The big talk for July 4th is always the BBQ and dinner festivities. Sounds to me like someone is leaving out the most important meal of the day— breakfast! To start off your July 4th right, try one of these patriotic breakfast recipes to get your day going.
1. Cream Cheese and Berry Stuffed Crescent Rolls
Not only is this recipe red white and blue, but it’s awfully delicious and easy to make. All you need are crescent rolls, cream cheese sticks, strawberries, blueberries and powdered sugar.
2. Mixed Berry Fruit Pizza
Pizza for breakfast? Yes, please! You’ll have to get a head start on this recipe and make the crust the night of July 3, but other than that it’s simple from there. It’s basically a yogurt parfait in pizza form— yum!
3. Berry Monkey Bread
For a delicious breakfast treat, try this monkey bread recipe. The berries give it the beautiful red, white, and blue that make it perfect for the Fourth.
4. Berry Scones
Following in suit to tasty treats, these scones drizzled in vanilla glaze are the way to go. This recipe will not disappoint, and you’ll be in the perfect mood for celebrating the rest of the day after this tasty breakfast.
5. 4th of July Toast
If you’re looking for an easy (and I mean easy), and simple recipe, hands down this recipe is the best choice. Honestly, it’s not even as much as a recipe as a list of ingredients, and feel free to take your own spin on the idea! For those of who whose greatest talent isn’t in the kitchen— take note.
6. Breakfast Buns
This recipe is all about the display. Create a delicious pastry dish— but of course you can’t forget to top it off with the American Flag decor.
7. Red Velvet Croissants
Red Velvet… ’nuff said. Check out this recipe so you can pass off dessert as breakfast. Add some blueberries to your final product and you’ve got the perfect red, white, and blue treat. I mean… breakfast food.
8. Red Velvet Pancakes
See a theme? These pancakes look delicious and scream American Pride. The perfect recipe to cook up on the morning of the 4th.
9. Mixed Berry Streusel Muffins
The perfect breakfast recipe to make because you can even pop them in a ziplock bag and bring them on the boat or to the beach with you later.
10. Blueberry French Toast Casserole
If you’re willing to go all out, here’s a killer dish. It’s not just you’re regular french toast, but a french toast casserole. Add some strawberries and whipped cream on the top, and you’re ready to go.
11. Yogurt Parfait
A classic choice, some might say. You don’t even need a recipe for this one— just throw together some yogurt, granola, and berries and you’ve got your parfait.
12. Waffles!!
For the finale we save the best for last— a classic American breakfast food in all its glory. Pick your favorite waffle recipe and decorate!
Now that you’re able to start off the 4th right with the most important meal of the day— enjoy!