Best Portuguese Breakfast Recipes
on Feb 03, 2023, Updated Nov 21, 2023
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If you’ve recently traveled to Portugal and are missing out on your usual morning breakfasts, here are a few recipes to bring you back to your last trip. We’ve collected 13 of our favorite Portuguese Breakfast Recipes that you can easily make at home.
These traditional Portuguese breakfasts are a hearty, filling, and absolutely delicious way to start the day.
Milky Coffee (Galão)
Three parts milk combined with one part coffee and a little bit of sugar is one of the most common Portuguese breakfast recipes you’ll find. Dip bread or pastries in this milky concoction to give your breakfast a little extra kick.
Ham and Cheese Melt (Tosta Mista)
Tosta Mista is a traditional Portuguese breakfast sandwich made with ham and cheese, grilled until perfectly melted. This breakfast recipe is easy to make and is sure to tempt your tastebuds.
Portuguese Muffins (Bolos Levedos)
This sweet muffin recipe hails from the Azores islands. Made with flour, yeast, eggs, sugar, salt, milk, and butter, these muffins are fluffy and flavorful.
Portuguese Porridge (Papas)
Made with milk, cornstarch, eggs, and cinnamon sugar, this comfort dish is a yummy way to start the morning. Thicken the mixture by simmering in a pan for the perfect bowl of porridge.
Portuguese Baked Eggs with Cheese and Toast
These eggs are baked in a nest with cheese and spicy tomato sauce. Loaded with protein and bursting with flavor, this traditional recipe is a great way to start the day.
Portuguese French Toast (Rabanadas)
This Brazilian-style French toast recipe calls for some Portuguese bread covered in tasty cinnamon sugar for just the right touch of sweetness. Though French toast is a breakfast meal, this dish can be enjoyed any time of the day, as a meal, a snack, or even dessert.
Portuguese Biscoitos
These Azorean biscuits are crunchy, sweet, and savory. With a gentle touch of lemon flavor, these biscuits are perfect for dipping into coffee, milk, or tea. You don’t need to head to a Portuguese bakery anymore. With this simple recipe, you can make them yourself anytime.
Papo-Seco (Portuguese Bread Rolls)
Light and fluffy, these Portuguese bread rolls are perfect for making sandwiches or even with butter. This recipe is quick and easy, and just like that, you can enjoy this tasty bread any way you like, whenever you like!
Portuguese Chouriço Omelete
For breakfast, lunch, or even dinner, this hearty omelet always hits the spot.
Portuguese Cornbread (Broa)
A popular bread in both Brazil and Portugal, this cornbread recipe makes a loaf similar to sourdough. Toast it, dip it, or eat it plain. Either way, it’s always delicious.
Vegan Portuguese Breakfast Sandwich
Looking for a vegan breakfast alternative? This eggless bread is just the thing. Vegan-friendly, sweet, and delicious, this recipe tastes great alongside a healthy protein option.
Pao De Deus
This recipe name translates into “Bread of God.” It’s a soft, fluffy, light bread that is soft in the middle with a crunchy coconut crust on the outside. They say each bite is a little taste of heaven.
Portuguese Custard Tarts (Pastéis de Nata)
A well-known Portuguese delicacy, these tasty custard tarts are the perfect dessert, snack, or even breakfast. They’re easy to eat on the go and they’re absolutely mouthwatering.
Best Portuguese Baked Eggs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 bell peppers, thinly sliced
- 1 onion peeled, thinly sliced
- 8 cloves garlic, crushed
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 jalapeno peppers
- 14 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 28 ounces canned whole tomatoes
- fresh basil leave
- fresh oregano
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Prepare the ingredients.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add bell peppers and onions. Cook until the onions are slightly soft for about 6 to 7 minutes
- Add garlic cloves, crushed red pepper, chili powder, and paprika, stirring for about 1 minute.
- Add jalapeno peppers, diced tomatoes, and the juice from the whole tomatoes.
- Crush the canned tomatoes and add them to the skillet.
- Then add fresh basil and oregano to the skillet and mix well. Bring the sauce to a simmer over medium heat, then let the sauce gently simmer for about 20 minutes, or until it has thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Transfer the sauce to a large baking dish, and use the back of a wooden spoon to make 6 indentations on the surface of your sauce.
- Add 2 tablespoons of ricotta cheese into each indentation. Then add one egg on top of the ricotta cheese.
- Sprinkle cheddar and Parmesan cheeses on top of the eggs.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the eggs are cooked and the cheese is melted.
- Remove from the oven and garnish with more herbs. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
