The following list of mouth-watering Italian breakfast ideas will help you prepare new and creative breakfasts that everyone will love. It’s said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but why not make it the most delicious too?
This collection of ideas will inspire you to appreciate delicious Italian foods, whether it’s savory breakfast sweets, hearty breakfast bakes, or quick grab-and-go recipes.
Italian Breakfast Ideas
In Italian cuisine, breakfast isn’t usually the biggest meal of the day like it is here in the U.S. But that’s just it – we’re not in Italy so why not create some wonderful breakfasts that will not only taste amazing but keep us satisfied as well.
These breakfast recipes range from sweet and savory to hearty and healthy, but all with an Italian theme. Some are my own Italian recipes and some are from my fellow food-enthusiasts that also run and operate their own dedicated food blogs. Get your morning cup of coffee and let’s get started.
Take a look and be inspired!
Italian Frittata Recipes
Frittatas are the Italian version of American omelets, often served at breakfast time. But frittatas are not folded over and they are typically thinner than omelets. Generally you cook them in a saute pan, or even a cast-iron skillet. Some recipes are known to bake in the oven as well.
You can fill them with different vegetables, or you can have them plain with minimal ingredients. Here are some breakfast ideas that you might enjoy along with some fresh juice!
1. Italian Frittata
2. Spinach Frittata
3. Potato Frittata
4. Asparagus, Leek, and Mushroom Parmesan Frittata
5. Easy Vegetable Frittata Recipe
Italian Sweet Breakfast Foods
Who doesn’t love their sweets? The Italians are no exception and here are some wonderful breakfast recipes for those who love their sweets, whether it’s sugar on top or stuffed with different fillings such as savory creams and jams. These recipes go great with a nice cup of cappuccino or espresso.
6. Italian Pecan Coffee Cake
7. Sour Cream Bundt Coffee Cake – The Short Order Cook
8. Maritozzi Recipe Roman Sweet Buns With Whipped Cream
9. Best Dried Fig Cake (Yeast Leavened)
10. Italian Brioche Bread Recipe (Soft and Easy)
11. Panettone Bread Pudding
12. Sourdough Maritozzi (Italian Sweet Buns) – Sourdough Brandon
Baked or Fried Italian Breakfasts
Sometimes a good Italian breakfast needs to be baked or can be made right on the skillet with some olive oil – like my fried polenta. Here are some creative ideas you can try!
13. Fried Polenta
14. Caprese Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole
15. Italian Quiche (Easy Brunch Recipe) – Heavenly Home Cooking
16. Baked Frittata with Pesto, Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
17. Low-carb egg muffins
18. Italian Baked Eggs
Eggs and Toast Recipes
Who loves their egg and toast? I love these recipe ideas below with their flavorful Italian twist!
19. Riccotta Toast with Tomatoes and Bacon
20. Brunch Pizza with Eggs
21. Pesto Baked Eggs – Brunch & Batter
22. Pesto Eggs on Toast
23. Fried Spaghetti with Eggs – The Short Order Cook
24. Caprese Breakfast Toast- A fun twist on a classic! – Life’s Ambrosia
25. Italian Eggs Benedict – Fox and Briar
26. Eggs in Purgatory Recipe (or Basically, Italian Shakshuka) – Little Spice Jar
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You Might Also Enjoy These
If you like the breakfast recipes above why not try some dinners or desserts too? Check out my post for delicious Italian side dishes for Christmas or any occasion everyone in the family will enjoy!
This recipe for Italian peppers, sausage and onions is easy and perfect for get togethers.
Try this Italian lemon cake if you like sweets with a slight lemon flavor. It’s easy and tastes amazing!
Although this isn’t a recipe, this famous stainless steel stovetop espresso maker by Alessi makes the perfect cup of java for breakfast! Check out my review.
I hope you’ve enjoyed these delicious Italian breakfast ideas and found them inspirational. I had fun pulling them together for you and now I’m starving and think I’ll go make some breakfast!
If you tried any of the above, please let me know in the comments below!
