30 Retro Breakfast Recipes That Deserve a Comeback

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30 Retro Breakfast Recipes That Deserve a Comeback1/30 Ham & Collards Quiche 12 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved DAN ROBERTS FOR TASTE OF HOME Total Time 55 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love quiche and wanted to make something that incorporates my southern roots. With eggs, cheese, ham and nutritious collard greens in a flaky crust, it’s a complete meal. —Billie Williams-Henderson, Bowie, Maryland Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 457 calories, 31g fat (15g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 766mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 21g protein. 2/30 Bacon and Egg Casserole 33 Reviews

Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon and Egg Casserole Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Because it’s fast to fix and such a great hit with family and friends, this egg casserole with bacon is a favorite of mine to make for brunches. Served with a fruit salad, hot muffins and croissants, it’s excellent for an after-church meal. —Deanna Durward-Orr, Windsor, Ontario Nutrition Facts: 1 each: 289 calories, 22g fat (10g saturated fat), 420mg cholesterol, 508mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 16g protein. 3/30

Corn Cakes with Poached Eggs Test Kitchen Approved Corn Cakes with Poached Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy corn cakes are super tender thanks to the creamed corn in the batter. Top them with poached eggs and fresh salsa, and you get one of my favorite breakfasts. —Jamie Jones, Madison, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 2 corn cakes with 1 egg and 1/2 cup salsa: 366 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 187mg cholesterol, 1019mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. 4/30

Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat

Delectable Granola 10 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Delectable Granola Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 45 min Servings 11 cups Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Here’s a great make-ahead recipe! Be sure to remove from the cookie sheets within 20 minutes after baking so the granola doesn’t stick. —Lori Stevens, Riverton, Utah Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without yogurt): 288 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2 fat. 5/30 Vanilla French Toast 65 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Vanilla French Toast

We couldn’t figure out what made the French toast

Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 25 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We discovered this easy French toast recipe in Mexico. We couldn’t figure out what made the French toast so delicious until we learned the secret was vanilla. Since then, we’ve added a touch of vanilla to our waffle and pancake recipes, and it makes all the difference. —Joe and Bobbi Schott, Castroville, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2 pieces: 218 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 127mg cholesterol, 376mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein. Diabetic exchanges: 2 starch,

1 medium-fat meat

1 medium-fat meat. 6/30 Spiced Apple Oatmeal 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Spiced Apple Oatmeal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 45 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: These easy apple-y oats let your family have a warm and cozy breakfast no matter how busy you are. —Teri Rasey, Cadillac, Michigan Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 290 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 49mg cholesterol, 109mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein. 7/30 Yeast Waffles 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Overnight Yeast Waffles Recipe photo by Christine Ma for

Taste of Home Total Time 20 min Servings 10 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Starting the day with an appealing, hearty breakfast is certainly a step in the right direction when you’re trying to follow a healthy eating plan. These waffles are so good that I freeze them to have some handy for busy mornings. —Mary Balcomb, Florence, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 2 waffles: 220 calories, 12g fat (7g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 366mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. 8/30 Skillet Banana Fritters 3 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Skillet Banana Fritters Recipe photo by

They are so yummy served with ice cream on the side

Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This delicious banana treat is sure to be a hit in your home. They are so yummy served with ice cream on the side. For an extra-special treat, add chocolate syrup. —Sharon Yonts, Scottsboro, Alabama Nutrition Facts: 1serving: 277 calories, 14g fat (1g saturated fat), 24mg cholesterol, 178mg sodium, 37g carbohydrate (16g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein. 9/30 Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie 4 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Bacon-Cheese Puff Pie Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This recipe comes from my grandma, and it’s one of my family’s favorites. We love the combination of bacon, tomatoes and cheese for brunch at any time of year. Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 518 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 176mg cholesterol, 901mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 19g protein. 10/30 German Pancakes 58 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved German Pancake Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings (2 cups syrup) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Piping hot and puffy from

Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat

the oven, this golden pancake made a pretty presentation for a skier’s theme breakfast I hosted. Served with homemade buttermilk syrup, it’s an eye-opening treat. Make several German pancakes if you’re feeding a crowd, and keep in mind that my easy syrup tastes great on waffles and French toast, too. —Renae Moncur, Burley, Idaho Nutrition Facts: 1 piece with 1/4 cup syrup: 428 calories, 19g fat (11g saturated fat), 203mg cholesterol, 543mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (42g sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. 11/30 Pumpkin Cream of Wheat 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Pumpkin Cream of Wheat Recipe photo by Taste of

Double the recipe if you feel like sharing

Home Total Time 10 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This autumn-inspired breakfast tastes like pumpkin pie—without the guilt! Double the recipe if you feel like sharing. —Amy Bashtovoi, Sidney, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 314 calories, 9g fat (6g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 96mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 4g fiber), 10g protein. 12/30 Mushroom and Brown Rice Hash with Poached Eggs 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Mushroom and Brown Rice Hash with Poached Eggs Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 4 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

It’s ideal for a light main dish

Creator: I made my mother’s famous roast beef hash healthier by using cremini mushrooms instead of beef, and brown rice instead of potatoes. It’s ideal for a light main dish. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 282 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 393mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat, 1 medium-fat meat. 13/30 Chocolate Zucchini Bread 67 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Chocolate Zucchini Bread Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 1 hour 5 min Servings 2 loaves (12 pieces each) Go to Recipe From

My family loves this chocolaty treat

the Recipe Creator: I shred and freeze zucchini from my garden each summer so that I can make this bread all winter long. My family loves this chocolaty treat. —Shari McKinney, Birney, Montana Nutrition Facts: 1 piece: 212 calories, 10g fat (1g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 166mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. 14/30 Eggs Benedict 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Eggs Benedict Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Legend has it that poached eggs on an English muffin started at Delmonico’s in

Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise

New York. Here’s my take on this brunch classic, and don’t spare the hollandaise. —Barbara Pletzke, Herndon, Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 345 calories, 26g fat (14g saturated fat), 331mg cholesterol, 522mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein. 15/30 Sausage Pancake Muffins 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Sausage Pancake Muffins Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 40 min Servings 4 dozen Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My kids love sausage and pancakes, but making them during the week is out of the question. I purchased the frozen variety on a stick but wasn’t

keen on the calories, additives or price

keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs in a blanket is a great alternative that’s much more cost effective. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina Nutrition Facts: 4 mini muffins (calculated without syrup): 280 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 39mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 9g protein. 16/30 Toad in the Hole Bacon Sandwich 8 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Toad in the Hole Bacon Sandwich Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 15 min Servings 1 serving Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Switch up the cheese—pepper jack gives a

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