Okay, so you've read our guide on how to make the perfect poached egg. Maybe you've also read our tutorials on making great hard-boiled eggs and even scrambled hard-boiled eggs. Now comes the question: what's next?
Well, it's time to look at what accompanies the egg. You can't always eat it on an English muffin or toast. That can get pretty stale after a while (pun intended). Why not get innovative and figure out new ways to serve up eggs—ones in their own edible containers?
#1. Egg in the Hole
This dish always makes people smile. Here's a classic take on it:
Some people call this dish "sunshine toast" or "egg in the basket."
There's also this adorable version, for someone you love:
Definitely serve this with baked beans for that British flavor!
If you really want to go the extra mile, you can use heart-shaped silicone molds to make this egg-and-bacon version:
Who wouldn't want to wake up to this for any holiday, birthday, or anniversary?
Or skip the meat and make a grilled cheese egg in the hole:
A healthier version with flax bread, cheese, and arugula.
Or use a waffle instead:
Syrup is not necessary for this waffle, but why would you not use it?!?
#2. Cook Eggs in Polenta
Want to serve your eggs for breakfast or dinner? Then go the more sophisticated route and put them in a dish of polenta:
The sausage is a very nice extra touch.
This version with fontina cheese is fit for royalty:
Tomatoes and green onions make this version perfect for a light dinner.
#3. Put 'Em in a Tomato
But if you're looking for a more portable, on-the-go egg, you should try cooking them in a roast tomato:
If you're worried the tomatoes won't stand up, use a [http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/11-delicious-culinary-uses-for-muffin-tins-besides-just-cupcakes-muffins-0154504/ muffin tin] or ramekins to provide structure.
Even if they're hard-boiled eggs:
Stuffing a hard-boiled egg into a tomato makes hard-boiled egg more interesting.
#4. Why Not Tomato Sauce?
You could also enjoy a favorite breakfast from the Middle East and North Africa, shakshuka, and cook your eggs in a bubbling skillet of spicy tomato sauce, greens, cheese, and chilis:
This version includes feta cheese and eggs that are cooked until set, but not super-firm.
#5. Or a Potato
But if you need to rush out the door, an edible container, like a potato, is probably your best bet:
Cheese, green onions, bacon, and one whole egg: this takes the loaded potato skin to another level.
#6. Try a Sweet Potato
If you're really trying to eat nutrient-dense foods, you can swap out that russet potato for a sweet potato:
Shredded sweet potatoes are cooked into cup shapes to make these containers.
#7. Go for the Gusto: Cook an Egg in an Avocado
Then again, an avocado is both healthy and colorful:
Tomato and oregano give this dish a nice finishing touch.
#8. Or a Bell Pepper
But if you really want to go for color, bell peppers can't be beat:
The flatbread underneath the bell pepper ring is a nice touch: it'll soak up the egg yolk.
#8. Or an Onion
If you're not a fan of peppers, onions may be more your style:
They look perfect, don't they?
#10. Even Mushrooms Work
If the mushroom is big enough to fit the egg, it'll work:
These are made with portobello mushroom caps, prosciutto, parsley, thyme, and pepper.
#11. Give It a Fruity Taste
If you want a more citrusy taste, try an orange on for size:
#12. Cut to the Chase & Cook Eggs Wrapped in Bacon
I mean, who are we kidding here? This is really the best of both worlds:
Although these [http://thesecretyumiverse.wonderhowto.com/how-to/11-delicious-culinary-uses-for-muffin-tins-besides-just-cupcakes-muffins-0154504/ bacon egg muffin cups] look complicated, they're actually very easy to make.
#13. Ham It Up
You can always pay tribute to Dr. Seuss and make green eggs and ham cups:
You could also use Canadian bacon instead of ham if you want to be a rabble-rouser.
What's your favorite way to cook eggs?
Cover image (bell pepper eggs) via Skinny Taste
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