What an egg breakfast looks like in 18 places around the world
Nasha Smith,Carolina Gazal
- The versatile egg is a popular component of some of the world's best breakfasts across the world.
- From Bulgarian banitsa to huevos rancheros, there are many delicious ways to eat eggs with cheese.
Enjoy an English breakfast in the United Kingdom.
This greasy, packed breakfast is guaranteed to leave you full.
According to The Guardian, a British fry-up is commonly made with sausage, bacon, black pudding, fried eggs, tomatoes, and beans.
This British meal can only be complete with a spot of tea.
A cheese and egg-filled banitsa is a popular breakfast in Bulgaria.
Croissants aren't the only beloved flaky pastry.
According to Taste Atlas, banitsa is a classic Bulgarian pie made with sheets of phyllo dough wrapped around eggs and white cheese.
It can also be filled with vegetables like spinach, leeks, and onions.
Bánh mì ốp la is a breakfast staple in Vietnam.
Bánh mì is a sandwich typically filled with pork and pickled vegetables, like carrots and radishes.
This tasty and simple meal can also be served with sausages, caramelized onions, and fried eggs. Pair this dish with hot tea for a warm and filling breakfast.
Shakshuka is a colorful breakfast enjoyed throughout Southwest Asian and North African countries.
If you're craving a warm comfort meal to start the day, this spicy dish is exactly what you need.
According to Culture Trip, shakshuka is made of eggs cooked in tomato sauce with peppers, onions, herbs, and cheese. It's often served with bread, which can be dipped into the runny eggs.
The colorful, traditional breakfast dish can be made in one pot and seasoned with spices like cayenne, cumin, and paprika. It's also popular in parts of the Middle East.
Enjoy jajecznica, Polish eggs with sausage.
A trip to Poland would not be complete without their signature scrambled eggs and sausage breakfast, known as jajecznica.
According to Polish Your Kitchen, this dish is commonly enjoyed with cucumbers and crunchy radishes.
Perico is a filling Venezuelan breakfast.
Perico Venezolano is a popular breakfast in this South American country.
According to Hispanic Kitchen, this brunch is enjoyed with bread, coffee with milk, and arepas.
For this meal, eggs are scrambled with onions, peppers, and tomatoes.
Makhlama lahm, or eggs with lamb and tomatoes, is a popular Iraqi meal.
Those who love spice will enjoy this Iraqi dish.
According to Saveur, lamb and eggs make up the bulk of this spicy breakfast. It combines the two along with curry powder, onions, tomato, and parsley.
Malaysian nasi lemak is packed with ingredients.
This breakfast contains everything you'd ever want to start your morning.
According to The Star, the national dish of Malaysia is made with rice cooked in coconut milk and pandan leaf. It can be paired with hard-boiled eggs, anchovies, fried peanuts, cucumber slices, and a chili paste, sambal.
Huevos rancheros is a next-level Mexican breakfast.
Huevos rancheros, or ranch-styled eggs, are a classic Mexican meal.
According to Simply Recipes, this traditional dish consists of fried eggs served on a corn tortilla.
To take the meal to the next level, you can add avocado, Mexican-styled rice, and refried beans.
Eggs and hash browns are a beloved American combination.
According to the Food Network, preferences may vary depending on the state — but generally, folks in the US are partial to pancakes, hash browns, sausages, and of course, eggs.
Whether scrambled, fried, or over easy, eggs are a welcome addition to many American breakfasts.
Afghani pan-fried eggs are made with potatoes and onions.
If you're looking for a protein-filled breakfast, look no further than Afghani-styled eggs.
According to Tasted Recipes, this easy dish is prepared with diced tomatoes, fried eggs, and chili pepper, all cooked up in one pan.
You can add in potatoes, oregano, and chopped coriander for a more flavorful meal.
Georgian khachapuri is a toasty bread filled with eggs and cheese.
According to Saveur, cheese-filled khachapuri is Georgia's national dish.
The boat-shaped loaf is typically stuffed with briny cheeses or crumbled feta.
The final touch is a cracked egg on top, which cooks on top of the warm, melting cheese — making a perfect dipping sauce for the bread.
Kuku sabzi is a savory, herb-filled Persian omelet.
According to the Mediterranean and Dish, kuku sabzi is a traditional Persian omelet filled with parsley, cilantro, dill, and scallions.
Sometimes, it's topped with cranberries and toasted walnuts for added texture served with a side of yogurt or labneh, pickles, or olives.
Tamagoyaki, a Japanese omelet, can be eaten hot or cold.
According to Serious Eats, tamagoyaki is a popular item on sushi menus and can be eaten warm or chilled.
It's flavored with soy sauce, rice wine, and dashi — a Japanese soup stock.
To make it, you can roll the cooked eggs onto a bamboo mat and serve it with radish.
Armenian-styled eggs are filled with parsley and onions.
According to the Armenian Kitchen, eggs stuffed with parsley and onions are a common dish in the region.
The eggs are fried in a skillet with canola oil until brown, along with the herbs, and can be served with Armenian bread, lavash, and fresh parsley.
Salchicha Huachana, or Peruvian sausage with eggs, is served with fried yucca.
According to Mi Comida Peruana, this recipe originates from the northern Peruvian city of Huacho.
To make this easy and tasty breakfast, sausages are fried in a pan with boiled yucca or french fries.
You're likely to find Scotch eggs in England.
If you've been craving hard-boiled eggs, Scottish eggs are your answer.
According to Bon Appétit, this gastropub staple is made with eggs covered in crispy bread crumbs and fried sausage.
Portuguese custard tarts are filled with eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla.
If you're looking to fulfill your sweet tooth for breakfast, sugary Portuguese pastéis de nata has got you covered.
According to Tasting Table, the warm, crispy pastry is stuffed with a creamy custard made of eggs, sugar, cinnamon, and butter.
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