American Breakfasts

American pancakes are made from a thick batter consisting of eggs, flour, milk, and baking powder. Additionally, fruit such as apples, strawberries, and blueberries can also be added to the batter, along with buttermilk or chocolate chips. When se... READ MORE

Eggs Benedict is a breakfast or brunch meal consisting of toasted halves of an English muffin that are topped with a slice of ham or bacon, a poached egg, and sauce Hollandaise. Although there are numerous theories about the origin of the dish, mo... READ MORE

A breakfast sandwich refers to any kind of sandwich filled with foods that are usually considered a breakfast staple such as cured meats, eggs, cheese, and various types of bread. Before the explosion of breakfast sandwiches in the United States, ... READ MORE

First prepared by the Native American centuries ago, grits are tiny broken grains of corn that are boiled and served with other flavorings, usually as a breakfast dish, when they are accompanied by bacon, eggs, and toast on the side. The dish is p... READ MORE

Breakfast burrito is a unique variety of a burrito, consisting of a tortilla stuffed with ingredients that are usually a breakfast staple such as eggs, bacon, and potatoes. It was invented in 1975 in Tia Sophia, a café in Santa Fe,... READ MORE

This American sandwich belongs to the group of breakfast sandwiches and consists of bread that is often toasted or buttered, crispy bacon, fried or scrambled eggs, and cheese. It is often served with a cup of coffee on the side. There are... READ MORE

A popular breakfast dish throughout the United States of America, especially in the Southern parts of the country, biscuits 'n' gravy consists of tender dough biscuits that are covered in a thick gravy, usually made from the drippings of pork saus... READ MORE

Home fries is a popular American side dish made by frying larger chunks of potatoes in butter or oil until they are crispy and golden in color. The potatoes might sometimes be unpeeled, and they are often shortly boiled or steamed before frying. H... READ MORE

The fried egg sandwich is a simple and comforting American dish that's typically prepared with slices of sourdough bread, fried eggs, and cheddar cheese. In order to prepare it, the cheese is sandwiched between two slices of bread and broiled. A f... READ MORE

This Lone Star culinary treasure is quite simple – a tortilla stuffed with traditional breakfast ingredients, depending on personal preferences: processed yellow cheese, pork, and eggs are just some of the most common ingredients used in the... READ MORE

Sausage gravy is a popular breakfast item throughout the Southern parts of the United States of America. It consists of sausage drippings, flour, milk, salt, and pepper. Cooked sausage is added to the combination, sometimes along with some more se... READ MORE

Poppyseed muffins are American sweet treats that are typically made with a combination of flour, sugar, butter, baking powder, poppy seeds, and, quite often, a variety of other ingredients and flavorings such as cinnamon, lemon juice, or blueberri... READ MORE

Bizcochito is the official state cookie of New Mexico. Deeply rooted in its history, it was originally invented by the first Spanish colonists of New Mexico as a way of expressing the local culture, customs, and flavors through gastronomy. These c... READ MORE

Traditionally associated with the Pennsylvania Dutch, scrapple is a regional delicacy that is created with the by-products of pig slaughter. It is prepared with a spicy blend of pork scraps, cornmeal, or buckwheat that is cooked down in pork stock... READ MORE

Klobasnek is a savory snack that was first made by Czechs who settled in Texas. The snack consists of the same dough that's used to make kolaches, but it is filled with a kielbasa sausage instead of fruit. It is believed that the first klobasnek (... READ MORE

Also known as a Wilbur, and sometimes described as a "culinary car crash", slinger is a St. Louis specialty that is known as a great hangover cure. Traditionally served for breakfast or lunch, it typically consists of fried eggs, two hamb... READ MORE

Goetta is a sausage-like patty that is synonymous with Cincinnati, although its roots are steeped in German heritage, due to the influx of German-born immigrants in the 19th century. The sausage is commonly eaten for breakfast, and consists of por... READ MORE

Maple bacon donut is an American invention that is commonly served for breakfast or as a dessert. The simple meal consists of a donut that is glazed with maple syrup and topped with a few slices of bacon. Today, there are various versions of this ... READ MORE

Milk toast is an American breakfast staple consisting of slices of buttered, toasted bread that is either dipped or covered in hot milk. There are many varieties, so raisins, maple syrup, cinnamon, salt, or pepper might be added to the dish in ord... READ MORE

A Dutch baby pancake is a large, fluffy pancake baked in the oven, usually in a cast-iron skillet. It's made from a simple batter of eggs, flour, milk, and sugar. When baked, it puffs up dramatically around the edges, creating a light, airy textur... READ MORE

Some say that this popular San Franciscan delicacy was invented by a San Francisco chef as an alternative to the Italian frittata, and others claim that it came to be when a starving musician ordered an omelet after hours but asked the ch... READ MORE

Livermush is an American dish that's believed to originate from North Carolina. It consists of slices of livermush (a product made with pig liver, head, and cornmeal, spiced with sage and pepper) that are fried until golden brown. When served for ... READ MORE

Chicken fried bacon is a tasty appetizer or breakfast consisting of bacon strips that are battered and deep-fried in hot oil, just like chicken fried steak, hence the unusual name of this dish. It was invented in the early 1990s in Texas by Frank ... READ MORE

Midwestern orange rolls are a cherished pastry from the American Midwest, often enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. These rolls are similar to cinnamon rolls but feature a distinct orange flavor. The dough is soft and sweet, made with ingredients li... READ MORE

Grillades and grits is a traditional Creole dish originating from New Orleans. The main component of the dish, grillades, refers to thinly sliced pieces of pork or veal that are pan-fried and slowly cooked with sliced peppers, celery, onions, and ... READ MORE

This simple dish was once a dinner staple for the Cajuns. The combination of wet yellow cornmeal, salt, baking powder, and water is typically fried and steamed until it becomes dry. The dish is traditionally served with milk, cane syrup, figs, or ... READ MORE

Calas is a specialty of New Orleans consisting of deep-fried rice balls that are smothered in powdered sugar. The dough – made with boiled rice, yeast, eggs, sugar, and flour - is dense and chewy, while the center is creamy. These fritters a... READ MORE

Creamed eggs on toast is a traditional dish that pairs eggs with white sauce over a piece of toast. Said to have its roots back in the Depression era, this dish typically consists of toasted slices of bread that are topped with a mixture of a crea... READ MORE

Eggs Neptune is an American dish consisting of a split English muffin with crab meat, poached eggs, and Hollandaise sauce sandwiched in between. The dish is a variation on eggs Benedict, and crab meat is used as a replacement for ham or bacon. Egg... READ MORE

Eggs Hussarde is a New Orleans dish that was originally made with poached eggs which have been placed on top of Holland rusks, red wine reduction sauce (Marchand de vin), and Canadian bacon. Finally, the concoction was topped with Holland... READ MORE