Whether scrambled, deviled, or baked, you’re sure to fall in love with these simple recipes.
Whether you’re a certified carnivore or devoted vegetarian, there’s a lot to love about the humble yet eternally useful egg. This gloriously affordable food is chock full of protein and a great source of amino acids. Plus, did you know that it can boost your dopamine levels? Talk about a fun fact.
Aside from being good for your body, eggs are delicious, versatile, and endlessly easy to reinvent. They can be fried, steamed, boiled, poached, and even preserved. You can serve them to a bustling, hungry crowd or enjoy them solo. Sure, they’re a famously filling and no-fuss daily breakfast, but you can also tuck them into a savory sandwich that will make you forget about that stressful Zoom meeting. And if you’re feeling fancy, baking them can result in an effortless dinner party show stopper (we’re looking at you, quiche). No matter your journey, eggs are here for you.
To celebrate the easy, breezy protein, we’ve decided to compile some of our favorite recipes — all of which showcase the diversity that eggs have to offer. The best part is that we’ve got everything to suit your needs: We’ve featured scrambles that come together in minutes alongside decadent entrees that are absolutely restaurant-worthy. We’ve also thrown in a couple of recipes that use egg as a prominent (dare we say mandatory) ingredient. Some of these picks are stereotypical brunch foods, but we say that following your heart — and your tastebuds — is the right move. Who says you can’t eat a deviled egg or two at 8 a.m.? Why not have frittata for a midnight snack? Eggs are flexible — maybe we could all use a reminder that going with the flow can be freeing and fun.
10 Different Ways to Cook Eggs
Martha Stewart Has a Trick for Foolproof Fluffy Eggs — Here’s the Recipe
Culinary whiz Martha Stewart has perfected her method for churning out perfect plates of fluffy scrambled eggs — thanks to using a somewhat niche kitchen tool. Plus, she has some advice on elevated garnishes that will make you feel like you’ve attended years of culinary school, no matter your skill level in the kitchen.
Kimbal Musk Teaches Katie How to Make Soft Scrambled Eggs
Then again, some of us gravitate toward soft scrambles. If that’s your jam, chef and cookbook author Kimbal Musk has generously shared his personal tips and tricks for achieving the ooey-gooey dish. And if you learn by watching, you’ll enjoy the video tutorial that prominently features his sous chef, Katie.
Every chef should have a snazzy deviled egg recipe under their belt. But if you’re still in need of one, look no further than Oprah’s personal rendition of the potluck classic. These eggs get an extra kick thanks to the addition of Tabasco and horseradish, but don’t fret if you’re spice-averse: Add the fiery ingredients to taste or omit them entirely for a milder experience.
Katie and John’s French Lentils with Asparagus and Steamed Eggs
Are you low on time but deeply in need of a vibrant, healthy dinner? When Katie and John found themselves in the same situation, they turned to chef and author Joel Gamoran. In this short and snappy video tutorial, Gamoran helps the pair quickly steam eggs alongside some fresh, plant-based sides. Follow along to craft your own weeknight-ready version.
These Egg Puffs Will Satiate Your Savory Breakfast Craving
If you regularly spend cash on generic coffee shop egg bites, you need to see this recipe. Baker Jessie Sheehan has devised a prosciutto-wrapped baked egg puff that you can easily make at home — and yes, they keep great for meal prep. If you’re not a prosciutto fan, you don’t have to miss out, though; simply nix the meat and add your favorite veggie mix-ins, like chopped chiles.
Take a Slice of Carrie’s Simple Feta Cheese Quiche
This stellar quiche recipe comes courtesy of Katie’s daughter, Carrie Monahan. Carrie found an ingenious way to mimic the flavors of spanakopita without all the fuss — you’ll make an easy phyllo dough crust filled with eggs, feta or goat cheese, spinach, and plenty of fresh herbs. Serve alongside your favorite mixed green salad, or let this mouthwatering main shine on its own.
Sandwich Guru Owen Han’s Japanese Egg Sando
Do you have an aversion to egg salad thanks to the soggy cafeteria sandwiches of your childhood? Thankfully, the Japanese take on this American classic will heal those old wounds. Owen Han’s sando features opulent, jammy eggs with golden yolks that are absolutely Instagram-worthy — if you can wait long enough to take a photo.
Jake Cohen’s Herby Cottage Cheese Frittata
Culinary creator Jake Cohen describes this frittata recipe as “one of the easiest you’ll find.” You’ll whisk a dozen eggs with some cottage cheese (trust the process here), herbs, scallions, and salt and pepper. Pop it in the oven, and use all the extra downtime to fine-tune an elegant humble brag about how you just threw this together. Your brunch guests will be wowed.
This “Chic” Potato Salad Gets More Flavor From Less Mayo
We love that this “chic” potato salad includes a whopping six hard-boiled eggs, chopped and thrown in with other fun additions. The eggs add an exquisitely soft texture to the final product while also working in concert with the potatoes, cornichons, herbs, olive oil, shallots, and Dijon.
Angelo Sosa’s Spicy Crab Fried Rice Recipe
While not technically required, adding bits of fluffy scramble into fried rice is a surefire crowd-pleaser. In this rendition of the dish, Chef Angelo Sosa calls for lump crab seasoned with curry leaves, oyster sauce, and Thai chiles. The subtle flavor of the eggs counterbalance these big, bold ingredients — while eggs are happy to take center stage, they’re also an accomplished background player. Is there anything they can’t do?
