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No matter how you like 'em.

Eggs are arguably the most valuable ingredient in your kitchen. Whether you like them fried, scrambled, poached, coddled, or baked, eggs are endlessly versatile. Perfect those techniques, and you'll rule the brunch scene. But ever considered an egg pan? If you're egg obsessed, they're certainly worth the investment.

When it comes to your everyday fried or scrambled eggs, a simple nonstick pan can be your best friend. Eggs won't get stuck to the bottom, and the material facilitates gentle cooking. But if you are cooking other types of eggs (like frittatas, poached eggs, and omelets), some dish-specific pans might be better.

Everybody cooks eggs differently. From boiled to poached to sunny-side-up to over-easy, there are a million and one ways to prepare an egg. You definitely don't need a different pan for each. But you do want to select a pan that works best for the eggs you make the most. If poached eggs are your go-to, invest in a pan designed for poaching eggs. Love baking eggs? Choose a pan that's oven-safe. Got a large crowd you cook scrambled eggs for every Saturday morning? You'll need a pan that can handle a huge batch. We picked pans that cover all the bases, making sure to include different materials like ceramic and stainless steel, and as always, only considered the best-reviewed and most well-loved pans out there.

For the nonstick crowd, we recommend the Carote nonstick frying pan. At eight inches wide, it's the perfect size to cook two eggs, and at $14, it's very affordable. Amazon customers love it, too: It has 23,000 five-star reviews. "The pan does not stick and is very easy to clean," this reviewer said.

This Gotham Steel mini egg pan is made of a few different materials: The cooking surface has a ceramic and titanium coating, which produces a super strong and ultra nonstick surface. Meanwhile, an aluminum bottom distributes heats super evenly. Plus, it's oven-safe and dishwasher safe. "It's lightweight but cooks remarkably well," this reviewer noted.

Perfectionists, the MyLifeUNIT Aluminum 4-Cup Egg Frying Pan egg pan is for you. Thanks to four little circular indents, making flawlessly round fried eggs is a breeze. Plus, they keep eggs separate—meaning the whites won't merge into one giant blob if you're cooking more than one egg at once. You can even use the pan to make mini omelet bites. "The pan is deep enough cook large to extra large egg with no spills!" this customer said. "All you need is some cooking spray, and it will wipe clean."

Perfectly cooked whites and runny yolks are the hallmarks of a good poached egg. Sure, you could make one in a regular pot of boiling water, but doing so can be a frustrating endeavor unless you've mastered the technique. Why not invest instead in a Modern Innovations Egg Poacher Pan, which does all the hard work for you? The pan's four individual cups have little holes in them, which let in steam that gently cooks the eggs. This reviewer called it "easy and fail proof," while this customer noted that "cleaning the cups is a snap."

Notice the odd lip on one end of this pan? That's what makes it so good for flipping omelets. Those few extra inches of help provide the support you need to thrust your eggs skyward. "[It] makes a perfect omelette with little effort, and cleans up in 15 seconds." this customer said.

Stainless steel is not the easiest material in which to cook eggs. The material is notorious for causing extreme stick-age and totally ruining breakfasts, if you don't know how to use it, that is. But if you want a fried egg with lacy edges and a crispy bottom, stainless steel is the way to go. Here are few stainless-steel pointers: Make sure to use enough oil, and keep the pan over high heat to prevent sticking.

For stainless steel lovers, we recommend this All-Clad Stainless Steel Fry Pan, which boasts a heavy aluminum bottom that retains heat like a dream. It can go also into the oven with withstand temperatures of up to 600°F. This reviewer loves that this pan "is beautiful, durable, and easy to maintain."

We here at Delish love cast-iron skillets. They are versatile, durable, and make some delicious food. Eggs are no different. If your go-to brunch is a frittata, quiche, or any other egg-based recipe that bakes in the oven, this Lodge cast-iron pan is a solid choice. Once you learn how to care for it, it'll last you a lifetime. Cast iron gives eggs a nice brown crust, and the sides are high enough to hold "a 16-egg frittata that turned out wonderfully," this reviewer said.

Cooking scrambled eggs for a crowd? You'll need a huge pan that can hold a few dozen without spilling over the sides. This trendy Caraway Sauté Pan is up to the job, with high walls and a deep, flat cooking surface. Plus, with the ceramic coating, it's super nonstick. "[The pan] heats up very quickly, and the clean up is super easy every single time," this reviewer raved.