50 Ways with Farm-Fresh Eggs

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Spicy Ham-and-Eggs Benedict With Chive Biscuits

You’ll jump out of bed for this amazing recipe. A down-home spin on the ever-popular eggs Benedict sandwiched between fluffy Southern-style biscuit halves, it is perfect for company or a casual quiet morning. This dish will please anyone sitting at your table.

Recipe: Spicy Ham-and-Eggs Benedict With Chive Biscuits

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches are the quintessential pick for tearoom lunches. Serve egg salad on whole grain bread slices with fresh watercress.

Recipe: Egg Salad Tea Sandwiches

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Georgia Peach Deviled Eggs

Eggs aren't as sinful as you may think, deviled or not. In fact, they're low in saturated fat and a good source of calcium-friendly Vitamin D. So enjoy these peachy deviled eggs without the guilt.

Recipe: Georgia Peach Deviled Eggs

Photo: Jennifer Davick, Prop Styling: Annette Joseph, Food Styling: William Smith

Caramelized Banana Pudding

For the best flavor, choose firm, ripe bananas with brown speckles.

Recipe: Caramelized Banana Pudding

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

This casserole combines true breakfast favorites—sausage, eggs, Cheddar cheese, and hash browns—in one filling and delicious dish.

Recipe: Sausage-Hash Brown Breakfast Casserole

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Asparagus Frittata

Ready in 30 Minutes
This fresh and flavorful dish is perfect for a weeknight meal, and it only takes 30 minutes from start to finish.

Recipe: Asparagus Frittata

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Country Ham Carbonara

Hearty, not heavy, is key in this Italian dish. Serve immediately for the best flavor.

Recipe: Country Ham Carbonara

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Coffee Cake Pound Cake

Marry two Southern specialties, coffee cake and pound cake, to create one buttery, best-of-both-worlds treat.

Recipe: Coffee Cake Pound Cake

Chiles Rellenos Quiche

Baking mix forms a bread-like crust in this quiche with a kick. Shredded cheese and canned green chiles make preparation less time-consuming without sacrificing any flavor.

Recipe: Chiles Rellenos Quiche

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Chicken Fried Rice

Ready in 25 Minutes
Instead of getting takeout, make this easy at-home version complete with scrambled eggs.

Recipe: Chicken Fried Rice

Shrimp-and-Grits Eggs Benedict

Our test kitchens thought the popular Lowcountry dish shrimp and grits couldn't be improved. Yet Robert Stehling of Hominy Grill in Charleston put a delicious twist on this recipe using fried grits squares, asparagus spears, and a creamy shrimp sauce.

Recipe: Shrimp-and-Grits Eggs Benedict

Photo: Jim Franco

Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Puddings

Make one large dish of pumpkin bread pudding, or serve it in perfectly portioned ramekins for company.

Recipe: Caramel-Pecan-Pumpkin Bread Pudding

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Fried Egg Sandwiches

Dive into this open-face version of a fried egg sandwich. The drizzle of hollandaise sauce and topping of chopped-sun dried tomatoes are the perfect finishing touches.

Recipe: Fried Egg Sandwiches

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Chef Jason Hill of Atlanta’s Wisteria Restaurant combined two Southern standards into one exceptional deviled egg.

Recipe: Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Croissant French Toast With Strawberry Syrup

Celebrate the beginning of spring by sharing this simple yet delightful breakfast with your family. Top French toast with sliced strawberries and a sprinkle of powdered sugar.

Recipe: Croissant French Toast with Strawberry Syrup

Italian Brunch Casserole

This make-ahead, colorful casserole dish features sweet Italian sausage, roasted red bell peppers, and green onions. For a side dish, feature a Grits Bar and let guests pick their favorite flavors and toppings.

Recipe: Italian Brunch Casserole

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Tomato-Herb Mini Frittatas

Give these mini frittatas a restaurant finish by topping them with mixed baby greens tossed with olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

Recipe: Tomato-Herb Mini Frittatas

Photo: Squire Fox

Buttermilk Peach Pudding

This juicy peach pudding recipe is perfect for a picnic or patio outdoor setting. Serve warm or cold with icecream.

Recipe: Buttermilk Peach Pudding

Photo: Iain Bagwell

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.

Recipe: Creamy Egg Strata

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Ham-and-Tomato Pie

This quiche-like pie uses two of summer’s showstoppers— tomatoes and basil–mixed with gooey mozzarella, and egg for a combination of savory and sweet. This dish is perfect for an afternoon brunch or lunch outdoors.

Recipe: Ham-and-Tomato Pie

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Strawberry glaze is the secret to this cake’s colorful swirl. Serve with a side of lightly sugared sliced strawberries and whipped cream.

Recipe: Strawberry Swirl Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Sunny Skillet Breakfast

Sunny-side-up eggs top off this skillet full of shredded potatoes, bell peppers, and onions.

Recipe: Sunny Skillet Breakfast

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Waffles Benedict

Can't decide between waffles or eggs for breakfast? Have both! Try our Waffles Benedict—a combination of fluffy buttermilk waffles and rich and gooey eggs Benedict.

Recipe: Waffles Benedict

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Pavlova with Lemon Cream and Berries

You don't have to be a professional to make Pavlova with Lemon Cream and Berries. Assemble the elegant berry dessert just before serving; you can make the meringue up to two days ahead and store it in an airtight container.

Recipe: Pavlova With Lemon Cream and Berries

Photo: Iain Bagwell

Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches

All the flavor combinations in these meatloaf sandwiches meld nicely, and the over-easy egg topping each sandwich really complements the gravy.

Recipe: Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris Pursell

Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

These deviled eggs have a Creole flavor and are perfect as a Mardi Gras appetizer.

Recipe: Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Banana Pudding Cheesecake

This sinfully sweet dessert is the perfect blend of fresh bananas, creamy cheesecake, and crunchy vanilla wafers.

Recipe: Banana Pudding Cheesecake

Zucchini-Onion Frittata

Whip up this easy zucchini dish for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Recipe: Zucchini-Onion Frittata

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Caramelized Onion Quiche

Flat-leaf parsley, chives, and mint add a fresh, pretty finish to this tasty dish.

Recipe: Caramelized Onion Quiche

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake

Perfect with your afternoon tea, the Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake is soaked in a hot amaretto glaze, giving it a delicious flavor.

Recipe: Amaretto-Almond Pound Cake

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Migas Tacos

The Spanish word "migas" translates as "crumbs" and rightfully so. This typical breakfast taco incorporates lightly crushed tortilla chips along with a mixture of eggs scrambled with diced tomatoes, chopped jalapeño peppers and onion. Sprinkle with reduced-fat Mexican four-cheese blend just before serving.

Recipe: Migas Tacos

Traditional Eggs Benedict

Don't let the thought of poaching eggs scare you. Serve traditional Eggs Benedict for your Easter celebration brunch.

Recipe: Traditional Eggs Benedict recipe

Photo: Jennifer Davick

White Chocolate-Cranberry Crème Brûlée

Whole-berry cranberry sauce adds an unexpected layer of flavor to decadent crème brûlée. Sprinkle sugar over cranberries and mint to wow your guests.

Recipe: White Chocolate-Cranberry Crème Brûlée

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Scrambled Egg Muffin Sliders

These breakfast sandwich sliders, made with Bacon-and-Cheddar Corn Muffins, will be the talk of your next brunch!

Recipe: Scrambled Egg Muffin Sliders

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner

Fried Soft-Shell Crabs Benedict

Pass the Bloody Marys: This Chesapeake staple now stars for brunch.

Recipe: Fried Soft-Shell Crabs Benedict
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Photo: Jennifer Davick

Chocolate Pudding

This chocolate pudding is everything you dream of—chocolaty rich, silky smooth, and light on calories!

Recipe: Chocolate Pudding

Photo: Beth Dreiling; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey

Lemon-Dill Chicken Salad-Stuffed Eggs

This recipe pairs two classics—deviled eggs and chicken salad— to create a burst of flavor in one bite. Fresh dill, parsley, and lemon add a light and zesty kick to the protein-rich hors d’oeuvre.

Recipe: Lemon-Dill Chicken Salad-Stuffed Eggs

Savory Ham-and-Swiss Breakfast Pie

Serve this egg-based dish for breakfast or add spinach to make an easy weeknight meal.

Recipe: Savory Ham-and-Swiss Breakfast Pie

Grits-and-Greens Breakfast Bake

This dish combines breakfast favorites grits and eggs with tried-and-true Southen collard greens. Make Simple Collard Greens up to three days ahead for simple prep before mealtime.

Recipe: Grits-and-Greens Breakfast Bake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Lemon Curd Pound Cake

Sweet-and-tart Lemon Curd Pound Cake is the perfect way to end a special meal. A Lemon Curd Glaze makes the pound cake extra moist and delicious.

Recipe: Lemon Curd Pound Cake

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Tee's Corn Pudding

This classic recipe has a rich, soufflé-like texture without the hassle. The result is an impressive side dish the entire family will love.

Recipe: Tee's Corn Pudding

Photo: Jennifer Davick

BLT Benedict with Avocado-Tomato Relish

Sunny-side up or sliced boiled eggs would work just as well as poached eggs for this dish you've got to try.

Recipe: BLT Benedict with Avocado-Tomato Relish

Photo: Jennifer Davick

Classic Chess Pie

You can’t get more basic than chess pie. Remarkable for its simplicity and timeless appeal, chess pie is the ultimate Southern pantry pie.

Recipe: Classic Chess Pie

Tomato-Egg Sandwiches

The day before serving, combine the first 4 ingredients; cover and chill. Boil eggs, peel, and slice; cover and chill. Slice the tomatoes and toast the bread just before assembling the sandwiches. Cut the toasted bread slices with a cutter for a dazzling presentation.

Recipe: Tomato-Egg Sandwiches

Photo: Johnny Autry

Olive Oil-Fried Eggs

The key here is to fry the eggs fast (listen for the sizzle) and baste the yolks with the hot oil until they're opaque. Serve over Sauteed Greens and with a side of crusty bread.

Recipe: Olive Oil-Fried Eggs

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas

Italian Bread Pudding

Just when we thought make-ahead breakfasts couldn't get any easier! This reader-inspired recipe starts with frozen Texas toast and assembles in about 15 minutes. After assembling, simply chill for at least 4 hours and bake.

Recipe: Italian Bread Pudding

Veggie Fried Rice

Mix quick-cooking brown rice with crisp, sautéed snap peas, green onions, and matchstick cut carrots for this fast Asian dish. With fried egg and soy sauce, it has all the flavor of a restaurant rendition without the cost. Add precooked chicken for a quick and easy one-dish meal.

Recipe: Veggie Fried Rice

Brie-and-Veggie Breakfast Strata

Creamy Brie cheese combines with the fresh flavors of onion, bell pepper, and potatoes in this hearty casserole.

Recipe: Brie-and-Veggie Breakfast Strata

Photo: Jennifer Davick/ Styling: Lydia Degaris Pursell & Marian Cooper Cairns

Caramel-Cream Cheese Flan

A heavenly marriage of cheesecake and custard, Caramel-Cream Cheese Flan is sent to the table with effortless style. Sugar is caramelized in a cake pan on the stovetop and then cooled and baked beneath a creamy layer of custard. After chilling, the hardened caramel melts, covering the top and sides of the inverted flan.

Recipe: Caramel-Cream Cheese Flan

Photo: John O'Hagan

Cajun Omelet

Wake up your taste buds with this mouthwatering omelet for breakfast, or for a satisfying supper, serve it with a simple green salad and bread.

Recipe: Cajun Omelet