Eggs are a main staple of my households food intake. And not just because we raise chickens (currently, we have about 2 dozen chickens just for laying eggs). We have always had an egg heavy eating habit. They are just so good, an amazing source of extra protein, and so versatile. You can simply fry them up in a little bacon grease with some salt and pepper, or you can kick it up a notch and make them into a full-on mean. And not just for breakfast – lunch and dinner can be egg centric too! I have pulled together nearly two dozen of my most popular Egg Recipes that I’ve shared over the years. Which one will you try first?
A few key kitchen tools you may want to have to hand when it comes to making these Egg recipes:
- WHISK – whether you prefer a French whisk (the thin metal (sometimes silicone) cage style) or a Dutch Whisk (flat thicker wire style), you almost always need a whisk on hand when eggs are on the ingredients list.
- Strainer Spoon – when it comes to boiling eggs – a strainer spoon can be the difference between cracked shells and not cracked. The main holes in the spoon help make it easy to gently lower the eggs into the boiling water, as well as remove them at the end.
- 13×9 Baking Dish – a few of these recipes are made in a glass Baking dish.
And without further adieu – here are My Favorite Egg Recipes from the blog!
Chorizo Egg Tacos – Whether you are looking for a weekend breakfast idea that will really wow folks or need a quick and delicious breakfast for dinner recipe – you came to the right place. These tacos are simple with just a few ingredients but it all comes together for a fantastic bite. Chorizo & Egg Tacos are a must for your next Taco Tuesday!
Smoked Deviled Eggs – While I’m sure many have had the classic deviled eggs and thoroughly enjoyed them, you may not have heard about Smoked Deviled Eggs. By smoking the eggs on your smoker (like my trusty Traeger Grill) instead of boiling them, you get a delicious layer of flavor you may not expect from something as small as a humble egg.
BEC Breakfast Biscuit – So this might be a stretch for a breakfast for dinner idea…but not entirely. This recipe is so good for when you just don’t have the time or maybe the energy to make a whole meal. But it’s full of protein and will definitely fill up your belly. The BEC Breakfast Sandwich is always a big hit in my house and I bet it will be in yours too.
Mexican Breakfast Bowls – Since we raise chickens, we always have a lot of eggs. So often, I find meals to utilize a large amount of eggs for dinner to make sure none go to waste. This recipe accomplishes just that – uses up a large amount of eggs and still counts as dinner. With the combo of beans, pork, bell peppers, cheese, and eggs, you are going to love this recipe for Mexican Breakfast Bowls.
Grilled Pork Ramen with Bok Choy – Making a real bowl of ramen at home is super easy and a great way to use up what you have on hand. One of the most wonderful things about ramen is that you can put together all sorts of different veggies and meats to create a delicious bowl – so you can really clean out that veggie drawer in the fridge! This go around I decided that I wanted to use up some pork chops, so I made Grilled Pork Ramen with Bok Choy.
Blackstone Breakfast Quesadilla – This quesadilla has a whole breakfast melted together in a cheese filled tortilla. Plenty of eggs, bacon, ham and sausage mixed together to make the ultimate Blackstone Breakfast Quesadilla. This recipe will work for breakfast, lunch or dinner. It is also a great family gathering breakfast (like a holiday), as it can easily feed an army fairly easily.
Comfort Breakfast Bowl – Great for breakfast, brunch or dinner – a hand-breaded chicken fried steak over a biscuit, smothered in sausage gravy and topped with an over medium egg. The rich and creamy dish is not for the faint of heart – you will want to show up to the table with an empty belly for sure! This Comfort Breakfast Bowl combines the delicious recipes for my Tarragon Sausage Gravy and Classic Chicken Fried Steak into a cohesive meal that will keep everyone coming back for more.
Bagel Breakfast Sliders – Breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner – these Bagel Breakfast Sliders are the recipe you need in your life. The simplicity of these delicious – and filling – sliders is what makes it the perfect dish for any meal of the day, any day of the week. By combining some simple ingredients, you can create a beautiful slider that everyone is going to be falling head over heels for.
Simple Egg Fried Rice – If you need a quick and easy side dish or lunch idea – you have come to the right recipe. Now before I start getting some upset people – this is NOT a traditional fried rice – that’s why it’s called Simple Egg Fried Rice. I realize that there are lots of fried rice recipes out there, some are very involving and some are even simpler that mine. This particular recipe is to get you a the flavors and idea of a fried rice without needing extra equipment or skills.
Happy Pig Breakfast Burrito – Breakfast burritos are very popular in our home. With all the eggs we get from our backyard chickens, I am always looking for ways to use up large amounts of eggs. These burritos are excellent for breakfast, lunch and dinner and even an afternoon snack. Loaded with lots of protein they are going to make everyone in the family happy. Which is why I call this recipe the Happy Pig Breakfast Burrito.
Southwest Egg Salad – As most of you know, we raise our own chickens for both meat and eggs. With it being the colder months, we do tend to get a few less eggs but still have enough. Most everyone in our family enjoys having an egg salad sandwich for lunch or a snack and we do try to make it a little bit different every now and then. Most recently, I had some leftovers from the corn salsa that I used to make some tacos and opted to chop them up and add them to my egg salad. The addition of cilantro, red onion and jalapeno made for a delightful Southwest Egg Salad.
Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Bake – Whether you are on the hunt for an easy breakfast, brunch or dinner recipe – you came to the right place. This Bacon, Egg & Cheese Biscuit Bake is quick to put together and takes very little attention. It also keeps very well so you could make it ahead for a baby shower or potluck. With lots of bacon and cheese – you are going to want to keep these ingredients on hand to make this regularly.
Asian Beef Bowl – Rice bowls are perfect for weeknight meals. You can layer up lots of flavor with ingredients you likely have on hand to make a hearty and tasty dinner. These Asian Beef Bowls pack a real flavor punch with the runny egg and Sriracha. And it really is a quick dinner to put together.
Pancake Tacos – Taco Tuesdays don’t just have to be about dinner, right? These Pancake Tacos are not just fun to eat they are fun to make! Whether you make them for breakfast, brunch or dinner, they are going to be a hit. The soft pillowy pancakes stuffed with sausage AND bacon and then layered up with fluffy eggs and cheese – are you drooling yet?
Hollandaise Breakfast Enchiladas – If you are looking for a super simple breakfast, brunch or breakfast for dinner recipe then scroll no further! These Hollandaise Breakfast Enchiladas – or as my son calls them Benichiladas – are going to make everyone happy and feel just a little bit fancy. You are also going to want to hold on to this totally easy hollandaise hack – you’ll never break the sauce again.
Classic Egg Salad – We have a mixed flock of backyard egg laying chickens. Which means that every so often we get an over abundance of eggs. It goes in waves with the seasons and with the types of meals we are making around the house. Every time we fill up both of our egg containers (about 4 dozen), I turn to this Classic Egg Salad recipe to use them up in a very delicious dish. I call it a classic because it really does pull in the traditional flavors of mayonnaise, mustard, pickles, dill and paprika.
BEC Pizza – We love our pizza around here, but sometimes we really need to switch things up and try something a little different. So what make a pizza a pizza? In my house, it’s a crust (dough, cauliflower or even chicken), with a sauce or soft cheese, ingredients (meat and/or veggies) topped with more cheese. And by this definition, this BEC Pizza is definitely pizza. The Bacon Egg and Cheese classic flavor profile lends itself perfectly to a quick weeknight pizza.
Jalapeno Dill Deviled Eggs – Whenever I think of deviled eggs I think of those plain old paprika covered bites you got on the holidays at a family members house. What’s amazing is they are usually pretty good, but I say they can be better. Eggs are such a easy flavor to work with, you can combine them with so many things. Like these Jalapeno Dill Deviled Eggs – a little spicy kick along with the freshness of dill. Just be careful bringing them to the next function – because you will be asked to bring them every time!
Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole – This is one of those recipes that works as a great weekend breakfast or a great weeknight dinner. With a good combo of bacon, sausage, cheese, eggs, and potatoes – you have all of the best parts of a solid hearty meal. Cheesy Tater Tot Casserole is filling and relatively simple to put together, making it a perfect breakfast, lunch, dinner, make-ahead, potluck, or holiday meal.
Hope you enjoyed my selections of egg recipes – do you have a favorite? Which one will you be trying first?
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I am not a huge egg fan but I am really enjoying some of these recipes! I can’t wait to try that Asian beef bowl.
We eat a lot of eggs, I always say I could do with having some chickens to keep us stocked. lol
What great recipes, you have put great twists on how to cook eggs.
I’ve just heard somewhere the other day that some of the big sites has 4000 egg recipes collection. I guess we’ll never catch them lol. Yours look great though!
Thanks for all the delicious recipes! Eggs are such a good source of protien.
We enjoy plenty of eggs here, so I will be trying out these recipes. Thanks for the inspiration and for sharing with #MMBC. Hope to see you again. 😊
Eggs are a very good protein source. The cheesy-tater-tot-casserole and bacon-egg-cheese-biscuit-bake grabbed my attention. Thank you for sharing these recipes!
Take care and best wishes.
I love eggs! This is going to come in handy, I like trying different dishes.
Visiting today from SSPS
xo