16 Easy, Egg-cellent Meal Ideas

POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry
POPSUGAR Photography | Nicole Perry

Think of having a carton of eggs in your fridge as an all-day meal insurance policy; they're the perfect topper for quick sautés, can be whipped into creamy pasta sauce, and can star in a satiny french omelet. Keep reading for standout ideas perfect morning, noon, or night.

— Additional reporting by Hilary White

Salad Lyonnaise
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Salad Lyonnaise

Salad lyonnaise proves that there's a lighter side to a meal with bacon and eggs.

Campanelle Pasta With Hard-Boiled Eggs, Capers, and Watercress
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Campanelle Pasta With Hard-Boiled Eggs, Capers, and Watercress

A posh egg and watercress sandwich meets pasta in this hearty bowl of campanelle.

Mediterranean Quiche
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Mediterranean Quiche

This Mediterranean quiche is filled to the brim with savory goat cheese, gruyère, and an assortment of sautéed vegetables.

Kimchi Fried Rice
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Kimchi Fried Rice

The Korean staple kimchi is the star of this fast and easy way to dress up leftover rice.

Classic French Omelet
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Classic French Omelet

Once you master the technique, a classic french omelet will become a staple both in the mornings and at night. Pair it with a simple green salad for a solid back-pocket meal.

Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon
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Eggy Pasta With Spinach and Bacon

Dinner for one doesn't have to mean a sad bowl of cereal. Instead, make this fast-fix cousin to pasta carbonara.

Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce
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Baked Eggs in Tomato Sauce

For a Mediterranean-inspired meal, poach eggs in tomato sauce spiced with cinnamon, allspice, and cloves. Topped with pecorino shavings and served with grilled sourdough, these faraway flavors are a great way to end your day.

Asparagus Ribbon Pizza
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Asparagus Ribbon Pizza

Make this asparagus ribbon pizza for dinner, and enjoy the leftovers for breakfast. The asparagus and pea shoots mix with creamy egg yolks, ricotta, goat cheese, and sweet-tart balsamic reduction in a way that's hard to beat.

Breakfast Burrito
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Breakfast Burrito

Don't let the name fool you — breakfast burritos are not just a protein-heavy cure for your morning-after blues. This simple recipe, which calls for items you are bound to already have in your fridge, is a fast and filling meal no matter when you cook it up.

Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With Poached Egg
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Miso-Glazed Kale and Shiitakes With Poached Egg

Get your greens in with this supersavory recipe.

Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg
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Grain Bowl With Teriyaki Sauce, Greens, and Soft-Boiled Egg

Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata

If you have leftovers of this cheddar, bacon, and leek frittata, pack them for lunch; it's just as tasty at room temperature.

Italian Baked Eggs
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Italian Baked Eggs

A bath of marinara sauce, two types of cheese, and basil make for a stellar egg-poaching medium. To round it out, serve these baked eggs with a piece of rustic, crusty bread.

Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs
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Spicy Garlic Kale With Poached Eggs

Pantry and fridge staples like eggs, garlic, kale, and red pepper flakes come together for a speedy but solid meal.