Having breakfast for dinner is a fantastic way to mix things up and break the repetitiveness of traditional meals in everyday life. It’s also an easy option that everyone can enjoy since breakfast recipes are typically made to require a short amount of time or ingredients. Additionally, they feature a variety of flavors and textures that can be satisfying any time of day. For instance, certain meats like ham, chicken, sausage, and bacon taste heavenly no matter when you eat them.

Moreover, ingredients like cheese, spinach, sweet potatoes, and mushrooms are just as adaptable. Although it might be out of your usual routine to eat eggs later in the day, you’ll be surprised how it’s actually not a big deal at all (and some of these options don’t include eggs for the folks who are completely against it). From light casseroles to hearty breakfast burrito bowls, there’s something for everyone on this list. So why not break the norm and enjoy breakfast for dinner tonight?

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1. Spinach, Mushroom, and Asiago Quiche

Our recipe for Weight Watchers-friendly quiche can be the perfect option for breakfast for dinner! To make it easy, you can use a premade pie crust, such as the Pillsbury brand! The custard base has cottage cheese, eggs, grated asiago cheese, and seasonings. This quiche also has milk, mushrooms, spinach, and onions. It has the ultimate balance of savory flavors. This recipe is vegetarian-friendly, which is always a plus!

2. Grilled Chicken and Avocado Melt

Here’s an option for people who want something that reminds them of breakfast but also has hearty ingredients typically enjoyed at dinner. These will remind you of classic avocado toast! Rather than being basic, the toast also has grilled chicken breasts and melted mozzarella to top it off. You can lightly toast the bread so that it holds up to the weight of the chicken. You can always serve it with a side If you feel it isn’t enough!

3. Cauliflower Rice Breakfast Stir Fry

Make an incredible breakfast for dinner stir fry when you make this recipe from Mad About Food. This dish has a lovely essence with hearty bacon, light cauliflower rice, savory garlic powder, and eggs. You can use whichever vegetables you have on hand, which is advantageous! Instead of going out and buying vegetables for the recipe, you can reduce food waste and save a trip to the store.

4. Mushroom and Goat Cheese Omelet with Spinach and Avocado

Next time you have a busy evening and only have a short time to get dinner on the table, try making these mushroom omelets for your family. This omelet is packed with baby spinach, crumbled goat cheese, ripe avocado, parsley, and mushrooms. Aside from that, all you need is eggs, salt, pepper, and a dash of oil. This recipe provides you with tons of nutrients but doesn’t leave you feeling heavy.

5. Breakfast Stuffed Avocados

Look at how unique these stuffed avocados are! Next time you want breakfast for dinner, you can serve these with a slice of roast ham or breakfast meat. These avocados have eggs, bacon, russet potatoes, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. Since avocado, eggs, and meat have protein, this is quite satisfying. The cheese has protein, too! This is a nice, colorful meal that your family will appreciate.

6. Hatch Green Chile Egg Casserole (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)

Make a breakfast casserole for supper when you follow this recipe by Cotter Crunch. This casserole has zesty flavors due to the medium hatch green chilies and cilantro. It also has eggs, sliced cheese, plum tomatoes, and gluten-free bread cubes. You can add whichever seasonings you wish to customize, and you can also include breakfast sausage or even chicken, depending on your preferences!

7. The Best Deep Dish Breakfast Pizza

This breakfast pizza recipe will impress you! It’s the perfect balance of breakfast and dinner foods. Rather than using a pre-made crust, you can impress your family by making homemade pizza dough and healthy white cheese sauce. The sauce has Greek yogurt, chicken broth, parmesan and more. As far as the toppings go, you can load the pizza with scrambled eggs, bacon, cheese, green onions, and parsley!

8. Easy Breakfast Tacos

Who said Taco Tuesday had to be traditional tacos? Spice up your week by making these breakfast tacos for dinner instead! With crispy bacon, refreshing green onions, fluffy scrambled eggs, and creamy avocado, there are different textures and flavors to indulge in. It also has cilantro, cheddar cheese, and seasonings to ensure all of the components are wildly delicious. You can use the soft or hard shell tacos. Whichever you want is fine.

weight watchers tater tot casserole

9. Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole

Do you love traditional tater tot casserole? How about making our breakfast tater tot casserole and serving it for dinner? It is definitely a fun way to enjoy it! This is a WW-friendly meal, and it has tons of flavor. Some of the best components include ground turkey, paprika, reduced-fat shredded cheese, tater tots, crumbled bacon, and eggs. There are numerous seasonings in this, so you don’t have to worry about it tasting bland!

10. Keto Breakfast Roll-Ups

These breakfast roll-ups can function as the perfect light breakfast for dinner meals. These are keto-friendly, meaning that they are low-carb. Rather than using traditional tortillas, you can use cheese slices to make the wraps! Inside, you will find ground sausage and eggs! It doesn’t get any simpler than that. Use whichever seasonings you see fit best for this meal. You can serve this with a side of fresh mixed fruit!

11. Huevos Rancheros Casserole

Take part in a wonderfully crafted meal full of pinto beans, cheese, eggs, and avocado with this recipe. When you create this casserole, you can also make a homemade ranchero sauce with onions, jalapenos, garlic, seasonings, and crushed tomatoes. However, if you don’t have time, you can always use a store-bought sauce to take away some stress. Every single component of this recipe brings more flavor to the casserole!

12. Whole30 Mediterranean Sausage Hash (Paleo, Egg-Free)

Here is an egg-free breakfast-for-dinner idea! This recipe is also paleo-friendly. Whole Kitchen Sink explains that this is a terrific option for meal prep, and it tastes wonderful when you reheat it, which is a bonus. This recipe has ground breakfast sausage, onions, broccoli, cherry tomatoes, and diced red potatoes. Herbs such as oregano, dried dill, and thyme give this more flavor.

13. Simple Loaded Breakfast Skillet

This ultra-cheesy breakfast skillet dish will win the hearts of adults and kids alike! It has juicy sausage, red peppers, sweet onions, potatoes, and eggs. There are plenty of ways to top this skillet recipe, giving you room to customize the meal to fit your family’s needs. For example, you can use green onions, tomatoes, avocado, and other toppings as the garnish! This recipe is a quick and easy 30-minute meal for a weeknight.

14. Egg and Avocado Breakfast Quesadilla

If you can’t choose whether you want breakfast or dinner food, this breakfast quesadilla perfectly borders both types of meals. You can dip the crispy quesadilla in salsa, sour cream, or any other sauces you like. On the inside, it has eggs, avocado, cheddar cheese, and spinach. To keep it healthy, you could use whole wheat low-carb tortillas! Include other veggies, too, such as onions, bell peppers, or jalapenos to give it a nice kick.

weight watchers friendly flatout monte cristo sandwich

15. Monte Cristo Flatout Sandwich

We know many people enjoy these sandwiches for lunch, but they’re also popular for breakfast and brunch. Why not enjoy them for dinner, too? The Monte Cristo clearly wears many hats because of its versatile ingredients! Our recipe is lightened up and healthier than the average. You will need everything flat-out folded bread, eggs, egg whites, seasonings, ranch dressing, deli ham, and asiago cheese. Pair this sandwich with some hash browns or a yogurt parfait!

16. Veggie Breakfast Casserole

Craft this tasty casserole when you make breakfast for dinner, then enjoy it the next day as leftovers! This recipe makes six servings. To make it, you’ll need to round up some onions, bell peppers, mushrooms, eggs, milk, and cheese. Although the recipe suggests using shredded mozzarella cheese, you can use any type that you have. Don’t forget to include the fresh cherry tomatoes and assorted seasonings for a glorious meal.

17. Healthy One-Pan Taco Breakfast Skillet

Walder Wellness Posted this recipe, which can easily be modified to fit special diets such as gluten-free or plant-based. However, if you follow the recipe to a tee, you will need sweet potatoes, zucchini, corn, taco seasonings, and eggs. Moreover, you can top this lovely taco-inspired skillet dish with avocado or guacamole, salsa or pico de Gallo, and cheese. It’s never a bad idea to add some herbs, such as cilantro or parsley!

18. Mushroom-Spinach Scrambled Eggs

This simple scrambled egg dish can function as one of the main components when you eat breakfast for dinner. You can serve this with assorted fruit, biscuits, hash browns, or breakfast meats. The recipe requires onions, mushrooms, spinach, eggs, and cheese. Some ideas for the type of cheese include gruyere, cheddar, or even dairy-free cheese if you wish!

19. Breakfast Enchiladas

Change up your enchiladas by making them breakfast-themed! You won’t be able to get enough of these scrumptious enchiladas because they contain so many unique components. You can make the enchilada salsa homemade, which has a much deeper flavor than anything store-bought. The filling has eggs, maple sausage, bacon, and cheddar cheese. It has a lovely harmony of sweet and savory flavors, making it perfect for breakfast for dinner.

20. Broccoli Cheddar Egg Bake with Turkey Bacon

Load up on your veggie intake for the day when you make this heavenly egg casserole! The base of this dish has eggs and onions with tons of broccoli. The broccoli will turn perfectly tender and give your body heaps of nutrients! This recipe also has turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, and seasonings. It’s definitely easy to whip up, and it only takes 30 minutes to cook, too.

21. Breakfast Sweet Potato

Talk about an elegant breakfast-for-dinner recipe! These stuffed sweet potatoes are too good to be true. The sweet potato is pleasantly soft and has natural sweet undertones. Meanwhile, the recipe also has scallions, white cheddar cheese, eggs, butter, and bacon, making the majority of ingredients incredibly savory and indulgent. This meal is unique and fun and is guaranteed to leave everyone raving.

22. Breakfast Fried Rice

Treat your taste buds to this delicious breakfast fried rice! This striking meal has a lovely presentation and tastes even better than it looks. You’ll be in love after the first bite with ingredients like bacon, eggs, onions, garlic, and rice. It also has frozen peas, carrots, sesame oil, and soy sauce to give it a deeper flavor! You can make this tasty meal in just over 30 minutes.

23. Sweet Potato Breakfast Hash

This skillet hash by Downshiftology is full of healthy ingredients. It has traditional breakfast components such as eggs and bacon, but it also has more unique elements as well. The kale, as well as the sweet potatoes, will provide your body with tons of nutrients. Use cumin, garlic powder, and paprika to complement the vegetables. We suggest garnishing this with fresh herbs as a light, refreshing touch!

24. Breakfast Burrito Bowl

This breakfast-for-dinner bowl is for people who like a little bit of spice in their food. When you make this recipe, you can use a creamy chipotle sauce and fresh sliced jalapenos to give it some fiery undertones. This recipe also has russet potatoes, bell peppers, onions, and eggs. Use a taco seasoning blend rather than measuring a bunch of different seasonings!

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24 Perfect Breakfast For Dinner Ideas

Servings: 6
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 40 minutes
weight watchers tater tot casserole
7P, 7SP blue/purple, 9SP green

Ingredients 

  • 1 lb ground turkey *weighed raw
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp dried sage
  • 1/2 tsp garlic salt
  • 1/2 tsp onion salt
  • 1.5 tsp fennel seeds
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 3 eggs
  • 1.5 cups milk *I used 1%
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • Dash of salt and pepper
  • 1 cup reduced-fat shredded cheese
  • 48 frozen tater tots
  • 1/4 cup real bacon crumble
  • green onions, diced *optional

Instructions 

  • In a frying pan over medium-high heat cook the ground turkey, add in all the seasonings while it is cooking, thyme, sage, garlic & onion salt, fennel seeds, dried oregano, salt & pepper. Drain if necessary and add to a sprayed 9×13 casserole dish.
  • Preheat oven to 375F.
  • In a bowl whisk the eggs, stir in the milk, paprika, salt & pepper.
  • Sprinkle 1/2 cup of the shredded cheese on top of the ground turkey. Then pour the egg mixture over top.
  • Layer the tater tots on top, line them up in 6 rows of 8 tots.
  • Bake in the oven for 35 minutes, remove from the oven, sprinkle the remaining cheese on top, then the bacon crumble and green onion. Return to the oven for 5-10 minutes to melt the cheese.
  • Cut into 6 equal servings.

Notes

Points- 7
Personal Points- 7-9 depending on your 0PP foods
Smart Points- blue & purple- 7
Smart Points- green- 9
Points plus- 9
Nutritional info *Includes all ingredients.. Calories 322…Fat 12g…Sat fat 4.1g…Carbs 19.4g…Fiber 1.5g..Sodium 611mg…Sugar 3.8g…Protein 27.3g 

Additional Info

Course: Breakfast
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