Breakfast is the most important meal of each day. It is also my favorite meal of each day.  A hearty breakfast, infused with coffee of course, is what sets me off in the right direction

Quiche is a delicious breakfast option because it is a cheese- and egg-based dish. As in the image above, bacon or ham are also common additions.

Quiche

Quiche 

Porridge has been a popular breakfast food for a long time. Oatmeal is the latest example.  Both breakfasts contain oats, which have been shown to lower cholesterol

Hot Oatmeal and Porridge

Hot Oatmeal and Porridge

Oatmeal  and porridge are great additions to a breakfast menu. However, you  should be cautious about the pre-packaged or flavored versions. These are often high in sugar

Hot Oatmeal and Porridge

Hot Oatmeal and Porridge

Easy and quick, scrambled eggs can be a great addition to your breakfast. They are a great breakfast choice because of the protein in the eggs. Eggs can also provide a healthy start to your day.

Scrambled egg

Scrambled egg

Although it doesn't sound very American, Huevos Rancheros is a Mexican dish that is increasingly popular in the United States

Huevos Ranchero

Huevos Ranchero

Blueberry muffins can be eaten anytime, but they also make a great addition to any breakfast.  These are light enough that they can be used with a cup if coffee

Blueberry Muffin

Blueberry Muffin

Croissants are a French invention and have been a staple of both France and Austria for centuries. Croissants are now a staple breakfast in America

Croissants

Croissants 

There are many types of omelets, especially if you consider the stuffed varieties. This type of omelet acts like a sandwich with the fillings sandwiched between the sides

Stuffed Omelet

Stuffed Omelet

Breakfast sandwiches, like this sausage-and-egg sandwich, are very popular ways to start your day. Sandwiches like these are great, as they can be carried

Sandwich with Sausage and Egg

Sandwich with Sausage and Egg

Another interesting addition to a breakfast menu is the griddlecakes. It  is confusing because it can be used as a synonym for pancakes but also  to refer to cake- or biscuit-like food cooked on a grill

Griddlecake

Griddlecake