POPULAR AMERICAN BREAKFASTS

Pancakes

American pancakes are often served for breakfast in the United States of America and Canada, and are sometimes accompanied by fried eggs, bacon, or sausages. In America, there are a few varieties of pancakes, and the most popular ones are johnnycakes (made from fried cornmeal) and silver dollar pancakes (smaller than regular pancakes).

Grits

Grits are tiny broken grains of corn that are boiled and served with other flavorings, usually as a breakfast dish, when they are accompanied by bacon, eggs, and toast on the side. The dish is popular throughout the Southern United States, and the name grits is derived from the Old English word grytt, meaning coarse meal.

Breakfast Burrito

Breakfast burrito is a unique variety of a burrito, consisting of a tortilla stuffed with ingredients that are usually a breakfast staple such as eggs, bacon, and potatoes. Apart from numerous fast food restaurants and diners, breakfast burrito can also be bought on street stalls, as it is an important part of the street food culture.

Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich

This American sandwich belongs to the group of breakfast sandwiches and consists of bread that is often toasted or buttered, crispy bacon, fried or scrambled eggs, and cheese. It is often served with a cup of coffee on the side. There are numerous versions of this sandwich, depending on the types of ingredients used in it.

Biscuits ’n’ Gravy

A popular breakfast dish throughout the United States of America, especially in the Southern parts of the country, biscuits ’n’ gravy consists of tender dough biscuits that are covered in a thick gravy, usually made from the drippings of pork sausages, flour, and milk. It’s easy to see why biscuits ’n’ gravy is so loved — it illustrates the Southern theme of a simple life and brings the familiarity and nostalgia of a traditional family breakfast.