20 4th of July Breakfast Ideas for a Patriotic Morning
Start the day with a heaping serving of red, white, and blue!
Burgers, watermelon, and corn on the cob might get all the attention on 4th of July, but before digging into a delicious cookout full of BBQ staples and grilled favorites, you’ll need to fuel up for the festivities. Instead of waiting around until dinnertime to celebrate Independence Day (and dealing with a growling stomach), why not start the party first thing in the morning? A festive breakfast is an easy and delicious way to kick off the celebration!
With these 4th of July breakfast ideas, you can either honor the holiday with red, white, and blue fare, such as blueberry pancakes or strawberry danishes, or you can opt for an all-American meal like a Western omelette with a side of potatoes or biscuits and gravy. If you’re hosting a crowd, consider berry-packed pancakes baked in a sheet pan or an everything bagel casserole fit for a group. Want to take your morning meal outside? Try picnic-friendly classics like strawberry muffins that you can make ahead or blueberry scones inspired by Ree Drummond’s recipe from The Mercantile. No matter which recipes you choose, don’t forget to add peach Bellinis or mimosa recipes to the menu!
Strawberry Sweet Rolls
To celebrate both the patriotic holiday and the summer season, kick off your 4th of July festivities with strawberry sweet rolls. The glaze won’t just taste amazing, but it’ll also look so festive!
Get Ree’s Strawberry Sweet Rolls recipe.
Spinach Quiche
Make the most of summer’s peak produce by whipping up an easy 4th of July breakfast dish packed with in-season spinach, onions, and bell peppers. You’ll also find loads of parmesan tucked into the buttery crust!
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Lemon Blueberry Bread
With jammy blueberries and a sweet citrus glaze, this 4th of July breakfast idea is seasonal, colorful, and satisfying. To add a touch of red to the table, throw together a fruit salad made with watermelon, raspberries, and strawberries.
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Bacon and Egg Croissant Boats
Switch up your classic bacon-and-egg combination by stuffing them in flaky, buttery croissants. This 4th of July breakfast idea isn’t just fit for a special occasion, but it’ll also keep everyone full until lunch.
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Strawberry Danish
Pay homage to our flag’s red-and-white stripes with a platter of strawberry danishes for breakfast. Layered with a tangy cream cheese filling, sweet strawberries, and a zesty lemon glaze, these pastries are as festive as they are delicious.
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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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French Toast Sticks
These French toast sticks come with a crispy cinnamon-sugar coating that makes them so 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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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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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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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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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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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 great way to start Independence Day, as it only requires one skillet! 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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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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Grilled Breakfast Pizza
Here's a fun idea to take breakfast outdoors—try serving eggs, breakfast sausage, and hash browns on a breakfast pizza that's made on the grill.
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Blueberry Scones
If you can't make it to Pawhuska's big 4th of July festival, then making these homemade blueberry scones is the next best thing! They're a popular breakfast item at Ree's hometown bakery.
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Breakfast Salad
Keep things light before you chow down on burgers, hot dogs, and more. This summer salad has just the right amount of greens, veggies, and protein.
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