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Eggs aren't just for breakfast or baking. They're the perfect ingredient for quick and satisfying dinners, too. Often found in our fridge when the rest of the pantry is bare, eggs can easily save the day with a simple, delicious meal. These 18 recipes do more than showcase the versatility of eggs, though—they're also fuss-free and ideal for days when you just want a no-hassle dinner.
Whether it’s a one-pan dish, a meal that takes 20 minutes or less, or a recipe that uses just a handful of ingredients, these meals make dinner a breeze. From sandwiches to fried rice to pasta, these egg-based recipes are perfect for lazy nights when you need something satisfying.
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Easy Egg Fried Rice
Allrecipes / Qi Ai
This easy rice dish could be a full meal by itself or with the addition of a leftover protein and more vegetables. “I’m literally eating it right now, and it’s the perfect quick meal,” says reviewer Marty A Schaefer. “Took me literally less than 25 minutes, and now I’m sitting and enjoying some great rice.”
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Restaurant Style Egg Drop Soup
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Requiring only a handful of ingredients, this restaurant-worthy recipe is ready in just 20 minutes. "This chicken egg drop soup is born from a love of the soup, many trips to my favorite Chinese restaurant, and many questions," says Allrecipes Community Member W J Cory. "This variation is the result. Simplicity is the key."
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Spaghetti alla Carbonara
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"Carbonara is made with guanciale (cured pork), eggs, Pecorino Romano cheese, spaghetti pasta, and lots of black pepper," says Allrecipes Community Member Ivan Zeta. "Italians don't add extra ingredients like cream, milk, garlic, or onions. Try this recipe if you want to make an authentic, creamy carbonara that comes straight from Italy, where I live."
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Egg Casserole
While many might enjoy an egg casserole for breakfast, there's no reason it doesn't make a great dinner. "Easy, fast, fun recipe! The flavor is great and my family loved it," says reviewer stlgrl76. "I chopped up an onion when I cooked the sausage but it would have been good without it too. You could add lots of veggies to this recipe if you wanted to."
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Uova in Purgatorio (Eggs in Purgatory)
Chef Mo
"This traditional Italian recipe for eggs in purgatory gently poaches eggs in a delicious homemade tomato sauce flavored with garlic and capers," says Allrecipes Community Member linacavezza. "This hearty dish makes a very tasty breakfast, brunch, or dinner."
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Spaghetti and Eggs
"This pasta and fried eggs dish is a quick and delicious dinner for one," says Allrecipes Community Member pkelley. "The runny yolks mixed with the hot spaghetti create the sauce. Top with grated Parmesan, if you like."
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Egg-Fried Tofu
"Sometimes you need a quick, easy, and delicious recipe for tofu and this recipe is it. We cooked the tofu while the rice cooked and in no time at all, dinner was done and delicious," says reviewer Joan-Marie. "An inexpensive and easy dinner option."
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Shrimp Egg Foo Young
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"This egg foo young recipe includes a delicious sauce to put on top of the patties. This is a very special recipe acquired when I worked at a Chinese restaurant to pay for my red 1966 VW bug when in high school," says Allrecipes Community Member Karen. "The recipe card is tattered and spotted now, but the dish is the best egg foo young I have ever had."
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Egg Curry
If you're looking for a hearty and flavor-bursting recipes, egg curry is an easy solution. "I made this and it was divine," says reviewer Brianna Politzer Stevens. "It took no time at all and we couldn't believe how great it was. This is about to become one of my regular weekly staples."
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Chef John's Baked Eggs
“If you enjoy huevos rancheros, you will love this,” says Chef John. “The way the spicy sauce mingles with just barely set eggs is very similar, and when you start scooping this up with toasted chunks of bread, it gets borderline magical.”
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Steak and Egg Hash
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Whether you have fresh or leftover beef, this recipe combines potatoes with eggs, onions, and cherry tomatoes for a filling and easy dinner. A "family favorite," says reviewer Carson's Mommy. "I typically make this dish using left over steaks and smashed potatoes! Easy peasy, and delicious!"
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Sausage and Cheese Egg Boats
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While this sausage and cheese boat might be an unconventional meal for dinner, this recipe will fill you right up with the addition of an easy side or two. Cheese, eggs, bell peppers, and sausage are layered in a loaf of your favorite bread and baked for about 40 minutes.
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Skillet Chili 'N Eggs
Do you have leftover chili in your fridge or a can in your pantry? With the addition of eggs, this recipe is a great way to give new life to a classic dish. "Delicious, quick, and easy meal of chili and eggs. Add your favorite toppings like sour cream, chives, and salsa," says Allrecipes Community Member Dacifilia.
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Open Faced Egg Sandwiches with Arugula Salad
A sandwich is always a low-lift way to put dinner on the table and this open-faced egg and arugula sandwich is no exception. "Delicious! We make this at least twice a month for dinner," says reviewer Lydia Cable. "Easy, healthy, tasty, and quick!
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Oyakodon (Japanese Chicken and Egg Rice Bowl)
iYing
"Oyakodon is a delicious traditional Japanese meal consisting of chicken sautéed and then cooked in a Japanese broth, and then finished with egg and served over rice," says one Allrecipes Community Member. "It's really easy, filling, and delicious."
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Shakshuka
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"Shakshuka (or shakshouka) is a traditional Tunisian dish featuring poached eggs in a spicy tomato sauce with onions, bell pepper, and garlic," says Allrecipes Community Member Ben. "It's usually eaten for breakfast, but I think it makes a tasty lunch or dinner, served with lots of bread to mop up the sauce."
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Greek Cowboy Hash and Eggs
"This recipe features one of my all-time favorite vegetables: the sweet potato," says Allrecipes Community Member michaelbeezner. "The tanginess of the feta (the Greek part) is a strange but tasty complement to the smoky, spicy chipotle chili powder (the cowboy part). This meal is great for brunch and simple to scale down for a quick dinner when you're cooking for yourself."
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Nicoise Salad
What's lazier than throwing a bunch of ingredients on a plate and chowing down? Eggs, beans, potatoes, olives, and tuna turn into a hearty meal that requires no lettuce. "This was absolutely the best dinner salad I've ever made," says reviewer Marianne.
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