All of our favorite ways to make eggs, from hard-boiled to quiche.
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Americans eat a lot of eggs.
So, here’s a round-up of recipes that pay homage to the humble egg.
Simply Recipes / Mihaela Kozaric Sebrek
Remember to read the helpful tips and tricks from our contributors and editors.
Eggs Benedict
“Eggs Benedict is also great made with slices of smoked salmon in place of the bacon.
If you are in or around New Jersey, try it with Taylor ham.”
Elise Bauer
Elise Bauer, Simply Recipes Founder
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Deviled Eggs
“When you make deviled eggs, you need hard cooked eggs that are easy to peel!
Elise
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Kelly Hamilton
The Best Scrambled Eggs
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Sarah Epperson, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Ross Yoder, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Sally Vargas
Best of all, you might whip it up in a matter of minutes.”
Joy Cho, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Esteban Castillo, Simply Recipes Contributor
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If desired, add either or both of these ingredients as the water begins to boil."
Elise
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Cloud Eggs (aka Egg Nests)
“Whipping egg whites can be tricky!
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Even the smallest amount of yolk will keep your whites from whipping up properly.”
Elise
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Mersedeh Prewer, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Lisa Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor
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How to Make an Omelette
“Channel your inner elegant French cook and dont overstuff the omelette!
With practice, you will be able to eyeball how much to put in the omelette.”
Ali Redmond
Sally Vargas, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Its not a bad thing, just different.
The eggs may get too salty after 24 hours."
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Vivian Jo, Simply Recipes Contributor
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They are usually bathed in a thick puree and break down easily when you crush them.
Sally
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Pickled Eggs
“I did find that the pickling liquid needs to have vinegar diluted with water.
Straight vinegar is just too acidic.
Elise
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Perfect Poached Eggs
“Fresh eggs work best for poaching.
Their whites hold together better than older eggs.
Elise
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Lisa Lin
Coco Morante, Simply Recipes Contributor
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You could also substitute corn or whole wheat tortillas if thats your preference.
Sally
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Sally Vargas
Just make the filling and keep it in a sealed plastic bag to prevent air exposure.
Pipe the eggs right before you serve them!”
Irvin Lin, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Brooke Schuldt, Simply Recipes Associate Social Director
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Huevos Rancheros
“Some people likerefried beanswith their huevos rancheros.
Just spread some warmed refried beans over the tortillas before adding the egg and salsa.”
Sally Vargas
Elise
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You want soft and slightly runny eggs, not well-done eggs.”
Sally
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Elise Bauer
Frank Tiu, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Quick and Easy Egg Salad Sandwich
“The best way to avoid a soggy egg salad sandwich?
The lettuce helps keep the bread from absorbing liquid from the egg salad.”
Annika Panikker
Elise
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Kai Jeow (Thai Omelet)
“When you purchase fish sauce, look at the ingredients.
To ensure that you have great-tasting fish sauce, the ingredient list should only include fish and salt.
Coco Morante
My favorite brands include Red Boat and Golden Boy.”
Lany Phlong, Simply Recipes Contributor
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Be very careful when adding the eggs to the oil.
Sally Vargas
They are heavy and will splash oil if you drop them in.
I like to use a slotted spoon to help lower them one by one.
Dont crowd your frying pot.
Irvin Lin
Fry in batches of 2 to 3 eggs so the oil stays hot."
Nick
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Quick and Easy Egg Drop Soup
“The cornstarch is key to this endeavor.
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Don’t skip it!
Irvin
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Egg Foo Young
“Feel free to substitute the shrimp with a protein of your choice.
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Toss in other thinly sliced, quick-cooking veggies like finely shredded carrot or cabbage.”
Frank
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Chorizo and Eggs
“Mexican chorizo is raw; Spanish chorizo is not.
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you’ve got the option to’t sub the Spanish kind for the Mexican kind here.”
Elise
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Tamago means egg and yaki means grill in Japanese.”
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Irvin
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Its a great way to use up someleftover ham."
Jasmine Smith, Simply Recipes Recipe Developer
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Spinach Frittata
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“Goat cheese adds a lovely tang to the frittata.
Just add a little squeeze of lemon juice for some acidity.”
Elise
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Elise
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Elise Bauer
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Elise Bauer
Irvin Lin / Simply Recipes
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Sally Vargas