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.