12 egg recipes for a more inspired breakfast

Go to work on an egg was the famous advertising slogan, and we couldn't agree more.

Packed full of protein and a whole lot of goodness, they'll offer you a more exciting breakfast or the perfect post-gym meal (one that tastes a whole lot better than a protein shake, too).

Creamy, smoky, runny, herby and crispy, we have all your egg cravings covered. Just take a scroll for top egg-spiration.

1. Scrambled egg breakfast muffins

A bit like an omelette, a bit like a rösti cake, these breakfast muffins are crispy on the outside, soft on the inside. With lots of goodness from the mushrooms, spinach and tomatoes, these are a delicious go-to brunch option.

Try this egg muffin recipe

2. Mushroom, pancetta and poached egg bruschetta

Isn't this the stuff indulgent weekend brunches are made of? Rustic bread, sauttéd mushroom, soft eggs and crispy pancetta, we guarantee this is a breakfast winner.

Try this breakfast bruschetta recipe

3. Gizzi Erskine’s Turkish eggs and toast

A velvety mixture of eggs and Greek yoghurt with a hint of spice, this traditional Turkish version of poached eggs on toast is absolutely sublime and is ready in mere minutes.

Try this Turkish eggs recipe

4. Baked eggs with black garlic and buttered soldiers

Crispy black garlic herb bread dipped in perfectly-cooked, runny yolk with buttery spinach. That is all.

Try this baked eggs recipe

5. Chorizo hash with paprika fried eggs

For a hangover-curing fry-up with a spicy twist, this mouthwatering recipe is your answer. If you want to make things a bit healthier (which, if you're feeling slightly delicate on a Sunday morning, chances are you don't) leave the potatoes boiled (or mash with a bit of skimmed milk or melted coconut oil) and poach the egg.

Try this chorizo eggs recipe

6. Quails' eggs with avocado

Eggs and avocado are a match made in foodie heaven. Added bonus: this dish is very good for you. Think healthy fats, vits, minerals and protein.

Try this quails' egg recipe

7. Fried duck eggs

This breakfast recipe from Ginger and White is very satisfying. Lots of flavour, a little bit of spice and a little bit of bite, this is definitely one to try.

Try this duck eggs recipe

8. Smoked paprika poached egg and cumin quinoa

This is a brilliant, lighter, herby option for an eggy brunch. Don't be scared of quinoa for breakfast, it's a brilliant, healthy, protein-packed alternative to bread in this recipe. If you haven't tried quinoa with eggs before, do it now. It's seriously good.

Try this poached egg with quinoa recipe

9. Scrambled eggs with smoked salmon bagels

These scrambled eggs are perfectly creamy and are the perfect pairing with rich smoked salmon and a nice toasted bagel. 

Try this scrambled eggs recipe

10. Toasted sourdough with grilled asparagus, smoked salmon and poached eggs

Asparagus is a delicious addition to any brunch recipe, and the herby dill really ties in all the flavours. If you don't eat fish, why not swap the salmon for some buttery wilted spinach?

Try this poached eggs recipe

11. Hemsley and Hemsley drop egg soup

While soup may not be an obvious choice for breakfast, this light, flavourful dish is packed with delicious Asian flavours and is sure to satisfy the weekend brunch craving.

Try this Hemsley + Hemsley recipe

12. Huevos rancheros 

If it's from vegetarian food guru Anna Jones, you know it's going to taste incredible. This take on the delicious Mexican dish is rich, satisfying and easy to make.

Try this Mexican eggs recipe