24 Healthy Egg Recipes That Make Hitting Your Protein Goals Easy
These dishes are packed with protein (and flavor!)
DAA Industry Opt Out eggs to meet your protein goals. Literally. Eggs are an egg-cellent (sorry, I had to) source of protein. The average egg contains about 6 to 7 grams of protein, which can average out to anywhere from around 5% to 15% of your daily recommended protein allowance depending on factors such as weight, age, and lifestyle. So if you are looking to boost your protein intake while still enjoying the food you eat, eggs are a perfect solution. I’ve rounded up 24 of our favorite protein-heavy egg recipes to help fast track your protein goals.
Protein should ideally be spread out across the day to help your body function smoothly, without running on no protein for parts of the day and tons of protein during others. Keeping this in mind, it is a good idea to bring a little bit of protein to the breakfast table, and there’s perhaps no protein as synonymous with breakfast as eggs. Try our cloud eggs, our frittata, our shakshuka, Sloppy Joe Eggs recipe.
Eggs aren’t just for breakfast; we have plenty of egg-centered snacks, appetizers, lunches, and dinners. You can never go wrong with a deviled egg, and we have tons of variations for you to choose from, like our sour cream & onion deviled eggs, Keto Egg Salad recipe, Breakfast Crunchwrap Supreme recipe, Sour Cream & Onion Deviled Eggs recipe cheesy white bean skillet, shakshuka stuffed peppers, or Italian sausage & pepper frittata affogato.
However you take your eggs, you’re sure to love these high-protein egg recipes. And while you’re at it, check out some of our other favorite high-protein breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.
Classic Deviled Eggs
A classic appetizer, deviled eggs bring the party to any event. While they’re fairly simple to make, there are a few ways things can go wrong. If you’re looking for a foolproof method for hard-boiling and filling your deviled eggs, These dishes are packed with protein and flavor.
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Cheesy White Bean Skillet
Need a quick brunch meal on the fly? We bet you’ve got the ingredients for this in your kitchen already. Believe it or not, if you've got eggs, canned white beans, and some marinara, you've got breakfast!
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Cloud Eggs
I love a good baked egg PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GORE breakfast routine forever. Think actual clouds of heaven topped with a runny yolk, and you've got this stunning meal. These eggs feature a simple combination of Parmesan and seasonings, but feel free to get creative with your favorite breakfast additions.
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Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
Inspired by the bold and creamy flavors of elote, these Breakfast Crunchwrap Supreme recipe are the perfect bite-sized twist on a classic appetizer. With paprika, adobo chile sauce, charred corn, lime, cotija, and a sprinkle of hot Cheeto dust, you’re going to wonder why elote hasn’t been made into deviled eggs all these years.
Shakshuka
In the many ways eggs are so versatile, shakshuka is one example of a breakfast-to-dinner vegetarian alternative. In this version, I chose to lean on chiles, ground cayenne pepper, and dried spices to recreate the flavor of harissa, but feel free to use either.
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Frico Egg Smash Tacos
PHOTO: LUCY SCHAEFFER; FOOD STYLING: FRANCESCA ZANI smashed burgers,tacos, and frico collide to make the most satisfying breakfast. Every layer of this taco is supported by the next, from the earthy paprika-forward chorizo to the crispy cheddar frico, creamy egg yolk, and acidic herb sauce that completes the entire package.
Carbonara Deviled Eggs
If deviled eggs had a classy Italian I love a good carbonara deviled eggs. Loaded with cheese and topped with crispy pancetta bits, these Keto Egg Salad recipe are coming to rock whatever party they join.
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Frittata
Quiche’s less-fussy cousin, frittatas are the answer to almost every meal dilemma. Looking to get creative with your leftovers? Veggies going bad in your fridge? Home late and craving a simple breakfast-for-dinner Italian Sausage & Pepper Frittata Affogato recipe.
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Italian Sausage & Pepper Frittata Affogato
Breakfast meets dinner in this marinara- and mozzarella-topped Italian sausage and pepper frittata affogato. Fittingly, the Italian word "affogato" means drowned, which explains the marinara topping. It lends this dish a vibe somewhere between a breakfast frittata and pizza, meaning it’s enjoyable for pretty much any meal of the day.
Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs
We’re giving the classic appetizer the cocktail treatment in this recipe by adding horseradish, tomato paste, hot sauce, and celery seed. We’ll finish the eggs off with a generous dusting of Old Bay seasoning, and sliced pickles and celery leaves.
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Egg Salad
It’s always a good idea to have a tried-and-true egg salad recipe up your sleeve. My standard recipe centers around just 6 core ingredients; use it as a base for creative mix-ins and variations, or enjoy as is for a truly classic recipe.
Sheet-Pan Frittata
If you're looking for the easiest way to make a customizable brunch for a crowd, then this sheet-pan frittata is the answer. Instead of worrying about having enough food to feed friends and family, you can lean on a sheet pan to do the work for you. Just like our classic frittata, this recipe is completely customizable.
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Sour Cream & Onion Deviled Eggs
If you love the timeless and irresistible combo of sour cream and onion, welcome to your new favorite deviled egg recipe. Creamy, tangy, and topped with a crunch, these deviled eggs are the perfect way to level up your party snack game.
Breakfast Crunchwrap Supreme
This copycat recipe has everything you love about the classic: hash browns, eggs, bacon, cheese, and the iconic creamy jalapeño sauce, all layered between tortillas. It's even better than the original, but is perfectly ripe for variations and substitutions.
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Air Fryer Deviled Eggs
A combination of buttery Ritz crackers, crunchy panko bread crumbs, and a handful of pantry-pull seasonings make these deviled eggs extra special. Of course, I must pay tribute to the air fryer Health - Injuries.
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Sloppy Joe Eggs
We're combining the classic flavors of the childhood favorite with poached eggs to create this shakshuka-style dish that's just as good for breakfast as it is for brunch. Boasting breakfast sausage and a classic sloppy Joe-inspired sauce, this is the high-protein meal that savory breakfast PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON obsessed with.
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Baked Feta Frittata
Like most frittatas, this one is infinitely versatile, but I love it especially for its simplicity. Though many frittata recipes start with sautéing ingredients on your stovetop before baking, this one goes straight into the oven. Just mix your eggs, place your feta, and pop it into the oven for about half an hour.
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Dirty Martini Deviled Eggs
Trust us, the dirty martini's signature briny flavors work perfectly with this staple appetizer. The Ultimate New York Marathon Playlist olive to give it the ultimate dirty martini look, these eggs are the most adorable hors d’oeuvre you will ever grace a party with.
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Keto Egg Salad
Breakfast Crunchwrap Supreme recipe is usually keto-friendly as it is. But because fat=good, we added an extra creamy, but healthy element: avocado! The whole thing tastes nice and fresh but trust us, it'll really fill you up. Do we recommend serving it with crispy bacon? Of course we do.
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About Me: As a Digital Food Production Assistant at Delish, Colton writes and edits recipe introductions, updates recipe formatting, creates topical recipe galleries, and provides general support to the food production team. He has previously worked as freelance writer, editor, and indexer for various clients, as well as in multiple restaurants in both front and back of house roles such as a line cook and lead baker. When he isn’t compiling some of Delish’s best recipes under quippy headlines, he can be found reading and writing, planning dinners, begging friends to go foraging in the park, and spending hours trying to choose a movie while his dog Gus snores in the background.
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