24 Recipes With Eggs for Breakfast (or Anytime You Need a Protein-Rich Dish) (2024)

Martha Shares Her 3 Favorite Egg Recipes

Easy Eggs Benedict

Our streamlined recipe makes easy work of this brunch classic. Craggy golden brown English muffins are topped with crisp slices of Canadian bacon, perfectly poached eggs, and a quick hollandaise sauce that you can whip up in the blender.

Easy Florentine Egg Cups

These individual-sized egg cups couldn't be easier to make. Just layer buttered white bread, frozen spinach, and whole eggs into muffin cups and bake until the whites are set and yolks are still slightly runny. Serve on their own, with a side of fried bacon, or alongside a light green salad.

Chilaquiles Egg Bake

A simple Tex-Mex breakfast dish that's always a hit. Simply mix crispy corn tortilla chips with well-seasoned tomato sauce and top with fried eggs, fresh cilantro, and a crumble of queso fresco. Add even more protein by stirring a can of black beans into the sauce.

Classic Cheese Omelet

Bring classic diner vibes to your breakfast table by making our easy cheese omelet. Our rustic recipe should be served simply—with a side of buttered toast, salted tomatoes, and chopped chives.

Breakfast Bowl With Fried Eggs, Yogurt, and Vegetables

Turn leftover vegetables and a few kitchen staples into a healthy, nourishing breakfast. Pile the vegetables over bowls of yogurt and top with your eggs of choice (we like ours fried over-easy) and whatever hot sauce and herbs you have in your kitchen.

Poached Eggs With Yogurt and Spicy Butter

Our easy take on Turkish cilbir pairs poached eggs with garlicky yogurt and a drizzle of cayenne-spiced butter to make a delicious savory breakfast. Make sure to have plenty of warm bread on hand to scoop up the runny yolks.

Potato-Leek Frittata

The mellow flavors of buttery leeks and potatoes really allow the eggs to shine in this frittata. Big dollops of ricotta are spooned on top before baking, so each bite has a little bit of creamy cheese mingling with the other ingredients.

Breakfast-for-Dinner Burritos

Breakfast burritos are a great on-the-go breakfast to have on hand. We like to make a few batches and freeze them for later. Our recipe calls for stuffing tortillas with hearty ingredients like bacon, potatoes, hominy, and cheddar cheese.

Bulgur Wheat Breakfast Bowl

Tender poached eggs only make this savory bulgur porridge even more healthy and filling. We stir in some cheese until gooey and melted, then top each bowl with a generous drizzle of hot sauce and a dash of fresh cilantro.

Cheesy Butter-Bean Shakshuka

Shakshuka is a North African dish of eggs stewed in a tomato and pepper sauce. Our recipe simmers butter beans in a sauce that is flavored with paprika, cumin, and coriander and is topped with two kinds of cheese. Serve the dish with triangles of toasted pita bread for dipping.

Turkey Breakfast Tacos

Give leftover turkey or rotisserie chicken a second life the next morning. Top warm corn tortillas with the turkey, mashed sweet potatoes (or pumpkin), fried eggs, and your favorite toppings, like salsa, sour cream, and cheddar.

Broccoli-Cheddar Hash-Brown Casserole

Casseroles are notoriously easy to make, so why not add a breakfast casserole to your regular morning rotation? This egg-based casserole tastes just like a loaded baked potato and is packed with fiber-rich broccoli.

Savory Oatmeal and Soft-Cooked Egg

Make breakfast in a flash with this savory oatmeal recipe. Quick-cooking oats are simmered for just a few minutes, then topped with gently fried eggs, sharp cheddar, and thinly sliced scallions.

Parmesan Fried Eggs With Bitter Greens

Nothing satisfies like a fried egg—even better if that egg is cooked with a crust of salty parmesan cheese. We like to round out the dish by sautéeing hearty greens, like kale or dandelion, with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.

Breakfast Egg-and-Cheese Muffins

Not only are these savory muffins packed with breakfast sausage and melty cheese, but there is a surprise hidden inside. When you break into each muffin, you’ll find a whole hard-cooked egg. The moisture in the muffins keeps the eggs from overcooking in the oven.

Crab-and-Avocado Eggs Benedict

Eggs Benedict, meet avocado toast. Give this poached egg dish an instant upgrade by introducing jumbo lump crabmeat to the mix. Lemony hollandaise and a sprinkle of fresh tarragon bring out the seafood flavors.

Scrambled-Egg and Sausage Pocket Pastries

These savory pop tarts are healthier and more filling than their supermarket counterparts. Soft scrambled eggs, crumbled breakfast sausage, and sharp cheddar are all tucked into warm, melty pockets of whole wheat pie crust.

Martha's Scrambled Eggs

Scrambled eggs are a classic—they're a quick, simple, and delicious breakfast that everyone loves. Martha likes to scramble her eggs in clarified butter just until soft, then pile them onto buttery toasted English muffins.

Egg-Drop Soup

A comforting bowl of soup may not be what springs to mind when you're planning the first meal of the day, but breakfast soup is a good thing and this comforting recipe really hits the spot. Eggs are gently cooked in warm chicken broth, and the soup is flavored with fresh ginger and soy sauce. You could add a handful of cooked egg noodles to make the dish even more hearty.

Poached Eggs With Bacon Grits and Wilted Spinach

This stick-to-your-ribs breakfast recipe will keep you full and satisfying all morning. Top thick plates of cream cheese-enriched white corn grits with crispy fried bacon, poached eggs, and spinach sautéed in garlic.

Spinach-Bacon Frittata

A few minutes and a handful of ingredients are all you need to get this healthy breakfast frittata on the table. The savory egg dish is packed with salty bacon, onions, and a generous amount of spinach.

Quiche Lorraine

This egg dish got its name from the French region of Lorraine and has become a household name across the globe. A rich, creamy bacon-studded egg custard is baked in a buttery pie crust and served warm or at room temperature.

Campfire Breakfast Hash

Whether you make this breakfast hash in your home kitchen or over a real campfire, we guarantee you'll be licking your plate clean. Sauté onions, peppers, and potatoes with smoky bits of chorizo, then crack in as many eggs as you like, cover, and cook to your desired doneness.

Gluten-Free Ham-and-Swiss Quiche

Our gluten-free pie dough is still buttery and flaky in this quiche recipe. The creamy eggs are mixed with cubes of ham and shredded Swiss cheese—a classic combination. Make this recipe over the weekend and slice and enjoy it during the week.