🥚 🍳 Breakfast Around the World: Egg Preparation Traditions in the U.S. and Germany 🍳 🥚

When it comes to breakfast eggs, the U.S. and Germany each have their own unique twists. Here’s a look at popular styles in each country:

🥚 Scrambled Eggs: A breakfast classic in both countries, scrambled eggs are typically cooked until fully set and sometimes prepared with milk or cream for a fluffier texture. In American diners, they’re often served with bacon or sausage, along with toast or hash browns for a hearty side.

🥚 Sunny-Side Up: In both the U.S. and Germany, sunny-side-up eggs are a popular choice, with the yolk left runny and the whites fully cooked but not flipped. This style is often paired with toast to dip into the yolk.

🥚 Over Easy/Medium/Hard: These variations are defined by how long the egg is cooked after flipping: "over easy" has a runny yolk, "over medium" is semi-firm, and "over hard" is fully cooked. This range of options is more common in the U.S.; in Germany, it’s less likely you’ll be asked about specific cooking preferences for fried eggs.

🥚 Eggs Benedict: A uniquely American indulgence, Eggs Benedict is a brunch favorite featuring poached eggs on English muffins with bacon, topped with Hollandaise Sauce.

🥚 Boiled Eggs: A popular option in Germany, often enjoyed from a special egg cup that holds the boiled egg as you eat it. German diners are more likely to be asked if they prefer their egg soft- or hard-boiled, while in the U.S., hard-boiled eggs are more often eaten as a quick, on-the-go snack.

In both the U.S. and Germany, eggs are a versatile breakfast staple with local styles and influences bringing unique flavors to each preparation.

💡How are eggs typically prepared for breakfast or other meals in your culture?