This collection of 18 BBQ breakfast recipes ranges from sweet to savory and simple to spectacular, so you can build the perfect morning feast. Whatever your family craves, you’re sure to find something to help you feel like a Backyard Breakfast Hero!

18 BBQ Breakfast Recipes to Fire Up Your Morning

Who says you need a kitchen to make unforgettable breakfast? With this roundup of BBQ breakfast recipes, the first meal of the day can be every bit as bold, smoky, and satisfying as any lunch or dinner. Whether you prefer a grill, smoker, or griddle, you can create some of the best morning meals. From sweet pastries to savory casseroles, smoky meats, and hearty Southern comfort plates, these recipes that range from quick and easy to show-stopping masterpieces. Think of this as your guide to the ultimate BBQ breakfast.

1. Homemade Smoked Bacon

This Homemade Smoked Bacon is a labor of love, but wow is it worth it. Thick slices of pork belly slow cure in maple, pepper, brown sugar, and curing salt over an 8-day period before hitting the smoker. Trust me, though, once you get your first bite of this sweet and savory bacon you made right it your own backyard, you’ll agree it’s worth the wait. And let’s be honest, if you’re not having bacon, are you really even having breakfast?

2. Smoked Scotch Eggs

This Smoked Scotch Egg recipe takes a classic British pub snack and gives it the backyard BBQ treatment. First, boiled eggs get wrapped in savory sausage, then seasoned with my Sweet Rub and smoked until golden and delicious. A final brush of Everything BBQ Sauce seals in the flavor and gives them a tangy finish. These protein-packed beauties make a portable, pop-able addition for breakfast or brunch.

• If you don’t have Sweet Rub, you can grab some here, or make your own using this recipe.
• If you don’t have Everything BBQ Sauce you can grab some here, or make your own using this recipe.

3. Triple Pork Breakfast Fatty

This Triple Pork Breakfast Fatty is a pork lover’s dream. It starts with diced ham and cheese scrambled into fluffy eggs, then that mixture gets wrapped in seasoned sausage, and finally the whole thing is encased in a beautiful bacon weave. Seasoned with my Sweet Rub and finished with Everything BBQ Sauce, this masterpiece is as impressive to look at as it is to eat. It’s the kind of breakfast that’ll have everyone coming back for seconds (and thirds).

• If you don’t have Sweet Rub, you can grab some here, or make your own using this recipe.
• If you don’t have Everything BBQ Sauce you can grab some here, or make your own using this recipe.

4. HeyGriddles Breakfast Sandwich

My take on the McGriddle, but way better because it’s made in your own backyard! These breakfast sandwiches feature fluffy pancake “buns” with syrup swirled right into the batter for that perfect sweet-savory balance. I give you options for ham, sausage, or bacon so everyone can customize their perfect sandwich. It’s a full breakfast in every bite, and it’ll make you forget all about the drive-through altogether.

5. Chorizo Breakfast Burrito

This burrito packs serious flavor and texture to wake up those taste buds. Mexican chorizo gets griddle-fried for those caramelized edges, then paired with the crispiest hash browns ever (cooked in beef tallow), soft scrambled eggs, and melted jack cheese. It’s all wrapped in homemade flour tortillas and grilled for a crispy, golden exterior. Serve with pico de gallo and Mexican crema for a breakfast burrito so good you’ll think you’re still dreaming.

6. Huevos Rancheros

Turn yesterday’s pulled pork into today’s breakfast bounty with this classic. Smoked pulled pork gets crisped up with my tomatillo salsa, then piled on corn tostadas with warm refried beans, melted jack cheese, and sunny-side-up eggs with perfect runny yolks. When that golden yolk breaks and runs into everything else, forget about it. Top with pico de gallo, and just like that, yesterday’s leftovers become today’s breakfast win.

7. Loaded Smoked Breakfast Casserole

With this Loaded Smoked Breakfast Casserole, you can feed a crowd without breaking a sweat. Layers of hash browns, sausage, bell peppers, eggs, and tons of cheese get seasoned with my Beef Rub. BONUS: You can prep this whole thing the night before, then smoke it for a couple hours while you handle everything else. If you’re looking for something for those holiday mornings when you need to feed a big, hungry group, you found it.

• If you don’t have Beef Rub, you can grab some here.

8. Loaded Breakfast Nachos

These Loaded Breakfast Nachos turn morning into a party. Crispy tortilla chips get piled high with seasoned breakfast sausage, perfectly cooked eggs with runny yolks, melted cheese, and all your favorite toppings. The cast iron skillet creates those irresistible bubbly, crispy cheese edges on the bottom layer. Add sour cream, cilantro, candied jalapeños, and red onions, and breakfast becomes the most exciting meal of the day.

9. Biscuits and Gravy

These aren’t your average biscuits and gravy, folks. This is comfort food with a backyard twist. We’re talking flaky homemade biscuits blanketed with rich, creamy sausage gravy seasoned with Beef Rub for extra depth of flavor. The biscuits soak up every drop of that savory, peppery gravy, and when you make this on the grill, you add just a hint of smokiness that takes this Southern classic to a whole new level.

• If you don’t have Beef Rub, you can grab some here.

10. Kettle Fried Chicken and Waffles

This Kettle Fried Chicken and Waffles brings the ultimate sweet-and-savory combo to your backyard.  Fluffy waffles get topped with crispy, golden chicken seasoned with my Chicken Rub, then everything gets drizzled with my Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze and a dash of Cholula. The contrast is incredible: crispy chicken, tender waffles, sticky-sweet glaze, and just the right amount of heat. It’s brunch food, but with attitude.

• If you don’t have Chicken Rub, you can grab some here.
• If you don’t have Maple Bourbon BBQ Glaze you can grab some here, or make your own using this recipe.

11. Chicken Fried Steak

This comfort-food classic with a backyard spin takes tender, juicy steak fried in a crispy, golden batter, then smothers it in a creamy pepper gravy. This is the kind of breakfast dish that’ll fill you up and leave you satisfied. Just make sure to schedule some time for the food coma you’ll be in after enjoying it. If you’re looking for something (a little) lighter, I’ve also got an awesome recipe for Chicken Fried Chicken with a rich, homemade gravy.

12. Steak and Eggs

Made all in just a single skillet, this Steak and Eggs recipe delivers a hearty breakfast luxury. Thick, juicy ribeyes get seasoned with my Beef Rub, then cooked alongside eggs until everything deserves a chef’s kiss. The whole dish gets finished with bright, herby chimichurri sauce to cut through the richness and add fresh flavor. This is the kind of breakfast that’ll fuel you through anything the day throws at you.

• If you don’t have Beef Rub, you can grab some here.

13. Skillet Potatoes

Nothing says breakfast quite like a side of savory potatoes. These spuds get an herby blast from my Chicken Rub before you skillet-fry them in a little homemade beef tallow. With crispy edges and a fluffy, creamy interior, each bit is totally delicious. If you want to spice things up, top these taters with some of my smoked salsa verde. When you want to shake up the traditional hash brown side, my Skillet Potatoes are the answer.

• If you don’t have Chicken Rub, you can grab some here.

14. Grandma’s Orange Rolls

When you want a little sweetness to balance out all your rich, smoky meats, look no further than my grandma’s famous orange rolls. These soft, warm rolls get a sweet, buttery, orange filling before hitting the grill. Then, everything gets topped off with a smooth orange cream cheese frosting. Each bite is like a little hug from grandma. You can also bake these in your oven, but where’s the fun in that?

Even More BBQ Breakfast Recipes

If your family is anything like mine, you’ll be looking for even more breakfast recipes to try in the backyard. You can find more breakfast inspiration here on the site, as well as in the Hey Grill Hey App. For now, check out these popular breakfast recipes for the backyard:

Sides

Southern Grits

Sides

Crispy Skillet Corn Fritters

Pork

Bacon Wrapped Armadillo Eggs

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Maple Bacon Smoked Cinnamon Rolls

Become a BBQ Breakfast Hero

Now that you have this ultimate lineup of BBQ breakfast recipes, you just have to decide what you want to create first. Whether you go, sweet, savory, or smoky, I want to hear about it. Drop a comment below so you can tell me about your breakfast feast. If you snap some pictures, tag @heygrillhey on Instagram and Facebook so I can cheer you on!

For even more grilling inspiration, check out your Recipe Library as well as my YouTube channel. I’ve got hundred of recipes and how-to videos to help you become a BBQ Breakfast Hero!