Even if you're not typically an early riser, enjoying a great breakfast can put a positive spin on your morning. To help with that, we've gathered some of our favorite sweet and savory recipes that are totally worth getting up early for—from tender pancakes and baked goods to regional favorites and comfort classics.

Basic pancakes are simple to throw together and are guaranteed to delight a crowd But go one step further, separating the eggs and beating the whites, and you turn the ordinary pancake into something almost soufflé-like These also contain ricotta, for extra richness that doesn't weigh the pancakes down.

Crispy, juicy apple and pork sausage enveloped around a soft-boiled egg? Say no more.

A classic egg-centric savory Persian dish featuring plenty of herbs, kookoo-sabzi can be enjoyed hot or cold, as a main course, side dish, snack, or even as a sandwich, perfect for home, potlucks, or picnics.

With a custardy interior that oozes peanut butter when you cut into it and a generous drizzle of condensed milk, Hong Kong-style French toast is the breakfast of champions—but don't let that stop you from eating it any time of day.

Layer kaya—a rich, velvety coconut jam with deep butterscotch notes—with thick slabs of butter for a sweet, tropical breakfast sandwich.

A handful of ingredients and a well-seasoned cast iron skillet are all you need to make this Southern breakfast staple.

Breakfast shouldn’t just be easy. It can and should be easy and special. What more do you want pal? Get My Cookbook: http://bit.ly/JWCookbookAmazon Additional Cookbook Options (other stores, international, etc.): https://bit.ly/TheJWCookbook FOLLOW ME: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshuaweissman Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flakeysalt Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealweissman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thejoshuaweissman Subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/JoshuaWeissman/ --------------------------------------------------------------- Full Recipe: https://www.joshuaweissman.com/post/the-easiest-egg-breakfast-3-ways Ingredients Needed: Basic Frittata- 9 large eggs 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90g) milk 1/4 cup (60g) heavy cream 1 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt pepper to taste 1 sweet onion, julienned and sauteed all the way 1 red bell pepper, fire roasted and diced 1 cup (70g) grated cheddar 1/4 cup crumbled feta Fancy Frittata- 9 large eggs 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons (90g) milk 1/4 cup (60g) heavy cream 1 teaspoon (3g) kosher salt 3 links merguez, seared and crumbled 1 bunch green onion, charred and cooked down 4 ounces goat cheese crumbled 3/4 cup grated (26g) pecorino 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, finely chopped 1 bunch chives, finely sliced to top Garlic Chantilly - 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream 1-3 cloves garlic salt to taste Frittata Breakfast Sandwich- 1/3 cup (61g) mayo 2 tablespoons (32g) sriracha 2 tablespoons (26g) hot sauce salt and pepper to taste brioche buns, toasted (buy from central, makes sure they are primo) **** sliced smoked cheddar very thick cut bacon, cooked

This recipe works whether you want to pre-soak the oats for quicker-cooking overnight oats or just want to cook them up from scratch. It's still a simple bowl of oatmeal, but it tastes like a lot more.