11 Easy, Tasty Breakfast Recipes With Eggs

Trust us, these recipes are as versatile as they are delicious.

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By now, we all know that egg recipes are much more than breakfast and brunch dishes—but that doesn't mean we don't appreciate a good egg breakfast. Breakfast ideas with eggs include everything from breakfast sandwiches to egg casseroles (aka a strata) to toast topped with a fried egg. Not all egg recipes for breakfast are healthy egg recipes, but many of these ideas pack the protein-loaded punch you want in the morning. (And if you want extra nutrition, you can always add spinach or another veggie of your choice.)

Take a look through these breakfast ideas with eggs for plenty of options for your morning meal. From healthy breakfast ideas to more indulgent, brunch-perfect ones, our list of great egg recipes for breakfast has it all. We even have quick options, for those mornings when you're just trying to get out the door, and more intensive ones that might take you a bit longer to make—but will be well worth the effort when you sit down to eat. Pick up a dozen of eggs (or two, or three) and get cracking. Your morning routine will thank you.

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Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata

Breakfast ideas with eggs - Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin Strata
Brie Passano

Breakfast egg casseroles don't get better than a strata. This strata recipe combines all the fixings of a great egg sandwich—English muffins, bacon, cheese, and egg (of course)—in one big-batch, brunch-ready dish.

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Scrambled Egg Tacos

Breakfast ideas with eggs - Scrambled Egg Tacos
Charles Masters

The easier alternative to a breakfast burrito, these egg tacos make for a great morning meal. Like all tacos, it can be dressed up with some of your favorite breakfast ingredients: Bacon or breakfast sausage are great additions for extra protein.

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Crunchy Skillet Eggs With Herbs

Breakfast ideas with eggs - Crunchy Skillet Eggs With Herbs
Jen Causey

Turn a fried egg into a great breakfast event for two with this simple egg breakfast dish, which comes together quickly but still has some herbs and white balsamic vinegar for high-end flavor.

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Egg in a Hole With Smoked Salmon

Egg in a Hole With Smoked Salmon
Charles Masters

This tasty breakfast looks gourmet, but takes just 10 minutes from start to finish. Top with smoked salmon, crème fraiche, capers, and sliced red onions.

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Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros
Charles Masters

Sunny-side-up eggs get the Mexican treatment with black beans, salsa, queso fresco, and crisp corn tortillas. If you aren't particularly partial to runny eggs, no problem—just cook them a few minutes longer until the white no longer looks translucent and the edges start to crisp up.

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Spring Hash With Eggs Sunny-Side Up

Spring Hash With Eggs Sunny-Side Up
Christopher Baker

For a veggie-filled take on a classic, make the hash with grated potatoes, zucchini, and chopped dill.

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Oatmeal with Fried Egg and Avocado

While you might not think of avocados and eggs as potential toppings for oatmeal, the two ingredients add lots of fiber, protein, and healthy fats to your breakfast plate. Plus it's hot, quick, easy, and delicious.

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Sautéed Hard-Boiled Egg Breakfast

Hard-boiled eggs are paired with creamy hummus and fluffy pita for a breakfast that you might want to put on repeat. In this recipe, the hard-boiled eggs are seared and seasoned giving them a golden, crispy outside.

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Baked Avocado Egg Cup

This vegetarian, protein-packed breakfast is ultra-portable because the avocado serves as the bowl for the poached egg. The best part? You can make it in under 15 minutes.

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Roasted Potato and Egg Sheet Pan Brunch

While sheet pans are usually synonymous with dinner recipes, this one is perfect for breakfast. Potatoes, Brussels sprouts, spinach, and eggs come together for one delicious dish that can feed a crowd.

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Potato, Egg, and Avocado Hash

If you're looking to cut out some carbs, this toast-free breakfast uses avocados to top this skillet hash that combines potatoes, eggs, peppers, and more.

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