22 Egg Recipes to Start Your Day on a Sunny Side

22 egg recipes to start your day

Baked, fried, over easy, or scrambled, there’s nothing better than a great egg recipe to start your day. But why stop there? They can be turned into a casserole, an omelet, mini muffins, breakfast burritos, and so much more. Americans are consuming more eggs than ever before and, as we all know, recipes can get boring after a time. When looking for new breakfast options, take a crack at one of these 22 egg recipes.

Croissant Breakfast Casserole

Croissant Breakfast Casserole

"Flaky croissants, two kinds of cheese, bacon, and eggs make up this scrumptious breakfast casserole. Perfect for a Sunday brunch to begin your day of watching football with some friends, for a potluck at the office, or for a fun family gathering at the breakfast table on the weekend. For whatever occasion, this is sure to be a big hit." - Darci
Baked Avocado Bacon and Eggs

Baked Avocado Bacon and Eggs

"Warm and creamy avocados baked with eggs in them and topped with crispy bacon make for an irresistible breakfast!" - Kevin
Breakfast Burritos - Easy Versatile Freezer

Breakfast Burritos - Easy Versatile Freezer

"This recipe is one of those tweaker types, you can use whatever meat, cheese & veggies you like while making as many as you need. You can eat them right off the assembly line or freeze them for future use. My kids adore these & it makes breakfasts easy... while saving money for those on the run moments." - Amber
Bacon and Eggs Tater Tot Casserole

Bacon and Eggs Tater Tot Casserole

"My Bacon and Eggs Tater Tot Casserole is cheesy, crispy, bacony perfection! I absolutely love to top this with some salsa and sometimes even a dollop of sour cream." - Stacey
Ham & Egg Under a Blanket

Ham & Egg Under a Blanket

"An informal dish for when it is just you on the weekend." - Debbie
Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Strata

Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Breakfast Strata

"This strata is delicious! We love a breakfast recipe that you can make ahead and just pop in the oven the next day. The croissant base adds an elegant and buttery touch. The onions give the strata bit of sweetness while the spinach adds an earthy flavor. The egg, sausage, and cheese mixture is fantastic." - The Kitchen Crew
Make Ahead Breakfast Quiche

Make Ahead Breakfast Quiche

"A breakfast Quiche is one of the simplest things you could make, especially when you use store-bought crusts. Take your favorite meats – or leave meats out entirely – add some veggies if you like and top with a little cheese. The egg mixture brings it all together in this wonderful blend of flavors and textures." - Christy
Bacon Biscuit Breakfast Bake

Bacon Biscuit Breakfast Bake

"Mixing pieces of bacon into the casserole gives it a yummy, savory bacon flavor throughout. Eggs and cheese bind the fluffy casserole. We sliced it and served it as a biscuit square. It's delicious!" - The Kitchen Crew
Sausage Potato Hash Fried Eggs Benedict Recipe

Sausage Potato Hash Fried Eggs Benedict Recipe

"A delicious twist on Eggs Benedict, Sausage Potato Hash Fried Eggs Benedict Recipe has perfect fried eggs over sausage potato hash then topped with an amazing, creamy blender hollandaise sauce." - Paula
Breakfast Burger

Breakfast Burger

"It has sweetness from the biscuits and a bit of savory from the rest of the burger ingredients. Topping with an over easy egg makes this burger gooey and so yummy... grab some napkins." - The Kitchen Crew
Homemade Breakfast Crunch Wraps

Homemade Breakfast Crunch Wraps

"I saw something like this on a commercial for Taco Bell & thought the idea was great. Handheld breakfast with a crispy outside. So I decided to make my own. I know the corn sounds kind of weird, but the sweetness goes very well with the savory-ness of the bacon & egg mixture." - Leslie
Muffin Tin Omelets

Muffin Tin Omelets

"These little omelets are my new heartsong. They are low carb, protein rich, filling, and delicious. I’ve been making a pan a week for myself, one of the kids, and one for my husband. They cook up so quick and easy, completely hands off, and just pop right out of the muffin tin once cooled a bit." - Christy
Mexican Breakfast Egg and Chorizo Casserole

Mexican Breakfast Egg and Chorizo Casserole

"A tasty Mexican style egg breakfast casserole with spicy chorizo, cheddar and jalapenos! Easy, tasty and satisfying! In general I prefer savoury breakfasts to sweet breakfasts and this Mexican style breakfast egg and chorizo casserole is the perfect example of a savoury breakfast!" - Kevin
Breakfast Awaits

Breakfast Awaits

"I think the name comes from having to wait a least 8 hours to dig into it. Enjoy!" - Christina
Baked Big Steak Omelet

Baked Big Steak Omelet

"This is my wife’s favorite brunch/breakfast entree when we go out, so I just had to create it at home. And it’s surprisingly easy. With family-friendly flavors, it’s perfect for your next family gathering too. Easy and tasty? That’s a win-win in my book!" - Stacey
Zesty Sausage Breakfast Frittata

Zesty Sausage Breakfast Frittata

"Something I threw together for one of those 'breakfast for supper' meals." - Enro
Paleo Stuffed Baked Eggs Portobello Mushrooms

Paleo Stuffed Baked Eggs Portobello Mushrooms

"Paleo Stuffed Baked Eggs Portobello Mushrooms make a hearty meatless meal and I love how quickly they come together. Seriously in less than 30 minutes, you can have them plated." - Paula
Okie Dokie Smoky

Okie Dokie Smoky

"We had this for breakfast yesterday morning. Yes, it's very simple and quick, but tasty and filling!" - PB
Spicy Brunch Omelet

Spicy Brunch Omelet

"Amazing flavor!! I have always loved Ro-tel dip and decided it would be great over an omelet. I used sausage rather than ground beef for this recipe. It is spicy but yummy! Serve with a side of fresh cubed melons, fresh fruit, and a warm croissant. Use remaining sauce for dipping nacho chips." - Peggy
Breakfast Casserole

Breakfast Casserole

"This is delicious and so quick and easy! Even though it is a breakfast casserole, we like to have it for dinner sometimes. It also makes an excellent brunch served with fresh fruit and croissants." - Tonna
Bauernfrüstuck (Farmer's Breakfast)

Bauernfrüstuck (Farmer's Breakfast)

"A hearty way to start the day! This recipe is so simple and you probably have the ingredients already in the fridge." - The Kitchen Crew
Green Chili Breakfast Tortilla Cups

Green Chili Breakfast Tortilla Cups

"These are easy and versatile. You can also add bacon or sausage and use egg beaters or egg whites too. The taste reminds me of chile rellenos. This recipe is for 12 tortilla cups but you can easily make it smaller, just use 1 egg per cup." - Tommy