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10+ Sauces for Eggs (Poached, Scrambled or Baked)

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Erin Lynch

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July 13, 2025

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Eggs are a versatile ingredient that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you like them scrambled, fried, poached, or boiled, there is always a sauce that can take them to the next level.

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The next time you’re cooking up a batch of eggs, be sure to experiment with a few different sauces to find your new favorite.

Here are some tips for making eggs with sauce:

  • Use a high-quality sauce. A good sauce will make all the difference in the flavor of your eggs.
  • Don’t overcook the eggs. Overcooked eggs will be tough and rubbery, and they won’t absorb the sauce as well.
  • Add the sauce to the eggs just before serving. This will help to keep the eggs moist and flavorful.
  • Get creative with your toppings. In addition to sauce, you can also top your eggs with cheese, bacon, avocado, or any other toppings you like.

10 Favorite Sauces for Eggs

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Easy Bearnaise Sauce
This classic sauce is made with shallots, vinegar, egg yolks, and tarragon. It is rich and flavorful, and it pairs perfectly with grilled or poached eggs.
Bearnaise Sauce
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Poblano Cream Sauce
If there’s one sauce to keep in your fridge at all times, it’s this Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce. Super creamy, bursting with smoky flavors, and perfect for topping on enchiladas, tacos, and eggs, you’ll be hooked after just one taste!
Poblano Cream Sauce
Classic Eggs Benedict with Hollandaise Sauce
This classic sauce is made with butter, egg yolks, and lemon juice. It is rich and creamy, and it pairs perfectly with eggs Benedict or poached eggs.
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Salsa Verde Eggs
This Mexican sauce is made with cilantro, parsley, garlic, and olive oil. It is bright and flavorful, and it adds a touch of freshness to eggs.
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This creamy sauce is made with béchamel sauce, Gruyère cheese, and nutmeg. It is rich and decadent, and it is perfect for eggs Benedict or croque madame.
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Mornay Sauce
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Restaurant Ranch Dressing
This classic dressing is made with mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, dill, and chives. It is creamy and flavorful, and it is perfect for eggs that need a little extra oomph.
Ranch Dressing
Jammy Eggs With Paprika Aioli
This classic sauce is made with garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. It is simple but flavorful, and it pairs well with eggs that need a little extra kick.
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Paprika Aioli
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Easy Homemade Garlic Aioli
Learn how to make Garlic Aioli at home in just 5 minutes with only 4 ingredients! This creamy condiment is so delicious and perfect as a dip, drizzle, sandwich spread, and so much more.
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Sriracha Ranch
Sriracha Sauce with creamy mayo and tangy sour cream combines the best of homemade Sriracha Mayo and Restaurant-Style Ranch Dressing! Made with just a handful of ingredients, it comes together in minutes and is perfect for drizzling, dipping, or spreading on all your favorite snacks, sides, and mains.
Sriracha Ranch
Soy Sauce Eggs
This simple sauce is made with soy sauce, mirin, and sugar. It is salty and sweet, and it pairs well with eggs that need a little Asian flair.
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Soy Sauce
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Sriracha Mayo
This Sriracha Mayo sauce is an easy, dreamy condiment with addictively bold flavors! Enjoy it as a dip, spread, or dressing for sushi, burgers, sandwiches, fries, and beyond.
Sriracha Mayo
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Vegan Caesar Salad
This classic dressing is made with lemon juice and Parmesan cheese. It is a flavorful and savory sauce that pairs well with eggs.
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How to make ahead & store

Many of these sauce recipes can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for a few days or even in the freezer. Simply check the individual recipes for full storing instructions and details on how to make ahead. 

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Did you make any of these sauces for eggs?

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10+ BEST Sauces for Eggs

Whether you like your eggs scrambled, fried, or poached, there's a sauce that can take them to the next level. Here's 10+ delicious sauces. Try this Bearnaise Sauce Recipe. It's flavored with fresh cracked blacked pepper and tarragon leaves.
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Serves 4 people
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Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp minced shallot (1 small shallot)
  • ¼ cup white wine vinegar
  • ½ tsp fresh cracked black pepper
  • 1 tbsp chopped tarragon leaves (plus 1 teaspoon)
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 12 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • In a small skillet, add the shallots, vinegar, pepper and 1 TBSP tarragon leaves and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Remove from heat and place in a metal mixing bowl. Allow to cool.
  • Meanwhile, fill a small saucepan with an inch or two of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • To the cooled shallot mixture, add the egg yolks and 1 TBSP water. Whisk to combine.
  • Place the metal bowl over the saucepan of boiling water and turn the heat down to low. Keep an eye to be sure the bowl isn’t touching the boiling water.
  • Whisk the egg-shallot mixture until it begins to thicken, about 5-6 minutes.
  • Gradually whisk in the butter, a splash at a time. Continue whisking until the sauce has emulsified.
  • Remove from the heat and add the lemon juice and remaining 1 tsp. tarragon leaves. Season with salt, to taste. Serve.

Notes

Sauce cannot be reheated. 
However, it can be held at temperature in a sous vide water bath at 130 degrees for up to 4 hours. Add the sauce to a mason jar and place it in the bath.

Nutrition

Calories: 32kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 130IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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