10 Recipes That Celebrate the Oozy Glory of Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

Luxuriously oozy sunny-side-up eggs take these dishes over the top.

Croque Madame
Photo: Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

Sunny-side-up eggs, with their tender, fully cooked whites and deliciously runny yolks, make almost any dish better — we have proof. From breakfast sandwiches to pizza, here are 10 amazing recipes that star luxuriously oozy sunny-side-up eggs.

Basted Egg Tartines with Creamed Mustard

Basted Egg Tartines with Creamed Mustard Recipe
John Kernick

Sour cream adds milky richness to both Dijon and whole-grain mustards with a splash of lemon juice for brightness. This simple, creamy sauce pairs with lightly bitter greens and rich, runny egg yolks for a beautiful breakfast.

Katsu Curry (Japanese Curry with Tonkatsu Nuggets and Fried Egg)

Katsu Curry (Japanese Curry with Tonkatsu Nuggets and Fried Egg)
Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Claire Spollen

Tonkatsu is served on a bed of rice flavored with curry sauce and topped with cabbage, cilantro, and a fried egg, with pickled cucumber on the side for a delicious blend of textures and flavors. Be sure to fry the eggs over easy for that irresistibly saucy yolk.

Brioche with Prosciutto, Gruyère, and Egg

Brioche with Prosciutto, Gruyère and Egg
© JOHNNY MILLER

Star chef Suzanne Goin's incredible open-face sandwich is topped with gooey, melted cheese, salty prosciutto, and a runny egg.

Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwiches

Breakfast Banh Mi Sandwiches
CON POULOS

This amazing version of the classic Vietnamese sandwich is made with duck pâté, spicy pickles, bacon, and a fried egg.

Chilaquiles Rojos with Fried Eggs and Cotija

Chilaquiles Rojo Recipe
Greg Dupree

Charring the tomato and onion before adding them to the red chile sauce is a quick way to create rich, slow-cooked flavor. Thick-cut fresh tortilla chips soak up the sauce and runny egg yolks without getting soggy.

Summer Vegetable Bibimbap

Summer Vegetable Bibimbap
Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Christine Keely

For a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner, make the bibimbap toppings ahead of time, then add them — along with a sunny-side-up egg — to freshly cooked rice. Stir everything together and enjoy.

Smoky Breakfast Pizzas

Smoky Breakfast Pizzas
Photo by Greg DuPree / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christine Keely

This recipe feature smoked mozzarella, fresh homemade basil oil, and bright, sunny eggs all on one pie. Everything comes together within an hour.

Za'atar Baked Eggs

Za'atar Baked Eggs
John Kernick

Gail Simmons' baked eggs sit atop a cherry tomato–pepper mix seasoned with the Mediterranean spice blend za’atar. This brunch go-to is baked just until the egg whites are set and the yolks are still runny.

Charred Shallot and Arugula Salad with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

Charred Shallot and Arugula Salad with Sunny-Side-Up Eggs

Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Margret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Nidia Cueva

This centerpiece-worthy salad pairs peppery greens, eggs, and thinly sliced prosciutto with a punchy lemon-garlic dressing. The richness of the runny egg yolk mingles perfectly with the pungent dressing.

Croque Madame

Croque Madame
Photo by Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Ali Ramee / Prop Styling by Christina Daley

The French croque madame sandwich is a lesson in extravagance, made with white bread, butter, cheese, ham, Mornay sauce, and a fried egg. It's a luxurious, deeply comforting dish.

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