All Egged for Breakfast

Breakfast is the most important meal, not only because it’s the first meal of the day but also because it is acceptable to eat it in bed! But, you ought to agree that when the first meal of the day includes a yummy recipe, we’re bound to wake up a little more than usual.

Eggs are the easiest to cook and one of the highest sources of proteins. Apart from choline, biotin and folic acid, most B vitamins are also found in eggs. One of the craziest egg recipes happens to be ‘Eggs Benedict’ which had apparently originated from an order by a hung-over New Yorker. In a nutshell, it is an American dish consisting of two halves of an English muffin, topped with ham, bacon or back bacon; poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce. Today, this recipe can be found in some of the best breakfast places in Delhi like Smoke House Deli. 

Cheering on all those who despise cooking in the morning, let’s look at some quirky egg recipes:

1. Eggs Ole

Crack 2 eggs into a preheated, non-stick skillet. Break the yolks and cook on one side for 50 seconds, or until fully cooked. Top it with two spoons of salsa and enjoy with one handful of baked tortilla chips.

2. Egg-White Muffin Melt

Scramble 3 egg whites. Cover half of a whole-grain English muffin with 1/2 cup spinach and the other half with 1 slice reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Toast until cheese is melted, then add the egg and 1 slice of tomato.

3. Classic Egg Salad

Chop 6 hard-boiled eggs. In a bowl, mix ¼ cup mayonnaise, 2 spoons lemon juice, 1 minced onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Next, add chopped eggs and celery; mix well. Cover the bowl and refrigerate to blend flavours. Serve on lettuce leaves if required.

4. Microwave Coffee Cup Scramble

Add 2 eggs and 2 tablespoons of milk in a microwave-safe coffee mug laced with cooking spray. Beat the mixture until blended. Initially microwave the mixture for 45 seconds; stir. Now microwave the mixture until eggs are almost set, 30 to 45 seconds longer. When ready, top it with shredded cheese; season with salt and pepper.

5. Eggs Benedict

Heat 2 cups of water in a large saucepan or deep skillet, bring it to boil and let it simmer. Break 8 eggs, 1 at a time, into a custard cup or saucer. While holding the dish close to surface, slip eggs into the water. Cook eggs until whites are completely set and yolks begin to thicken but are not hard (approx. 3 to 5 minutes). Do not stir. Now, lift the eggs from water with slotted spoon; drain well. Split and toast 4 English muffins. Top each muffin half with 1 bacon slice, 1 egg and about 1-1/2 tablespoons of hollandaise sauce. Serve immediately.