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Big breakfast ideas for weekend feasting and indulgent weekday mornings, from the full English breakfast to to fluffy pancakes and overnight oats.

Start your day with these brilliant breakfast ideas, then check out our brunch recipes.

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American pancakes

445 ratings 4.7 out of 5 star rating

Easy, American-style, fluffy pancakes are great for feeding a crowd at breakfast or brunch. Top with something sweet like fruit, jam or syrup, or rashers of crispy bacon.

55 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Poached eggs with smoked salmon and bubble & squeak

8 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

Create a potato hash with a difference. The addition of cabbage ramps up the texture and nutrition, and swap bacon for leaner fish

20 mins
Easy
Gluten-free

Family breakfast station

0 ratings 0.0 out of 5 star rating

Let the kids help to assemble this breakfast station sharing board before tucking in. It’s a great way to start a special day, such as Christmas Day

35 mins
Easy

Overnight oats

56 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

Adapt this recipe for easy overnight oats to suit your tastes. You can add dried fruit, seeds and nuts, grated apple or pear or chopped tropical fruits for the perfect healthy breakfast

10 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Air fryer bacon

13 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Cook bacon in an air fryer to achieve a crispy texture with less fat. The perfect bacon sandwich starts here

12 mins
Easy
Gluten-free

Norwegian custard buns

2 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating

Start your day with these Norwegian custard buns. They make a great breakfast pastry for lazy weekends, and are filled with custard, then coated in desiccated coconut

50 mins
More effort
Vegetarian

Poached eggs

3 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

Learn how to make the perfect poached egg with a runny yolk and firm white, ideal for breakfast, brunch or as a finishing touch for another dish

7 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Smoky beans & baked eggs

10 ratings 4.4 out of 5 star rating

Pack in the nutrients with smoky beans and baked eggs. Great for a veggie family lunch or supper, serve with flatbreads or toast for extra sustenance

45 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Baked oats

9 ratings 4.0 out of 5 star rating

Enjoy baked oats for breakfast with bananas, mixed spice and your choice of chocolate chips, blueberries or raspberries. Serve warm with more fruit to make it extra-special

30 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Perfect scrambled eggs recipe

120 ratings 4.8 out of 5 star rating

Learn how to make perfect scrambled eggs with this easy recipe. A quick breakfast packed with protein, courtesy of Bill Granger.

20 mins
Easy
Gluten-free

Turbo beans & cheese on toast

6 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Make an elevated version of beans on toast using your favourite beans, plus tomatoes, garlic and chilli – they're great topped with cheese

42 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Easy crêpes

54 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Use this easy crêpe mix to make sweet or savoury pancakes. There's enough batter to make a main course and dessert for a family of four.

25 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Prawn & egg on toast

0 ratings 0.0 out of 5 star rating

Meet your new favourite brunch recipe: quick and easy prawn and egg mayonnaise on toast. Sprinkle with chives to finish

20 mins
Easy

Panettone French toast

2 ratings 5.0 out of 5 star rating

Use up your leftover Christmas panettone by making this decadent French toast served with crème fraîche and maple syrup. It's a perfect festive breakfast

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

How to poach an egg

Learn how to make the perfect poached egg with our easy video guide. Discover how long to cook it for and new ways to serve it at breakfast, brunch or lunch.

Banana & blueberry muffins

293 ratings 4.3 out of 5 star rating

A low-fat muffin that tastes as good as it looks - they'll keep in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to a month

30 mins
Easy

Healthy cookies

39 ratings 3.8 out of 5 star rating

Grab a few of these energy-boosting healthy cookies for a quick breakfast, or offer as snacks to bridge the hunger gap before dinner. Enjoy with yogurt and fruit

25 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Carrot cake porridge

19 ratings 4.2 out of 5 star rating

Try a twist on porridge with our carrot cake version, with carrots, raisins, cinnamon and nutmeg flavours. Full of energy, it will set you up for the day

20 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

Classic waffles

21 ratings 3.8 out of 5 star rating

Make savoury or sweet waffles using this all-in-one batter mix. For even lighter waffles, whisk the egg white until fluffy, then fold through the batter

25 mins
Easy
Vegetarian

How to make pancakes

All the know-how you need for a successful Pancake Day, the BBC Good Food cookery team show you how to make thin, flippable pancakes that won't stick to your pan.

One-pan eggs & peppers

8 ratings 4.9 out of 5 star rating

Enjoying eggs for breakfast will keep you going until lunchtime. Delivering four of your 5-a-day, eggs are packed with nutrients and make a great supper choice, too

35 mins
Easy
Healthy
Vegetarian

Blueberry & banana power smoothie

6 ratings 4.5 out of 5 star rating

Add protein-packed tofu to this blueberry and banana smoothie to make it really creamy and keep you full until lunchtime. Serve with toast or some cereal

5 mins
Easy
Vegan

Soft-boiled eggs

22 ratings 3.7 out of 5 star rating

Struggle to make perfect soft-boiled eggs with a runny centre? Just follow our foolproof recipe, then serve with toast soldiers or in a salad niçoise

5 mins
Easy
Vegetarian
Gluten-free

Eggy cheese crumpets

8 ratings 4.9 out of 5 star rating

Swap your regular toast or sandwiches at lunch or breakfast time for these delicious eggy cheese crumpets. Enjoy with cherry tomatoes and sliced avocado 

17 mins
Easy
Vegetarian
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