Food & Cooking Recipes Ingredients Egg Recipes 12 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 June 26, 2024 Close Photo: Julia Gartland 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 them morning, noon, or night. Their runny yolks create a rich, golden sauce for everything from tacos and salad to grits and fried rice. Get cracking with these 12 fried egg recipes and explore the delicious possibilities of topping a dish with these protein-packed flavor boosters. Martha's One Ingredient That Makes Your Scrambled Eggs Even Better—and It's Already in Your Fridge 01 of 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 Fried-Egg-Topped Sandwiches These decadent open-faced sandwiches start with bread rounds you've stuffed with cheese, battered, and fried. What better way to top them off than with a fried egg? Serve with a salad, for balance! View Recipe 07 of 12 Fried Eggs with Greens and Mushrooms Johnny Miller For a light lunch or dinner, serve sauteed greens and mushrooms with fried eggs on top. A sage-chile butter adds deep flavor with a kick. View Recipe 08 of 12 Very Veggie Fried Rice with Eggs Nico Schinco Fried rice is a great anytime meal, and you can make it with whatever vegetables you have on hand. The thing that takes it from good to great: a cooked just-to-your-liking fried egg. View Recipe 09 of 12 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 12 Crisped Brown Rice with Beef, Vegetables, and Eggs Marcus Nilsson Use last night's leftover rice in this delicious dish, which has Asian flavors (ginger, tamari, sesame oil) and fried eggs nestled within. View Recipe 11 of 12 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 12 of 12 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