Eggs are one of the easiest foods to cook… and one of the easiest foods to get bored with.
If hot sauce is your go-to, you already know eggs need heat and acidity to shine. But if you want breakfast to taste upgraded (without turning it into a whole recipe), you need toppings that add more than just “sauce.”
Here are 7 toppings that make eggs exciting again — including one that does three jobs at once: heat, acid, and crunch.
What Is Pikliz click (here)
Pikliz is the easiest way to make eggs taste like something you’d order at a brunch spot.
Try it on:
Because it’s crunchy and tangy, it makes eggs feel more “complete” than hot sauce alone.
This one surprises people, but it works — especially with bacon or sausage.
Drizzle lightly. You don’t need much.
If you want a pepper-forward topping that’s more savory than sweet, relish hits hard.
It’s great when you want flavor without drowning the eggs.
Chop cooked bacon into small pieces and sprinkle it like seasoning. Texture changes everything.
Even a quick sauté makes eggs taste richer and more balanced. Add a pinch of salt and you’re done.
Avocado is mild but perfect if you’re building a balanced bite. Bonus: pikliz on top of avocado is a killer combo.
One spoon makes eggs feel restaurant-level. Add a pinch of salt (and pikliz if you want brightness).
Related read: If you’re looking for more ways to upgrade protein without drowning it in sauce, check out what to put on steak besides hot sauce. It’s part of our “besides hot sauce” series and pairs perfectly with these egg topping ideas.
Hot sauce adds heat and acidity. Pikliz adds those too — but it also adds crunch.
That crunch is what makes the difference between “eggs with sauce” and “eggs with a topping.”
What Is Pikliz click (here)
If your breakfast is on repeat, you don’t need a new recipe — you need a better topping.
Start with one spoon of Alexandra's Pikliz® Spicy Pepper Relish, and you’ll immediately get why it’s in a different category than hot sauce.
