25 Best 4th of July Breakfast Ideas to Kick Off Your Celebration
Start the day with a red, white, and blue brunch.
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Burgers, hot dogs, and BBQ sides might get all the glory on the 4th of July, but why not start the party first thing in the morning? A festive breakfast is an easy (and delicious) way to kick off the day's celebrations. You can honor the day of red, white, and blue with blueberry pancakes, strawberry smoothies, or something a little heartier like a western omelette or biscuits and gravy. And if brunch is more your speed, don't sleep on a round of peach bellinis or fruity 4th of July drinks to get things going.
Looking to host a big 4th of July brunch that's fit for a crowd? Try putting out a spread of red, white, and blue pancakes that are made in a sheet pan, along with breakfast salad, french toast sticks, and a pitcher of watermelon sweet tea. Or, take your 4th of July breakfast outdoors with grilling recipes and picnic food favorites, like grilled breakfast pizza, steak and eggs, and strawberry muffins that are great for making ahead. No matter which recipes you choose, don’t forget to add a few 4th of July desserts to the menu—because it wouldn't be Independence Day without a festive flag cake!
Steak and Eggs
If you're feeding a house full of early risers (or cowboys), this is the kind of breakfast that'll hold everyone over until the fireworks. Hearty, satisfying, and very Ladd-approved.
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Watermelon Sweet Tea
Cold, sweet, and just the right amount of fruity, this tea is made for porch sipping on a hot July morning. Bonus points if you serve it in a mason jar!
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Blueberry Pancake Cobbler
This is what happens when pancakes and cobbler join forces. It's buttery and bursting with berries—basically breakfast and dessert rolled into one.
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Watermelon Pizza
Here's one to make with the kids. Slice up a round of watermelon, add yogurt and berries, and suddenly breakfast looks like a fireworks show on a plate!
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French Toast Sticks
These French toast sticks come with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating that makes them extra hard to resist. Pile them onto a platter with fresh berries for a colorful and crowd-pleasing breakfast!
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Western Omelette
Embrace your inner cowboy with this western-style omelette that's filled with sautéed peppers and onions, pepper jack cheese, and chopped ham. All you need are breakfast potatoes or hash browns and brunch is served.
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Corn Muffins
Warm-from-the-oven corn muffins are just as delicious served at brunch as they are alongside your sticky BBQ favorites. Try them with salty-sweet honey butter for breakfast!
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Caprese Frittata
If you're a fan of summer caprese salads, then you'll love this frittata made with the same ingredients! It has cherry tomatoes, mozzarella balls, and basil pesto drizzled on top.
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Sheet Pan Pancakes
Forget the flipping! These foolproof sheet pan pancakes take the fuss out of making perfect pancakes as they get evenly golden brown in the oven. Customize them with red and blue berries and whipped cream for the ultimate patriotic breakfast!
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Blueberry Upside-Down Cake
Take Ree's word for it—make this cake when fresh blueberries are in season. "You could definitely get away with serving it for breakfast," she says.
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White Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
This croissant-based bread pudding is a festive and delicious way to eat dessert for breakfast! It's loaded with decadent white chocolate custard, fresh berries, and crunchy toasted almonds.
Biscuits and Gravy Casserole
This casserole twist on the classic Southern dish is the perfect savory start to America’s birthday! Not only is the homemade gravy delicious but the casserole is made so simple thanks to time-saving canned biscuits.
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Baked Oatmeal With Berries
Looking for a healthy start to the BBQ festivities happening later in the day? Try this red, white, and blue oatmeal casserole with tender, sweet berries baked right into the oats.
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Blueberry Pancakes
You can't go wrong with blueberry pancakes, but if you want to take this breakfast to the next level try topping the pancakes with blueberries, strawberries, and whipped cream for tons of Americana flare.
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Chorizo and Potato Frittata
This savory egg-based dish is a scrumptious and simple start to your Independence Day, as it only requires one skillet to make! It's loaded with chorizo, potatoes, and scallions for the perfect one-pan brunch.
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Yogurt Parfait
Layers of red and blue berries and vanilla yogurt make this treat perfect for the 4th of July! You can serve it up alongside a bigger holiday brunch or simply enjoy as a lighter breakfast before you fire up the grill.
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Everything Bagel Casserole
Instead of just serving up bagels and cream cheese, try this special twist in casserole form! It's like a fireworks show for your taste buds.
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Blueberry Buckle
Blueberry buckle is basically a cake that's topped with crumbly streusel and filled to the brim with bursting blueberries. And since it's a special occasion, it's perfectly acceptable to serve cake for breakfast!
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Peach Bellini
This classic breakfast cocktail is like summer in a glass! It's bright, fresh, and perfect for celebrating America's birthday.
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Strawberry Muffins
These light, fluffy berry-filled muffins are delicious on their own, but you can also serve them up with homemade strawberry butter for double the berry flavor.
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