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Away-from-home breakfast sales are growing, but remain a major underdeveloped opportunity for both limited- and full-service restaurants, according to recent research by Technomic.

“Americans understand the importance of eating breakfast every day, but they have less time than ever to prepare breakfast at home,” says Keith Darling, Basic American Foods’ corporate chef. “That’s a benefit to operators who can offer flavorful and convenient breakfast solutions.”

Traditional breakfast items with a twist are capturing more customers because they marry the familiar with a tweak of innovation, creating irresistible menu interest, Darling says. Consider these great-tasting ideas:

• Mollete Mexican Breakfast Sandwich. This tantalizing grab-and-go item featuring Santiago^® Seasoned Black Beans and salsa verde with melted queso on a toasted sandwich-roll half is not only convenient, but oh, so flavorful. http://www.baf.com/recipes/545

• Buffalo Hashbrowns. Created by Donette Beattie, vice president of purchasing and product development for Country Kitchen International, Golden Grill Russet^™ Premium Hashbrown Potatoes meld favorite flavors when potato shreds are infused with hot sauce and topped with blue cheese. http://www.baf.com/recipes/490

• Breakfast Pizza. Pile golden pizza crust high with scrambled eggs, smoky bacon, Redi-Shred^® Hashbrown Potatoes and mild cheddar and serve with a side of salsa. http://www.baf.com/recipes/259

• Crustless Vegetable Quiche. A traditionally decadent French dish loaded with sautéed mushrooms, summer squash and red bell peppers. Enhanced with Potato Pearls^® Extra Rich and finished with melted cheddar. http://www.baf.com/recipes/273

• Breakfast Chimichanga. Breakfast burritos are everywhere, but a chimichanga? Wrap Mexican-seasoned Golden Grill^® Hashbrown Potatoes, Santiago^® Refried Beans, scrambled eggs, sausage, caramelized onions and Monterey jack cheese tightly in a flour tortilla, fry till golden, and serve with a side of pico de gallo and refreshing sour cream. http://www.baf.com/recipes/444

• Stuffed Hashbrown Omelet. Taking the traditional to tasty new heights: Golden Grill^® Hashbrown Potatoes folded over eggs and signaturized with your choice of meats and cheeses. http://www.baf.com/recipes/442

Roughly 44% of consumers would like to see breakfast served all day, or at least beyond the morning hours, Technomic says. To learn how you can build your breakfast business—any time of day—visit http://www.baf.com