Add These Ingredients To Your Fried Eggs And Thank Us Later

When you're looking for a breakfast that is both delicious and quick and easy to make, fried eggs probably come to mind. Heat up a pan, crack a few eggs into it, remove the eggs, season, and enjoy. The yolks are deliciously runny, the edges of the whites are perfectly crispy, and each egg offers about 6 grams of protein to help you get through your day. While there are many reasons why fried eggs can make such a great breakfast, there is one problem. That same old fried egg can get kind of boring.

Don't worry. You don't have to ditch your go-to breakfast. You can reinvent it and make it interesting again by adding some new ingredients to your standard fried eggs. Some of these ingredients will be added after the eggs have finished cooking, some will be cooked in the pan right along with the eggs, and all of them will transform a boring fried egg into a true culinary journey.

A tasty blend of basil, olive oil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese, pesto offers a range of uses. You can add it to pasta, smear it on a sandwich, use it to top your pizza, and so much more. But have you ever thought about frying your eggs in pesto? If not, you might want to give this idea a try.

The eggs pick up all of those delicious flavors from the pesto, giving them a whole new flavor. Start by heating up the pesto in your pan over a low to medium heat, crack your egg over the sauce, and let everything cook. Once cooked, enjoy the pesto eggs on a slice of toast or simply dig right in with your fork. You won't be sorry. If you're using store-bought pesto, just remember to confirm how long the pesto is good once it's opened — you don't want to let the green gold go to waste.

While you may typically cook your fried eggs in butter, you might want to rethink that decision and try cooking them in ghee next time. Ghee, which is clarified butter, has a higher smoke point than butter. Unlike butter, this means that you can cook with it over a higher heat without worrying about it burning and ruining your eggs.

Cooking your fried eggs in ghee may also result in a noticeable texture difference. You'll find that the eggs are creamier and have a softer texture; a great way to start your day. Ghee is also slightly healthier than, as it has no trans fats, doesn't contain any lactose, and can be stored on the counter or in the pantry, instead of in the refrigerator.

Cooking your fried eggs in soy sauce will make the perfect addition to an Asian-themed breakfast, lunch, or dinner. As the eggs simmer in the soy sauce, its distinct flavor will be infused throughout them. If you're trying to imagine how this will alter their flavor, think about how the pieces of eggs in Chinese fried rice taste.

Once the eggs are cooked, you're ready to enjoy them. For breakfast, toss them on your plate, a piece of toast, or even a hash brown patty, and dig in. If you're making lunch or dinner, you can put the eggs over a bed of rice for a mock fried rice or lay them over a cooked chicken breast. As you cut the eggs, the yokes will pour out, spreading out that tasty soy sauce flavor over whatever you decided to serve them with.

Have you tried chili crisp before? It is made by infusing oil with garlic, peppers, onions, and other herbs. If you like spicy foods, it is probably right up your alley. And, you're almost certain to enjoy the way your fried eggs turn out when they're cooked in this hot condiment.

Possibly even better than how cooking your fried eggs over chili crisp will take is how utterly simple this recipe is. All you need to do is add a few tablespoons of chili crisp to your skillet and spread it evenly over the base. Then, add your cracked eggs to the pan as you normally would, and let them cook directly on top of the chili crisp. That's it. Breakfast — with a kick — is served. You could also use the chili crisp egg as a topping for a rice bowl, if you're looking for a heartier meal.

You often put a fried egg on toast. So, why not try a slight variation on this classic pairing and cook your fried eggs over a bed of breadcrumbs. Just add some breadcrumbs — panko style can work too — to a pan with hot canola oil and get them all nice and toasty. If you're starting with unseasoned breadcrumbs, be sure to add some garlic, onion powder, parsley, chili powder, or some other favorite seasonings.

After the breadcrumbs have had a few minutes to cook, make two (or more) wells to crack your eggs into. After cracking the eggs, cover the pan and let the eggs cook until the yolks are as hard or soft as you like them. Once cooked, this fried egg variation will offer the ideal mix of crunchiness, creaminess, and pure deliciousness.

Cheese makes (almost) everything better, so it shouldn't come as any surprise that it can help you upgrade your fried eggs. There are a few different ways you can add cheese to your eggs. One option is to just toss a slice on top of the egg yolks once they've almost finished cooking (or on the egg whites if you prefer to flip your eggs). Reduce the heat slightly and cover the pan with a lid to help the cheese melt quickly so your yolk doesn't cook too long and get too hard.

Another way to enjoy cheese with your fried egg is to add the cheese to the pan before you cook your egg. The cheese will cook and crisp up along with the egg, adding a crunchy and delicious crust to enjoy with each bite. If you want to try this idea, you'll want to use a semi-hard or hard cheese (such as Parmesan) to prevent the cheese from melting too quickly and burning in the pan.

Who would have thought that eggs fried in heavy cream would be good? Well, if you give this idea a try, you can quickly add your name to that list. The secret to why this method creates an incredibly delicious egg lies in the composition of the cream. As it is heated, it separates, and the butter sizzles and caramelizes in the pan, beneath the eggs that you're cooking on top of it.

Beyond that caramelized crust that you'll find under the eggs once they've finished cooking, you'll find that each bite is, well, creamy. Give this a try, and we're pretty positive that you'll want to add it to your favorite egg recipes. You could try it with a heavy cream substitute, but just note that unless the option you choose has a similarly high fat content to that of cream that you might not enjoy that same caramelized base to the eggs.

Mashed potatoes may not typically be seen as a breakfast food, but that doesn't mean you can't turn them into one. If you recently worked really carefully to avoid letting a mistake stand between you and some perfect mashed potatoes, don't let your leftovers go to waste. Instead, try cooking your fried egg in them.

This is such a simple, one-pan meal that will really impress you can anyone else you serve it to. Start by adding a few scoops of your mashed potatoes to your frying pan. Reheat them — toss in a little extra butter or a splash of milk if they're too dry — and then form them into a circle and make a small hole in the center. Add an egg, fry it up, sprinkle on some salt and pepper, and get ready to have your mind blown.

Chimichurri is an Argentinian sauce that is commonly used with grilling steak or roasting vegetables. It is made with parsley, oregano, garlic, chili pepper, vinegar, and oil. If you enjoy the flavor of chimichurri — or haven't tried it yet and are intrigued — you'll love how it can take your fried eggs to the next level.

Simply splash a few tablespoons of chimichurri sauce into your preheated skillet, then crack your eggs directly over the sauce. Cover the pan until the eggs have finished cooking, and then enjoy the slightly crusty edges and infused chimichurri flavor in each bite.

Vinegar might not be the first ingredient that comes to mind when you're thinking of ways to elevate a fried egg, but you shouldn't knock it until you've tried it. As you probably know, vinegar is acidic. Adding a little of it to the pan when you're cooking eggs can help improve the texture and balance the other flavors (particularly that of the butter).

With the added acid, the whites of the egg will also solidify a bit more quickly, allowing you to cook your breakfast more quickly and ensure that the yolk remains nice and runny. After frying your eggs in vinegar, enjoy them with a crusty piece of toast or a few slices of crispy bacon.

Sausage and eggs is a breakfast staple in many homes and restaurants. By cooking your fried eggs in some ground pork, you can give this classic a tasty twist. You'll want to start by seasoning the ground beef to make it more flavorful and reminiscent of sausage — consider using some salt, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, chili flakes, paprika, and/or fennel seeds.

Then heat your skillet over high heat, add some oil, and place patties of your meat mixture in the oil to cook. Lower the heat slightly, and use a spoon to press the center of each patty out to create a well. Crack your eggs directly into the well, and let everything cook together. Flip the sausage/egg combo to make sure both sides of the meat are browned and fully-cooked before enjoying your creation.

If it's always a special treat to make — or order — a bagel sandwich, here's a no-carb option that can deliver a similar taste. The next time you're craving a sandwich and either don't have any bagels or don't want all the carbs that go along with them, try frying your eggs in some everything but the bagel seasoning.

This seasoning blend — which can be found at Trader Joe's and many other grocery stores — features common bagel seasonings, such as poppy seeds, onion flakes, garlic, and salt. After heating up the oil, butter, or ghee in the pan you're going to cook your eggs in, simply sprinkle some of the seasoning before cracking the eggs. Not only will the seasoning add an extra oomph to each bit, but it will also give the eggs a crunchy texture.

One of the top bacon-cooking tips is to always save the grease. It can be a real asset when cooking a variety of dishes, including biscuits, vegetables, and, yes, even fried eggs. Bacon grease is perfect for frying an egg. It will give it a major flavor boost — there's a reason so many people love having bacon and eggs for breakfast.

Another great reason to try cooking your fried eggs in bacon grease is that it can help you cut back your clean up time. Instead of getting two pans dirty, simply cook your bacon, take it out of the pan, and crack your eggs. The grease will be hot and ready to use, helping your egg cook quickly.

Fish sauce. It's more than just the bold ingredient your soups have been missing; It can also be key in helping you create extraordinary fried eggs. If you haven't heard of fish sauce, it is a cross between a seasoning and a condiment that is commonly used in many Southeast Asian dishes to amp up the savory flavor of the dish, while also making it saltier.

If you've ever tried yam khai dao, a popular street food served in Thailand, then you've already had a fried egg cooked in fish sauce (with a few other added ingredients). To try a quick and easy version of this Thai dish, simply pour a little fish sauce into your frying pan as your eggs cook. For a truer experience, consider adding some cilantro, garlic, and shallots to the pan and serving the cooked eggs over white rice.

If you look in your spice rack right now, you'll likely see a bottle of paprika. This finely ground spice is made from dried peppers. It can have a bright red to dark red coloring, depending on the specific peppers that were used to make it.

While you probably sprinkle it on your deviled eggs or add it to your favorite Spanish or Hungarian recipes, you'll also want to try using it the next time you prepare fried eggs. You can wait until your eggs have almost finished cooking to sprinkle them with paprika, but if you add the seasoning to the hot oil or butter before cracking the egg, the peppery flavor will be better infused into each bite.

You often prepare hash browns to eat on the side of your eggs. You may have even piled them up with some eggs and bacon or sausage to make a satisfying breakfast sandwich. But, have you tried frying your egg directly in some hash browns? If not, then you're missing out.

The next time you're looking to prepare a filling and exciting breakfast, try cooking some shredded hash browns in a skillet. Once they've started browning, move them around to make a few circles to fit the number of eggs you want to cook. Crack the eggs directly in the holes, and cook until the yoke is to your liking. You could make this an even fuller meal by cooking some onions or peppers along with the shredded hash browns before adding the eggs.

If you find yourself adding in a splash of salsa to elevate your scrambled eggs or like to order huevos rancheros when you go out to breakfast, then you'll love this simpler take on the classic recipe. Instead of topping your fried egg and tortilla with some salsa, why not try cooking the eggs directly in the salsa?

After heating up your frying pan, add about ½ to 1 cup of salsa, depending on the size of your frying pan. Crack the eggs, plop them in the salsa, and let them cook. To prevent the salsa from burning and sticking to the pan, you'll want to cook this recipe at a slightly lower burner temperature than you typically use for fried eggs. It can also be helpful to put a lid on the skillet to help the eggs cook more quickly.

Buffalo sauce — it's for more than just chicken wings. If you enjoy the heat that accompanies each bite of buffalo sauce — and are up for that level of spiciness in the morning — then this might just become your new favorite recipe.

You'll cook the fried egg directly in the buffalo sauce. So, after preheating your skillet, drop a few tablespoons of the sauce in the pan — spread out to give you space to cook each egg. After cracking the egg and dropping it right on the sauce, let it cook and become infused with that delicious, yet spicy, flavor.

If grits are a regular breakfast entrée in your home, get ready to discover a new and exciting way to serve them. Instead of preparing plain grits, or even grits with a fried egg on the side, consider frying an egg or two right on top of the grits as they're finishing cooking.

Once your grits are cooked, take a portion of them and spread them over the base of a frying pan — the thinner the layer, the crispier they'll turn out. Then, crack your eggs right over them, and let the heat from the grits help them cook. They'll pick up the yummy and buttery flavor of the grits, leaving you with a big smile and a full tummy as you enjoy your breakfast.

If you're looking for a nutritious and delicious fried egg recipe, then look no further. Frying an egg inside an avocado will check all of those boxes and leave you wondering why you never thought to give this idea a try before.

After cutting an avocado lengthwise and removing the pit, slice the end off each half, leaving yourself with two rings. Scoop out a little of the avocado on the inside to make the ring slightly larger, and then place it in a preheated skillet with oil. Crack the egg in the well, cook for a few minutes, flip and cook some more before digging in. The combination of the soft avocado with the crispy egg whites and runny yolks is something you'll have to taste to really appreciate.