Recipe Roundup: Quick Winter Breakfasts

Rise and shine to a nourishing bowl of oatmeal or fluffy scrambled eggs! These delicious breakfast dishes are cozy and comforting and come together in no time, perfect for this busy — and wonderful — time of year.

 

Mushroom Omelette with Fontina and Thyme The earthy flavors of mushroom, thyme and fontina cheese pair particularly well in this omelette. Serve with thick slices of artisan bread, brushed with extra-virgin olive oil and toasted under the broiler.

Muesli with Almonds, Coconut and Dried Fruit This mixture of oats, dried fruit and nuts gets added whole-grain heft from puffed brown rice and bran flakes. Pour it over milk or yogurt for a fiber-rich breakfast.

Egg Sandwiches with Wilted Spinach This egg sandwich is tasty enough for a weekend brunch but quick enough to assemble for weekday mornings. Baking the eggs instead of frying adds to the ease.

Smoked Salmon Scramble with Cream Cheese and Herbs Smoked salmon and cream cheese make a perfect pairing when tucked into a fluffy egg scramble such as this one. A sprinkling of chopped fresh chives and dill adds a fresh herbal flavor.

Cinnamon Toast with Butter and Honey The scent of cinnamon always seems to evoke happy memories of comforting breakfasts. Take this nostalgic classic to the next level with bakery-fresh bread, luscious European-style butter and fragrant, high-quality cinnamon.

Spicy Simmered Eggs with Kale This simple, rustic dish is healthy and hearty. Winter kale is braised with fragrant garlic, green onions and lemon juice, then protein-rich eggs are nestled into the kale to gently simmer to perfection.

Steel-Cut Oats with Honeyed Pears and Glazed Pecans Steel-cut oats result in a textured oatmeal, with a deliciously chewy yet tender bite. They do require longer simmering than regular oatmeal, but it’s worth the effort (and it’s easy to plan ahead). Top with crunchy sugared pecans and cinnamon-coated pears, and you’ll be in oatmeal heaven.

Baked Eggs with Spinach and Cream Baking eggs in individual ramekins along with a little butter and cream is a classic French preparation. The cooking is hands-off, so you can put away your spatula. Also, you bake and serve the eggs in the same vessel, saving dishes.

Maple-Almond Granola Lightly sweetened with honey and maple syrup, this crunchy fruit-and-nut granola will become a staple. Make a big batch and keep it on hand to sprinkle over low-fat or nonfat milk or yogurt for an easy, wholesome start to the day.

Toasted Breakfast Sandwich Made with crispy bacon, fried eggs and cheddar cheese, this sandwich is perfect for a quick morning when you crave a hot breakfast. Fresh arugula adds a peppery note.

 

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