100 Ways to Cook an Egg

 Welcome to the wild and wonderful world of eggs! You thought eggs were just for scrambling or frying? Think again! Prepare to be mind-blown and taste-buds tantalized as we discover a mind-boggling 100 ways to cook an egg!

That’s right, folks. While humble hard boiled eggs bring back memories of childhood picnics and the elegant and sophisticated soufflé that impress even the most discerning of dinner guests – we’ve got it all covered. Whether you like your eggs soft, hard, runny, or poached to perfection, there’s a recipe here to cater to every egg-loving connoisseur.

You might be wondering, why on earth would anyone want to find 100 ways to cook an egg? Eggs are versatile little wonders that deserve to be celebrated in all their glorious forms. So, grab your aprons, sharpen your knives, and get ready to crack into the world of eggs like you’ve never experienced before. Trust me, it’s going to be egg-cellent!

Why 100 Ways to Cook an Egg?

There are certainly a lot of ways to cook an egg but there is a bit of history behind this question as well. The legend goes that Chef Marie-Antonie, the first celebrity chef, wore an 18 inch white torque, or chef’s hat, with 100 pleats as they had mastered 100 ways to cook an egg.

Traditionally, chefs hats represented their skill level – the taller the hat the more skilled the chef. The pleats represented how many recipes or dishes they had mastered. You can read more about the history of the chef’s hat or toque here. The tradition of wearing a chef’s hat can be traced back to the 16th century in Europe. At that time, cooks and chefs began wearing hats to distinguish themselves from the kitchen staff and to signify their higher rank and skill level. The height of the hat was associated with the chef’s seniority and expertise, with taller hats being worn by more experienced and skilled chefs.

The number of pleats on the hat, as mentioned in the legend, is said to represent the number of different ways the chef has mastered cooking eggs. While the specific origin of this tradition is unclear, it is believed to have symbolized the chef’s versatility and ability to create a wide variety of dishes using a basic ingredient like eggs.

However, it is important to note that the legend of Chef Marie-Antonie and the 100 pleats hat may be a fictional tale, as there is limited historical evidence to support it. The number of pleats on a chef’s hat may vary depending on cultural and individual preferences, with some hats having more or fewer pleats.

Today, the primary purpose of a chef’s hat, known as a toque, is to maintain hygiene and protect the chef’s hair from falling into the food. Different styles and heights of hats may be worn in various culinary settings, but the tradition of associating height and pleats with skill level has somewhat diminished in modern times.

So, while there may not be a definitive historical link between the number of pleats on a chef’s hat and the number of egg recipes mastered, the idea of the chef’s hat as a symbol of skill and the versatility of eggs in cooking remains an intriguing aspect of culinary tradition. 

List of 100 Ways to Cook an Egg

Without further ado, here are 100 ways to cook an egg!

1. Scrambled
2. Fried
3. Poached
4. Boiled
5. Soft-boiled
6. Hard-boiled
7. Deviled
8. Sunny-side up
9. Over easy
10. Over medium
11. Over hard
12. Basted
13. Shirred
14. Coddled
15. Eggs Benedict
16. Eggs Florentine
17. Eggs Royale
18. Spanish omelette (Tortilla Española)
19. French omelette
20. American omelette
21. Denver omelette
22. Western omelette
23. Greek omelette
24. Italian omelette (Frittata)
25. Japanese rolled omelette (Tamagoyaki)
26. Indian omelette (Masala Omelette)
27. Mexican omelette (Huevos a la Mexicana)
28. Chinese tea eggs
29. Pickled eggs
30. Scotch eggs
31. Ramen eggs (Ajitsuke Tamago)
32. Chinese steamed eggs (Chawanmushi)
33. Quiche Lorraine
34. Quiche Florentine
35. Quiche with various fillings
36. Egg drop soup
37. Chinese century eggs (Pidan)
38. Spanish flan
39. Crepes
40. Hollandaise sauce
41. Bearnaise sauce
42. Mayonnaise
43. Caesar salad dressing
44. Green goddess dressing
45. Custard
46. Clafoutis
47. Meringue
48. Pavlova
49. Souffle
50. Zabaglione
51. Tiramisu
52. Creme brulee
53. Chawanmushi (Japanese savory egg custard)
54. Egg curry
55. Egg salad
56. Scotch egg curry
57. Egg biryani
58. Shakshuka
59. Spanish migas with eggs
60. Egg and bacon sandwich
61. Egg and sausage sandwich
62. Egg and cheese sandwich
63. Egg and avocado toast
64. Egg and smoked salmon on a bagel
65. Egg and ham breakfast burrito
66. Egg and spinach breakfast wrap
67. Egg and chorizo breakfast taco
68. Egg and mushroom breakfast quesadilla
69. Egg and vegetable stir-fry
70. Egg fried rice
71. Egg noodles
72. Egg curry noodles
73. Egg drop noodles
74. Eggplant and egg stir-fry
75. Egg and cheese quesadilla
76. Egg and vegetable frittata
77. Egg and sausage casserole
78. Egg and potato hash
79. Egg and cheese stuffed peppers
80. Egg and cheese stuffed mushrooms
81. Egg and bacon stuffed tomatoes
82. Egg and spinach stuffed bell peppers
83. Egg and vegetable stuffed zucchini
84. Egg and cheese stuffed crepes
85. Egg and ham stuffed croissants
86. Egg and sausage stuffed biscuits
87. Egg and vegetable stuffed pita pockets
88. Egg and cheese stuffed baguette
89. Egg and smoked salmon stuffed pancakes
90. Egg and chorizo stuffed empanadas
91. Egg and avocado stuffed lettuce wraps
92. Egg and tomato stuffed bell peppers
93. Egg and cheese stuffed jalapeños
94. Egg and bacon stuffed mushrooms
95. Egg and spinach stuffed portobello mushrooms
96. Egg and vegetable stuffed acorn squash
97. Egg and cheese stuffed cremini mushrooms
98. Egg and ham stuffed bell peppers
99. Egg and sausage stuffed tomatoes
100. Egg and vegetable stuffed butternut squash

These are just some of the many ways you can prepare and enjoy eggs in various dishes and cuisines. Below are 50 recipes where eggs are the star of the show!

Final Thoughts on Ways to Cook an Egg

Eggs are one of the most versatile ingredients in a chef’s kitchen! From complicated to simple and from breakfast to dessert, eggs are a fantastic ingredient that can’t be overlooked! I hope you enjoyed this list of 100 ways to cook an egg!

Be sure to check out my favorite gadget for cooking eggs – the Dash Egg Cooker!