Eggs are a great source of high-quality protein for the body, so knowing different ways to cook them can be a nutritious addition to your diet. Since eggs can be prepared in many ways, from simple methods such as boiling and scrambling, some Reddit users shared photographs of their egg dishes; here they are!
Breakfast Pinwheels
Another way to prepare eggs is to make them into a sort of pinwheel, like Reddit user sgarner0407 did for breakfast, mixing them with ham and cheese. The cook revealed that the eggs are slightly undercooked so they can be rolled up without making a huge mess, and then one of these egg dishes is placed back in the oven for a few more minutes.
Steak and Eggs
While the steak steals the spotlight, or the dog does a little, those eggs on the side look amazing with the meat. Those fried eggs look delicious for dipping the meat in. According to Reddit user fasteddyrft, the meat was sous vide with rosemary and garlic. A reply from user badmotivator11 commented: “Steak and eggs on a coffee table? Either a bachelor or the SO is out of town. Either way, time to hang out.” It’s certainly one of the impressive egg dishes.
Double Bacon and Egg Cheeseburger
Reddit user [borrado] revealed that the burger was huge, but the fries made it look small. Furthermore, this burger, served by ‘Little Bad Wolf’ in Chicago’s Andersonville neighborhood, was “one of the best I’ve eaten in many years” according to the user. We can only imagine the yolk disaster that must have ensued after the first bite of this burger, with the egg falling apart completely. That’s what can happen with egg dishes.
Eggs and Potatoes
Reddit user [borrado] explained that he regularly cooks eggs in a cast-iron skillet, using bacon and meat to build up a slick cooking surface. He noted that keeping the pan properly heated can help prevent the eggs from sticking, although he added that “adding a bit of butter never hurts.” The rest of one of these egg dishes consists of vegetables that are lightly steamed over low heat, allowing them to retain their texture while complementing the eggs.
Quiche
This quiche is made of bacon, egg, and gruyere, alongside the hash brown crust, according to Reddit user violetpiano. To achieve the filling for one of these egg dishes, you need to mix: 8 eggs, 1/2 cup of heavy cream, 5 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon, a couple of tablespoons of freshly grated parmesan, 3 ounces of shredded cheese such as Gruyère or Cheddar, and salt and pepper to taste.
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Cast Iron Meal
Reddit user Molefu shared this meal made of potato, carrot, chorizo, sweet corn hash with fried eggs, scallions, and parsley. This is one of these egg dishes that underwent a special preparation to ensure it was cooked to perfection. The user revealed: “You have to steam the eggs a bit so they don’t overcook and boil the vegetables first.”
Ramen
This ramen consists of pork belly, a marinated soft-boiled egg, and the components commonly found in the dish, such as broth, noodles, and tare sauce. According to this Reddit user: “The egg was boiled for 6 minutes, and the pork has been braised for a long time and is really tender. You can pretty easily pull pieces off one-handed using chopsticks.” It’s one of the comforting egg dishes with plenty of flavor.
Eggs Inside Bagel
This is an image shared by Reddit user h1m5elf showing bagels with egg inside. The user detailed the preparation by mentioning: “You just have to cut in half and then make a hole inside to fit an egg. You have to put the bagel on a pan and then put an egg inside and fry it together over low heat to get it nice and crispy.” This is one of the simple egg dishes that makes a creative breakfast.
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Benedict Eggs with Smoked Salmon
To make classic eggs Benedict you have to toast split English muffins, top them with warmed Canadian bacon and poached eggs, and smother them in rich homemade hollandaise sauce. Reddit user barre307 tasted some eggs Benedict in Singapore that came with smoked salmon and were delicious. This is one of the classic egg dishes that easily adapts with different toppings.
Bacon & Egg Danish
A Danish is a sweet, flaky pastry that can also be made with savory fillings such as grated cheese, bacon bits, and seeds or spices. In this case, Reddit user [borrado] bought a bacon & egg Danish from a bakery in Red Lodge, Montana. He revealed: “The dish consists of an egg, bacon, Parmesan, garlic and onion cream cheese under the egg.”
English Muffins with Eggs
Reddit user lleruarc shared this English muffin topped with eggs, bacon, and avocado on top. A reply from user Crique_ commented: “It looks like it took more effort to eat than it did to make, gonna have to fork and knife that if you expect everything in one bite. It’s gonna be an annoying mess.” Despite the messy presentation, this is one of the egg dishes that looks satisfying.
Eggs and Hash Browns
Reddit user crimsontape commented that their dish looked like a bird’s nest, because of the hash browns made from shredded potatoes and the eggs on top. The seasoning blend he sprinkled on the eggs was thyme, paprika, salt and freshly cracked pepper. He revealed that the eggs were boiled and that he could serve one of these egg dishes with bacon, arugula, and hollandaise sauce too.
Homemade Eggs
Reddit user FigFiggy revealed this dish was made of Parmesan & Panko encrusted eggs with soft polenta and bacon. He also mentioned the eggs were soft-boiled, for about 5 minutes and then cooled. Finally, he pointed out that he prepared a flour-and-egg coating with panko and Parmesan, and then shallow-fried until browned and crisp. This is one of the egg dishes that combines several contrasting textures.
More Eggs Benedict
Reddit user jakobhans revealed: “I love having poached eggs over avocado toast, it is my favorite quick dinner. The bread of this dish is sourdough, so even though it looks burnt, it wasn’t.” A reply from user Aycee225 expressed: “We have avocado Benedicts at my work, and they’re supposed to be for vegetarians. They have an English muffin, tomato slice, avocado, poached egg, hollandaise, and chives. I’ll add thinly sliced ham to them.”
Pancakes
These pancakes with bacon and eggs were simple to make, according to Reddit user werdster77. He revealed: “They are made of 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of white sugar, 1 tsp of baking powder, 1/2 tsp of baking soda, 1/4 tsp of salt, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 1 tablespoon of melted butter.” Finally, because the batter contains raw eggs, it should be refrigerated promptly and cooked thoroughly.
Egg in Hole Sandwich
It is not unusual for a sandwich to contain a fried egg, but Reddit user sgarner0407 serves the egg in a different way. He reveals: “I crisp the bread on one side, add a little butter in the hole, crack an egg and allow it to cook until almost set. Then, you flip it carefully just to get the inside warm, and flip again.” Finally, he finished the dish with bacon and cheese.
Conclusion
There are many dishes that highlight various ways of cooking eggs, but they also make excellent accompaniments due to the protein they provide. From sandwiches and the scrambled eggs, to hamburgers, eggs can be used in countless dishes, adding flavor and protein, making them even more flavorful.
