Greek yogurt instead of syrup and serve alongside bacon. View Recipe 08 of 25 Swiss-Chard Frittata with Rye Berries Louise Hagger Looking for a way to revamp your breakfast-meets-dinner routine? This fortifying frittata is absolutely delicious. Rye berries are the whole grain form of rye wheat and they add so much texture and nuttiness to this healthy dinner. View Recipe 09 of 25 Savory French-Toast BLT French toast, meet BLT—they're a perfect match! Cook the bacon in the oven and the French toast on the stovetop so that everything will be ready at the same time. View Recipe 10 of 25 Crab-and-Avocado Eggs Benedict Stephen Kent Johnson Brown butter makes the Hollandaise sauce for this already luxe eggs Benedict extra indulgent. View Recipe 11 of 25 Shiitake and Egg Tart Puff pastry and mushrooms sautéed with tarragon take baked eggs to a new level of sophistication and flair. View Recipe 12 of 25 Frittata-Hash Sandwich Armando Rafael Potatoes and Italian sausage make a simple frittata hefty enough for a sandwich filling. Slather toasted brioche slices with mayo and add crisp lettuce leaves and juicy tomatoes for a balanced meal. View Recipe 13 of 25 Frittata with Zucchini and Provolone Bryan Gardner Essentially an Italian omelet, this egg dish, packed with zucchini, scallions, provolone cheese, and fresh basil, can be served hot or at room temperature. View Recipe 14 of 25 Wyebrook Farm Buttermilk Pancakes Mikkel Vang Sweet, fluffy blueberry pancakes make an excellent dinner as long as you have the right side dish. Our suggestion? Plump, pan-fried sausages. View Recipe 15 of 25 Croque Madame Sandwiches Con Poulos There's nothing fancy in these grilled sandwiches of egg, ham, and Gruyere, but the end result—crunchy from the toast and gooey from the egg and cheese—has that je ne sais quoi that makes it perfect for company. View Recipe 16 of 25 Baked Eggs and Grits Johnny Miller Transform humble eggs into an elegant, crowd-pleasing dinner by baking them atop cheesy grits mixed with peppery arugula. Serve with more cheddar and plenty of freshly ground pepper. View Recipe 17 of 25 Chilaquiles Egg Bake Armando Rafael This one-pan breakfast-for-dinner recipe is a cinch to make. Crispy tortilla chips are baked with salsa and eggs and topped with crumbly, salty queso fresco. It's a 35-minute wonder. View Recipe 18 of 25 Ham-and-Swiss Quiche Quiche is a sophisticated choice day or night. This ham-and-Swiss version with a gluten-free crust makes a perfect breakfast-meets-dinner when paired with a side salad. View Recipe 19 of 25 Bell Pepper Egg-in-a-Hole Update the classic egg-and-toast dish with fresh sweet bell peppers and serve with lightly dressed greens for a healthy, satisfying supper. View Recipe 20 of 25 Pizza with a Sunny-Side-Up Egg and Herb Garden Pesto Marcus Nilsson Three different types of cheese—mozzarella, Fontina, and Parmesan—and a runny egg yolk lend richness to this scrumptious breakfast pizza. Use store-bought dough and pesto if you're in a pinch and need to get dinner on the table pronto. View Recipe 21 of 25 Family-Style Rolled Omelet with Spinach and Cheddar Rolled omelets like this one are dramatic to serve but surprisingly simple to make, provided you have parchment paper and an oven. Slice and serve with bread, salad, or a drizzle of your favorite sauce. View Recipe 22 of 25 Smoked Trout on Toast with Tomato Salad Smoked trout is an all-day dish across most of Scandinavia. We've served it here on toast, with a simple salad of tomatoes tossed in oil and basil, which allows each and every flavor to shine. View Recipe 23 of 25 Fried Eggs with Greens and Mushrooms Johnny Miller You can get this one-pan dish on the table in just 15 minutes. Sauté mushrooms along with hardy greens such as collard, mustard, or kale, fry the eggs, and top with Parmesan cheese and homemade sage-chile butter. View Recipe 24 of 25 Mushroom-and-Scallion Frittata With its rich, earthy flavors, this frittata of crisp scallions and umami-packed shiitake mushrooms is right at home on any dinner table. View Recipe 25 of 25 Spinach and Cheddar Strata The best way to use up day-old bread? Team it with eggs, milk, sharp white cheddar, and sautéed spinach to make a sensational savory bread pudding. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit