This collection of cosy breakfast ideas is perfect for slow mornings or quiet holidays when there’s time to relax, enjoy a coffee, and ease into the day. It’s all about simple food that feels warm and easy, with both savoury and sweet options to make the morning feel a little special.
Minced Beef and Eggs
If you like easy, hearty breakfasts with a little bit of spice, Kiymali Yumurta – Spicy Turkish Minced Beef and Eggs is a great one to try. It’s made with sautéed ground beef, onions, chilies, tomatoes, and a few spices, then finished off with eggs cooked right in the same pan.
To learn more: Kiymali Yumurta – Turkish Ground Beef and Eggs
Air Fryer Hash Browns
Making these Air Fryer Hash Browns from scratch is super easy with just 2 ingredients and seasoning. They come out wonderfully crispy every time, ready in 20 minutes, and packed with flavor.
To learn more: Air Fryer Hash Browns From Scratch
Pogaca
Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns) is one of the most popular savory pastries in Turkey.
Just like Fatayer - Homemade Lebanese Pies, they are perfect as a quick breakfast on the go, a tasty snack when you feel peckish, or a great addition to your kids' lunch box.
To learn more: Pogaca (Turkish Cheese Buns)
Mediterranean Egg Salad
Mediterranean Egg Salad, or Yumurta Salatası is a fresh, healthy, and easy twist on the classic egg salad. It’s made with chopped eggs, a splash of olive oil, plenty of fresh herbs, mild spices, and sun-dried tomatoes. It comes together quickly and works well for brunch, lunch, dinner, or even meal prep during the week.
To learn more: Healthy Mediterranean Egg Salad - Yumurta Salatası
Butterzopf - Swiss Bread
Butterzopf, sometimes called Zopf or Züpfe, is a classic Swiss Braided Bread that’s especially popular on Sunday mornings. It’s made with simple ingredients—flour, milk, butter, and yeast—and has a soft, buttery inside with a golden, shiny crust. You’ll often see it on the breakfast table, served with butter, jam, or honey.
To learn more: Butterzopf - Swiss Braided Bread
Turkish Omelette
Kaygana is a delicious and filling Turkish Omelette made with eggs, flour, milk, herbs, and seasoning.
This versatile egg-based dish is effortless and quick to make, and the things you can serve it with are limitless.
To learn more: Kaygana (Turkish Omelette)
Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls
Spoil your loved ones with these fluffy, soft, and moist Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls made from scratch!
Slathered with a generous layer of silky cream cheese icing, they are the perfect breakfast treat or late-night snack when you crave something sweet.
To learn more: Air Fryer Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch
Shakshuka
Traditional Shakshuka is a delicious egg-based recipe made with peppers, onions, eggs, and tomatoes, topped with cheese and herbs.
This simple yet satisfying dish is filling, nutritious, and ready in just half an hour! It originated in North Africa but is also very popular in Middle Eastern countries.
To learn more: Traditional Shakshuka Recipe
Pumpkin Banana Muffins
When the weather turns autumn, there's no better way to celebrate the season than with freshly baked Pumpkin Banana Muffins.
These delightfully spiced muffins are made with banana, pumpkin purée, chocolate chips, nutty streusel topping, and warm spices.
To learn more: Pumpkin Banana Muffins
Air Fryer Breakfast Potatoes
If you love breakfast as much as I do, you know that nothing beats a plate of crispy, golden air fryer home fries. These diced breakfast potatoes are the perfect sidekick to breakfast, brunch, or any meal of the day. They also make a great after-school snack for kids with just a dollop of ketchup.
To learn more: Air Fryer Home Fries (Diced Breakfast Potatoes)
Smoked Salmon Bagel
Lox Bagel or Smoked Salmon Bagel is a scrumptious, elegant, yet fuss-free breakfast and brunch option to serve to family and friends.
It consists of lightly toasted bagels topped with tangy cream cheese, smoked salmon (or lox) slices, cucumbers, briny capers, pickled red onions, and fresh dill.
To learn more: Lox Bagel - Smoked Salmon Bagel with Cream Cheese
Turkish Pepper Bread
Biberli Ekmek, or Spicy Turkish Pepper Bread, is a traditional flatbread originating from the heart of Hatay in southern Turkey. This region is known for bold, vibrant food, and this bread is no exception. The dough is soft and slightly chewy, and topped with a mixture of spicy red pepper paste, onions, olive oil, and warming spices.
To learn more: Biberli Ekmek - Turkish Pepper Bread
Spicy Sausage and Eggs
Sucuklu Yumurta - Sucuk and Eggs is a simple yet delicious Turkish breakfast dish made with spicy, aromatic sausage and perfectly cooked sunny-side-up eggs. This classic recipe is a staple in Turkish households and makes for the perfect weekend treat. It only takes 10 minutes to prepare with just a few ingredients and works perfect for breakfast, brunch, or even a light dinner.
To learn more: Sucuklu Yumurta - Turkish Sausage and Eggs
Chebureki
Çiğ Börek (Çiborek or Chebureki) is a thin, crispy, deep-fried pastry filled with minced beef, onions, and spices. They are perfect as an appetiser, breakfast/brunch item, or snack on the go.
To learn more: Çiğ Börek - Chebureki
Turkish Poached Eggs
Cilbir is a delicious Turkish breakfast egg dish made with poached eggs served on a bed of silky garlic yogurt and finished with a drizzle of chili-infused butter or EVOO.
Ready in just 15 minutes, this egg dish looks and tastes amazing!
To learn more: Cilbir - Turkish Poached Eggs
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