These easy egg recipes include basics like how to make perfect scrambled and hard boiled eggs, plus recipes for quiche, breakfast burritos, and more! Enjoy them for breakfast or brunch, or an easy lunch or dinner.

Eggs are one of my favorite breakfasts, and I cook them at least 4 times a week. I love eggs because they’re filling, a good source of protein, and so versatile! You can boil them, scramble them or poach them. You can turn eggs into a loaded breakfast casserole, a hearty breakfast sandwich or a veggie-filled frittata. Add this to the role that eggs play in baking and dessert recipes, and well, eggs are pretty amazing!
Below you’ll find my favorite egg recipes, including healthy breakfasts, meal prep recipes, and more. The next time you’re wondering what to make with that carton of eggs, give one of these egg recipes a try!
Basic Egg Recipes Every Home Cook Should Know
These are the basic egg recipes that I make most often. They’re quick to make and perfect for everyday meals.
No list of egg recipes would be complete without a classic deviled eggs recipe! This easy egg appetizer is one of my favorites to prepare for a party or other get-together. This classic recipe requires just a few ingredients and 15 minutes of active prep time. I especially love to make them for Easter and the holidays.
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Have you mastered the art of the perfect poached egg? With this easy poached eggs recipe, you surely will! This is one of the most versatile egg recipes: you can serve a poached egg on toast, over breakfast potatoes, in a grain bowl, in eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce, and so much more!
Egg Recipes for Brunch
When I’m planning a brunch menu, I always make sure to include at least one savory egg recipe and one sweet item, such as Cinnamon Rolls or a French Toast Casserole. These egg dishes are worthy of a special occasion, and we also make them often on leisurely weekend mornings.
I can’t think of anything more fun to serve at a brunch get-together than a breakfast taco spread! Scrambled eggs, crispy bacon, pico de gallo, avocado and cheese ensure that these egg breakfast tacos are loaded with flavor.
This hearty egg breakfast bake is loaded with sausage, vegetables and cheese. It’s make-ahead friendly to save you time in the morning and perfect for feeding a crowd.
This broccoli quiche has been one of our favorite egg recipes for years. It’s made with just 5 ingredients and I often save time by using a store-bought pie crust. (You can certainly use a homemade pie crust if you like!) Serve it for breakfast or pair it with a green salad for an easy lunch or dinner.
I love the individual serving size of these egg muffins! Cooking eggs in a muffin tin is an easy way to prepare baked eggs for brunch or meal prep breakfasts. My favorite mix-ins for these egg bites are spinach, bell pepper, red onion and feta cheese. This recipe is easy to customize to make other flavor combinations, and Iโve given you some suggestions in the recipe post.
Make Ahead Egg Recipes
When I have busy mornings ahead I love to prep breakfast ahead of time. These meal prep egg recipes freeze wonderfully. They’ll allow you to enjoy a delicious, filling breakfast even on your busiest mornings.
Broccoli Cheddar Mini Frittatas
Looking for a make ahead breakfast that kids will love? These frittatas are made in a mini muffins pan, so they’re the perfect size for little hands. A great alternative to scrambled eggs, you’ll need only a few ingredients for this easy egg recipe.
Not Just for Breakfast
Eggs are typically thought of as a breakfast food, but I love to enjoy them for lunch and dinner, too! While any of the egg recipes above can be served for lunch or dinner, below you’ll find a few that are especially suited for a mid-day or evening meal.
I just can’t get enough of this avocado egg salad! It’s extra creamy and so flavorful, made with dill, chives and green onions. Plus, the healthy fats and fiber in avocados made this easy lunch idea extra satisfying.
Best Egg Recipes for Easy Meals
Ingredients
- 2 large eggs
- 1-2 pinches salt, to taste
- ยฝ tablespoon butter
- filling ingredients as desired, see notes below, such as cooked vegetables, cheese, fresh herbs, avocado, etc.
Instructions
- If you are filling your omelet with vegetables that require pre-cooking (such as onions or bell peppers), sautรฉ/cook those first and then set aside.
- Crack the eggs into a small bowl, add a pinch or two of salt, and whisk vigorously, until the eggs are completely combined and uniform.
- Heat the butter in an 8-inch nonstick skillet over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, use a small spatula to spread it out over the bottom and sides of the pan.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet and let cook for 1 minute, without disturbing them. Once the eggs start to set around the edges, use a small spatula to carefully lift one edge of the omelet a bit, tilting the pan, so that the wet eggs can run over the edge and underneath the omelet. Repeat this a few more times, around the edges of the omelet, until no more liquid eggs are left on top.
- Let the omelet continue cooking until the top is mostly set, reducing the heat to low if you feel that the bottom is browning too much before the top cooks to your liking. If needed, you can cover the pan with a lid to help the top cook through.
- Add your desired filling ingredients on one half of the omelet. Fold the other side over to fold the omelet in half. Slide it onto your plate and enjoy!
Notes
- Veggie and Cheese: 2 tablespoons each of sautรฉed red onion, bell pepper and zucchini plus 1-2 tablespoons cheese (shredded cheddar or Monterey jack, crumbled feta or goat cheese).
- Spinach Mushroom: 1/4 cup sautรฉed chopped mushrooms, 1/4 cup spinach (can wilt in skillet if desired), 1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese.
- Denver Omelet: 2 tablespoons each of sautรฉed onion and green bell pepper, 1/4 cup diced cooked ham, 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese.
- Avocado, Tomato and Cheese: 1/4 avocado (sliced), a few cherry tomatoes (halved), 2 tablespoons shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon chopped fresh chives.
I love eggs and always looking for new ways to use them.