20 meals that perfectly combine breakfast and dinner

A classic meal that hits for breakfast lovers any time of the day, steak and eggs can be enjoyed early in the morning or the evening for some extra protein. This combo is especially tasty when using some leftover steak from the night before. 

Potatoes are one of those magical foods that can be eaten at any time of the day. Since loaded potatoes are one of the best ways to eat the starch, why not make it breakfast-y? On top of some eggs, add cheese, bacon, sour cream, chives — whatever combination you want. 

Some might say that the only way to make lasagna better is by having it at breakfast. Instead of just having lasagna at breakfast, have a breakfast version. It includes eggs, your choice of morning meat and cheese, and a tasty carb. 

Some classic breakfast foods are already ready to be taken from morning to night without any alterations. Such is the case with Eggs Benedict, though you can make some changes if you’d like. Perhaps add some avocado or have some fruit on the side?

Soup for breakfast? Oatmeal for supper? What exactly is oatmeal soup? It’s exactly what it sounds like, and it’s a great way to bridge the gap between breakfast and dinner. Oatmeal soup is one of those catch-all meals you make when you have a small amount of a lot of ingredients and aren’t sure what to make. 

Maple syrup isn’t the only good pancake topping. Seamlessly combine breakfast and dinner through savory pancakes. There are dozens of ways you can dress them up to have a balanced meal. 

It might be hard to find someone who sells breakfast pizza at dinner time, but there’s no reason you can’t make it yourself. Breakfast pizza is a revelation for those who love pizza and breakfast food equally. And many of those people exist. 

There’s never a wrong time to have a casserole. A strata is typically served at breakfast, but with the right ingredients, there’s no reason it needs to be reserved for the morning. Load it up with veggies and have it for dinner, too. 

You’ll find that many people in this world are fonder of breakfast burritos than regular burritos. Something about them just works so well. And when loaded up with veggies, there’s no reason you can’t have a breakfast burrito throughout the entire day. 

Now we’re combining breakfast, dinner, and dessert. Savory pies are really where it’s at, especially when you want a combo meal. Breakfast pies are another delicious way to put veggies, meat, cheese, eggs, and pastry dough together. 

If you love corned beef and breakfast, you've got to combine the two with corned beef hash and eggs. The meal is savory and hearty, but when portioned, it can easily be served alongside lighter fare for a complete and delicious meal. 

You can’t talk about breakfast-dinner combo meals without mentioning bagels. One easy way to combine the two meals on a bagel is to use BLT ingredients and eggs. Add some cheese and a little hot sauce, and you’re in business.  

It’s time, as a nation, that we all acknowledge just how many uses waffles have. There’s nothing wrong with eating them the traditional way, but breakfast and dinner both expand when we use them as buns, like with waffle sliders. What goes in between is your choice. 

Seriously, the possibilities with waffles are endless. If you want to inject even more breakfast into your pizza, use waffles as the crust. Depending on the fluffiness of your waffle, your pizza can range from thin crust to deep dish. 

Who doesn’t love an enchilada? In many ways, these fall into the same category as burritos, with a primary commonality being that they are both great when converted to a breakfast food. 

Quiche has been served throughout the entire day for longer than any of us has been alive. It can be made more breakfast-y or more dinner-y depending on what you put in it. Ham and broccoli are good options if you’re leaning dinner. 

The neutral porridge that is grits can be made savory or sweet, depending on your mood. They can also be eaten at any time of the day. It leans more breakfast when paired with sausage, but there’s no reason that combo can’t be enjoyed in the p.m.

Don’t forget about French toast! And remember that French toast is just fancy bread, so there’s no reason it can’t be used in a sandwich. You can put anything you want between two slices of French bread and call it breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. 

Many burgers already have decided breakfast-y foods in eggs and bacon. Why not add even more breakfast fare? By using a sausage patty instead of hamburger and swapping buns for English muffins, you’ve got yourself a burger that can be eaten whenever you’re in the mood. 

Shakshuka is a popular dish in the Middle East and North Africa. It combines eggs, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and more, making it the perfect dish to take from morning to night. No alterations are necessary.