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Wake up on the right side of the bed with one of our most elegant breakfast ideas. Whether you want to whip up something special for Mother's Day, Christmas, or just because it's Saturday (a perfectly valid reason, if you ask us), you're going to want to bookmark this collection of our best fancy breakfast recipes for your next special occasion.
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Eggs Benedict
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There's nothing like a classic, Hollandaise-topped eggs Benedict to start your day. Recipe creator jenn recommends serving with roasted potatoes to mop up the extra egg yolks and sauce.
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Bananas Foster Belgian Waffles
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Can't decide between breakfast and dessert? Here's the absurdly decadent mash-up you never knew you needed. Pro-tip: You can also use this bananas Foster sauce topping on French toast.
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French Toast
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This top-rated French toast recipe may be basic, but it's simply elegant. More than 1,000 happy Allrecipes users have given this classic breakfast rave reviews.
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Raspberry Pain au Chocolat
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You'll feel like you're in a French pâtisserie when you bite into this tasty treat. The 5-ingredient recipe is easier than you think: It starts with a package of frozen puff pastry.
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Fiddlehead and Bacon Omelette
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Fiddleheads, the furled fronds of young ferns, give this omelette a welcome burst of color and flavor. This recipe is a great option for a hearty breakfast or lunch, according to recipe creator Bren.
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Quiche Lorraine I
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"Bacon, Swiss cheese and onions mingle in perfect harmony amidst the eggs and cream in this timeless classic," says recipe creator Laundrie. "Perfect for breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner or just an indulgent snack!"
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Lemon Blueberry Scones
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These light, tender, and fruity scones rival the ones you'll find at your favorite coffee shop. A 2-ingredient glaze, made with just powdered sugar and lemon juice, is the perfect finishing touch.
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Honeymoon Eggs
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This delicious twist on classic eggs Benedict, which is topped with fresh asparagus and comes together in under half an hour, substitutes a croissant for an English muffin.
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Chef John's Scotch Eggs
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If you've never had a Scotch egg, you need to remedy that with Chef John's impressive recipe. This fried British breakfast, which is essentially a boiled egg covered in sausage, is simply irresistible.
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German Apple Pancake
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Make this stunning pancake in your trusty cast iron skillet. "If you are strapped for time," according to recipe creator Mollie_Cole, "you can start it the evening before and pretty much pop it in the oven."
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Croque Madame
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This elegant take on the classic croque monsieur is made with just five simple ingredients: butter, Cheddar cheese, sliced white bread, ham, and an egg.
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Cinnabon Copycat
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There are few things more decadent than a pillowy cinnamon bun drizzled with buttery cream cheese icing. This top-rated recipe has almost 7,000 5-star reviews.
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Glazed Doughnut Strawberry Shortcake
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You'll love this super easy take on classic strawberry shortcake, which features homemade whipped cream and strawberries sandwiched between a halved store-bought glazed doughnut.
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Halloumi and Zucchini Frittata
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Salty Halloumi cheese pairs well with zucchini and fresh herbs, like mint and dill, in this elegant frittata that comes together in under half an hour.
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Yogurt Parfait
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A parfait is basically a fancy trifle that you can serve for breakfast. "It looks great in a glass, but can also be made in a bowl. Use your favorite fruit, or whatever is in season," says recipe creator Natalie.
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