Why Breakfast All Day Works

See what’s fueling the trend, and the recipes that can help you deliver on the demand:

• Brunch is big business. It’s more than a meal––it’s an experience. It’s social, indulgent and the perfect excuse for a leisurely meal with friends. Restaurants are capitalizing on this opportunity by offering brunch menus beyond the usual hours. Offer a photo-worthy Egg Bite Flight, featuring a Spicy Egg Bite, Bacon and Cheese Egg Bite and Three Cheese Egg Bite with a choice of dipping sauces. Or serve these delicious Hash Brown Bites, great for sharing with friends.
• Snackable and portable options. Today’s diners are on the go, and they want meals that fit their lifestyles. A quick treat like warm, cinnamon-glazed French Toast Sticks will hit the spot without slowing guests down.
• Comfort food, anytime. There’s something about breakfast foods—especially potatoes—that just feels good. Whether it’s seasoned potato wedges, sliced roasted potatoes or traditional, crispy hash browns, familiar flavors draw the crowds. Try creating a nest of golden hash browns for a poached egg and drizzle with hollandaise sauce to serve a fresh take on a comfort classic: Eggs Benedict.

Eggs and Potatoes: The Ultimate Breakfast Duo

The secret to executing an all-day breakfast menu without extra stress? Smart, pre-prepped ingredients. With liquid eggs, precooked eggs and refrigerated cut potatoes from Michael Foods, you get high-quality, easy-to-use products that let you focus on creativity instead of labor-intensive prep.

Get inspired with even more recipe ideas to make all-day breakfast or brunch your next big success.

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Potatoes Are the Ultimate Comfort Food for Foodservice

For restaurant operators, potatoes aren’t just a staple—they’re a menu MVP. They’re familiar, endlessly customizable and perfect for creating dishes that keep guests coming back. But comfort food doesn’t have to be predictable. In fact, today’s diners are craving new options.

According to Datassential, fresh takes on classics are a key growth area in comfort food.² With a little creativity—and some help from Michael Foods’ foodservice potatoes—you can elevate favorites without adding extra work to your back of house.

Explore Twists on Classics

• Upgrade your mashed potatoes: Go beyond just butter by adding roasted garlic, red miso paste and sliced scallions for an upscale touch.
• Make potatoes the star, not just a side: Try a Gourmet Mashed Potato Board as a shareable appetizer where guests can mix and match toppings.
• Reinvent breakfast: Steakhouse Potato Cakes made with shredded hash browns add a crave-worthy crunch to morning menus, whether as a stand-alone item or a base for eggs Benedict.
• Pass ‘em a slice: When it comes to pizza, it comes down to the sauce. Challenge their tastebuds with a completely new base that starts with mashed potatoes.

Simply Serve Comfort

No matter how you prepare them, potatoes are a go-to comfort food that never goes out of style. With Simply Potatoes® Refrigerated Potato Products®, you get the scratch-made taste and quality they expect without the extra prep. That means more time focusing on creativity in the kitchen, and less time peeling, chopping or mashing potatoes in bulk.

By keeping prep simple and flavors bold, you can serve up inspired dishes that will leave your guests cozy and satisfied. Because when it comes to comfort, potatoes always deliver.

Sources:

1 The World of Comfort Food, Datassential, 2023

2 Comfort Food Defined, Datassential, 2023

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Why Potatoes Deserve a Spot on Every Foodservice Menu

Talk about versatile––whether as hash browns, crispy wedges or in a creamy mash, potatoes are an all-day ingredient for limitless applications, especially in health-forward dishes. They’re loaded with potassium, fiber and vitamin C, making them an excellent choice for energy, heart health and immune function.¹ In fact, one baked potato delivers 28% of the daily recommended supply of vitamin C. Spuds are also naturally fat- and gluten-free, and low-calorie (depending on preparation), so they’re a satisfying and guilt-free option for lighter dishes.

Menu Inspo: Crowd-Pleasing Potato Dishes

Aim the spotlight on these tasty tubers with health-forward, mouthwatering recipes like:

• Potato and Spinach Frittata: Light up the morning with this breakfast powerhouse dish, combining Southern style diced potatoes, eggs and vitamin-rich spinach.
• Cajun Roasted Potatoes: Season and roast diced potatoes with lean proteins and veggies for a plate that’s bursting with flavor.
• Healthy Potato, Braised Greens & Chicken Bake with High Protein Cheese Sauce: Feature diced Russet potatoes in a low-sodium lunch or dinner dish.
• Mashed Potato Buddha Bowl: Top creamy, seasoned mashed potatoes with protein- packed chickpeas and sauteed kale with a drizzle of tahini yogurt sauce.

Running a busy operation? Always fresh, always real. Simply Potatoes® are reading to cook and make it easy to keep things fresh and fast.

Nutritious Menu Options? Easy.

With plenty of applications and a host of health benefits, potatoes are perfect for creating dishes that keep nutrition-focused guests happy all day. Check out all our potato products from Michael Foods to create delicious, health-boosting dishes diners will come back for.

Source: ¹ Nutrition Supplements Report, Datassential, 2021

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Pass the Breakfast Potatoes

If you’re looking to appeal to millennials or members of Gen Z, serving globally influenced breakfast options is a great way to get their attention. Compared to Gen X or baby boomers, these diners are more likely to try global breakfast dishes.¹

But buying special ingredients just for one daypart is costly and inefficient. Enter potatoes: a staple on menus from breakfast through dinner and common across international cuisines.

Wow All Day with Worldly Potato Dishes

Ready for inspiration? Check out these recipe ideas:

• Latin vibes: Kick up breakfast with huevos rancheros or zesty breakfast tacos. These Mexican Chilaquiles Rojos with Patatas Bravas offer a little of everything, featuring crispy, golden diced potatoes.
• Mediterranean magic: Try making shakshuka, a rich tomato and egg dish, paired with wedge potatoes roasted in a blend of warming spices and citrus.
• Indian inspiration: Light up lunchtime with this Curried Potato and Chicken Salad Wrap. It combines diced potatoes in a curry dressing with tender chicken for a bold addition to your sandwich menu.

Refrigerated Potatoes Make Complex Flavors…Simple.

Getting creative with worldly flavors is more than just fun––it’s a smart way to attract adventurous diners. Using a versatile ingredient like potatoes lets you play with international flavor profiles across your menu while limiting cost. Plus, using refrigerated potatoes from Michael Foods––diced, mashed, sliced or wedged––helps cut back on labor. That way, you can focus on whipping up global sensations that’ll be the talk of the town.

Source: ¹ Global Breakfast, Datassential SNAP, November 2024

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Great on the Plate

While beverage flights have long enjoyed the spotlight, the food menu is getting in on the fun. Deciding what to eat is hard—especially first thing in the morning. Restaurants can make that easier and appeal to variety seekers with breakfast flights, which offer smaller portions of a dish prepared in a few different ways.[1]

By featuring a mix of toppings, textures, and seasonings, flights let diners sample multiple tastes in one meal. Imagine a trio of waffles, each topped differently with mixed berries, chocolate hazelnut, and cinnamon apple—or a trio of diced potatoes ranging from loaded to Cajun roasted to white truffle parmesan with eggs. Potatoes, in particular, are having a moment on TikTok as the ultimate blank slate for creative flavors.

Good on the ‘Gram

Flights are an especially photogenic way of serving food. And when diners snap shots of their plates, chances are they’re sharing them on social media. That means more eyes on your business and more stomachs grumbling for your menu. So, give your customers what they want by adding pops of color or contrasting flavors with sauces or toppings. With some creative flair, your breakfast flights will be turning heads.

As patrons look for more variety on menus, offering flights can help meet that demand and turn one-time diners into regulars. Get inspired with delicious breakfast recipes your guests will love and products that bring them to life.

[1] Food and drink flights take off in new directions, Restaurant Business, 2024

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