5 Most Popular Breakfast Foods in America

In this article, we look at the 5 most popular breakfast foods in America. You can see how we ranked these dishes and learn more about breakfast habits of the American people by heading over to the 16 Most Popular Breakfast Foods in America.

5. Cereal

Score: 2.2

Cereal ranks fifth among the most popular breakfast foods in America. Cereal grain crops provide more energy than any other type of crop, and therefore cereals are a great meal to start off your day with. Kellogg’s is one of the largest cereal producing companies in the world, and the maker of top-selling products such as Corn Flakes and Fruit Loops. Cereal can be eaten dry, but is generally had with skim milk for breakfast.

4. Avocado Toast

Score: 2.3

Avocado toast is the fourth most popular breakfast food in America. The snack is made on a slice of bread that is topped with sliced or smashed avocado and seasoned with olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. You can also add an egg to it for extra protein. While toast with avocado is a popular breakfast item in the US, it is also very common to have toast with cheese or butter.

3. Eggs

Score: 2.6

Having eggs for breakfast is the simplest and nutritious choice you can make to start off your day. It not only provides protein, but also helps make you feel full. Eggs can be had in a variety or forms like fried eggs, boiled eggs, or omelette. You can have it plain with a fork or also fill up your sandwich, bun or wrap with eggs and enjoy a great breakfast meal.

2. Bacon

Score: 3.1

Bacon is the second most loved breakfast food in America. It can be had in a number of combinations, such as with eggs, potatoes, cheese and more. Some popular breakfast dishes involving bacon include Bacon Potato and Egg Casserole, Bacon Egg and Potato Skillet, Maple Bacon Breakfast Pie, Bacon Pancakes, Bacon Waffles, and Bacon Muffins. As you can see, bacon can be had with almost anything and Americans just can’t get enough of it!

1. Pancakes

Score: 3.8

Pancakes are the most popular breakfast food in America. The food item was ranked among the top ten lists of all the sources were analyzed for writing this article, including being ranked first on Taste Atlas. These flat, thin and round ‘cakes’ made from butter, eggs and milk are baked on a hot pan, and then topped with maple syrup, honey, chocolate or any syrup of your choice. Pancakes are often served with fruits, cream, sausages, or hashbrowns for breakfast. It is the perfect delicious food to start your day with.

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