Eggs are arguably the most iconic breakfast foods of all time, and it’s no wonder why. Not only are they filling and nutritious, but they’re also extremely versatile. With many different preparation styles, there’s an egg style out there for everyone to enjoy. Discover the most popular egg styles you should try next time you’re hungry for breakfast — or any meal, for that matter.

5 Best-Loved Egg Styles for Breakfast

1. Scrambled

Scrambled eggs are typically the first style of eggs budding chefs learn to cook at home. With this method, the yolks and whites are broken up and cooked together. They can be served on toast, with sides such as bacon and fried potatoes, or in breakfast burritos with ingredients like salsa or hot sauce.

2. Fried

Fried is the most popular way to enjoy eggs, but there are even more options within the fried category to consider. There’s sunny-side-up, in which the egg is cooked without flipping so the white is firmly set while the yolk remains soft. Or, there’s over-easy, which encompasses flipping. No matter the style, any fried egg is the perfect complement to hash browns, home fries, sausage, or toast.

3. Poached

Poached eggs consist of a warm, runny yolk and cooked egg white. Salt and vinegar are used to maintain the egg white’s shape around the yolk as it cooks. The most popular way to enjoy poached eggs is atop an English muffin with bacon or ham and hollandaise sauce — better known as eggs benedict.

4. Hard-Boiled

Hard-boiled eggs are made by bringing water to a boil, dropping in the eggs, and cooking them for approximately 10 minutes. The result is a firm white and yolk, which makes for a delicious, filling snack — whether it’s served hot or chilled. While you can eat them alone, they’re the perfect way to add more substance to any salad.

5. Soft-Boiled

Soft-boiled eggs follow the same approach as hard-boiled but are cooked for roughly half the time. This yields a runny, warm egg yolk and firm egg white. They can be served in a cup but also make for a light meal on a slice of toast. As with any type of eggs, you can kick soft-boiled eggs up a notch by drizzling on some hot sauce.

No matter how you like your eggs, you can enjoy a hearty, delicious breakfast of your choice at The Diner at Sugar Hill. Serving Gwinnett County, GA, this eatery has a diverse menu of tantalizing favorites for lunch and dinner as well, in addition to plenty of egg, skillet, and side options for the morning. Browse through their menu online now or call (770) 831-0180 to speak with a staff member.