Start the morning sunny side up with our favorite egg breakfasts.

Some mornings requiresomething sweetfrom the griddle, coated with maple syrup and topped with fresh fruit.

Other mornings, only something savory will do.

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Or bake a few eggs into a tasty omelet, quiche, frittata, orbreakfast casserolewith all the fixings.

From simple to sophisticated egg dishes, these are our favorite recipes to start the morning.

Our method helps ensure there’s no uncooked white left hanging around the runny yolk.

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Croissant Breakfast Sandwiches

Turn buttery bakery pastries into a portable breakfast full of flavor.

Swiss cheese adds nutty flavor.

Though it meets those eye-catching qualifiers, this dish is far from new.

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An old-timey breakfast classic, Goldenrod Eggs are elegant, simple, and deserving of a revival.

Crustless Ham And Collard Greens Quiche

Leftover ham gets a morning-after makeover in this stunning quiche.

Breakfast Chilaquiles Casserole

Our take on this traditional breakfast dish is fresh, zesty, and flavorful.

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Plus, two smart shortcuts make this morning meal more accessible than ever.

Perfect Over-Easy Eggs

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Over-easy eggs are breakfast 101.

Best of all, this casserole can be assembled the night before for effortless morning dining.

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Keep this recipe handy to always be prepared for early morning hosting.

Eggs Benedict Casserole

This elegant casserole is ideal for entertaining a hungry crowd.

Bake all of your ingredients together into one fabulous casserole made to impress.

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Heads up: You’ll need well over a dozen eggs for this fantastically filling recipe.

This one is cheesy, meaty, and chock-full of crowd-pleasing hash browns.

From there, pile in the eggs, Gouda, and asparagus for a fun and fresh breakfast pie.

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However, if a lighter breakfast is in order, we have instructions for that, too.

Egg In A Hole

This breakfast is a hole in one, and easy too.

With our recipe, breakfast will be on the table in under 10 minutes.

Everything Bagel Casserole

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Sausage And Egg Casserole

you’re able to’t go wrong with thiscompany-worthy casserole.

Feel free to sub out the Canadian bacon for country ham, if desired.

This simple quiche is a reliable recipe for a delicious dish.

Crustless Ham and Collard Green Quiche

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A smear ofhot pepper jellytakes this over the top.

It’s a breakfast your family won’t soon forget.

Eggs and bacon are a power couple in the mornings, finished off with a buttery, delicious crust.

Breakfast Chilaquiles Casserole

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Southern Living Sausage and Cheddar Egg Muffins

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Spinach-and-Broccoli Breakfast Bread Pudding

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