All Egg Breakfast Ideas You Can Think Of

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Updated on 5/6/2024
Martin AlvarezBy Martin Alvarez
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There is usually a carton of eggs in Jack and my refrigerator at all times. In addition, if you consume eggs, there is a good possibility that you will do as well. Why on earth wouldn't you? They may be ready in a flash, provide satiety despite their high protein content, and are a welcome addition to practically any meal. You may make a quick scramble for breakfast, shakshuka for dinner, or just soft-boil an egg for a protein boost at lunch. These are all great options. Egg recipes are useful for other situations as well, such as when you are preparing food for a particular event (maybe a brunch to celebrate Easter or Mother's Day?). As a main dish, you may serve something like a frittata or an egg breakfast casserole, and when it comes to appetizers, creamy and acidic deviled eggs are almost guaranteed to be well received.

The post that follows will also provide you with other egg breakfast ideas in addition to these. They consist of, among other things, rapid breakfasts, nutritious lunches, refined main courses, and more. Take a look through them the next time you are at a loss on what to prepare for [insert meal here], and it will help you figure something out. If you already have eggs in your kitchen, you are well on your way to preparing something mouthwatering.

Must Know Egg Recipes

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These are the egg dishes that every home cook should be able to master! You may eat them on their own for a quick and easy breakfast, or you can use them as a foundation for any of the other egg recipes that are included in this post.

Scrambled Eggs

A velvety, heavenly morning scramble can be made with nothing more than eggs, water, and a smidgen of oil or butter if desired. Salt, pepper, and some fresh herbs like dill or chives can be used to season food to taste.

Sunny Side Up Eggs

These simple eggs make for a delightful and nutritious breakfast thanks to their runny yolks and nearly set whites.

Poached Eggs 

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Eggs

Don't be afraid to try your hand at poaching eggs! They are surprisingly simple to prepare, and they are the ideal method to add additional protein to virtually everything you can think of. Add one to a grain bowl, a salad, or a thick slice of avocado toast and top it with it.

Soft Boiled Eggs

Determine the cooking time depending on how runny or firm you prefer the yolks. If you want the yolk to be runny, simmer an egg for 6 minutes; if you want it to be jammier, simmer it for 6 and a half minutes; and if you want a molten yolk that's beginning to solidify, simmer it for 7 minutes.

Hard-Boiled Eggs are great for salads, nibbling, or making deviled eggs.

Egg Dishes That Are Worthy Of A Brunch

These mouthwatering egg recipes will take your morning meal to the next level. Although these egg recipes are a little more involved than the basic egg dishes presented earlier, they are still straightforward and simple to prepare, making them ideal for entertaining.

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Instructions For Cooking A Frittata

When I have people around for brunch, whether it be friends or family, I always prepare a frittata. It only takes a few minutes to put together, and you can simply modify it to make use of whichever vegetables are in season or which ones you already have on hand. You can easily make the next morning's breakfast from the previous day's leftovers!

Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a traditional morning dish that is popular in the Middle East and North Africa. However, it is one of those egg recipes that you can prepare at any time of the day. You may serve it for brunch, lunch, or supper with a warm pita so that guests can scoop up the savory tomato and red pepper sauce with it.

Caprese Eggs Benedict with Healthier Hollandaise

Love And Lemons Every Day Page 41

This variation on eggs Benedict, which is less in both calories and fat, is a delightful addition to a brunch in the spring or summer. It's an homage to the traditional Caprese salad, made with ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil from the garden.

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Eggs

Breakfast Casserole

This is my mother's tried-and-true recipe for feeding a large group! Its success can be attributed to the fact that it contains roasted spring vegetables, feta cheese, and a covert layer of sweet potatoes.

Baked Eggs With Kale, Sage, And Sweet Potatoes

On page 215 of “The Love & Lemons Cookbook,”

These lovely little small skillets are a delightful breakfast option for two people. Richness and depth of taste are added to them by the use of smoked paprika, fresh sage, and feta cheese.

Recipes For Eggs Prepared With A Southwestern Twist

These breakfast egg dishes are perfect for you if you wake up craving something salty or spicy first thing in the morning. Please pass the hot sauce.

Burritos For Breakfast

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Eggs

Get your day started off right with this breakfast burrito that is loaded with vegetables! It is stuffed to the brim with crispy potatoes, avocado, pico de gallo, peppers, and soft and creamy scrambled eggs. Serve it with a squeeze of lime on the side or as a dipping option with cilantro lime dressing.

Healthy Tacos

These fresh vegetable breakfast tacos get a boost of protein by being topped with soft, beaten eggs.

Migas La Austin-Style

Tortilla chips in a crushed form This cheesy breakfast scramble might use more corn to give it some crunch and a richer taste. It should be served with warm tortillas, and you should assemble tacos as you eat them.

Brussels Sprout Breakfast Tostadas

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egg salad

On page 67 of "The Love and Lemons Cookbook," you'll find a recipe for Brussels Sprout Breakfast Tostadas.

Everyone enjoys morning burritos and tacos, so why not breakfast tostadas? If you give this recipe a try, you'll get obsessed with it.

Unconventional Omelettes

These unconventional egg recipes are what I make for breakfast most of the time, but I think they'd be equally delicious for lunch or dinner as well.

Feta And Pea Tendril Omelette

Omelet with Feta and Pea Tendrils is found on page 193 of "The Love and Lemons Cookbook."

After an early morning trip to the farmer's market, one of my favorite ways to enjoy eggs is to cook this straightforward omelet throughout the springtime. I stuff it with tender pea tendrils, mashed avocado, crumbled feta cheese, and fresh peas.

Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwiches

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On page 53 of Love & Lemons, Every Day is a recipe for Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwiches.

The typical Vietnamese sandwich is given a makeover that is anything but conventional. I pack it with a fluffy omelet, pickles that are sweet and tart, and meaty mushrooms that have been sautéed in butter. I would choose this over a standard breakfast sandwich any day of the week.

Breakfast Bowls Loaded With Flavor

Calling all veggie lovers! Including one of these nutritious egg recipes in your regular breakfast rotation is a must if you enjoy beginning each day with a meal that is bursting with life and flavor.

Farmers Market Bowl For Breakfast

This energizing breakfast bowl is the perfect way to show off your bounty from the summer farmers market. It has enough staying power to keep you full till lunch, thanks to the herb-infused yogurt sauce as well as the jammy soft-boiled egg.

Miso Quinoa Bowls With Kale And Eggs

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On page 45 of Love & Lemons, Every Day is a recipe for Miso Quinoa Bowls with Kale and Eggs.

I often prepare this savory breakfast dish when I have any leftover quinoa in the refrigerator because it is a great way to use it. Because the quinoa has already been cooked, it is quite easy to put together, and the combination of protein-rich eggs, fresh vegetables, and healthy grains is very invigorating first thing in the morning.

Recipes For Egg-Based Snacks And Appetizers

These ideas for egg dishes that can be eaten with your fingers are delicious. You could put one out as an appetizer during a party or get-together, or you could keep several on hand as a snack that's easy to grab and take with you.

Best Deviled Eggs

For a final touch that is both adorable and delectable, sprinkle some celery seed, smoky paprika, or chopped fresh chives over the top of each one.

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Eggs

Pickled Eggs

My more sophisticated take on the tradition of dying Easter eggs! They are naturally colored with red and yellow beets, and their flavor is described as sour, salty, and slightly sweet. You can eat them as a snack that's filled with protein, or you can serve them as an appetizer at a spring celebration.

Mini Frittata Muffins

Because they can be stored in the refrigerator for a few days without going bad, I like to make a batch of these egg muffins on the weekend so that I have them available for quick breakfasts and snacks during the week. They are also a delightful complement to a breakfast held in honor of a particular occasion.

Recipes Using Eggs For Lunch

Both of these egg recipes are perfect for making ahead and storing in the fridge. You may prepare them in advance and then pack them up for a lunch that is both nutritious and satisfying during the week.

Best Egg Salad

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egg salad

When I first tried this recipe, I looked down my nose at egg salad, but after making it a few times, I couldn't get enough of it. It is exceptionally briny and bright due to the use of fresh herbs, capers, and lemon juice in its preparation. For a lunch that you can't top in the springtime, stack it between two slices of tender bread with some acidic pickled onions and fresh greens.

Veggie Power Bowl

In this recipe, I really enjoy the way the rich, jammy egg contrasts with the nutty black rice and the crisp vegetables. Add a generous amount of dressing flavored with sesame and ginger to bring the whole thing together.

Egg Recipes For Dinner

The aforementioned recipes for eggs are, of course, not the only ones on this page that you might use to prepare a meal. However, I believe that these recipes are the most suitable for a dinner course out of all of the ones that are shown here. They are a feast for the eyes as well as the taste since they feature a variety of colors, textures, and flavors that contrast with one another.

Leek And Radish Green Tart

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eggs

On page 181 of Love & Lemons, Every Day is a recipe for Leek and Radish Green Tart.

Bring home a bunch of radishes with lush green tops the next time you see a bunch of radishes, and use them to make this meal. An herb and radish salad that is cold and crunchy is a lovely complement to the creamy egg tart.

Nicoise Salad

If I had to choose one thing to eat for dinner every night during the summer, it would have to be this abundant salad. This dish is a vegetarian take on the traditional French dish, with salty artichoke hearts and creamy white beans serving in place of the fish that is typically included.

Egg Recipes: Favorite Frittata

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  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Time to Cook: 25 Minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Serves three to four

Ingredients:

  • six large eggs, eight eggs if using a skillet that is twelve inches in diameter.
  •  one-fourth cup of unsweetened almond milk or any other type of milk
  • 2 minced garlic cloves 1 quarter teaspoon of coarse sea salt, with additional salt for sprinkling
  • Black pepper that has been freshly ground.
  • Extra-virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • 6 scallions, chopped
  • 2 cups of broccoli or broccolini that has been chopped
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • A quarter of a cup of crumbled feta cheese

Instructions

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  • Turn the oven up to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Eggs, almond milk, garlic, and salt should be whisked together until thoroughly incorporated. Set aside.
  • Over medium heat, warm one tablespoon of olive oil in a cast-iron skillet of 10 to 12 inches in diameter. Add the scallions, broccoli, and a pinch of salt and pepper to the pan. 
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring periodically, for 5 to 8 minutes, or until the broccoli is soft but the color is still vibrant. 
  • After stirring in the smoked paprika, add the egg mixture to the pan and give it a gentle shake to spread it evenly. 
  • Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the eggs have reached the desired doneness and then top with the feta. To taste, season, and then serve.