Our 31 Best Egg Recipes for Breakfast: Casseroles, Omelets, and More

2016-02-19
Our 31 Best Egg Recipes for Breakfast: Casseroles, Omelets, and More

When it comes to the best breakfast recipes, there's just no competing with the ever-popular egg. Protein-rich egg breakfasts are fluffy and delicious, plus they have staying power for busy days. Poached, scrambled, hard-boiled, or over easy—however you prefer your eggs, we have a variety of delicious egg breakfast recipes to start your day.

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Bacon, Potato, and Kale Frittata

This frittata, packed with superfood kale and hearty potatoes, is a winner. And we can't forget about the real superstar here: bacon. Do breakfast (or dinner!) right with this delicious egg bake.

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Sausage and Egg Po'boys

Lousiana's signature sub gets a morning makeover thanks to hard-cooked eggs, breakfast sausage, and some homemade spicy remoulade. The remoulade is also great on breakfast potatoes and hash browns.

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Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs

Look for a twist on classic egg casserole? This egg bake recipe is mashup of scalloped potatoes and breakfast casserole. Serve it straight from the oven with a sprinkle of chopped tomatoes.

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Crab and Asparagus Frittata

This seafood-filled frittata tastes great and also provides an elegant presentation for your brunch needs. Top with slender asparagus spears, sprinkle with parsley, and serve with hot sauce.

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Breakfast Ham and Egg Cups

Say hello to your new BFF: the muffin tin. Line each cup with deli-style ham, then crack an egg into each. Cherry tomatoes and a spoonful of pesto give the colorful cups a touch of Italy.

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Chicken Frittata with Chimichurri

Do you need to put leftover chicken to use? Use it for breakfast in this delicious frittata that's colored with green chiles, black beans, and fresh cilantro. Homemade chimichurri sauce tops the finished egg bake.

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Omelet for One

Make this famous diner staple at home with your favorite fillings like crisp peppers, chopped onion, avocado, ham, and all under a blanket of melty cheese. Now all you need is an icy glass of OJ!

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Apple-Kielbasa Hash

This easy egg recipe is perfect for mornings with a little chill in the air. Sautee fresh apples with savory kielbasa, potatoes, garlic, and brussels sprouts. Top the dish with fried eggs and let the runny yolks create a rich sauce.

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Ham, Asparagus, and Cheese Strata

Put a twist on a classic egg casserole recipe. Trust us—this stunning strata tastes as fabulous as it looks. Every forkful is filled with fluffy eggs, French bread, and ooey-gooey cheese. As one BHG reviewer raved, "Delicious!! This strata was easy and delicious. This will be a new weekend breakfast favorite."

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Caramelized Onion Breakfast Casserole

Brunch guests will love cutting into this hearty egg casserole featuring caramelized onions, bacon, and broccoli. Plus, because the dish contains eggs, meat, and veggies, it's the only breakfast recipe you'll need to prepare!

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Heirloom Tomato and Egg Toasts

These savory toasts take just 15 minutes to get to the table making this the ideal egg breakfast for weekday mornings or easy entertaining. Adding a little honey to the creamy sauce brings out the natural sweetness of the fresh tomatoes. Finish the dish with cut basil and black pepper.

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Bacon-and-Egg Muffins Recipe

These cornmeal breakfast muffins have scrambled eggs, cheddar cheese, and bacon strips baked right in. Serve the perfectly portioned egg breakfast with maple syrup for a classic sweet-and-savory combo.

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Eggs Benedict Breakfast Bake

Turn a delicious brunch staple into an impressive breakfast dish that's perfect for a crowd. An easy mock hollandaise sauce adds creamy flavor to our tomato- and basil-topped twist on the classic eggs Benedict breakfast.

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Frizzled Eggs over Garlic Steak and Mushroom Hash

Here's a sophisticated spin on steak and eggs. Try the robust combination of steak and mushrooms on the side of your egg breakfast. While it's perfect for a late brunch, this breakfast recipe would also make a great cold-weather dinner.

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Huevos con Migas

This spicy egg recipe will become a morning staple. Fry tortilla chips and cook them with scrambled eggs. Top the finished dish with salsa, homemade crema, and avocado slices.

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Bacon-Spinach Egg Bites

If you love grabbing egg bites with your morning latte at the coffee shop, this is the egg recipe you need. Our basic recipe calls for flavor-boosters like bacon, spinach, bell peppers, and white cheddar. We're also sharing variations like Monte Cristo and Andouille Mushroom.

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Potato-Crusted Ham and Cheese Quiche Bites

Here we're swapping a classic crust for gold potato slices, and the results are delicious. Each bite of this ham and cheese quiche recipe is the perfect combination of crispy edges and a soft custard-like center.

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Huevos Rancheros Skillet

In just 20 minutes, you can have this easy egg skillet on the table. Frozen sweet potato, bottle salsa, and canned beans are easy shortcuts that boost the flavor of this egg recipe for breakfast.

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Ham & Egg Breakfast Sandwich

Stash these ham and egg sandwiches in the freezer, and you'll have a savory, on-the-go breakfast in just minutes. We'll walk you through how to prep the pesto-sauced sandwiches including tips for how to reheat them.

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Spaghetti Squash Frittata Topped with Romesco

Roasted spaghetti squash gives this frittata recipe a unique texture while almonds, roasted peppers, and sherry vinegar lend deep, savory flavors to the creamy romesco sauce.

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Pea and Potato Quiche with Honey Wheat Crust

Showcase the sweetness of fresh spring peas with quiche recipe that's made with a honey-wheat crust. Garlic, gold potatoes, fresh dill, lemon, and goat cheese lend savory notes to each bite.

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Spinach and Sweet Potato Sheet-Pan Quiche

Serve a crowd with this sheet pan egg recipe. As one BHG home cook raves, "This quiche was really delicious! I'm still smiling because I made it and another for a work brunch and hubby said 'Make sure you bring any leftovers home!'"

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Sheet Pan Egg-Stuffed Bagels

To make stuffed bagels, crack an egg into the center of each bagel and top with tomatoes, olives, and feta cheese. As they bake, the edges become crisp and golden while the eggs become perfectly set.

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Skillet-Baked Eggs and Ham

We like to serve this ham and egg recipe with plenty of toasted sourdough bread and fresh fruit. Don't skip the chopped basil on top, it adds freshness to each bite.

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French Omelet

Let us walk you through how to make a French omelet at home. True to the classic, this omelet recipe has no filling and instead highlights the texture of soft cooked eggs.

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Chilaquiles Breakfast Casserole

This egg casserole recipe is loaded with tender corn tortillas, shredded chicken, eggs, and a spicy tomato sauce. Set out the dish right from the oven and let your brunch guests top their own servings with avocado slices, cheese, lime, and fresh cilantro.

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Cheesy Egg Breakfast Sliders

A tray of these cheesy egg sandwiches is our food editor's go-to holiday breakfast. We'll walk you through how to prep them a day ahead so getting the morning meal on the table is stress-free.

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Crustless Denver-Potato Quiche

Instead of the traditional crust, we're adding a crispy topper to this quiche recipe. Load the filling with sliced potatoes, ham, chopped bell peppers, and green onions. Serve it warm with fresh berries.

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Frico Fried Egg and Cheese Breakfast Sandwiches

A layer of crisp pan-fried Parmesan cheese adds the perfect combination of textures to this breakfast sandwich recipe. Finish the egg sandwiches with sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, and provolone cheese.

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Breakfast Fried Rice

The addition of bacon and eggs helps steer this fried rice recipe into breakfast territory. Top the finished one-bowl meal with extra crushed red pepper for spice.

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Salad for Breakfast

Transform classic bacon and eggs into a well-balanced meal by making salad for breakfast. Add lentils, veggies, and chili crisp to the bowl and dress with your favorite vinaigrette.

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