11 Latin-American Dishes That'll Make You Jump Out of Bed For Breakfast

This spiced rice and beans dish is typically served alongside fried eggs and plantains.

Get the recipe: gallo pinto

For a simple Brazilian breakfast, these traditional cheesy bread puffs go great with fruit and coffee.

Get the recipe: pão de queijo

A Dominican staple also known as mangu, this mashed plantains dish is most often prepared with oil, spices, and meat like sausage.

Get the recipe: mofongo

This traditional breakfast dish features homemade crispy tortilla chips tossed with zesty ancho chili sauce, topped with avocado, jalapeños, tomato, queso blanco, and a fried egg.

Get the recipe: Mexican chilaquiles rojos with ancho chili sauce

These fried green plantain dumplings filled with cheese go great with fried eggs on the side.

Get the recipe: bolón de verde

This fried pastry bread is very versatile and can be enjoyed simply with honey and coffee or alongside eggs, potatoes, and sausage.

Get the recipe: fry jacks

The official national dish of Venezuela, this combination of fried plantains, flank steak, and rice is often paired with eggs and makes for a winning breakfast.

Get the recipe: pabellón criollo

You won't be able to resist having one of these sugar rum glaze-topped Argentinian croissants with your morning coffee.

Get the recipe: medialunas

This milk and egg soup is a comforting favorite on colder days.

Get the recipe: changua

An alternative to standard oatmeal, this quinoa and amaranth combination is a supercharged protein powerhouse.

Get the recipe: quinoa and amaranth

These traditional cheese and yuca pancakes are a breakfast staple in Paraguay.

Get the recipe: mbeju