NC Egg Association | Cooking Eggs

There are endless possibilities when it comes to eggs! Eggs are so versatile—they can be boiled, scrambled, poached, baked, deviled—and including them in a variety of healthy meals is an easy step to help you feel your best.

Basic Cooking Methods

Classic Egg Recipes

  • Deviled Eggs: To make Classic Deviled Eggs, fill hard-boiled egg halves with a mixture of mashed yolks and ingredients including mayonnaise, cheese and spices.
  • Quiche: See how to make a Basic Cheese Quiche by filling a pie crust with a creamy mixture of eggs, milk cheese and spices.
  • Frittata: Learn to make this skillet-cooked egg dish that’s finished in the oven for a firm, sliceable texture.
  • Hash: An easy one-pan meal, where ingredients are sauteed together and mixed with eggs—like in Sweet Potato & Egg Hash. A healthy breakfast hash is ready in three minutes in the microwave!
  • Custard: Baked egg custard is simple to make and can easily be customized.
  • French Toast: Dip bread slices in the beaten eggs and cook the bread like you would cook fried eggs to make homemade French Toast.
  • Eggs Benedict: Make this classic brunch dish featuring poached eggs on toasted English muffins, topped with rich, creamy hollandaise sauce.
  • Eggs Florentine: Add fried, poached, sliced or wedged hard-boiled eggs on plain cooked spinach or creamed spinach.
  • Huevos Rancheros: Whip up this traditional Mexican breakfast featuring fried eggs served on warm corn tortillas and topped with a savory tomato-chili sauce.
  • Souffle: A light, airy dish made by folding whipped egg whites into a flavorful egg yolk mixture, then baking until puffed and golden. Try Zucchini Souffles!
  • Meringue: A light dessert or topping made by whipping egg whites with sugar until stiff peaks form, then baked or browned to create a crisp or fluffy texture. Check out easy Meringue Cookies!

Explore our full recipe collection for more inspiration for cooking and enjoying eggs.