You've likely heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, as it may boost your energy and alertness to kickstart the morning. Enjoying meats alongside waffles, eggs, and biscuits can make this meal even more filling and delicious. Below, you'll learn more about some of the most popular meat options and what to order the next time you dine at a breakfast restaurant.

Sausage

Sausage is typically pork or beef and mixed with spices and seasonings. It was originally created by farmers who wanted to get the most out of their livestock. They ground up pork scraps and trimmings before seasoning, pan-frying, and enjoying them as a protein boost during morning meals.

Restaurants and diners typically serve this sausage as pan-fried patties or links alongside eggs prepared exactly the way you like them. Popular sides to accompany sausage and eggs may include hash browns, biscuits, and buttermilk pancakes. 

Ham

Ham is often served in slices or cubes and can be cooked in a variety of ways, including frying, baking, or boiling. Regardless of method, curing often gives the pork a deliciously salty and vinegary flavor. 

Country ham is a version of this meat that manufacturers salt more heavily before curing and smoking. Restaurants and diners typically pan-fry and serve it in thick slices with eggs cooked to order, hash browns, and your choice of toast or biscuits for a filling, well-rounded meal. 

Bacon

Bacon is one of the most popular meats served in breakfast restaurants and often makes the perfect savory accompaniment to the mild flavor and fluffy texture of eggs. It may also taste delicious when folded into omelets with ingredients such as cheese, green peppers, and jalapeños. For a more balanced and filling meal, enjoy bacon and eggs served with hash browns, toast, or biscuits. 

Steak

Steak is not typically considered a breakfast meat, but it can be a delicious and nutritious addition to your morning meal. Steak is a good source of protein, iron, and other essential nutrients. It can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, broiling, or frying, and can be served with eggs, toast, and other breakfast staples. 

When you have a craving for your favorite breakfast dishes, head to Belgian Waffle & Pancake House. This family restaurant and diner offers eggs cooked to order, served alongside breakfast meats, hash browns, and biscuits, toast, or pancakes to hungry patrons throughout Branson, MO. Call (417) 334-8484 to place an order for takeout, and visit the website to browse their menu of American food favorites.