Egg Breakfast Ideas offer a delicious and protein-packed way to start the day, with endless possibilities to suit any taste. Classic choices like scrambled eggs, sunny-side-up, or poached eggs provide simple yet satisfying options, while more creative dishes like shakshuka, huevos rancheros, or egg muffins add bold flavors. For a heartier meal, omelets stuffed with veggies, cheese, and meats or breakfast burritos with scrambled eggs and salsa make great choices.
If you prefer something light, a boiled egg with avocado toast or a fluffy egg-white frittata is a nutritious alternative. For a gourmet touch, try Eggs Benedict with hollandaise sauce or a baked egg casserole filled with spinach, mushrooms, and cheese. Whether you enjoy them fried, boiled, baked, or whisked into a breakfast sandwich, eggs are a versatile ingredient that can elevate any morning meal! 🍳🥑🍞
Egg Breakfast Ideas
Here’s a huge list of 100+ Egg Breakfast Ideas to inspire your mornings! 🍳🥑🥓
🍳 Classic Egg Breakfasts
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Scrambled Eggs – Fluffy and quick to make
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Sunny-Side-Up Eggs – Runny yolk perfection
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Over-Easy Eggs – Slightly cooked yolk, soft inside
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Over-Medium Eggs – More cooked than over-easy
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Over-Hard Eggs – Fully cooked yolk
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Poached Eggs – Soft and silky
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Hard-Boiled Eggs – Great for meal prep
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Soft-Boiled Eggs – Runny yolk for dipping toast
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Fried Eggs – Simple and crispy-edged
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Basted Eggs – Butter-basted for rich flavor
🍞 Egg & Toast Combos
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Classic Egg & Buttered Toast
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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
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French Toast with Eggs
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Egg-in-a-Hole (Egg in Toast)
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Smashed Egg & Avocado Toast
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Cheesy Scrambled Eggs on Sourdough
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Poached Egg on English Muffin
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Toast with Egg & Smoked Salmon
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Garlic Butter Toast with Fried Egg
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Eggs & Pesto on Toast
🌯 Egg Breakfast Wraps & Sandwiches
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Classic Egg & Cheese Breakfast Sandwich
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Egg, Bacon & Cheese Bagel Sandwich
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Egg & Sausage Croissant Sandwich
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Egg & Spinach Breakfast Wrap
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Chorizo & Egg Burrito
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Egg & Ham English Muffin
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Veggie Egg Wrap with Hummus
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Scrambled Egg & Avocado Wrap
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Egg & Cheese Quesadilla
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Spicy Egg & Jalapeño Wrap
🧀 Omelets & Frittatas
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Classic Cheese Omelet
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Ham & Cheese Omelet
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Mushroom & Spinach Omelet
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Denver Omelet (Ham, Peppers, Onion, Cheese)
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Greek Omelet (Feta, Olives, Tomato)
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Bacon & Cheddar Omelet
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Western Omelet
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Chorizo & Pepper Jack Omelet
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Egg White Omelet with Veggies
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Caprese Omelet (Tomato, Mozzarella, Basil)
🍲 Baked & Casserole Egg Dishes
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Baked Egg Cups (Egg Muffins)
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Bacon & Egg Casserole
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Spinach & Feta Egg Bake
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Sausage & Egg Casserole
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Broccoli & Cheddar Egg Bake
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Hash Brown & Egg Casserole
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Tomato & Basil Baked Eggs
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Egg & Sweet Potato Hash Bake
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Zucchini & Egg Frittata Bake
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Mexican-Style Baked Eggs
🌎 International Egg Dishes
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Shakshuka (Eggs Poached in Spicy Tomato Sauce)
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Huevos Rancheros (Eggs, Tortillas, Salsa)
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Japanese Tamago (Sweet Egg Omelet)
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Korean Gyeran Jjim (Steamed Eggs)
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Turkish Menemen (Scrambled Eggs in Spiced Sauce)
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Italian Frittata (Egg & Cheese Bake)
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Spanish Tortilla (Egg & Potato Omelet)
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Indian Egg Curry
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French Oeufs en Cocotte (Baked Eggs in Ramekins)
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British Full Breakfast (Eggs, Beans, Sausage, Toast)
🥓 Protein-Packed Egg Breakfasts
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Steak & Eggs
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Eggs & Turkey Sausage
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Eggs & Chicken Breast
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Eggs & Smoked Salmon
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Eggs & Peanut Butter Toast
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Eggs with Cottage Cheese
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Eggs & Avocado Bowl
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Eggs & Tofu Scramble
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Eggs with Greek Yogurt Bowl
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Eggs with Almond Butter & Banana Toast
🥦 Healthy Egg Breakfasts
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Egg White Scramble with Veggies
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Egg & Spinach Green Smoothie
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Oats with Scrambled Egg (Protein Oatmeal)
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Egg & Quinoa Breakfast Bowl
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Eggs with Roasted Sweet Potatoes
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Egg & Avocado Salad
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Egg & Kale Power Bowl
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Eggs with Whole Grain Toast & Chia Seeds
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Hard-Boiled Egg & Hummus Plate
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Egg & Almond Flour Muffins
🍁 Sweet & Savory Egg Dishes
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Maple Syrup Scrambled Eggs
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Cinnamon French Toast with Egg
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Egg & Berries Breakfast Bowl
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Honey-Drizzled Egg Muffins
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Chocolate Chip Pancakes with Scrambled Eggs
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Eggs & Apple Slices on Toast
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Sweet Potato & Egg Hash with Maple Syrup
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Egg & Banana Protein Pancakes
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Egg & Coconut Flour Waffles
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Egg & Blueberry Protein Smoothie
🍔 Creative & Fun Egg Breakfast Ideas
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Egg McMuffin Copycat
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DIY Breakfast Pizza with Scrambled Eggs
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Egg-Stuffed Bell Peppers
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Mini Egg Tarts
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Egg-Stuffed Croissant Rolls
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Eggs in Avocado Halves
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Egg-Stuffed Mushrooms
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Pancake-Wrapped Scrambled Eggs
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Egg-Stuffed Tomato Cups
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Eggs Over a Waffle Sandwich
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Egg-Stuffed Cheese Bread
These Egg Breakfast Ideas are perfect for any morning—whether you’re in the mood for quick & easy, high-protein, sweet & savory, or international flavors.
Recipe
1. Scrambled Eggs – Fluffy and Quick to Make
🥚 Ingredients:
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2 eggs
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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2 tbsp milk or cream (optional)
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Crack eggs into a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add milk/cream for extra fluffiness.
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Heat butter in a non-stick pan over medium-low heat.
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Pour eggs into the pan and let them sit for a few seconds.
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Gently stir with a spatula, pushing eggs from the edges to the center.
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Continue stirring until eggs are soft and slightly runny. Remove from heat immediately (they’ll keep cooking off the heat).
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Season with salt and pepper, then serve warm.
2. Sunny-Side-Up Eggs – Runny Yolk Perfection
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Heat butter in a pan over low-medium heat.
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Crack the egg gently into the pan.
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Cook without flipping for 2-3 minutes until the whites are fully set but the yolk remains runny.
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Cover the pan for the last 30 seconds to help set the top.
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then serve.
3. Over-Easy Eggs – Slightly Cooked Yolk, Soft Inside
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Heat butter in a pan over medium-low heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan and cook for 2 minutes until the whites set.
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Gently flip the egg using a spatula.
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Cook for 10-15 seconds on the other side, keeping the yolk soft.
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Season and serve immediately.
4. Over-Medium Eggs – More Cooked Than Over-Easy
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan and let the whites set (about 2 minutes).
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Flip and cook for 30-45 seconds, allowing the yolk to firm up slightly.
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Season and serve.
5. Over-Hard Eggs – Fully Cooked Yolk
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes until the whites are fully set.
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Flip and cook for 1-2 minutes until the yolk is completely firm.
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Season and serve.
6. Poached Eggs – Soft and Silky
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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2 cups water
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1 tbsp vinegar (optional)
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Salt to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Bring water to a gentle simmer (not a full boil) in a saucepan. Add vinegar if using.
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Crack the egg into a small bowl.
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Stir the water to create a gentle whirlpool.
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Carefully slide the egg into the center of the whirlpool.
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Cook for 3-4 minutes until the whites are firm and the yolk is soft.
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Remove with a slotted spoon, drain excess water, and season.
7. Hard-Boiled Eggs – Great for Meal Prep
🥚 Ingredients:
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4 eggs
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Water to cover eggs
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Ice water (for cooling)
🔹 Instructions:
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Place eggs in a saucepan and cover with cold water.
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
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Once boiling, reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
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Transfer eggs to an ice water bath for 5 minutes to stop cooking.
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Peel and enjoy!
8. Soft-Boiled Eggs – Runny Yolk for Dipping Toast
🥚 Ingredients:
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4 eggs
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Water to cover eggs
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Ice water (for cooling)
🔹 Instructions:
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Bring a pot of water to a gentle boil.
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Lower the eggs into the water using a spoon.
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Boil for 6-7 minutes for a runny yolk, 8 minutes for a slightly firmer yolk.
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Transfer eggs to an ice bath for 2 minutes, then peel and serve.
9. Fried Eggs – Simple and Crispy-Edged
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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1 tbsp butter or oil
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Heat butter in a pan over medium-high heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan and let it cook without flipping.
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Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the edges are crispy.
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Season and serve.
10. Basted Eggs – Butter-Basted for Rich Flavor
🥚 Ingredients:
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1 egg
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2 tbsp butter
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Salt & pepper to taste
🔹 Instructions:
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Heat butter in a pan over medium heat.
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Crack the egg into the pan and let the whites set for about 1 minute.
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Spoon the melted butter over the top of the egg to gently cook the yolk.
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Continue basting for 1-2 minutes until the whites are firm and the yolk is slightly set.
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Season and serve.
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