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5 Easy Egg Recipes That Could Help You Win Top Chef

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Bring eggs back into your life with these unusual egg recipes, and you don’t just have to use them for breakfast. Eggs cost less than meat, cook quickly, and have a wide variety of preparations. Why not keep a carton in your refrigerator for those late-night dinners or fast breakfasts? You’ll reconsider the humble egg when you check out these recipes that go beyond sunny side up or scrambled.

1. Egg Rolls

Egg Recipes Egg Rolls

Photo: Pinterest/Eugenie Ma

You may think you know what egg rolls are, but those wrapped snacks you dip into sweet and sour sauce are not rolled eggs. Korean egg rolls, like these from Eugenie Ma, roll up omelets to create the dish. This dish, like most other egg recipes, takes just a few minutes to cook and has impressive results.

2. Parmesan Egg Chips

Egg Recipes Parmesan Egg Chips

Photo: Pinterest/Cooking Panda

If you want a high-protein, low-carb snack, skip the potato chips and instead try these Parmesan egg chips from Cooking Panda. In just minutes, you’ll have a low-carb, low-calorie snack that fits into almost any diet, and you won’t have to worry about unpronounceable ingredients since you make these yourself.

3. Soy Sauce Eggs

Egg Recipes Soy Sauce Eggs

Photo: Pinterest/Rasa Malaysia

Some people have a sweet tooth while others have a salty tooth. For those who love salty foods, these soy sauce eggs will satisfy your cravings. While you may find these at some sushi restaurants, you’ll save money by making them at home with this recipe from Rasa Malaysia.

4. Egg Drop Soup

Egg Recipes Egg Drop Soup

Photo: Pinterest/She Wears Many Hats

How about replacing the noodles in your soup with eggs? You may have already tried this if you’ve eaten egg drop soup at a Chinese restaurant before. This dish is incredibly easy to make and makes for a light lunch or a dinner appetizer. Try this recipe from She Wears Many Hats for simple, comforting, and tasty egg drop soup.

5. Shakshuka

Egg Recipes Shakshuka

Photo: Pinterest/Umami Girl

Up your egg recipe game by making shakshuka. Though many have this dish for dinner, it’s fast enough for any meal of the day. Basically, instead of poaching eggs in water, you cook them in a flavorful tomato sauce. Originally from North Africa, this dish has migrated throughout the Mediterranean region and even into restaurants throughout the rest of Europe and in the United States. Make this dish from Umami Girl for an unusual treat that still is easy to make and palatable.