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Looking for a way to spice up those bread slices and bin of eggs you have in your fridge? These easy breakfast recipes include 50 different ways to use eggs and bread to create affordable meals your family will love!
We are on a tight budget as we work hard toward our debt free goals. This means I’m always on the lookout for a wonderful recipe that will make a great addition to our morning meals, while still using simple, cheap ingredients.
Breakfast is an important meal of the day, so although cost is important to our meal plan, I also want a delicious breakfast that will keep my growing kids full and happy.
These 50 plus quick breakfast recipe ideas are sure to get you out of your breakfast rut, and are perfect if you’re trying to be extra frugal, need to get rid of leftover bread, or have a large loaf of bread that you need to use up before it spoils.
Is there any special equipment needed for these Egg and Bread Recipes?
Most of these recipes can be made in an oven, however I have also included a few recipes that require an Air Fryer, Instant Pot, or special baking supplies like a muffin tin or muffin cup.
Other useful kitchen tools include:
- Non-stick pan
- Small bowl for mixing
- Parchment paper
What ingredients are needed to make a full recipe from eggs and bread?
I took the time to sort through hundreds of bread and egg recipes in order to include the most frugal, quick, and easy ideas that only use a few simple ingredients! Some common ingredients that are needed include:
- Egg whites
- Bell peppers
- A Dozen Eggs
- Maple Syrup
- Coriander Leaves
- Bread
- Cheddar Cheese
- Green Chillies
- Olive Oil
- Cream cheese
- Fresh herbs
Breakfast Casserole Recipes that use Bread and Eggs
If you have an egg mixture and a loaf of bread, you can recreate these sweet and savory breakfast casserole ideas for a large family or crowd, without busting the grocery budget!
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Overnight Sausage Breakfast Casserole {Make Ahead} SpendWithPennies
Your guests will love this savory sausage breakfast casserole, and the best part is that you can make it ahead of time for an easy meal idea for a holiday or crowd.
If you have 6 large eggs, a loaf of sliced bread, and a few other simple baking ingredients, you can whip up this beautiful make ahead french toast casserole dish for breakfast.
This easy english muffin recipe combines all of your favorite breakfast ingredients in a familiar "Egg McMuffin" casserole.
This Blueberry French Toast Casserole is gluten free, and also uses vegan cream cheese to make it decadently dairy free too.
These easy breakfast casserole is made with loads of crispy bacon, mushrooms, and cheese.
Is there a better combination than maple syrup and cream cheese for breakfast?
Use a tasty roll of buttery croissants instead of regular bread for this delightful bacon, egg, and cheese casserole dish.
You'll want to save this delicious french toast casserole idea for pumpkin season!
When there's a good sale on eggs, you'll want to stock up to make this amazing Cowboy Christmas Breakfast Casserole.
Loving this Strawberry cream cheese stuffed french toast casserole recipe for summer months with berries are in season!
Sweet & Savoury French Toasts that use Bread and Egg Mixture
If you're looking for an easy french toast recipe that uses egg soaked bread, you'll love these creative and unique options!
This brioche french toast is a major crowd pleaser, that uses a few simple ingredients.
Love fall flavors? This pumpkin spice french toast recipe is exactly what you need!
Not much for standing over a stove? This lazy slow cooker french toast is for you!
This baked french toast recipe is easy to make ahead and only takes 15 minutes of prep.
Not only can you use up your bread and eggs, but this recipe will allow you to get rid of your extra bananas too!
If you prefer a savoury french toast recipe, you'll love this Indian Spiced Masala french toast.
An easy custard french toast with strawberry lemon glaze is perfect for an afternoon brunch or dessert.
This french toast idea is unique and creative!
This chocolate strawberry french toast is perfect for a Valentine's Day or Mother's Day brunch.
Your family will love these quick and easy Air Fryer french toast bites for breakfast on busy mornings.
Simple Egg & Toast Recipe Ideas
These recipe ideas are super frugal and easy to make! If you have a few eggs and a loaf of bread, you can get breakfast on the table fast and cheap.
Simply remove the center of the bread, crack an egg, and sprinkle in some leftover ham, and you have an easy morning breakfast that can feed a crowd on a dime.
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Avocado Egg Toast: A Twist on the Millennial’s Stereotype Breakfast
An avocado and egg breakfast sandwich is a filling and healthy way to start the day!
This delicious buttered bread topped with a runny yolk sunny side up egg, looks just as good as it tastes!
If you have some leftover asparagus that needs to be used up, try adding it to your breakfast for a healthy morning dish.
This beloved breakfast dish is called by so many names. But no matter what you call it, it’s still the same great toast with an egg in the middle of the bread. And believe it or not, it can be made rather easily in the air fryer.
These copycat McDonald's breakfast sandwiches are great whether you have extra breakfast bacon or sausage in your fridge or freezer, or keep it simple and cheap by using egg and cheese only. We make breakfast sandwiches all of the time and keep them stocked in the freezer for busy mornings.
Bread, eggs, cheese, and ham will get you on your way to making this savory ham and cheese strata for breakfast or brunch. Make it ahead to feed a crowd for Christmas, Easter, or any holiday gathering.
These ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sliders are a great way to use up a pack of Hawaiian rolls.
A super simple breakfast for your pickiest eaters.
This easy eggy bread is a fun kid friendly breakfast idea that's super affordable when you're on a budget.
Healthy Recipes with Eggs and Bread
This easy casserole is loaded with fresh vegetables!
These easy egg cups are a perfect grab and go breakfast, that's also healthy!
These vegetarian breakfast sandwiches are packed with protein, without the added cost of meat.
These healthy breakfast sandwiches use pesto for a flavorful surprise.
A clean eating version of this simple breakfast favorite!
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Eggs in a Muffin Tin Recipe – 5 Weight Watchers SmartPoints
This eggs in a muffin tin recipe is only 5 weight watchers SmartPoints, perfect to add to your plan!
Another healthy way to meal prep breakfast sandwiches, and you can always use regular bread if you don't have english muffins on hand.
This egg white french toast is delicious and protein packed.
If you're following the Keto diet, you don't need to give up your favorite breakfast.
A healthy breakfast under 300 calories!
What to Serve on the side to create a complete and healthy breakfast recipe with Eggs and Bread
If you’re wondering what to serve with your egg and bread breakfast, let some of these simple ideas inspire you!
- Sweet potatoes
- Sliced avocado
- Bacon or sausage
- Cinnamon Rolls
- Fresh fruit
- Yogurt
- Applesauce
- Cherry tomatoes
- Chicken sausages
- Potato fritters
Bread and Egg Recipe FAQs
Do I need a specific slice of bread for these recipes?
No, Most of these easy recipes can be made by substituting different kinds of bread, so you can use up whatever leftover bread you already have on hand. Some different slices of bread that you might find useful include:
- Healthy toasts
- White bread
- Whole wheat bread
- Stale bread
- Whole wheat toast
- Grain bread
- and many others
Bread and eggs are affordable kitchen staples that most people have on hand on any given day. That’s why this list of easy bread and egg recipes is perfect to save next time you’re in a pinch for an affordable, quick and easy breakfast idea!
What are your favorite recipes that use bread and eggs? Let me know in the comments.
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hi! I'm shannon
I’m a wife, mom of three, doctor, and blogger! In 2018, I decided to turn my mom blog, into a personal finance blog so others could follow along on our journey to pay off over HALF a MILLION dollars in student loan and practice start up debt. I hope you enjoy following along, and maybe even find some inspiration along the way.
Excellent recipe
Thanks