Its 6 p.m. and you havent thought about dinner yet.
Or youve thought about it but the ideas arent coming.
Dont stress or shell out for Uber Eats just yet.
Photo courtesy of Sweet Peas and Saffron
Even if your fridge is a barren wasteland, you probably have a carton of eggs.
You will pay more for eggs from free-range chickens or those that eat organic feed.
But theyre still relatively cheap when you consider all that it’s possible for you to make with them.
Plus, theyre loaded with protein and one large egg is only 75 calories.
A diet rich in eggs can help keep your wallet fat and your waistline trim.
Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week.
This is a long list, so dont get overwhelmed.
Go ahead and start now, but be sure to bookmark this post so you could easily return later.
Well keep it updated as offers changes or expire.
Garlic and chili flakes add the flavor to this pappardelle pasta topped with a fried egg.
Did you know?
Its popping up on restaurants menus all over the country.
Just reheat, top with a poached egg and dinner is done.
Zucchini and Chive Quiche
Even die-hard carnivores will never miss the meat inZucchini and Chive Quiche.
Leftovers are delicious cold for lunch the next day.
Thank you, Simple Seasonal.
Baked Eggs in Tomatoes with Lentils and Whipped Goat Cheese
Protein-packed, fiber-rich (and incredibly cheap!)
lentils get all fancy and French inBaked Eggs in Tomatoes with Lentils and Whipped Goat Cheese.
This baked egg dish from Mid-Life Croissant is topped with light and creamy whipped goat cheese.
Check out the video that accompanies the recipe to see how quickly it comes together.
Weeknight dinners, for the win!
Sheet Pan Eggs
No time for a quiche?
Slow-Cooker Ratatouille with Fried Eggs
Got any leftover red wine languishing on your counter?
Dont pour it out!
Turnip the Ovens recipe forSlow-Cooker Ratatouille with Fried Eggstastes meaty but its meatless.
Spaghetti Frittata with Turkey Meatballs
Whoisntbad at eyeballing the right amount of spaghetti to cook?
If you made too much (again!
), turn the extra intoSpaghetti Frittata with Turkey Meatballsfrom Turnip in the Oven.
This kid-friendly frittata is topped with juicy turkey meatballs and gooey mozzarella cheese.
Start it on the stove and finish in the oven to brown and melt the cheese.
Use them to makeLiterally the Best Egg Saladfrom the Recipe Critic.
And the best thing about it?
you might add almost anything to it.
Swap that mayo out for Greek yogurt?
You may have your own variations but this is a good place to start.
There are times to be healthy and there are times to go for it.
Eggs fit that bill.
Make herFine Herbs Omeletand imagine yourself in a Parisian cafe with your own paramour.
Has Ina ever led us astray before?
Have a ripe avocado on the counter?
Slice it and top the egg dish with it.
Likewise, use up those last scoops of sour cream.
Because you might and its delicious.
The Wok of Life recipe forEgg Drop Soupat home will rival anything you buy out.
It only calls for three eggs and sliced scallion on the top makes a beautiful presentation.
Enter the greenest, most gorgeous salad weve ever seen from BBC Good Food.
Spring Celebration Saladis topped with a soft boiled egg.
That pop of color (and protein) is worth celebrating.
Turn those extra dozen (or two) eggs into breakfast sandwiches for the week.
TastysSheet Pan Patty Melts With Eggis so easy, the kids can help, too.
And, bonus cleanup is a snap.
This recipe from My Foodbook had us at Mexican.
No, wait, nachos.Mexican Egg Nachosborrows lots of favorite flavors from a much beloved cuisine.
Its not exactly a meal in minutes thanks to a fair amount of prep but its worth the effort.
Breakfast Scramble Stuffed Avocado
Got an avocado toast craving, but short on the toast?
No worries, you wont need it fromBreakfast Scramble Stuffed Avocadofrom Spoon Fork Bacon.
This recipe skips the toast and stuffs a perfect, creamy avocado with warm, fluffy scrambled eggs.
It can be served as a starter or doubled for a main course.
Lucy Baker and Anna Brugmann are contributors to The Penny Hoarder.
It sounds appealing right?
Check it out here!
