Breakfast (or Kahvalti) in Turkey is the most important meal of the day and is an experience more than just a meal. Learn how Turkish people feast like a queen with these mouthwateringly delicious 25 Turkish Breakfast Recipes.

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What is Kahvalti - Turkish Breakfast?
Kahvalti is more like a brunch in Turkey and is mostly enjoyed with family and friends around a big table full of delicious breakfast items served on small plates. Sitting at the breakfast table and sipping their Turkish tea even after they have finished eating is something to enjoy and take their time with.
The most popular Turkish breakfast items include a few different types of cheeses, Turkish Kaymak, olives, cold meat selection, sweet and savory dips, egg dishes, salads, bread, sweet and savory pastries, and of course all accompanied with a few glasses of Turkish tea.
In this post, I will share with you some of my favorite Turkish breakfast recipes that you can easily make at home to enjoy with your family.
25 Turkish Breakfast - Kahvalti Recipes
Bread And Savory Pastries
A typical Turkish breakfast is not complete without bread to dip into delicious spreads or to wipe every last bit of this delicious egg dish "Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs". Indulge your family&friends with these simple yet scrumptious recipes.
Egg Dishes
No Turkish breakfast is complete without eggs. Eggs with sucuk, Menemen (Turkish Scrambled Eggs and Cilbir (Turkish Poached Eggs) are a kahvalti favorite. Here are some of our family favorites to serve on a Kahvalti table.
Spreads and Dips
Here are some of my favorite dips and spreads for you to tear your Simit and dip it into! You only need a couple of sweet and savory spreads on your Turkish breakfast table since there will be other plenty of other choices.
Salads
Fruits and vegetables are also a great part of the Turkish Breakfast table. Depending on the season, it is common to serve sliced tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, fresh herbs, salads, or even fried vegetables. Here are some of my favorite kahvalti salad recipes you can serve for your family.
Cheese
Turkish cheeses are a breakfast staple in Turkish cuisine and are one of the most important elements of a Kahvalti table. No kahvalti is complete without at least 3 different types of cheeses and the most popular ones are beyaz peynir (white cheese), kasseri or kasar cheese, tulum peyniri, ezine cheese, and Kars gravyeri.
There are many recipes you can make with cheese and serve as a breakfast spread as well as serving these cheeses on small plates.
Sweet pastries are also commonly presented on Turkish breakfast tables. These sweet treats are typically consumed in the end while sipping some Turkish tea for a bit longer.
Turkish Food Culture
In Turkey, home cooking is still very popular, and every meal is important. Every member of the family is expected to be at the dining table. Spending time with family, particularly at meals, is an essential cultural concept. And the breakfast table is the best place to start the day and to spend time with your favourite people while eating delicious food!
Health Benefits of Turkish Food
Turkish food is full of nutrition and is cooked with seasonal fresh ingredients. All around the nation, Freshly produced fruits, vegetables, eggs, dairy products, and meat result in being highly nutritious and delicious food. Spices and flavorings in Turkish cuisine are not only adding deliciousness to food but also act as antioxidants and help strengthen the immune system.
Did you make any of these recipes? Please let me know how they turned out! Leave a comment below and tag @cookingorgeous on Instagram and hashtag it #cookingorgeous.
I hope you enjoy the process of making these Turkish Breakfast recipes as much as you enjoy eating them! 🙂
Bon appétit! / Afiyet olsun!
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Mina
They all look so delicious, I can’t wait to try them!