21 Egg Recipes for Breakfast

One of my favorite simple egg recipes for breakfast is sunny side up eggs. Go classic with this method for making the perfect egg with a solid white and runny yolk. Pair it with toast and avocado slices, and you've got a fast and easy breakfast.

Scrambled eggs can be easy to mess up: often they're overcooked and under-seasoned, odd shaped little rubbery bites. Here's my method for the best fluffy scrambled eggs, with a lovely light texture that's cooked until just set.

There’s really nothing better than a great fried egg sandwich! This egg recipe is my ultimate meal: gooey, messy, requiring lots of napkins, and slathered with smoky mayo. It’s the best quick breakfast (that also doubles as an easy lunch or fast dinner).

Scrambled eggs in a quesadilla? The mighty breakfast quesadilla is solidly Tex Mex in style and one of my favorite ways to eat eggs for breakfast. Scrambled eggs, black beans and melty cheddar cheese are cooked up between toasted tortillas.

This crustless quiche is deliciously savory and hearty, with lots of protein to keep you full all morning. It's easy to whip up: no need to bother with a quiche crust. Just whisk together the filling and pop it in the oven (it's great for making ahead).

These simple baked eggs are an easy way to make a special breakfast out of everyday ingredients. Throw the eggs into small baking dishes, then load them up with toppings of your choice. Go simple like Parmesan and herbs, or fancy like sauteed spinach and mushrooms. 

This recipe makes for the most delicious omelette: classic French style, with a golden exterior, soft interior, and loads of savory flavor. It's my adaptation of Julia Child’s classic technique, and it really does make the best omelette.

Here’s a fun make-ahead egg recipe that works for as a healthy breakfast: Egg Muffins! Bake up scrambled eggs in muffin tin cups with healthy veggies, then refrigerate them for meals all week! The filling is packed with spinach, cottage cheese for healthy protein, and red pepper. 

These breakfast tacos are a Tex Mex favorite, stuffed to the brim with breakfast potatoes, cheesy eggs, cilantro and pickled onions. I was inspired by the flavors of breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas, and this recipe recreates some of the magic.

Want to eat more vegetables at breakfast? Try this Breakfast Vegetable Scramble: it's loaded with quick-cooking veggies to infuse nutrients into the start of your day. These colorful veggies infuse nutrients and a contrasting texture to the eggs.

Here’s a quick and satisfying egg recipe: my Healthy Breakfast Sandwich! This savory breakfast idea always satisfies at my house. The spinach feta filling is full of hearty flavor, and it’s topped off with mashed avocado for more healthy fats.

In just 15 minutes, you’ve got a burrito that’s bursting with zesty flavor. Many breakfast burrito recipes call for rice or cooked meat or potatoes. But for my spin, you’ll need just 5 minutes to cook two layers of eggs: one chorizo-spiced and one cheesy. 

Here’s a comforting recipe that makes your kitchen smell like a cozy diner: Hashbrown Breakfast Casserole! It works cold, room temp or warm, so you can easily make it ahead. It’s hearty and satisfying, pairing cheesy hash browns with chili powder, garlic powder and cumin.

It might sound simple, but achieving that perfect silky, runny yolk and solid white does require a little expertise! These Over Easy Eggs are great with toast for a simple breakfast, with the runny yellow yolk covering the plate as as a natural dipping sauce. Also try my
Over Medium Eggs or Over Hard Eggs.

I love scrambled eggs with cottage cheese because this trendy ingredient adds a savory flavor and fluffy texture to the eggs. It adds even more protein and helps to stretch the serving size without adding extra eggs.

This French technique for boiling an egg can result in the most silky, runny egg and perfectly firm whites. Serve with toast or Oven Hash Browns for the perfect savory meal.

Here's a breakfast sandwich that really does take only 5 minutes: it's got a fried egg, purchased pesto, and quick sautéed arugula, topped on a toasted English muffin. It’s simple, but the combination of flavors really works.

Basically a muffin made of egg, these mini frittatas are easy to meal prep and grab as you’re headed out the door. Refrigerate or freeze them, and you can eat off them all week. They’re filled with colorful veggies and crunchy pecans for added protein and nutrients.

Here’s a classic egg recipe that works for breakfast, brunch, dinner and everything in between: my easy quiche recipe! This savory pie has a rich, cheesy custard filling and a flaky pastry crust. Also try my favorite Spinach Mushroom Quiche, Breakfast Quiche, or Broccoli Cheddar Quiche.

There’s just something about smoked salmon for breakfastthat feels luxurious. Here’s a fun egg recipe that takes minutes to whip up but feels elegant: Smoked Salmon Omelette! The smoky, buttery salmon contrasts the tender eggs, along with a burst of salty feta and fresh herbaceous chives.

This Breakfast Skillet features crispy hash browns topped with runny egg yolks and salsa for a deliciously filling meal to start the day. The spices in the potatoes mimic breakfast sausage so the entire vibe is hearty and satisfying.