What to Cook with Eggs: 20 Easy Recipes

Eggs are the ultimate pantry staple. They're cheap ($0.25-0.35 each), high in protein (6g per egg), and work for any meal. Here are 20 ways to use them.

Breakfast

• Scrambled eggs: The classic. Add cheese, herbs, or vegetables.
• Fried eggs: Sunny side up, over easy, or over hard. 3-5 minutes in a hot pan.
• Omelette: 3 eggs + any fillings. Fold in half when set.
• French toast: Bread dipped in egg + milk + cinnamon, fried in butter.
• Shakshuka: Eggs poached in spiced tomato sauce. Serve with bread.
• Egg muffins: Eggs + vegetables + cheese in a muffin tin. Bake 20 minutes. Meal prep friendly.

Lunch

• Egg salad: Chopped hard-boiled eggs + mayo + mustard + celery. Serve on bread or lettuce.
• Deviled eggs: Hard-boiled eggs halved, yolks mixed with mayo and mustard.
• Quiche: Eggs + cream + cheese + vegetables in a pie crust. Bake 40 minutes.
• Frittata: Like an open-faced omelette. Eggs + vegetables + cheese baked in a skillet.
• Cobb salad: Lettuce + hard-boiled egg + chicken + bacon + avocado + blue cheese.

Dinner

• Fried rice: Cold rice + eggs + soy sauce + vegetables. The eggs are the star.
• Carbonara: Pasta + eggs + bacon + parmesan. The eggs create the creamy sauce.
• Curry with eggs: Hard-boiled eggs in coconut curry sauce. Serve over rice.
• Egg drop soup: Broth + beaten eggs + green onions. Ready in 10 minutes.
• Breakfast for dinner: Scrambled eggs + toast + bacon + fruit. No shame.

Snacks

• Hard-boiled eggs: The original grab-and-go snack. 6g protein each.
• Pickled eggs: Hard-boiled eggs in vinegar brine. Last 3-4 months in the fridge.
• Scotch eggs: Hard-boiled eggs wrapped in sausage, breaded, and fried.
• Cloud eggs: Whipped egg whites baked with yolk in the center. Looks fancy, tastes great.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many eggs can I eat per day?

For most healthy adults, 1-3 eggs per day is fine. The cholesterol in eggs has less impact on blood cholesterol than previously thought. If you have heart disease or diabetes, talk to your doctor.

What's the difference between brown and white eggs?

Just the color of the hen. Brown eggs come from brown-feathered hens, white eggs from white-feathered hens. Nutritionally identical.