Eggs are the quintessential breakfast food, but limiting them to just the morning hours is seriously missing out.
They’re cheap, quick to cook, and packed with protein, which makes them perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a midnight snack.
These 19 recipes show just how versatile eggs can be. If you’ve got a carton in the fridge, you’ve got so many food options, so let’s go!
Spicy Shakshuka With Green Onion, Goat Cheese, & Avocado
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This tasty Middle Eastern spicy shakshuka (also spelled shakshouka) is the perfect breakfast or brunch dish! To cool off the warm spices of this shakshuka, it has goat cheese and avocado on top, as well as green onion and cilantro for added flavor.
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Smoked Salmon Frittata
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This Smoked Salmon Frittata is a simple recipe that’s perfect for breakfast or brunch. Loaded with smoked salmon, feta cheese, red onions, and spinach, this dish is ready in no time and packed with flavor!
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Egg Curry
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This Indian Egg Curry recipe is all the good things. It is easy, simple, and creamy with a coconutty flavor. Plus, it is made from pantry staples and tastes much better a couple of hours after cooking.
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Easy Shakshuka Recipe
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This beautifully colorful, naturally gluten-free, traditional shakshuka dish requires just 15 minutes of active prep time and can be eaten any time of day, any time of year.
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Mexican Eggs in Purgatory
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Mexican eggs in purgatory is a twist on the classic Italian dish “uova in purgatorio”. This recipe has a South of the Border spin and poaches them in a spicy chorizo cantina salsa. Serve over rice or with a corn tortilla casserole; it is comfort food that is easy to prepare.
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Egg Custard Pie
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This Egg custard pie is a light-tasting, sweet treat. This is a perfect summer dessert because it isn’t too heavy while still adding a nice finish to any meal.
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Corned Beef Hash With Shirred Eggs
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This Corned Beef Hash with Shirred Eggs is made from leftover corned beef and roasted potatoes! It’s an easy meal to make with leftovers.
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Silky Chinese Steamed Eggs
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These Chinese steamed eggs are silky smooth, with a custard-like texture. Made by steaming a mix of eggs and chicken stock, this dish offers a delicate flavor that’s both comforting and delicious.
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Ponche Crema Recipe (Venezuelan Eggnog)
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This is the most delicious homemade Ponche Crema recipe (Venezuelan version of Eggnog)! It’s creamy, smooth, and flavorful, and only made with simple ingredients like milk, egg yolks, spices, and the soft, sweet, and aromatic aged rum.
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Italian Spaghetti Carbonara Frittata
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This spaghetti carbonara frittata recipe is a delicious way to use up leftover spaghetti or linguine. Full of the flavors of a traditional spaghetti carbonara, you can eat this frittata hot or cold. Like carbonara, this frittata includes eggs, grated cheese (parmigiano and/or pecorino), and guanciale or pancetta.
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Yam Khai Dao (Thai Fried Egg Salad)
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This Yam Khai Dao is a crispy, crunchy, spicy, and tangy Thai fried egg salad that is seriously delicious. Fried eggs are sliced and paired with a mix of veggies, then tossed in a bold and flavorful dressing to create a perfect salad.
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Ground Pork Stir Fry With Holy Basil (Pad Kra Pao)
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Thai spicy ground pork stir fry with holy basil (Pad Kra Pao) is a simple and delicious 30-minute meal you must try! Loaded with fresh basil and green beans, this nutritious stir fry is typically served with rice, but can also be enjoyed on its own.
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Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches
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These egg and cucumber sandwiches are delicate little morsels filled with creamy, savory, and delightfully peppery egg mayonnaise, then topped with a crunchy, cooling slice of cucumber.
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Egg and Prawn Stir Fry
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This quick and easy Egg and Prawn Stir Fry Recipe is quick and delicious. Made up of fluffy eggs and juicy prawns, this comforting dish makes for a perfect match with rice.
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Roasted Vegetable Frittata
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Roasted slabs of summer squash and yellow peppers are layered in a loaf pan with just the right amount of herby ricotta and egg, and the slightest amount of sliced potato on top and bottom to create a perfectly textured, delicately flavored, and uniquely layered frittata.
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Asparagus Goat Cheese Sourdough Quiche
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This Asparagus Goat Cheese Sourdough Quiche is made with a flaky and savory sourdough quiche crust, and is perfect for breakfast, brunch, dinner, or hosting guests.
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Dill Pickle Egg Salad Recipe
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This Dill Pickle Egg Salad is perfect for sandwiches, wraps, or enjoyed straight from the bowl. It’s a refreshing and simple recipe, ferfect for easy lunches all summer long!
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Egg White Smoked Salmon Wrap With Goat Cheese and Spinach
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This Egg White Smoked Salmon Wrap is filled with goat cheese and spinach for a nutritious and filling heart-healthy option any time of day.
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Easy Pickled Eggs
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These pickled eggs with garlic are a yummy, savory snack. They only need a few ingredients and use an easy no-canning method. They make a great protein-packed snack.
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