Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Egg Recipes 15 Fried Egg Recipes That Will Make You Want to Put an Egg on Everything By Kelly Vaughan Kelly Vaughan Kelly is a former associate digital food editor for MarthaStewart.com. Editorial Guidelines Updated on December 15, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos Photo: Marcus Nilsson Fried eggs make everything taste better. Of course, they are the perfect partner for toast—but don't limit them to just breakfast. You can enjoy fried eggs morning, noon, or night. Their runny yolks create a rich, golden sauce for everything from pasta and salad to baked potatoes and fried rice. Get cracking with these 15 fried egg recipes and explore the delicious possibilities of topping a dish with these protein-packed flavor boosters. 01 of 15 Creamy Parmesan Oats with Fried Egg Ngoc Minh Ngo Two classic breakfasts—fried eggs and steel-cut oats—come together to make one satisfying meal. Pickled peppadew peppers contrast with the rich, savory oats and creamy eggs. View Recipe 02 of 15 Parmesan Fried Eggs with Bitter Greens Ryan Liebe Sure, fried eggs are delicious on their own, but they're really, really good when served with a thin, crispy cracker of grated Parmesan and a side of baby greens, such as kale. View Recipe 03 of 15 Shrimp and Sausage with Cheesy Grits Jenny Huang For dinner tonight, try this indulgent twist on shrimp and grits. Cherry tomatoes and spicy poblano peppers add a pop of color that contrasts with the monochromatic grits and creamy fried eggs served atop of each bowl. View Recipe 04 of 15 Leek-and-Asparagus Crispy Rice Ren Fuller Come spring, celebrate the abundance of fresh leeks and asparagus with this rice-based dinner. A fried egg is the perfect topping for each portion—the soft yolk creates a silky sauce for the rice and vegetables. View Recipe 05 of 15 Turkey Breakfast Tacos Julia Gartland If you have leftover cooked turkey (or chicken) and mashed potatoes, make these easy tacos. Fill soft corn tortillas with the leftovers, plus pre-made salsa, grated cheese, and fried eggs for a great start to the day. View Recipe 06 of 15 Huevos Rancheros Wraps Andrew Purcell Refried beans, hot sauce, and avocado give bacon and eggs Tex-Mex flair. Tuck everything into flour tortillas for a tasty handheld meal. View Recipe 07 of 15 Greens, Coconut Sambal, and Mustard Seed Fried Egg Ana Cuba For a light lunch or dinner, serve coconut oil-fried eggs with sautéed lacinato kale and coconut sambal, a lively mixture of cherry tomatoes, creamed coconut, red chile, and garlic. View Recipe 08 of 15 Fried-Egg Breakfast BLT with Watercress Lennart Weibull This fresh take on the BLT swaps in Canadian bacon and watercress. It's our new favorite sandwich. View Recipe 09 of 15 Butter-Lettuce Salad with Egg and Potatoes Alpha Smoot Sunny-side up eggs and boiled potatoes add heft to this elegant spring salad of butter lettuce, white asparagus, sugar snap peas, and chives. View Recipe 10 of 15 Roasted-Tomato Potato with Fried Egg Johnny Miller Top baked taters with fried eggs instead of sour cream and butter for a healthier, heartier option that's just as delicious. Cherry tomatoes, baby spinach, and feta add color and flavor. View Recipe 11 of 15 Breakfast Bowl with Fried Eggs, Yogurt, and Vegetables Marcus Nilsson Use last night's leftovers in this early morning special. Serve our olive oil-fried eggs alongside roasted vegetables and strained yogurt, which adds a creamy, slightly tangy edge. View Recipe 12 of 15 Kimchi Fried Rice Mike Krautter It's hard to improve on spicy, tangy kimchi fried rice, but adding sesame oil-fried eggs does the trick. View Recipe 13 of 15 Charred Tomatoes with Fried Eggs on Garlic Toast Ryan Liebe Garlic-rubbed toast topped with blistered tomatoes and sunny-side-up eggs makes an irresistible snack any time of day. View Recipe 14 of 15 Spaghetti with Frisée and Fried Egg This riff on carbonara features fried eggs and adds frisée and sherry vinegar to balance the richness of the bacon. Shower with Parmesan and dig in. View Recipe 15 of 15 Fried-Egg-and-Bacon Puff Pastry Squares Top store-bought puff pastry with bacon and eggs, and you've got a guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your next brunch. View Recipe Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit