Fabulous Fresh Egg Recipes
Smoked Salmon and Roasted Pepper Frittata [1]
Veggies and low-fat cottage cheese stretch the eggs in this frittata, a breakfast main dish that's both healthy and low-cost (about $1.75 a serving!). A little salmon or ham boosts the flavor.
Spicy Brunch Lasagna [5]
This hearty brunch casserole features Italian sausage, purchased Alfredo sauce, hash browns, mozzarella cheese, oven-ready lasagna noodles and cottage cheese.
Spring Egg Scramble [9]
Scrambles are a blank slate that you can adapt to every season, varying the veggies to use whatever you have on hand. More lunch-like than breakfasty, this version begs for a salad and buttered toast. The recipe comes from The Birchwood Cafe Cookbook [10] (University of Minnesota Press, $29.95).
Also from The Birchwood Cafe Cookbook, [10] a perfect accompaniment to the scramble: Green Tea Vinaigrette on mixed greens. Minneapolis chef Marshall Paulsen created the unusual dressing when matcha was the surprise ingredient in a chef’s challenge.
Spring Egg Scramble [11]
Tomato-Zucchini Strata [15]
Swiss cheese, plump tomatoes, tender zucchini and herbs flavor this rich breakfast bake. Bonus: You can make it a day ahead and bake it in the morning.
Pork ‘n’ Pippins Quiche [19]
Round Barn Farm Bed and Breakfast and Bread in Red Wing, Minnesota, serves this sweet-and-savory quiche with a dollop of sour cream and seasoned, broiled tomato halves on the side.
Steak, Egg and Goat Cheese Pizza [23]
Eggs on pizza? Yes, please! The runny yolks mix deliciously with savory roast beef and tangy goat cheese. To make it a meal, pair with a simple salad.
Breakfast Burritos [27]
Combine hash browns, sausage, bacon, eggs, cheese and chopped veggies for a hearty breakfast tortilla. Top the colorful mixture with cool sour cream and spicy salsa in this recipe inspired by RAGBRAI vendor Farm Boys.
Breakfast Burritos [28]
Potato-Thyme Frittata [31]
This flavorful frittata can be a simple brunch or weeknight supper dish; if you don't have fresh thyme, just substitute dried. The recipe comes from Urban Roots Farm in Springfield, Missouri.
Any-Flavor Mini Quiche [35]
Talk about easy! You can prep these delicious little quiches the night before, or make them in the morning while the oven preheats. They're perfect for brunch parties, and you can use whatever meat, cheese and veggies you have on hand.
A Hole-in-One Breakfast [39]
Our egg cooked in toast is a classic American breakfast recipe that's also been known as egg in a basket and knothole egg.
Swiss Chard, Egg and Potato Wrap [43]
Healthy tip: By mixing egg whites and whole eggs, you can trim some fat and cholesterol without losing all the flavor. And you get that nice yellow color, too.
Bacon, Ham and Egg Hash [47]
Family-pleasing favorites—bacon, ham, cheese, potatoes and eggs—combine in this simple, hearty brunch or breakfast dish. Pork producers Monica and Randy Duffe of Wilton, Iowa, contributed the recipe.
Egg 'n' Bacon Breakfast Casserole [51]
South Dakota chef Doug Hanson shared this make-ahead recipe from his grandmother. "It's easy to make on Christmas Eve and pop in the oven Christmas morning while watching the kids play with toys," he says. "You can't go wrong with eggs, cheese and bacon."
Sausage Polenta with Nestled Eggs [55]
Green chiles and shredded cheese lend Southwest flavor to this hearty breakfast casserole that you can prepare the night before and bake in the morning.
Smoked Turkey and Sweet Potato Hash [59]
This colorful one-skillet meal lends itself to improvisation; you could trade the red sweet peppers for green, the spinach for kale, the turkey for ham or the fried eggs for scrambled. Of course, we think the original recipe is pretty darn perfect, with a blend of potatoes and tasty browned onions whose caramelly flavor ties the dish together.
Wake Up Ham-and-Egg Baskets [63]
Try serving this no-fuss breakfast dish with warm-from-the-oven rolls or muffins.
Spinach Quiche [67]
This easy breakfast pie, packed with nutrient-rich spinach, isn’t overly eggy like some quiches. The recipe comes from Carol Reimer of Brownsburg, Indiana.
Spinach Quiche [68]
Asparagus-Zucchini Frittata [71]
Crisp-tender asparagus and zucchini bring color to this healthy, crowd-pleasing casserole. Each serving has just 84 calories and 2 grams of fat.
Eggs Benedict with Maltaise Sauce [75]
What's Maltaise Sauce, you ask? It's just hollandaise sauce with a bit of orange zest and juice added. But you wouldn't believe how that bit of zing transforms this brunch standard.
Herbed Egg-Potato Bake [79]
You can assemble the cheesy Herbed Egg-Potato Bake up to two days ahead and refrigerate it.
Chicken Caesar Egg Sandwich [83]
Bacon, grilled chicken, crisp romaine and a fried egg crowd inside a flaky croissant. Our dressing includes anchovy fillets for authentic Caesar flavor; if you'd prefer to leave them out, increase the Worcestershire sauce to 2 teaspoons. (Or you can substitute bottled Caesar dressing for the homemade to make the recipe more streamlined.)
Mini Egg Pastries with Bearnaise Sauce [87]
The Cold Spring Inn in Hubertus, Wisconsin, served these elegant brunch pastries with cinnamon rolls and fruit. The herby bearnaise sauce is a bit fussy to make compared to purchased hollandaise sauce, but you'll notice a real difference in flavor.
Heirloom Tomato and Onion Quiche [91]
The recipe was developed for heirloom tomatoes such as Cherokee Purple or Brandywine, but if those aren't available, use whatever kind of tomatoes you like. Drain sliced tomatoes on a paper towel before adding them to the quiche, and they won't release as much water.
Southwestern Black Bean and Andouille Frittata [95]
For a healthier (though less zippy) version of this crowd-pleasing frittata, use smoked turkey sausage links instead of spicy andouille.
Eggs Goldenrod [99]
This dish is terrific for brunch or a light supper. Hard-cooked eggs are simmered in a delicate white sauce that's ladled over warm biscuits.
Eggs Goldenrod [100]
Mushroom, Asparagus and Tofu Quiches [103]
Tofu and soy cheese boost the protein of this golden vegetable and egg dish. Use fresh assorted mushrooms, including morels.
Spinach-Asparagus Quiche [107]
This hearty quiche recipe comes from Fire Lake Camp farm in Paola, Kansas, where a U-pick asparagus patch draws visitors every spring.
Spinach-Asparagus Quiche [108]
A Twist on Deviled Eggs [111]
Shrimp, Italian seasonings and Asian seasonings offer some new ways to make this traditional recipe.
Inspired Deviled Eggs [112]
Mushroom and Egg Casserole [115]
Crumbled prosciutto or bacon seasons this cheesy casserole. You can use either shiitake or button mushrooms in the dish.
Quick and easy egg dishes [119]
Fast zap: Line a custard cup with a slice of ham or luncheon meat, break in an egg, prick the yolk, and microwave the whole thing. It's a warm breakfast in minutes.
Quick meal: Wrap a cooked egg, sauteed veggies and shredded cheese in a tortilla.
Faux Devil: Halve hard-cooked eggs and top with a dollop of sour cream, mayo or dressing.
Egg tips [122]
Storing eggs: Store raw eggs in their original carton in a refrigerator set at 40 degrees or below for as long as four weeks. A hard-cooked egg keeps in the fridge for up to a week.
Warm them up: When hard-cooking eggs, don't shock them by dropping them into boiling water. You could crack the egg that way. Start them out in cold water, then bring them to a boil.
Egg benefit: An average-size egg contains 12 percent of the recommended daily allowance of protein, which means it can help you feel full longer.