17 Breakfast-On-the-Go Recipes

This meal-in-a-pan breakfast is ideal for busy weekday mornings. I just add fresh fruit and beverages. —Michelle Plumb, Montrose, Colorado

My kids love sausage and pancakes but making them during the week was out of the question. I bought the frozen variety on a stick but wasn’t keen on the calories, additives or price. This version of pigs-in-a-blanket is a tasty, thrifty alternativee. —Lisa Dodd, Greenville, South Carolina

The first time I made these biscuit cups, my husband and his assistant basketball coach came in as I was pulling them out of the oven. They loved them! —Debra Carlson, Columbus Junction, Iowa

When I need a festive finger food, this quiche recipe’s the one I reach for. With cheese in both the crust and the filling, eating one naturally leads to another. —Virginia Abraham, Oxford, Mississippi

They may look like muffins, but these cuties pack my favorite breakfast all-stars like eggs, hash browns and bacon. Grab one and get munching. —Talon DiMare, Bullhead City, Arizona

My son joked about adding bacon to cupcakes. I made bacon cups the next morning. The look on his face was priceless. — Karen Burkett, Reseda, California

Almost too cute to eat, these mini egg bakes make a handy portable meal. Even with a creamy texture, they hold their shape and have the perfect amount of mix-ins. —Shirley Warren, Thiensville, Wisconsin

Hash browns make a fabulous crust for these individual egg quiches. They look fancy but are actually easy to make. They’ve been a hit at holiday brunches and other special occasions.—Kate Meyer, Brentwood, Tennessee

My grandmother used to make “egg cup surprises” for family brunches on special occasions. The added fillings were always a surprise as she never seemed to use the same combination of ingredients twice. As children, we had a guessing game as to what we’d find under the tender crust, which added an aspect of family fun to our meal.—Denalee Standart, Rancho Mureta, California

When you make this in muffin cups, each person gets a quiche. I have also doubled the recipe and used jumbo muffin cups; bake about 10 minutes longer. —Gena Stout, Ravenden, Arkansas

My mother used to make these all the time for my family, so I’m just carrying on the tradition. They’re quick to put together, and while they’re in the oven I go get ready for the day. My children loved them, even when they were toddlers. —Lisa Walder, Urbana, Illinois

I found this recipe a few years ago and tried to make it with it with a few changes. I’m diabetic, and this fits into my low-carb and low-fat diet. Every time I serve a brunch, the frittatas are the first thing to disappear, and nobody knows they are low fat! —Susan Watt, Basking Ridge, New Jersey

People can’t get enough of these pop-in-your-mouth mini frittatas. They’re a cinch to make, freeze well and the recipe easily doubles for a crowd. —Nancy Statkevicus, Tucson, Arizona

These bite-size quiches are loaded with sausage and cheese, plus their crescent roll base makes preparation a breeze. Serve the cute “muffinettes” at any brunch or potluck gathering. —Jan Mead, Milford, Connecticut

My home’s in the country, right next door to my sister and brother-in-law’s. They and their two children all enjoy this dish each time I serve it as a special evening meal—although it can also be made for breakfast or lunch. —Susan Buttel, Plattsburgh, New York

After enjoying scrambled egg muffins at a local restaurant, I came up with this version that my husband likes even better. They’re pretty, hearty and fun to serve, too. —Cathy Larkins, Marshfield, Missouri

These breakfast-in-a-biscuit goodies will appeal to the young…and the young at heart. It’s one of my favorite recipes because it doesn’t require any special ingredients. —Marlene Neideigh, Myrtle Point, Oregon