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

Spanish Eggs

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

bacon potato and kale frittata
Blaine Moats

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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Eggs and Bacon Dutch Baby

cast iron skillet with puffed pancake filled with eggs, bacon, and spinach
Brie Passano

A Dutch Baby is a puffed pancake that's baked in the oven. Here we've filled the savory batter with fresh herbs, Parmesan cheese, and bacon. Top the finished dish with creamy soft boiled eggs and garlicky sauteed spinach.

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Sunshine Toast with Bacon and Tomatoes

Sunshine Toast with Bacon and Tomatoes
Andy Lyons

Waking up is easy when sunshine toast is involved. Here's how this breakfast recipe with eggs comes together:

1. Use a sun-shape cutter to cut the centers out of sliced bread.

2. Crack, pour, and sizzle fresh eggs in their centers.

3. Top with tomatoes, cheese, and other good stuff!

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Build-Your-Own Eggs Benedict

overhead table view with two plates of eggs benedict
Carson Downing

Hosting a brunch and need a showstopping main dish? Try our Test Kitchen-approved DIY eggs benedict. Whip up our foolproof poached eggs and hollandaise sauce as the base of the dish. From there, guests can build their own using toppings like ham, tomatoes, spinach, avocado, bacon, and crab.

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Sausage and Egg Po'boys

Sausage and Egg Po'Boys
Andy Lyons

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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Egg White Omelet

Egg White Omelet

For a healthier yet equally delicious version of whole-egg omelets, lose the yolks and whip up egg white omelets instead. Choose from one of our fun fillings!

- Spinach-Feta

- Tomato-Avocado

- Potato-Bacon

- Bean

- Italian

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Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs

Cheesy Potato Bake with Eggs
Andy Lyons

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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Eggs and Canadian Bacon in Pita Pockets

Eggs and Canadian Bacon in Pita Pockets
Peter Krumhardt

These super-stuffed breakfast pockets start with scrambled eggs and finish with your favorite a.m. fixings: Canadian bacon, green onion, cheddar cheese, and a dash (or two) of hot sauce.

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Crab and Asparagus Frittata

Crab and Asparagus Frittata in cast iron pan
Blaine Moats

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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Asparagus Egg Sandwiches

Asparagus-Egg Breakfast Sandwich
Andy Lyons

Give your breakfast sandwich a fresh garden spin with tender asparagus spears and avocado spread. Don't skip the finishing touch of coarse sea salt and black pepper.

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Greens, Eggs & Ham Frittata

Greens, Eggs & Ham Frittata
Jacob Fox

The best part about this egg recipe for breakfast? It's endlessly customizable. Go ahead and use whatever greens you have in your fridge. As one BHG home cook shares, "This was amazing! I used pepper jack cheese instead of the Monterey, as that was what I had on hand. This is a recipe that lends itself well to substitutions."

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Oatmeal with Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Avocado, Cheddar and Chives

Oatmeal with Sunny-Side Up Eggs, Avocado, Cheddar, and Chives in white bowl

Bet you've never tried oatmeal quite like this before. Ditch the berries and honey for sunny-side-up eggs and creamy Gruyere cheese. Avocado slices give you energy that lasts all morning long.

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Breakfast Ham and Egg Cups

Breakfast Ham and Egg Cups
Andy Lyons

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

Chicken Frittata Chimichurri
Blaine Moats

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

Omelet for One
Jason Donnelly

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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Pressure Cooker Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Bowl

Pressure Cooker Bacon and Eggs Breakfast Bowl
Jason Donnelly

This protein-packed breakfast bowl starts with a base of savory oats. Dress them up with cheddar cheese and thinly sliced green onions. Crispy bacon and fried eggs are the perfect topper for this easy breakfast recipe.

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Apple-Kielbasa Hash

Apple-Kielbasa Hash in skillet topped with 3 fried eggs and toast
Jason Donnelly

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

Ham-Asparagus and Cheese Strata
Kritsada Panichgul

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

Caramelized Onion Breakfast Casserole
Blaine Moats

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

Heirloom Tomato and Egg Toasts
Jacob Fox

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

Best Crowd-Pleasing Breakfast Recipe Ever: Bacon and Egg Muffins

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

Eggs Benedict Bake
Scott Little

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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Fried Egg Toast with Tomatoes

Fried Egg Toast Tomatoes
Jason Donnelly

To frame your fried egg inside whole grain toast, simply cut a hole using a circle cookie cutter. Tomatoes, green onions, and Parmesan cheese add unexpected freshness to this open-face egg sandwich.

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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

Huevos Con Migas
Blaine Moats

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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