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    Home » Meal Planning

    40+ Things to Make with Eggs

    Published: Apr 4, 2023 by Jessica Fisher

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    When you’re looking for a versatile protein to feature in meals that pleases omnivores and vegetarians alike, look no further than eggs. There are so many tasty things to make with eggs! They can be served any time of the day as a delicious main dish protein or in desserts that the whole family can enjoy.

    Whether you slide a couple of fried eggs on your avocado toast or tuck some scrams into your breakfast tacos, eggs are a great ingredient to keep on hand. I can’t stop eating these Easy Quinoa Egg Bites, something like mini egg muffins, while my kids love having this Ham Egg Bake on the regular for Meal Prep Breakfasts. There are no end to the tasty things to make with eggs!

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    I know what you think when you see an egg: Incredible. Edible.

    Indeed, that ad agency had it right. The egg is, indeed, an incredible edible. As a frugal protein source, eggs can’t be beaten (no pun intended) for versatility, taste, and affordability. 

    There are so many great things to make with eggs. That must be why we go through six dozen a week at my house!

    There’s nothing like deviled eggs at a picnic or poached eggs for featuring on eggs benedict! Eggs are top on our budget grocery list — and should be something you regularly keep on hand.

    Why Do This

    Eggs are cheap. Even though they’ve gone up in price over the last few months, eggs are still a competitively priced protein source. At less than a dollar per serving, that’s a good cheap eat.

    Eggs are super easy to make. Whether you serve scrambled eggs with smoked salmon, a breakfast casserole with cheese and bacon, or baked eggs with a spicy sausage sauce, most egg dishes come together quickly and easily, without a lot of fuss.

    We love eggs for their versatility. They are welcome additions to breakfast, brunch, lunch, snack, dinner, or even dessert! There are so many great ways to prepare eggs — even sweet egg recipes like crepes or meringues are welcome at the table!

    Tips for Success

    Purchase eggs that are within their sell-by date and have clean, uncracked shells. They should be refrigerated at the store and refrigerated once you get them home – unless you live in places that don’t refrigerate their eggs. 

    Look for them on clearance at your local grocery store. Provided the eggs aren’t past their sell-by date, you can snatch up sale eggs at a really great price. Just be sure to make a plan to use them quickly.

    Try different ways to serve them! Eggs on their own can be baked, boiled, scrambled, poached, and fried. They can even be cooked in the slow cooker! 

    Don’t forget to hard cook eggs. You can serve hard-boiled eggs in lots of recipes. 

    Freeze egg dishes unbaked. The texture of cooked eggs changes under freezing, typically not for the better. Freeze quiche and other egg casseroles unbaked for the best texture. You can bake from frozen, making quiche a great brunch dish to make ahead of time.

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    FAQs

    How do I know if an egg is still good?

    One rule of thumb is the float test. Place the uncooked egg (in its shell) in a bowl of water. If the egg lies on its side, it is very fresh. If it stands up, some oxygen has infiltrated the shell’s barrier. It is still good for baking and will make easy-peel hard-boiled eggs.

    However, if it floats, the egg may be bad. The USDA recommends cracking it open; if the odor or the appearance is off, the egg should be discarded.

    Do the sell-by dates on eggs matter?

    Raw eggs in the shell are good for 3 to 5 weeks in the refrigerator. There should be a pack date and possibly a sell-by date on the carton. Sell-by dates must be within 30 days of packing, meaning that the eggs could be good for at least a week after the sell-by date.

    Egg carton dates are not a federal requirement, and there is some difference from state to state.

    What should I serve with eggs for dinner?

    While some folks may balk at eggs for dinner, the French have been serving eggs for the evening meal for eons, especially since they don’t generally serve eggs at breakfast! Serving eggs for dinner is a great way to enjoy an affordable protein. You can recreate breakfast for dinner or serve a quiche or egg bake alongside a salad or other veggie side dishes. 

    How long is a cooked egg good for?

    Hard-cooked eggs are good for a week, under refrigeration. All other prepared egg dishes should be consumed within 2 to 4 days.

    Can you freeze eggs?

    While eggs in the shell cannot be frozen, egg whites and beaten whole eggs can be frozen. One of my favorite freezer meal preps is unbaked egg dish, such as quiche or frittata.

    an array of quiche, bagels, and other brunch food items on a wood table.

    Cheap Meals with Eggs

    Most things you make with eggs can be very affordable meals. You can add meat or not, so you can keep the costs low.

    Fried Eggs
    Fried eggs are simple and delicious — any time of the day. Here’s how to make several in a pan at one time.
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    How to Make Simple Hard Cooked Eggs
    Make perfect hard cooked eggs every time in the electric pressure cooker.
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    Skillet-Poached Eggs with Spinach, Pea Tendrils, and Leeks
    Eggs cooked on a bed of spinach with aromatic leeks are a great way to start the day. Serve these skillet eggs for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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    Eggs and Spinach in a skillet on a board
    Jace’s Breakfast Burritos
    Wake your people up with the aroma of carne asada grilling. Jace’s Breakfast Burritos will make everyone’s weekend!
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    Breakfast Burrito Ideas
    Everybody loves breakfast burritos for a hearty and tasty first meal of the day. Create a serve-yourself bar with these Breakfast Burrito Ideas.
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    Eggs and Sweet Potato Hash with Brussels Sprouts and Mushrooms
    Stir up a hearty sweet potato hash with brussels sprouts and mushrooms. Eggs nestled in the vegetables bring protein to a tasty, power-packed meal, perfect for a Whole 30.
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    Egg and Sausage Breakfast Bowls
    Enjoy an easy and customizable first meal of the day with breakfasts bowls topped with sausage, vegetables, eggs and anything else you like.
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    Greek Eggs
    Brighten up your morning with tangy Greek Eggs chock full of vegetables and Mediterranean flavor. You’ll never be bored at breakfast again!
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    Denver Scramble
    The Denver Scramble is an easy, filling breakfast. Ham, onions, and peppers are tucked into pillows of scrambled eggs. Yum!
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    Hashbrown Breakfast Stacks Recipe
    Hashbrown Breakfast Stacks come together easily with less than 10 ingredients to create a tasty and filling breakfast or meal anytime of day.
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    Huevos Rancheros
    These “ranchers eggs” are such a great thing to wake up to. Huevos Rancheros also makes a great quick supper.
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    Egg Casserole & Baked Egg Recipes

    Baking eggs into savory dishes is one of the easiest things to make with eggs. You can adjust the mix-ins to suit what you have on hand, making it a great way to avoid food waste.

    Easy Quinoa Egg Bites
    Ready for a simple, make-ahead breakfast that's great for on-the-go? These Easy Quinoa Egg Bites are just the ticket to fuel you for the morning.
    Check out this recipe
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    Bacon and Spinach Frittata Bites
    These Bacon and Spinach Frittata Bites are easy to make for a tasty breakfast, lunch, or cocktail bite.
    Check out this recipe
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    Egg Bake with Ham and Spinach
    Breakfast, brunch, or even dinner will be cozy and delicious when you serve up this Ham and Spinach Egg Bake. It’s super easy to pull together in minutes.
    Check out this recipe
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    Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole
    Enjoy a flavorful breakfast or brunch with this Sausage Egg Hash Brown Casserole. It’s very make-ahead, making it a great way to start the day.
    Check out this recipe
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    Spicy Turkey Egg Bake
    Turkey spiced with spices and chiles is enrobed in a creamy egg mixture. This turkey egg bake is perfect for holiday brunches.
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    Sausage Vegetable Frittata
    Enjoy an easy, make-ahead egg dish full of flavor. This Sausage Vegetable Frittata is great for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
    Check out this recipe
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    Southwestern Oven Omelet
    Make your mornings extra special with this easy oven omelet with a southwestern flair. Flavorful chiles and peppers and sharp cheddar cheese make this meatless egg dish something worth waking up to.
    Check out this recipe
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    Overnight Egg Bake with Bacon and Cheddar
    Breakfast comes together easily in this hearty egg casserole. Studded with bacon and cheddar cheese this egg bake is one you’ll want on repeat.
    Check out this recipe
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    Bacon and Broccoli Egg Bake
    This egg dish, composed of broccoli, bacon, leeks, cheese, and eggs is very make-ahead, allowing you to be hands-free in the morning. You can prepare this the night before and slide it into the oven the next day.
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    Omelets

    Omelets top the list of easy things to make with eggs. You can just as easily serve them at dinner as you can at breakfast. Adjust the fillings to suit your preferences.

    Fajita Omelet
    Try this Fajita Omelet for a nice switch to your omelet repertoire. Full of veggies and topped with avocado, it’s a great start to the day.
    Check out this recipe
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    Basic Omelet
    This omelet dish makes for an easy dinner recipe and a great way to use leftovers.
    Check out this recipe
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    bacon and broccoli quiche with piece removed

    Quiches

    Quiches are such elegant things to make with eggs. Fill a pie crust with a creamy egg custard and add whatever fillings you have on hand.

    Basic Quiche Recipe
    The basic quiche recipe is not complicated. Eggs and cream form a luscious custard that you pour into a pie crust and customize with your favorite fillings. Learn the basics to your classic quiche recipe.
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    Quiche Florentine
    When you're looking for a simple and affordable dish to impress, look no further than Quiche Florentine, a combination of an egg custard baked in a pie crust with spinach and Swiss cheese. Not only is it utterly delicious and a wee bit fancy, but it's also vegetarian, making it a welcome addition to breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
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    Bacon Quiche with Broccoli & Cheddar
    This Bacon Quiche with Broccoli & Cheddar comes together quickly and easily, yet it feels like an elegant meal. It’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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    Ham and Gruyere Quiche with Leeks
    This quiche, rich with ham, Gruyere Cheese, and Leeks will make any breakfast, lunch, or dinner shine.
    Check out this recipe
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    Sandwiches & Wraps

    Hard-cooked or fried eggs are excellent to incorporate into sandwiches and wraps, making them go-to things to make with eggs for busy folks.

    Breakfast Sandwich Recipe
    A Breakfast Sandwich is not only an easy meal on the go, but it’s also one that you can stash in the freezer for those super busy mornings. Check out how simple it is to make a batch for yourself!
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    Egg Salad BLT Sandwich
    Can’t decide between an egg salad sandwich and a BLT? You don’t have to! This Egg Salad BLT sandwich combines them both into one fantastic meal.
    Check out this recipe
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    Egg Plus Salad Sandwiches
    Easy sandwich with hard boiled egg and veggies.
    Check out this recipe
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    Picnic Sandwich
    Enjoy eating in the great outdoors with this easy, make-ahead picnic sandwich. Meatless and packed with lots of fresh veggies, it’ll do your summer good.
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    Veggie Pesto Sandwich
    A veggie pesto sandwich that’s perfect for packing!
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    Salads

    Eggs are an easy addition to salads — more tasty things to make with eggs!

    Ham and Egg Salad Recipe
    Ham and eggs are a natural pair, especially in a sandwich-style salad featuring green garlic, spicy brown mustard, and crunchy celery.
    Check out this recipe
    dish of ham and egg salad with lettuce leaves
    Turkey and Ham Cobb Salad
    A Cobb Salad is full of flavor so it never need be boring. This one with ham and turkey gets dressed up with bacon and leeks.
    Check out this recipe
    A platter with cobb salad
    Salade Nicoise Recipe
    Salade Nicoise is one of the traditional French salads, composed rather than tossed, and featuring fresh vegetables, tiny salty black olives, and tuna.
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    Dessert Recipes with Eggs

    Surprisingly, there are quite a lot of desserts that focus on eggs to give them lift and texture. Clearly, sweet things to make with eggs are a favorite here!

    Easy Homemade Crepes
    Enjoy homemade crepes, save money, and enjoy la belle vie. This easy recipe will get you hooked on making crepes yourself at home.
    Check out this recipe
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    Sourdough French Toast
    Use up sourdough bread that might be near its end in this tasty Sourdough French toast, accented with honey for just the right balance of tang and sweetness.
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    Buttered Maple French Toast Casserole
    Enjoy a leisurely breakfast or brunch with this buttered maple French toast casserole. It’s make-ahead and will make someone happy. Very happy.
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of French toast with syrup
    Oven French Toast
    Enjoy French Toast any day of the week with this easy recipe for baking it in the oven. It’s simple, delicious, and freezer-friendly.
    Check out this recipe
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    Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
    Homemade Lemon Meringue Pie is not complicated to make, but it feels like a million dollars. It’s tart and sweet, buttery and creamy, a perfect pie to celebrate a special occasion or enjoy any day.
    Check out this recipe
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    Lemon Meringue Cookies
    These gluten and dairy free lemon cookies are like little clouds of heaven!
    Check out this recipe
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    Cornbread Waffles
    Celebrate a bright new day with these tangy buttermilk cornbread waffles. Gild the lily with a little honey butter or top them with Whipped Cream and blueberries.
    Check out this recipe
    close-up of waffles stacked on a plate topped with whipped cream and blueberries.
    Oatmeal Waffles
    Enjoy a batch of oatmeal waffles, full of whole grain flour, oats, buttermilk, eggs, oil, vanilla, and leavening. This oatmeal waffle recipe is easy to meal prep three different ways!
    Check out this recipe
    A plate of oatmeal waffles on a table
    Aebleskiver Recipe
    Enjoy a traditional Danish holiday treat when you make Aebleskiver. This simple recipe for Danish pancakes bakes up light and fluffy. Serve with powdered sugar and berry jam.
    Check out this recipe
    aebleskiver on plate with jam cup.
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    This post was originally published on September 23, 2012. It has been updated for content and clarity.

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    1. Elecia

      September 23, 2012 at 11:53 am

      i thought that these we all great suggestion but all i have in my house is bread and some egg and flour and some other basic stuff i cannot make any of these the crepes looked really good but i did not find the recipe and what was i going to put in them

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      • Jessica

        September 23, 2012 at 12:14 pm

        Bread, eggs, and flour would be good for french toast or you could make egg sandwiches with the eggs and bread.

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