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Egg Dishes & Entrées

Eggs can anchor a meal beyond breakfast through an omelette, a sandwich filling, or another savory preparation. These dishes offer ways to bring a familiar ingredient into an entrée.

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  • Pickled Eggs

    Vinegar-brined eggs share this collection with eggs steeped in soy sauce or fragrant tea. Tavern-style, smoky chipotle, beet, and mustard preparations offer tangy flavors, while the soy- and tea-seasoned versions bring a different savory character.

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  • Chickie Eggs

    Surprise your little chicks in the morning with these hard-boiled beauties. They’re an easy breakfast when you’re pinched for time and can also be packed to enjoy on…

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  • Spinach & Cheese Strata

    Spinach & Cheese Strata

    Ingredients 1 pound bag chopped frozen spinach, thawed 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 large yellow onion, chopped (about 2 cups) 3 garlic cloves, minced 12 ounces (3/4 pound)…

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  • Creamy Egg Strata

    Let Creamy Egg Strata be the star of your next brunch. Made with Swiss and Parmesan cheese, this creamy egg dish is worth waking for. Ingredients 1/2 (16-oz.)…

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  • Bacon-and-Cheddar Grits Quiche

    Spread cheese to the edge of the warm, bacony grits “crust” to prevent any custard from seeping out while the quiche bakes. Ingredients 6 thick bacon slices 2…

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  • Sausage-and-Grits Quiche

    This Impress your brunch company with this clever, simple spin on a traditional quiche. Ingredients 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach 1 (16-oz.) package ground pork sausage 2…

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  • Eggs Benedict Casserole

    Eggs Benedict Casserole

    “Overnight Eggs Benedict! Easy to make ahead, perfect for brunch or a special occasion or overnight house guests.” Ingredients cooking spray 8 large eggs 2 cups milk 3…

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  • Egg Muffins

    Egg Muffins

    Ingredients 3/4 cup cooked and crumbled sweet Italian sausage (I use two links) 2 small handfuls fresh spinach, chopped 6 large eggs 1/4 cup milk 1/3 cup shredded…

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  • Sous Vide Egg in an Avocado

    If you love eggs and avocado, then you’ll love combining the two into this heart-healthy breakfast. It’s easy to prepare and gives you the boost of energy you…

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  • Quiche Toast Cups

    Quiche Toast Cups

    Cute mini quiches made using plain old sandwich bread. Who can possibly resist these? Ingredients 1 rasher of bacon, rind removed, diced (50g / 1.5 oz) 1-4 onion,…

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  • Potato Crust Quiche

    Potato Crust Quiche

    Ingredients Crust 4 cups coarsely shredded uncooked potatoes (about 4 large) 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 egg, lightly beaten 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Filling 1-1/2…

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