Leftover eggs after Easter can last for days, because most people overestimate how many eggs they will actually need. Luckily, leftover eggs can be used in a number of ways. If you find yourself left with a handful of extra eggs this year, dust off your culinary skills and try some of these suggestions for those unused eggs.
Appetizers
1. Plain Hard-Boiled Eggs – Simply shell the egg and eat it. There's nothing like a good boiled egg with a little pepper on it.
2. Deviled Eggs – Cut your shelled eggs in half and remove the yolks. Mix the yolk with some mustard powder, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper. Take this mixture and spoon it back into one-half of an egg white. Sprinkle some paprika decoratively on top. You can even change the filling and use avocado or seafood instead.
3. Chip Dip – Mix about 7 or 8 leftover eggs with cream cheese in a blender. Add onions, salsa, or chives for a great tasting dip.
4. Hot Pepper Pickled Eggs – Place the leftover eggs in the liquid from jar of jalapeños or other peppers. Let eggs marinate for a week and then enjoy.
Salads
5. Egg Salad – Chop eggs and mix with some mustard, mayonnaise, and dill for a wonderful sandwich spread.
6. Garden Salads – Simply shell the eggs and dice both egg white and yolk to make a nice garnish for your salad.
7. Potato Salad – Wash and peel 1 pound of potatoes and place in sauce pan. Cover with water and bring to a boil. Let potatoes simmer for about 15 minutes until soft; then drain and cool. Mix 1 or 2 chopped eggs along with 1 cup of diced onion and 1/2 cup of chopped celery. Add in 1/4 cup of pickle relish and 1/2 cup of mayonnaise or plain salad dressing. Cube potatoes and blend with dressing. Cover and let chill for several hours.
Side Dishes
8. Asparagus – For an easy side dish, serve this tasty vegetable with butter and diced egg.
Entrees
9. Meatloaf – Chop up the leftover eggs and add them to the meatloaf mixture before baking or place a whole hard-boiled egg in the center of the meatloaf for a big surprise.
10. Casseroles – Mix leftover eggs with mashed potatoes, cheese, butter and chives. Or add eggs to mixture of chicken, water chestnuts, and bamboo shoots. Both will give you a scrumptious dinner that is easy to make.
Author: Anne Jefferson
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