43 Egg Recipes To Make From Morning To Night
Egg-cellent recipes for any occasion.
Start your day sunny-side up with an egg recipe. Eggs are a staple in our breakfast repertoire. There are so many ways to prepare eggs, from scrambled, poached, baked, or fried. While we love time-tested staples like quiches, we're also venturing outside the box with some unique ways to cook with eggs. Try incorporating those farm-fresh eggs into a creative breakfast casserole that will feed a crowd. Or instantly upgrade your bagel sandwich with a fried egg, the yolk dripping attractively into the bread's crevices. From deviled eggs to egg salad, there's plenty of proof that eggs are delicious any time, from breakfast to dinner. These recipes are so versatile you'll be cooking eggs morning and night.
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Crustless Ham And Collard Greens Quiche
This crustless quiche is a great low-calorie brunch option. Create a sturdy base of ham, collards, onion, and cheese topped with a baking mix, milk, and eggs combination. Substitute a different cheese for the shredded pepper Jack if you don't like the extra spicy kick it offers.
Breakfast Egg Muffins
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Make egg muffins and store them in the refrigerator for up to a week. These fluffy egg muffins are versatile and easy to make, making them ideal for individual breakfast servings for the family. Breakfast sausage, chopped scallions, dry ground mustard, garlic powder, and shredded Cheddar cheese pack in the flavor.
Tater Tot Breakfast Casserole
Jen Causey, Prop Stylist: Christine Keely, Food Stylist: Ana Kelly
This easy and delicious breakfast bake proves that tater tots aren't just for the kids. After letting it stand for 10 minutes after baking, sprinkle with crumbled bacon, or use imitation bacon bits for a vegetarian version.
Cheesy Sausage-And-Croissant Casserole
Alison Miksch
Have a box of day-old croissants that are about to go stale? This casserole is your revival solution. Parmesan and Gruyรจre cheeses combine for a savory dish everyone will love.
Deviled Egg Potato Salad
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Rishon Hanners; Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Our favorite party classics come together in this all-star Southern fusion of deviled eggs and potato salad. To flavor this dish, use the classic potato salad ingredients, including yellow mustard, pickle relish, and hot sauce. For even more heat, add red pepper flakes or diced hot peppers.
Breakfast Enchiladas
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall, Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Who says enchiladas are just for dinner? You and your entire family won't be able to resist this decadent breakfast casserole flavored with bold Mexican flavors, like fresh red bell peppers, salsa verde, cilantro, and chopped avocado. The cheese sauce uses only six ingredients and helps take this crowd-pleasing casserole to the next level in flavor and fill. Remove eggs from the stovetop while still wetโthey'll finish cooking in the oven.
Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole
Jen Causey; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This casserole combines true breakfast favoritesโsausage, eggs, Cheddar cheese, and hash brownsโin one filling and delicious dish. When using frozen hash browns, cooking them first will help remove some of the moisture and add more flavor than using thawed hash browns.
Asparagus Quiche
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This classy quiche will be a stellar addition to the brunch spread. It is delicious, and the pretty braided crust edge makes it look beautiful when presented. Though it looks homemade, store-bought crusts will save considerable prep time.
Muffuletta Deviled Eggs
Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
This easy appetizer combines olives, egg, and salty salami for a range of flavor. Make the olive salad in this recipe up to a week in advance. Serve immediately or chill it for up to 24 hours in an airtight container.
Classic Deviled Eggs
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Deviled eggs never go out of style, and this recipe is one that every Southern cook should master. Start with this traditional filling recipe, and customize it based on your preferences. Try a combination of mustard, sweet pickle relish, and Duke's mayonnaise.
Tex-Mex Deviled Eggs
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason
Chili, jalapenos, and Cheddar cheese combine for a spicy Texas twist on the traditional appetizer. Add more chili powder to increase the heat and spiciness of this dish. Serve immediately, or keep it covered and chilled until ready to enjoy.
Creamy Egg Strata
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
This Creamy Egg Strata uses half a French bread loaf, cubed and drizzled with melted butter. A mixture of Parmesan and Swiss cheese packs a sharp punch, and dry white wine and chicken broth create a layer of savory flavor that's worth waking up for. Chill it for eight to 24 hours so the bread can soak up the flavors.
Zucchini-Onion Frittata
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Whip up this easy and healthy zucchini dish for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. For a lightened-up version, reduce the butter, omit the oil, and use low-fat milk.
Picnic Egg Salad
Greg DuPree; Prop Styling: Kay E. Clarke; Food Styling: Cat Steele
Pack up a container of this chunky egg salad and head to the park for a lovely afternoon picnic. This recipe uses hard-boiled eggs, mayo, dill, scallions, salt, and radishes for a flavorful dish. Add additional spices based on your preferences, including paprika, cayenne, or black pepper.
Fried Deviled Eggs
In the South, we'll fry just about anything at least once. Slightly spicy and spiked with dill, these Fried Deviled Eggs are a keeper. For more heat, add Cajun seasoning or Old Bay to the breading.
Bacon-And-Cheddar Grits Quiche
Alison Miksch
We can't think of much that can surpass a quiche crust made from bacony grits. Spread cheese to the edge of the warm "crust" to prevent the custard from seeping out while the quiche bakes. To remove the quiche from the springform pan, run a sharp knife around the edges.
Deviled Egg Pasta Salad
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Fill a pasta salad with all the traditional deviled egg ingredients. This dish is ideal for any BBQ or family gathering. Some ingredients include Dijon mustard, baby dill pickles, garlic powder, paprika, red onion, and celery. Top with chives.
Egg In A Hole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Create an easy one-pan egg dish with this egg-in-a-hole recipe. Start with a thick slice of bread and cut out the center using a biscuit cutter or twisting a cup. Butter the skillet and add an egg to the center before frying it and flipping the bread.
Big Mama's Egg Pie
Antonis Achilleos; Prop Styling: Lydia Pursell; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
This custard pie's flavors are reminiscent of a Christmas eggnog. The filling combines eggs, sugar, flour, vanilla, and nutmeg for a delicious dessert made from basic pantry staples. Garnish with nutmeg for flavoring.
Egg In A Biscuit
VICTOR PROTASIO; FOOD STYLING: RUTH BLACKBURN; PROP STYLING: LYDIA PURSELL
The key to keeping the eggs inside their biscuit shells is pliable bacon. After cutting holes out of the canned biscuits, tuck a slice of par-cooked bacon before adding the eggs, which then bake into a delicious sandwich ideal for breakfast or dinner. Use extra biscuit cutouts to eat with butter and jam.
Beet Pickled Deviled Eggs
These delicious pickled deviled eggs have a unique purple hue that makes them a. beautiful addition on an appetizer table or at a family gathering. Start with an overnight pickle in beet juice, vinegar, water, and spices. After letting the pickling permeate the whites, add a mixture of mayonnaise, cornichons, horseradish, dill, and mustard.
Quiche Lorraine
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The buttery crust, eggs, and bacon in this crowd-pleasing quiche are welcome at any brunch or gathering. Though the purists might grumble, we enjoy adding Swiss cheese along with the green onions and bacon for a flavorful filling.
Eggs Benedict
Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
If you've tried Eggs Benedict before and failed to poach your eggs perfectly or whip up a thick, velvety Hollandaise, don't worry. We have lots of tips and tricks for getting it right, and this is one classic egg recipe that's worth it.
Eggs Benedict Casserole
Caitlin Bensel; Food Stylist: Torie Cox
On the other hand, if you just love Eggs Benedict but can't handle the hassle of poaching eggs, this casserole was made for you. After baking, the Hollandaise sauce comes together in a blender and is drizzled on top.
Caesar Salad Deviled Eggs
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Matthew Gleason
The garlicky flavor of Caesar salad dressing is right at home in a deviled egg (yes, we even included an anchovy). Top the savory, salty filling with shaved Parmesan and fresh tarragon leaves.
Spinach-And-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding
Bread pudding may be a fan-favorite dessert, but we love it savory just as much. Example A: our Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding slow-cooker recipe. Add plenty of Cheddar cheese for an extra gooey topping.
Breakfast Chilaquiles Casserole
Jennifer Causey; Food Stylist: Emily Nabors Hall; Prop Stylist: Missie Neville Crawford
A traditional Mexican breakfast is made easy with an oven-friendly recipe starring corn tostadas, jarred enchilada sauce, and Mexican cheese blend. Top the casserole with fried eggs and offer additional toppings such as sliced radishes, avocado, and cilantro.
Cheesy Sausage, Egg, And Hash Brown Casserole
This breakfast casserole is comfort food for a crowd. Poblano chile and bell peppers bring a little spice to the mixture of pork sausage, diced potatoes, and a duo of cheeses.
The Ultimate Fried Egg Sandwich With BBQ Bacon
Clumsy? Skip the flip, and finish your fried egg under the broiler for one to two minutes. American cheese and crispy BBQ bacon truly make this the ultimate egg sandwich.
Egg Salad
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Margaret Dickey
A balance of pickles, mustard, and creaminess make this the perfect salad to spread on sandwiches or crackers. Hot dog relish lends some sweetness to this egg recipe that's as good as your favorite deviled eggs.
The Masters Egg Salad Sandwiches
Fred Hardy; Food Stylist: Margaret Monroe Dickey; Prop Stylist: Caleb Clarke
This version of the famous egg salad sandwiches adds mustard and dill pickle relish for some crunch, but it's still in line with the traditional recipe. Finely grating the eggs and mashing everything together creates a smooth texture.
Mini Hash Brown Frittatas
Victor Protasio; Prop Styling: Audrey Davis; Food Styling: Emily Nabors Hall
These breakfast bites combine breakfast favorites like eggs, hash browns, and veggies into a portable breakfast that's easy to grab and go. Bake them in muffin pans for crisp individual servings.
Million Dollar Deviled Eggs
Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist: Josh Hoggle
These deviled eggs outshine standard recipes thanks to one ingredient: butter. While it's not a traditional ingredient in the dish, it adds rich, creamy taste you won't find in other recipes.
Ham Carbonara With Peas
Greg Dupree; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Daley
Carbonara's thick, creamy sauce is due to egg yolks and the pasta's hot cooking water. This recipe uses leftover ham and sweet peas for a range of flavor in every bite.
Pickled Eggs
Stacy K. Allen; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christine Keely
A jar of pickled eggs serves as a snack, appetizer, topping, or side dish. Dill, bay leaves, and salt enhance the pickling liquid, and pickled peppers give the eggs some heat.
Goldenrod Eggs
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Torie Cox
Start with leftover hard-boiled eggs for this quick and tasty breakfast or brunch. Use the egg whites to make the creamy sauce, and spoon over toast. Top with crumbled egg yolks, salt, and pepper.
Hawaiian Rolls Breakfast Sliders
Morgan Hunt Glaze, Food Stylist: Jennifer Wendorf, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Sweeten mornings with breakfast sandwiches made on Hawaiian rolls. Pile deli ham, scrambled eggs, and Cheddar cheese on the buns, and brush the tops with a maple-butter sauce. This makes enough to feed six.
Breakfast Quesadilla
Caitlin Bensel, Food Stylist: Rebecca Cummins
Quesadillas aren't just for lunch and dinner. Breakfast sausage, cheese, and eggs make a filling breakfast version that your family can take on the go. Switch up the filling by tossing in some leftover veggies or using bacon or ham.
Cowboy Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwich
Caitlin Bensel; Food Styling: Torie Cox
Hash browns stand in for biscuits to create a breakfast sandwich you won't stop thinking about. Filled with eggs, bacon, and cheese, this filling breakfast will satisfy a herd.
Texas Breakfast Tacos
Victor Protasio; Food Stylist: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Stylist: Christina Dailey
Instead of the usual bacon and eggs, set out a platter of tacos for breakfast. Filled with scrambled eggs and sliced brisket, these tacos will stay warm on the way to work or school when wrapped individually in foil.
Farmers' Market Frittata
Victor Protasio, Food Stylist: Ruth Blackburn, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Look for fresh produce from the farmer's market to load this cheesy frittata. While you're there, pick up a dozen fresh eggs to go into this dish.
Broccoli-Cheddar Quiche
Greg DuPree; Food Stylist: Ali Ramey; Prop Stylist: Hannah Greenwood
You can't go wrong with an egg dish that's a tried-and-true classic. This quiche has broccoli, Cheddar cheese, and scallions in a flaky homemade crust. Serve it with fruit for breakfast or salad for lunch.
Stuffed Ham-And-Cheese Croissant Casserole
Make breakfast for a crowd easily with casserole-style croissant sandwiches. This gooey dish combines French toast with a breakfast sandwich, and it's easy to customize with your favorite fillings.
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