Egg-cellent Brunch Recipes: Creative Takes on the Classic Egg Dish
If you're bored of the classic scrambled eggs, sunny-side up, and eggs Benedict, then try these creative takes on the classic egg dish. They're perfect for brunch and are sure to impress your friends and family.
1. Breakfast Quesadillas
Who doesn't love a good quesadilla? This recipe takes it up a notch by adding eggs, cheese, and bacon. Here's what you'll need:
- Flour tortillas
- Eggs
- Cheddar cheese
- Bacon
- Salt and pepper
- Salsa (optional)
Cook the bacon and scramble the eggs. Then, add the bacon and scrambled eggs to a tortilla with cheddar cheese. Fold the tortilla in half and cook on a griddle until the cheese is melted and the tortilla is crispy. Serve with salsa on the side.
2. Shakshuka
Shakshuka is a traditional Middle Eastern dish that's perfect for brunch. It's a tomato-based sauce with eggs poached right in it. Here's what you'll need:
- Olive oil
- Onion
- Garlic
- Canned diced tomatoes
- Paprika
- Cumin
- Salt and pepper
- Eggs
Heat olive oil in a skillet and add diced onion and garlic. Once the onion is translucent, add canned diced tomatoes and spices. Cook until the sauce is thick and then crack eggs directly into the sauce. Cover and cook until the eggs are set.
3. Huevos Rancheros
Huevos Rancheros is a classic Mexican dish that's perfect for brunch. It's a simple dish that consists of eggs, tortilla, beans, and salsa. Here's what you'll need:
- Corn tortillas
- Eggs
- Refried beans
- Salsa
- Avocado
- Lime wedge
Cook the tortilla on a griddle until crispy. Then, top it with refried beans, a fried egg, and salsa. Add sliced avocado and a squeeze of lime juice to finish it off.
4. Egg Muffins
If you're looking for a grab-and-go brunch option, then these egg muffins are perfect. Here's what you'll need:
- Eggs
- Milk
- Salt and pepper
- Your choice of vegetables and/or meats
Whisk together the eggs, milk, salt, and pepper. Then, add in your choice of vegetables and/or meats. Pour the mixture into a muffin tin and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
5. Croque Madame
Croque Madame is a French sandwich that's perfect for brunch. It's a ham and cheese sandwich with an egg on top. Here's what you'll need:
- Bread
- Ham
- Gruyere cheese
- Dijon mustard
- Bechamel sauce
- Egg
Make a ham and cheese sandwich with Dijon mustard. Then, top it with bechamel sauce and a fried egg. Serve hot.
Try these creative takes on the classic egg dish for your next brunch. They're sure to impress your guests and satisfy your taste buds.
