Our 17 Most Popular Breakfast Egg Recipes
Eggs are like breakfast's blank canvas. Despite the many possibilities, it can be overwhelming to break your scrambled egg routine. Over the years, our readers have determined that these are the most popular egg breakfasts from our site. A few are basic techniques while others are on the creative side like egg clouds, egg muffins, and sheet-pan eggs. Whether you like 'em scrambled or over easy, there's plenty of breakfast inspiration for all taste preferences ahead.
Scrambled Eggs With Wild Mushrooms
Sauté a big batch of mushrooms on the weekend, and enjoy a fancy scramble during the week.
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Easy Poached Egg Sandwich
I'm not one for endorsing unitaskers like the Casabella Microegg ($10), but this round, silicone pouch cooks up perfectly poached eggs in the microwave in 25 seconds.
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Kale, Caramelized Onion, and Gouda Egg Muffins
This combo of kale, caramelized onions, and nutty cheese flavors the neutral egg base.
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Sheet-Pan Eggs
Create the easiest-ever frittata by baking up eggs in a sheet pan. Season the eggs with dollops of goat cheese, pepper, and salt, or mix in other items like chopped spinach, bell peppers, feta cheese, cooked bacon, cheddar, or chives.
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Easy Microwaveable Egg Omelet
Make a cheesy mug omelet in a little over one minute. For real.
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Paula Deen's Scrambled Eggs
Caramelize onion in butter and bacon grease before scrambling up the eggs.
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Bacon and Egg Breakfast Tart
Puff pastry dough, eggs, bacon, and gruyère cheese bake up into a stunning tart.
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Cheddar, Bacon, and Leek Frittata
A frittata is like a quiche but without the crust. It's an easy way to make a big batch of eggs for a crowd, or cut and reheat throughout the week.
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The Best Way to Scramble Eggs
This is how culinary students are taught to scramble eggs — low and slow is key.
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Anthony Bourdain's Scrambled Eggs
It's unexpectedly simple.
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Scrambled Eggs With Spinach and Bell Peppers
Just a few veggies and some grated parmesan cheese go a long way in scrambled eggs.
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Vegetarian Mediterranean Quiche
Make a short-cut quiche by using ready-made pie crusts. You can even go whole wheat to sneak in some whole grains.
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Omelet in a Mug
Spice up nuked eggs with cheddar, salsa, and avocado.
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Cheesy Egg Muffins
Egg muffins, aka baked omelets/mini frittatas, are everywhere — and they appeal to any busy person, whether a mom, a health-conscious individual, or a working professional.
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Egg Clouds
The concept is simple: beat egg whites until stiff, then form them into little cloud nests to hold the egg yolks. They bake until the egg whites turn golden brown and the yolk sets slightly.
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Gordon Ramsay's Scrambled Eggs
The richest scrambled eggs award has to go to Gordon Ramsay. His unusual method of making them tastes like something you would find at a five-star restaurant.
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Scrambled Eggs With Worcestershire Sauce
A dash of Worcestershire sauce makes scrambled eggs taste supersavory.
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