There’s a reason eggs are a favorite breakfast food for millions: they’re convenient, easy to make, and nutritionally dense. If you’re stuck for ideas beyond the standard sunny-side-up, these recipes will inspire you to start your day with delicious egg-based meals like frittatas, shakshuka, and migas.

Eggs are one of the healthiest foods you can eat

Eggs are incredibly nutritious, leading some to call them nature’s multivitamin. A single egg contains 6 grams of complete protein, 50 grams of vitamin D, and 66 grams of potassium. 

Each egg also contains 169 mg of choline (30% of your recommended daily value), essential to mood, memory, liver function, and metabolism. In addition, eggs contain 29 mcg grams of lutein, which helps prevent macular degeneration and blindness as you age.

Many calorie-conscious individuals try to get the benefits of eggs with fewer calories by eating just the whites. The yolk is an essential part of the egg, containing 40% of the protein and most of the nutrients. Egg whites contain a few B vitamins, but the yolk packs most of the nutritional punch.

It’s also worth noting that despite common misconceptions, eating eggs every day does not cause elevated cholesterol levels. Recent studies show that eggs may prevent heart disease and improve cholesterol by reducing bad cholesterol (low-density lipoprotein, or LDL) and raising good cholesterol (high-density lipoprotein, or HDL). 

If you’re ready to say sayonara to egg whites and embrace the whole egg, here are some nutrient-packed delicious egg breakfasts you’ll want to try.

6 egg breakfasts you’ll love

Shakshuka

This spicy dish features eggs cooked in a rich sauce of tomatoes, garlic, onions, peppers, and fragrant spices. Shakshuka originated in Tunisia and has been adapted in many ways, but this recipe is a classic. In under 20 minutes of cooking time, you’ll have a hearty, filling, nutritious meal. 

Although not on-the-go-friendly, this dish is perfect for a relaxing breakfast or brunch.

Why we love it: Eggs are often pigeonholed as breakfast food, but this dish can be eaten for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Shakshuka is a different way to eat eggs; the flavorful spices and savory sauce complement them perfectly. 

Bacon and egg cups

Granted, this isn’t the quickest egg recipe, but these bacon and egg cups are 100% worth it. Starting with bacon, potato slices, and peppers baked inside a muffin dish, you crack an egg into each little bacon cup, cook them until firm, and then garnish with chives (and hot sauce, if you like it spicy). 

Why we love it: A full traditional breakfast served in adorably tiny, bite-sized portions—what’s not to love?! These bacon and egg cups are a great on-the-go breakfast you can make ahead of time, and they also fit into the Whole30 meal plan.

Pro tip: Double the recipe and freeze the rest for when you’re in a pinch for time or forgot to make breakfast.

Scallion fried eggs

To make these umami-rich scallion fried eggs, eggs and scallions are gently fried in sesame sauce before being topped with sesame seeds and soy sauce and served over rice. 

Why we love it: This Asian-inspired dish is simple enough for a savory breakfast and comes together in minutes, using ingredients you probably already have in your fridge. We love introducing different flavors into standard breakfast classics like fried eggs.  

Spring frittata

A frittata is like a quiche without the crust. This spring frittata combines fresh flavors of leek, asparagus, spinach, potatoes, and goat cheese with eggs, baking it to create a scrumptious breakfast packed with protein and nutrients.

Why we love it: Fritattas are simple to make and a perfect, fancy-looking addition to a brunch table. This recipe packs an incredible 19 g of protein and only 315 calories per serving, making it one of our favorite egg breakfasts.

Migas

This traditional Mexican breakfast combines chopped tortillas, onions, jalapenos, tomatoes, eggs, and spices to make a delicious, filling breakfast. Migas is ready in minutes and uses just one skillet to cook—plus, this breakfast covers most of your nutritional bases.

Why we love it: Migas is one of those recipes you learn once and can customize however you like—swap out different vegetables, add cheese, or even sprinkle in a little bacon or ham. Endless variations and a kick of spice make migas an instant classic.

Homemade egg McMuffin

This simple recipe for homemade egg McMuffins includes fried eggs, crispy Canadian bacon, and cheddar cheese slices served inside crisp English muffins. Choose whole-wheat English muffins for some extra fiber, and you’ll have the perfect breakfast to eat on the go.

Why we love it: This homemade version is the perfect solution when you love the drive-thru favorite but want to cut down on the cost (and the calories). You can even make a batch ahead of time and freeze them for up to three months, then heat and eat them as needed. It’s the ultimate convenience in egg breakfasts.

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