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17 Best Egg Dishes for Breakfast

Will it be baked or Benedict, frittata or fried? You just might want to try them all

Elaine Johnson
1 /17 Yunhee Kim

Eggs Benedict Light

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

Recipe: Eggs Benedict Light

2 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Mushroom and Soft-Cooked Egg Salad with Hollandaise

No double boiler required for this easy crème fraîche hollandaise.

Recipe: Mushroom and Soft-Cooked Egg Salad with Hollandaise

3 /17 Karen Steffens

Wild Mushroom-Egg Bake

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

Recipe: Wild Mushroom-Egg Bake

4 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Mediterranean Deviled Eggs

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

5 /17 James Carrier

Baked Chiles Rellenos

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

Recipe: Baked Chiles Rellenos

6 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Roasted Shrimp-Stuffed Poblanos

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

Recipe: Roasted Shrimp-Stuffed Poblanos

7 /17 Iain Bagwell

Smoked Salmon Breakfast Burrito

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

Recipe: Smoked Salmon Breakfast Burrito

8 /17 Iain Bagwell

Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Eggs

This elegant combination goes together in only 30 minutes.

Recipe: Parmesan Toasts with Asparagus, Prosciutto, and Eggs

9 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Huevos Rancheros con Bacon

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

Recipe: Huevos Rancheros con Bacon

10 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Speedy Huevos Rancheros

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

Recipe: Speedy Huevos Rancheros

11 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Swiss Chard and Sausage Frittata

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

12 /17 Leo Gong

Paprika Tomatoes with Poached Eggs (Shakshouka)

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)

13 /17 Iain Bagwell

Caprese Skillet Eggs

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

Recipe: Caprese Skillet Eggs

14 /17 Iain Bagwell

Red Quinoa Bowl with Swiss Chard and Poached Egg

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

15 /17 Annabelle Breakey

Asparagus and Morel Quiche

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

Recipe: Asparagus and Morel Quiche

16 /17 Thomas J. Story

Pinnacles Scramble

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

17 /17 Ngoc Minh Ngo

Scrambled Eggs with Meyer Lemon Salsa Verde

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

Recipe: Scrambled Eggs with Meyer Lemon Salsa Verde