These Italian breakfast recipes will keep you fed and fueled all morning long. All you need is an espresso on the side and you'll feel like you're in a little cafe in Italy.
16 Italian Breakfast Recipes
Updated on Feb. 10, 2022
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Italian Brunch Torte
Total Time
1 hour 50 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always serve this impressive layered breakfast bake with a salad of mixed greens and tomato wedges. It is one of our most requested dishes and can be served warm or cold. —Danny Diamond, Farmington Hills, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 480 calories, 29g fat (13g saturated fat), 191mg cholesterol, 1674mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 26g protein.
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Italian Baked Eggs & Sausage
Total Time
45 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This isn't your typical egg bake! I serve this robust casserole of eggs, Italian sausage and fire-roasted tomatoes in bowls with warm, crusty rolls spread with butter. —Shelly Bevington-Fisher, Hermiston, Oregon
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 408 calories, 27g fat (11g saturated fat), 241mg cholesterol, 1183mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 3g fiber), 19g protein.
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Italian Cloud Eggs
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Drop egg yolks on nests of whipped Italian-seasoned egg whites, then bake in a cast-iron skillet. Dreamy!—Matthew Hass, Franklin, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 96 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 190mg cholesterol, 234mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 medium-fat meat.
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Breakfast Casserole
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For the perfect combination of eggs, sausage, bread and cheese, this is the dish to try. My mom and I like this sausage breakfast casserole because it bakes up tender and golden, slices beautifully and goes over well whenever we serve it. —Gayle Grigg, Phoenix, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 339 calories, 23g fat (9g saturated fat), 189mg cholesterol, 921mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
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Veggie Sausage Strata
Total Time
1 hour 35 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As a retired home economics teacher, I've made quite a few recipes through the years. This hearty casserole is a favorite in my family. —Dorothy Erickson, Blue Eye, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 501 calories, 34g fat (14g saturated fat), 204mg cholesterol, 1236mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 27g protein.
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Calico Pepper Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a dish that fits any meal, you can’t beat the frittata. We add red and green peppers and use the stovetop instead of the oven. —Loretta Kelcinski, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 201 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 268mg cholesterol, 559mg sodium, 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 lean meat, 2 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Mascarpone-Mushroom Frittata Stack
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When I bring this delicious egg dish to the table, I always get oohs and aahs! It looks impressive but is quite easy to prepare.—Gilda Lester, Millsboro, Delaware
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 468 calories, 44g fat (18g saturated fat), 357mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 17g protein.
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Frittata Florentine
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family is all about brunchy meals like this gorgeous Italian omelet. Lucky for us, it’s loaded with ingredients we tend to have at the ready. —Jenny Flake, Newport Beach, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 176 calories, 11g fat (4g saturated fat), 174mg cholesterol, 451mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fat.
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Mini Frittatas
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The Italian word "frittata" refers to frying the egg-based dish in a skillet. These baked individual frittatas include salami, roasted sweet peppers and mozzarella. —Nancy Elliott, Houston, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 ramekin: 339 calories, 24g fat (8g saturated fat), 456mg cholesterol, 751mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein.
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Tiramisu Crepes
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Delicate crepes, filled with creamy mascarpone cheese and laced with vanilla and a hint of coffee liqueur, always make for a mouthwatering treat. They're special in every way. —Karen S. Shelton, Collierville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
2 crepes: 413 calories, 24g fat (13g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 209mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
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Italian Brunch Bake
Total Time
1 hour 25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a great overnight recipe to make when you have company coming over for brunch. I often make it during the holidays. When I wake up, all I have to do is pop it into the oven, and in no time, the troops are fed. —Vivian Taylor, Middleburg, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 373 calories, 20g fat (9g saturated fat), 255mg cholesterol, 839mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 24g protein.
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Italian Apricot-Pancetta Strata
Total Time
1 hour 10 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For me, the combination of sweet and savory along with easy preparation make this Italian-inspired strata a winning dish for home cooks everywhere! It can be served for breakfast, brunch, or as a late afternoon meal.—Naylet LaRochelle, Miami, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 440 calories, 30g fat (15g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 514mg sodium, 30g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
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Pepper and Fresh Herb Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Peppers add “zing” to this wonderful egg dish, chock-full of herby seasoning. It’s simple to put together for breakfast or brunch. —Kristin Cummins, Mogadore, OH
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 234 calories, 19g fat (6g saturated fat), 384mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Breakfast Bread Bowls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
The best part about these creative and convenient bread bowls is that you can fill them with whatever you want. This is one of our favorite breakfasts. —Patrick Lavin, Jr., Birdsboro, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 breakfast bowl: 256 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 206mg cholesterol, 658mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 14g protein.
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Arugula & Mushroom Breakfast Pizza
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
It's a challenge to be creative with breakfast every morning, and I like to come up with fun foods the kids will love. This is a great recipe for the kids to join in and help make for breakfast. You can also make and freeze it before you add the eggs, then finish baking another day. —Melissa Pelkey Hass, Waleska, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 299 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 194mg cholesterol, 464mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1-1/2 starch, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
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Italian Garden Frittata
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I like to serve this pretty frittata with melon wedges for a delicious breakfast or brunch. —Sally Maloney, Dallas, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 183 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 228mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 medium-fat meat, 1 vegetable.
