17 Best Egg Dishes for Breakfast

The secret to this Benedict’s svelte but still creamy hollandaise: Greek yogurt replaces nearly all the butter.

Recipe: Eggs Benedict Light

No double boiler required for this easy crème fraîche hollandaise.

Recipe: Mushroom and Soft-Cooked Egg Salad with Hollandaise

Any favorite mushroom, from wild morels to the regular grocery store kind, would be excellent here.

Recipe: Wild Mushroom-Egg Bake

Chopped kalamata olives, capers, and a splash of white balsamic vinegar add Mediterranean flavor to liven up this classic appetizer, making it an inventive choice for breakfast.

Recipe: Mediterranean Deviled Eggs

All the traditional flavors, in casserole form—perfect for the busy host.

Recipe: Baked Chiles Rellenos

Three kinds of cheese, plus shrimp, go into this version of baked chiles rellenos.

Recipe: Roasted Shrimp-Stuffed Poblanos

A Sunset reader shared this decadent combination of scrambled eggs with cream cheese and salmon.

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Breakfast Burrito

This elegant combination goes together in only 30 minutes.

Recipe: Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Eggs

Good thick-cut bacon elevates the classic combination of fried eggs with beans, tortillas, and a tomato-chile sauce.

Recipe: Huevos Rancheros con Bacon

A few key seasonings are all it takes to perk up store-bought salsa and refried beans.

Recipe: Speedy Huevos Rancheros

We love this frittata because it’s loaded with four kinds of fresh vegetables, in addition to sausage and cheese, and is ready in 30 minutes.

Recipe: Swiss Chard and Sausage Frittata

Be sure to serve some crusty bread for mopping up the eggs and garlicky, richly seasoned tomato sauce.

Recipe: Paprika Tomatoes with Poached Eggs (Shakshouka)

A Sunset reader took the flavors she loves in the classic summer salad and turned them into a brunch special.

Recipe: Caprese Skillet Eggs

Our online tasters rave about the layers of flavors in this fresh and hearty vegetarian dish.

Recipe: Red Quinoa Bowl with Swiss Chard and Poached Egg

Go ahead and splurge. Springtime quiche doesn’t get any better than this.

Recipe: Asparagus and Morel Quiche

A California chef created this recipe for camp, but the combination of chipotle potatoes and cheesy scrambled eggs tastes just as good in town.

Recipe: Pinnacles Scramble

The gentle cooking technique for the eggs creates the most sublime scramble we’ve tried.

Recipe: Scrambled Eggs with Meyer Lemon Salsa Verde