70 Easy Egg Recipes to Make Any Time of Day
Not only are eggs delicious, but they are also one of the most versatile foods in the world. You can eat them for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They can be scrambled, poached, baked, fried — you name it. They taste amazing in their simplest forms, but they can easily be transformed into complex, layered dishes. Personally, my favorite part about eggs is how quickly and easily they usually come together for a meal.
Instead of sticking with the basics, use these 70 egg recipes as inspiration for easy, satisfying meals. Remember! Eggs aren’t just a breakfast food; they’re good day and night.
Casseroles
Egg casseroles are the best way to make a hearty meal out of eggs. The potential combinations are limitless, and they are an excellent way to use up fridge ingredients.
Eggs Benedict Casserole Eggs Benedict Casserole
A trouble-free egg custard ties together this casserole-style eggs benedict packed with toasted English muffins, Canadian bacon, and creamy hollandaise sauce.
Easy Spanish Tortilla Casserole Easy Spanish Tortilla Casserole
Inspired by a classic Spanish tortilla, this egg casserole packs in all the signature flavors, like the garlicky, olive oil-slicked potatoes and onions, and is easy as can be to bring to the table.
Breakfast Burrito Egg Casserole Breakfast Burrito Egg Casserole
It's everything you love about a classic breakfast burrito layered into an egg casserole.
Egg and Chorizo Breakfast Casserole Egg and Chorizo Breakfast Casserole
Serve squares of this baked omelet with greens or your favorite taco toppings. You can even dice up any leftover omelet and stuff it into breakfast burritos or quesadillas the next day too!
Bacon, Potato & Egg Breakfast Casserole Bacon, Potato & Egg Breakfast Casserole
This breakfast casserole is a simple, hearty dish of eggs and bacon, mixed with potatoes and vegetables, that can be prepared up to a day in advance.
Easy Hatch Chile Egg Casserole Easy Hatch Chile Egg Casserole
The distinct smoky flavor of New Mexico Hatch Chiles in a cheesy baked egg casserole.
Make-Ahead Spinach and Feta Egg Casserole Make-Ahead Spinach and Feta Egg Casserole
Filled with leafy spinach and chunks of crumbled feta, and laced with fresh dill, this egg casserole just might remind you of spanakopita.
Slow Cooker Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole Slow Cooker Sausage and Egg Breakfast Casserole
Have you ever woken up and wished you could walk into the kitchen to find a hot breakfast (or really, any breakfast) ready and waiting for you? This is a recipe that lets you wake to breakfast ready to go.
Sausage, Artichoke & Goat Cheese Egg Bake Sausage, Artichoke & Goat Cheese Egg Bake
Packed with artichokes, sausage, goat cheese, and sun-dried tomatoes, here’s an egg bake for you that will work for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Spicy Kale and Sweet Potato Egg Bake Spicy Kale and Sweet Potato Egg Bake
Laced with wilted kale and hints of cumin and smoked paprika, and built on a base of thick-cut roasted sweet potatoes, this breakfast casserole gets a spicy surprise from gochujang, the slightly sweet Korean chile paste.
Veggie Supreme Egg Bake Veggie Supreme Egg Bake
This breakfast casserole is a delicious way to add more veggies to your day. Spinach, peppers, potatoes, and mushrooms all make an appearance!
Mixed Mushroom Egg Bakes Mixed Mushroom Egg Bakes
These egg bakes are really as simple as cooking the shallots and mushrooms, mixing up a simple egg base with a little shredded cheese, seasoning the mixture, and popping them in the oven.
Ham, Cheddar and Chive Egg Bakes Ham, Cheddar and Chive Egg Bakes
This is a simple, delicious, and pretty breakfast that looks more time-consuming than it really is, and it’s easy to bake up if you’re at home — or visiting friends on the road.
Egg Scrambles
Is there anything more classic than scrambled eggs? Here are some twists on a much-loved, staple breakfast dish.
Brown Butter Soft Scrambled Eggs Brown Butter Soft Scrambled Eggs
These soft scrambled eggs with nutty notes of browned butter are a breakfast luxury.
Creamed Spinach Scrambled Eggs Creamed Spinach Scrambled Eggs
This recipe is one surefire way to up your breakfast game.
Fried Chickpeas and Scrambled Eggs with Garlicky Greens and Spicy Yogurt Fried Chickpeas and Scrambled Eggs with Garlicky Greens and Spicy Yogurt
A super speedy meatless dish featuring chickpeas fried with cracked coriander, cumin, and slivers of garlic until golden and crisp, plus soft scrambled eggs with wilted greens and scallions.
Scrambled Eggs & Mustard Greens on Toast Scrambled Eggs & Mustard Greens on Toast
We love breakfasts that are quick and easy, and one of our favorites is scrambled eggs with mustard greens over toasted bread. It’s hearty and will keep you fueled and energized until lunch.
Crème Fraîche Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon Sandwiches Crème Fraîche Scrambled Egg and Smoked Salmon Sandwiches
Everyone likes to dress up now and again, right? Well, scrambled eggs feel the same way. Don’t deny them the opportunity to be adorned with some silky crème fraîche and aromatic herbs.
Greek Scramble Greek Scramble
In this Greek-inspired version, baby spinach, onions, feta cheese, and cherry tomatoes are sautéed with soft-scrambled eggs. Toast up some pita bread (or make pita chips!) and breakfast is ready!
Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese, Greek Yogurt & Greens Scrambled Eggs with Goat Cheese, Greek Yogurt & Greens
It’s amazing what a few flavorful ingredients can do when it comes to getting out of a breakfast rut. Greek yogurt, garlic, and greens come together to give these scrambled eggs a tasty (and healthy) makeover!
Scrambled Eggs With Green Peppers & Mushrooms Scrambled Eggs With Green Peppers & Mushrooms
Egg scrambles are one of the most versatile meals you can make. This scramble is no different, and as you can imagine, it’s a pretty flexible recipe. Go nuts.
Scrambled Egg Tacos Scrambled Egg Tacos
While this meal looks different from week to week depending on what you have in your fridge, the following elements are consistent: soft scrambled eggs, corn tortillas, and plenty of hot sauce.
Scrambled Eggs with Lazy Salsa Scrambled Eggs with Lazy Salsa
If you’re getting a little bored of plain old scrambled eggs every morning, here’s something to spice them up a bit — literally! A few spoonfuls of this spicy fresh (and make-ahead) salsa sprinkled over your eggs will wake you up better than a cup of coffee.
Quick, Easy Scrambled Egg Salad Quick, Easy Scrambled Egg Salad
Do you have a thing for egg salad? Golden, creamy, soft and crunchy egg salad? Us too. This is an easier way to enjoy egg salad — something quicker, more spur-of-the-moment.
Indian-Style Scrambled Eggs (Egg Bhurji) Indian-Style Scrambled Eggs (Egg Bhurji)
Eggs are a staple in Indian cuisine, and are usually paired with onions, tomatoes, and spices for quintessentially Indian-style dishes. This recipe is super easy to pull together and an interesting addition to a leisurely brunch or a quick breakfast.
Slow-Cooked Scrambled Eggs Slow-Cooked Scrambled Eggs
These are not just any soft and creamy scrambled eggs; these are the softest and the creamiest scrambled eggs of all time.
Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Corn, Goat Cheese & Tomatoes Scrambled Eggs with Fresh Corn, Goat Cheese & Tomatoes
After this breakfast, you will never look at scrambled eggs the same way again. How do you go back to eating plain scrambled eggs after eating this version blended with sweet summer corn and creamy goat cheese?
Frittatas & Quiche
Frittatas and quiche are another great way to make a meal out of eggs. They show that eggs have the substance to stand alone as the star of the plate, and you can customize them based on what you’re in the mood for.
How To Make a Frittata How To Make a Frittata
As long as you have a few vegetables and some eggs on hand, you can have a frittata on the table in about 20 minutes.
Quiche Lorraine Quiche Lorraine
Love a deeply savory quiche? Quiche Lorraine is for you.
Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Frittata Easy Cheesy Tater Tot Frittata
A cheesy veggie-packed frittata with crispy tater tots baked directly into it.
Caramelized Onion Skillet Quiche Caramelized Onion Skillet Quiche
The deeply rich onions lend the filling of this quiche a gorgeous golden color and bold sweet-yet-savory flavor. It’s the perfect recipe to make for brunch or dinner, and is equally delicious served hot as it is cold.
Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata Cups Kale and Goat Cheese Frittata Cups
Don’t like kale? Substitute a different leafy green. Have broccoli you need to use up? Chop it up and throw it in. Prefer Parmesan to goat cheese? No problem. You can experiment here and find a version of this recipe that suits your own taste.
Farmers Market Frittata Farmers Market Frittata
This built-for-summer frittata is studded with the rich, creamy tang of goat cheese and whatever you happen to tote home from the farmers market.
Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi) Persian Herb Frittata (Kuku Sabzi)
Fresh parsley, cilantro, chives, and dill are the stars of this recipe, and in minutes you have a beautiful, nourishing dish that can be served as an appetizer, side, or main for any meal of the day.
Chile and Sausage Oven Frittata Chile and Sausage Oven Frittata
Egg dishes are the busy cook’s best friend — especially when you can store a few in the freezer. This Southwest-themed oven frittata is the perfect example.
French Onion Frittata French Onion Frittata
This frittata is loaded with all the best parts of a great bowl of French onion soup: velvety caramelized onions, melted Gruyere, even cubes of toast.
Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata Sheet Pan Veggie Frittata
Whether you’re planning on sandwiching slices in ciabatta or focaccia, wrapping them in a tortilla, or eating as is for a hearty grab-and-go breakfast, this veggie-heavy frittata won’t disappoint.
Bacon and Kimchi Fried Rice Frittata Bacon and Kimchi Fried Rice Frittata
Pair up fried rice and a frittata, then mix in some some kimchi and bacon for good measure, and the result is truly irresistible.
Deep-Dish Quiche Lorraine with Swiss Chard and Bacon Deep-Dish Quiche Lorraine with Swiss Chard and Bacon
This deep-dish quiche is a hearty, flavor-packed meal in a pan. The end result is a showy, lightly eggy, deeply satisfying meal that’s worth every moment of effort.
Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche Roasted Tomato and Goat Cheese Quiche
Quiche is the ultimate special brunch treat, combining flaky, buttery crust with a rich yet light egg custard studded with flavorful mix-ins — in this case, sweet roasted cherry tomatoes, fragrant basil and tangy bits of goat cheese.
Broccoli Quiche Broccoli Quiche
Not all broccoli quiches are created equal. Here's our secret for the best-ever version — the one you’ll want to serve for any and all occasions, be it a holiday brunch or weeknight dinner.
Ham and Cheese Quiche Ham and Cheese Quiche
Thanks to a store-bought pie crust and diced, cooked ham, this recipe is as easy as it gets.
Potato Frittata Potato Frittata
Upgrading your brunch game is effortless with this potato-packed frittata.
Crustless Quiche Crustless Quiche
Ditch the crust, then take your pick of mix-ins.
Spinach Quiche Spinach Quiche
This foolproof recipe can be made with either fresh or frozen spinach, depending on what you have.
Easy Dinners
Eggs are good 24/7 and should not be reserved for breakfast only by any means. An egg is the perfect way to tie a dish together, and it can be prepared in so many different ways.
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Chili Crisp Fried Eggs Chili Crisp Fried Eggs
Our favorite way to level up a fried egg? Cooking it in the spicy, aromatic flavors of chili crisp.
Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Baked Eggs Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Baked Eggs
This cheesy mash-up of shakshuka and spinach and artichoke dip is the ultimate meal.
Microwave Cheesy Egg Rice with Spam and Kimchi Microwave Cheesy Egg Rice with Spam and Kimchi
A simple microwave egg rice with melty mozzarella cheese, salty spam, and spicy kimchi.
Tamago Kake Gohan Recipe (Egg Over Rice) Tamago Kake Gohan Recipe (Egg Over Rice)
This hot, savory breakfast of rice, egg, soy sauce, mirin, and hondashi is super simple to make, yet offers a really comforting and nutritious start to the day.
Fried Egg Taco with Toasted Chile Oil Fried Egg Taco with Toasted Chile Oil
These tacos are inspired by those at Tacos Oscar, a roving taqueria run by Oscar Michel and Jake Weiss. They are a perfect, hearty vegetarian dinner idea.
Moonstruck Eggs Moonstruck Eggs
If you’ve ever made an egg-in-a-hole — an egg cracked inside a slice of bread and fried to crisp perfection — you know it’s easy, tasty, and, most importantly, fun. This is an Italian version, which is even better.
Harissa Fried Eggs Harissa Fried Eggs
Harissa paste, an aromatic North African chile paste blended with peppers, citrus, cumin, coriander, and caraway, takes your fried eggs to eleven.
Egg Curry with Cherry Tomatoes Egg Curry with Cherry Tomatoes
Got a lot of tomatoes on your hand? This easy egg curry is the perfect way to use them and create a delicious dinner.
Roasted Eggplant Sabich Bowl Roasted Eggplant Sabich Bowl
This vegetarian hummus bowl is inspired by sabich, a Middle Eastern sandwich stuffed with fried eggplant, tomato-cucumber salad, and hard-boiled eggs.
Kimchi Fried Rice with Extra Greens Kimchi Fried Rice with Extra Greens
Kimchi and gochujang give fried rice a spicy Korean kick, while a couple eggs make it extra filling.
Brown Rice Bowl with Lentils, Caramelized Onions & Fried Egg Brown Rice Bowl with Lentils, Caramelized Onions & Fried Egg
Mujadara — a traditional Middle Eastern recipe made with long-grain rice, brown lentils, and caramelized onions — is typically served as a side dish. For this meatless version, we’re serving up these smoky, cumin-scented lentils with a fried egg, spicy harissa, and toasted pine nuts.
Spiced Lentils with Egg Spiced Lentils with Egg
This is a simple and forgiving dish, made with lentils cooked with shallot, garlic, and toasty Indian spices. We like to use a mix of red lentils and yellow split peas.
Kale Bistro Salad Kale Bistro Salad
Kale, we're not done with you yet! This bistro-style salad is glorious, with golden egg yolks spilling out and cacio e pepe croutons kicking up the flavor.
Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl) Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
This simple Japanese meal consists of chicken and egg cooked in an umami-rich sauce served atop freshly cooked rice.
Fried Eggs and Collard Greens over Polenta Fried Eggs and Collard Greens over Polenta
Breakfast doesn’t get much better than this. We're talking about tangles of tender collards cooked with bacon (and yes, oh yes, bacon fat), sharing a plate with soft polenta and a perfectly fried egg.
Fried Water (Onion Egg Drop Soup) Fried Water (Onion Egg Drop Soup)
With just water, olive oil, onions, and eggs, this soup is what to make when the pantry feels bare.
Parmesan Barley Bowl with Roasted Broccoli and a Soft Boiled Egg Parmesan Barley Bowl with Roasted Broccoli and a Soft Boiled Egg
This recipe includes a hefty dose of Parmigiano Reggiano and freshly ground black pepper folded into the nutty barley; the surprising sweetness and crunch of the roasted broccoli and cauliflower; and a built-in sauce of soft-boiled egg yolk.
Boiled Egg, Seared Asparagus & Pickled Onion Sandwiches Boiled Egg, Seared Asparagus & Pickled Onion Sandwiches
With sliced boiled eggs, seared asparagus, and pickled onions this sandwich is a protein packed, vegetarian dream.
Udon Noodle Soup with Bok Choy and Poached Egg Udon Noodle Soup with Bok Choy and Poached Egg
This soup is ready in 15 minutes and has a delicious broth that's made rich and delicious by the running egg yolk.
Kale, Chickpeas, and Sausage with Oven-Baked Egg Kale, Chickpeas, and Sausage with Oven-Baked Egg
This recipe is the epitome of good, basic, hearty eating that fills you up and makes you ready for whatever life is throwing my way. The egg is key to the success of this dish and we encourage you to find the best eggs you can.
Toad in the Hole with Garlic-Butter Mushrooms Toad in the Hole with Garlic-Butter Mushrooms
Crisp toasts filled with tender baked eggs and topped with garlicky mushrooms and arugula.
Skillet-Baked Eggs With Potatoes and Chorizo Skillet-Baked Eggs With Potatoes and Chorizo
An easy, one-pan breakfast recipe for baked eggs loaded with potatoes and chorizo.
Breakfast Fried Rice with Bacon Breakfast Fried Rice with Bacon
A quick and easy, one-pan recipe for breakfast fried rice loaded with eggs and vegetables.
Smashed Egg Toasts with Herby Lemon Yogurt Smashed Egg Toasts with Herby Lemon Yogurt
A quick and easy breakfast toast topped with an herby Greek yogurt and smashed, soft-cooked eggs.
Scallion Fried Eggs Scallion Fried Eggs
Meet the anytime meal of our dreams — it just takes 10 minutes.
