21 Egg Recipes for Breakfast

At the top of all egg recipes for breakfast: sunny side up eggs! Go classic with this easy 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.

They sound deceptively simple, but scrambled eggs can be easy to mess up. They’re often overcooked and under-seasoned, odd shaped little rubbery bites. But these eggs? These are the very best fluffy scrambled eggs you’ll taste! They’ve got a lovely light texture and are cooked until just set into a mess of golden perfection. Keep this method in your back pocket for a go-to breakfast...or lunch or dinner, even.

There’s really nothing better than a great fried egg sandwich, right? This egg recipe is our ultimate: gooey, messy, requiring lots of napkins, and slathered with smoky mayo. Here we’ll show you a tutorial on how to make this thing of glory. It’s the best quick breakfast, easy lunch, or fast dinner around.

Scrambled eggs in a quesadilla? Yes please. The mighty breakfast quesadilla is solidly Tex Mex (not traditional Mexican), and it's one of the tastiest egg recipes for breakfast. What's better than scrambled eggs, black beans and melty cheddar cheese sandwiched between toasted tortillas and dipped into in guacamole?

Looking for an egg recipe for breakfast to impress? Try a crustless quiche! It's deliciously savory and hearty, with lots of protein to keep bellies full all morning. Even better: it’s so easy to whip up! No need to bother with a quiche crust: just whisk together the filling and pop it in the oven.

Here’s a classic egg recipe for breakfast that every home cook should master: how to make an omelette! This recipe makes for the most delicious omelette you’ve ever had: classic French style, with a golden exterior, soft interior, and loads of savory flavor. It's an adaptation of Julia Child’s classic technique, and it really does make the best omelette recipe imaginable.

When it comes to a egg recipes for breakfast…this one might be a new favorite. Try these epic Breakfast Tacos! They're solidly in Tex Mex, stuffed to the brim with breakfast potatoes, cheesy eggs, cilantro and pickled onions. We were inspired by the flavors of breakfast tacos in Austin, Texas, and this recipe recreates some of the magic.

Also try: Easy Breakfast Burrito

We love finding unique ways to eat the same ingredients, and this trick falls into that category. Try these Oven Baked Eggs! It’s a simple way to make a special breakfast out of everyday ingredients. Here you’ll 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. 

Here’s a quick and satisfying egg recipe for breakfast: this Healthy Breakfast Sandwich! It’s easy to load up mornings with sugar (granola, muffins, pancakes…you know the heavy hitters). This savory idea always satisfies. The spinach feta filling is full of hearty flavor, and it’s topped off with mashed avocado for more healthy fats.

Try this genius Breakfast Burrito Recipe! 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: and who has time for that in the morning? (Not us.) You’ll need just 5 minutes to cook two layers of eggs here: one chorizo-spiced and one cheesy. 

Here’s a deliciously 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. And leftovers stay good for days!It’s beautifully hearty, pairing cheesy hash browns with chili powder, garlic powder and cumin for massive savory flavor.

It might sound simple, but achieving that perfect silky, runny yolk and solid white does require a little know-how! Here’s how to make perfect Over Easy Eggs! They’re great with toast for a simple breakfast, that runny yellow yolk covering the plate as as a natural dipping sauce. 

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Over Medium Eggs
Over Hard Eggs

Ready for the new best trick for your mornings? Try Scrambled Eggs with Cottage Cheese! This healthy cheese adds an irresistibly savory flavor and fluffy texture to the eggs. Even better, it adds a pop of protein and helps to stretch the serving size without adding extra eggs. By adding the cheese, you can get away with 1 egg per serving! 

Here’s a customizable make-ahead egg recipe that works for healthy breakfast, lunch and snack: Egg Muffins! Bake up scrambled eggs in muffin tin cups with healthy veggies, then refrigerate them for meals all week! We also find ourselves sneaking them out of the refrigerator for a quick snack. The filling is packed with good stuff: loads of spinach, cottage cheese for healthy protein, and jarred red pepper. 

Looking for those elusive poached eggs? We’ve got you. 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.

Want to eat more vegetables at breakfast? You’re not alone. Eating more veggies to start the day is starting to trend. Let’s infuse veggies into the first meal of the day, too! Try this Breakfast Vegetable Scramble: it's loaded with quick-cooking veggies to infuse nutrients into the start of your day.

Does this breakfast sandwich really take 5 minutes? You bet it does. Here we’ve got a fried egg, purchased pesto, and quick sautéed arugula, topped on a toasted English muffin. It’s simple, but the combination of flavors is perfection. It’s one of our favorite egg breakfast ideas when we only have a few minutes. (5, in fact!)

Last but not least in our egg recipes for breakfast...frittatas! Basically a muffin made of egg, they’re easy to meal prep and grab as you’re headed out the door. Refrigerate or freeze ’em, and you can eat off them all week. The best part: they’re so tasty! They’re filled with colorful veggies and crunchy pecans for added protein and nutrients.

Here’s a great egg recipe that works for breakfast, brunch, dinner and everything in between: this easy quiche recipe! This savory pie is quite the stunner, with a rich, cheesy custard filling and a flaky pastry crust. Quiche can be a bit of a project, but it’s absolutely worth the time and effort.

Also try: Spinach Mushroom Quiche, Breakfast Quiche, Broccoli Cheddar Quiche, and Spinach Quiche

There’s just something about smoked salmon anything for breakfast or brunch that feels luxurious. Here’s a fun egg recipe that takes minutes to whip up but feels elegant: Smoked Salmon Omelette! The flavor is unreal: smoky, buttery salmon against tender eggs, a burst of salty feta and fresh herbaceous chives. It looks stunning but takes just minutes to make.

Want a hearty, savory breakfast that doubles as a tasty simple dinner? Try this Breakfast Skillet! Cheesy hash browns topped with runny egg yolks and salsa? Yes please! Even better, the spices in the potatoes mimic breakfast sausage (hello, fennel!) so the entire vibe is extremely hearty and satisfying.